Studio Theatre Acting Conservatory - 2016-2017 Brochure

2016-2017 COMPLETE SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

“ SOMEONE I WORKED WITH ONCE TOLD ME THAT IN LIFE I SHOULD ‘GO THROUGH THE OPEN DOORS’ AND THE DOOR TO STUDIO WAS WIDE OPEN, SO I WALKED THROUGH IT…” To register call 202.232.0714 or visit STUDIOTHEATRE.ORG/ACTING-CONSERVATORY

Shakespeare student Shayna Padavano and instructor Serge Seiden. Photo: Deb Booth.

“…I FELT LIKE SOMETHING WAS MISSING AND I KNEW IT WAS TIME TO ACT AGAIN. THEN I FOUND STUDIO. I WAS DRAWN TO THE RIGOROUS AND DYNAMIC CURRICULUM, AND THE KNOWLEDGEABLE AND PASSIONATE TEACHERS. AFTER TAKING PRINCIPLES OF REALISM AND THEN CHARACTER AND EMOTION, I KNEW I HAD FOUND MY ARTISTIC HOME IN DC.” —

SHAKESPEARE STUDENT SHAYNA PADOVANO

cover: Former directing student Tom Story in the Studio Lab production of The Wolfe Twins.

Photo: Igor Dmitry; left: Photo: Deb Booth.

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STUDIO THEATRE ACTING CONSERVATORY —

WE OPEN DOORS Comedy students Adrien Silas and Rebecca Roy. Photo: Dan Rech.

“ WE WANT TO FREE INDIVIDUAL CREATIVITY AND THE ACTOR’S IMAGINATION. WE ARE DEDICATED TO THE TEACHING OF TECHNIQUE AND CRAFT.” — FOUNDER JOY ZINOMAN

GOALS

PROGRAMS

HISTORY

®® A wide range of Body + Voice classes are offered to develop individual physicality and vocal technique. Special classes in Directing, Auditioning, and Musical Theatre can further develop your skills.

An inspired, rigorous curriculum trains talented individuals who want the committed training of the professional actor. Stressing artistry in small classes, students bond and make lifelong contacts as they pursue their individual goals in acting.

For over 40 years, feedback, guidance, and high standards have been hallmarks of the Studio Theatre Acting Conservatory. Since its founding in 1975, thousands of actors have been trained, many of whom have gone on to important theatre and film careers.

Housed in Studio Theatre, one of DC’s premier contemporary theatres, its founder Joy Zinoman heads a highly skilled faculty of 20 dedicated teachers.

LOCATION

In the heart of DC at Logan Circle, excellent facilities and free rehearsal space are provided for actors in the 4-theatre Studio complex.

®® The Core Acting Program includes a year of Realism, a year of Classical training, and a year of study in Acting Styles. Begin with Actor’s Process or Principles of Realism.

®® The Young Actors Program for teens offers Saturday classes throughout the year and a vigorous all-day Summer Intensive experience. Half of the places in the program are held for talented scholarship students. ®® Two-day weekend workshops expose students to specific topics in acting. Master classes introduce Stage Combat, Alexander Technique, Singer’s Process, Voice for Professionals, and more.

BENEFITS

Opportunity to understudy, complimentary tickets, and financial aid are available.

Young Actors Ensemble students Josie Bourelly and Tyler Kenke. Photo: Allie Dearie.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Acting Classes Body + Voice Special Classes

6 — THE WORKSHOPS 7 — YOUNG ACTORS 8 — SUPPORT

9 — FACULTY 10 — CLASS SCHEDULE 11 — REGISTRATION + FINANCIAL AID

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ACTING CLASSES —

THE THREE-YEAR CURRICULUM Build a strong acting foundation with Actor’s Process or Principles of Realism

Principles of Realism students Roger Nawrocki and Makenna Chester. Photo: Deb Booth.

“ I HAVE BEEN GIVEN SO MUCH BY MY EXPERIENCE AT STUDIO. I HAVE BEEN GUIDED AND TAUGHT BY MY FAVORITE TEACHERS THAT I’VE EVER HAD AND HAVE HAD PROFOUND DISCOVERIES AS AN ACTOR IN CLASSES.” — COMEDY STUDENT SILAS GORDON BRIGHAM

REALISM

CLASSICS

STYLES

ACTOR’S PROCESS

SHAKESPEARE 1

COMEDY

Develop and sharpen self-awareness, observation, creative imagination, improvisational skills, and the articulate use of the body and voice. Build and heighten responsiveness to action. Work on a monologue.

Learn classical acting techniques, focusing on vocal and physical clarity, textual interpretation, vocalemotional connections, diction, the use of imagery and tone color, utilizing soliloquies and scene study.

An advanced class in comedic technique and style.

Scene work in four periods: Commedia dell’arte to Shakespeare, Restoration, Comedy of Wit and Manners, and Modern Comedy.

No prerequisite: Call for placement

Recommended in conjunction with Classical Voice and Movement.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Shakespeare 1 and Greek Tragedy

PRINCIPLES OF REALISM

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Character and Emotion

SHAW, IBSEN, CHEKHOV

Instructors: Bannon, Garner, Kammann, Yglesias Silver

Instructors: Arthur, Debelack, Paris, Burke Pitt, Wells Develop a process using stimulus-response, motivation, characterization, interplay, text, and subtext. Includes pantomime, improvisation, and scene work on a character from a realistic play.

Recommended in conjunction with Movement 1.

No prerequisite: Call for placement

CHARACTER AND EMOTION Instructors: Arthur, Paris, Seiden

Further develop skills in characterization, realistic playing, and emotional connection.

Recommended in conjunction with Voice 1.

Prerequisite: Recommendation of the faculty after successful completion of Principles of Realism

Instructors: Burke Pitt, Seiden, Zinoman

Instructor: Zinoman

GREEK TRAGEDY

An advanced scene study class focusing on multidimensional characters.

Explore choruses, monologues, and scenes from the work of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides.

Emphasis is on oral interpretation and physical control to deepen emotional connection while working in an ensemble.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Shakespeare 1 and Comedy or permission of instructor

Instructor: Debelack, Zinoman

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Shakespeare 1

SHAKESPEARE 2 Instructor: Zinoman

An advanced course which deepens the actor’s experience in classical style, includes rigorous work in the preparation of monologues and scenes.

Special emphasis is on the interpretation of text and vocal intensity.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Shakespeare 1 and Comedy or permission of instructor

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Instructor: Paris

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BECKETT, PINTER, ALBEE, MAMET Instructor: Zinoman

An advanced scene study class exploring the styles of the modernist masters.

Prerequisite: Permission of instructor

BODY + VOICE —

THE ACTOR’S INSTRUMENT Students who enroll in Body + Voice classes in addition to an acting class receive a $125 discount on the non-acting class tuition.

Movement 1 student Ravenn McDowell and instructor Elena Day. Photo: Allie Dearie.

“ BEFORE TAKING THE MOVEMENT CLASS I FOUND IT DIFFICULT TO CONNECT TO A CHARACTER PHYSICALLY. NOW, I AM MORE IN TOUCH WITH MY BODY.” — MOVEMENT STUDENT RAVENN McDOWELL

BODY

VOICE

SPEECH

MOVEMENT 1

VOICE 1

STANDARD STAGE SPEECH

Identify, relax, and warm up parts of the body that hold tension. Develop free movement and expressiveness.

Work on posture, gesture, walking, and expanding physical potential.

Provides basic techniques for vocal preparation and performance. Develop projection, vocal quality, range, energy, and expressiveness through relaxation exercises and basic physical work.

Recommended in conjunction with Principles of Realism.

Recommended in conjunction with Character and Emotion.

Provides tools and strategies for speakers with regional dialects or foreign accents. Learn basic and advanced tools for accent modification and dialect acquisition including: articulation warm-ups, speech anatomy, and the International Phonetic Alphabet.

Apply to text using the General American Dialect.

No prerequisite

No prerequisite

No prerequisite

ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE

VOICE 2

DIALECTS

Instructor: Diggs

Instructor: Campion

Identify and replace unwanted habits with greater body awareness, poise, and ease of movement. Explore the Alexander Technique to allow for more variety in movement and expression.

Intensive study of the vocal instrument for those who have already acquired basic vocal skills. Stimulates emotional, physical, and vocal range in order to creatively illuminate the text. Modern and classical monologues are explored.

Introduces actors to the fundamentals of mastering any accent or dialect. Build listening and imitation skills in the acquisition of up to four dialects for the stage. Utilizes articulation warm-ups, online dialect resources, and basic phonetics to perform authentically and intelligibly in dialect. For beginners and advanced students.

Instructors: Day, Eliot, Yglesias Silver

Instructor: Bradley

No prerequisite

IMPROVISATION 1

Instructors: Bannon, Garner, Yglesias Silver Encourage response to stimuli with honesty, spontaneity, and creativity. Focus on sustained and relaxed awareness, resulting in more dynamic play and interactions.

Instructors: Campion, Diggs

Prerequisite: Voice 1 or permission of the instructor

CLASSICAL VOICE AND MOVEMENT

Instructor: Campion

No prerequisite

Team-taught by Diggs & Yglesias Silver

No prerequisite

Vocal production and movement improvisation designed to expand vocal and physical potential.

Develop clarity in classical material with projection, range, and energy as focal points.

IMPROVISATION 2

Prerequisite: Voice 1 and Movement 1

Recommended in conjunction with Shakespeare 1.

Instructor: Yglesias Silver Emphasis on the dynamic relationship between selfas-instrument and the performed material. Class ensemble will develop a variety of improvisational performances.

Prerequisite: Improvisation 1 or permission of instructor

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SPECIAL CLASSES —

Directing is offered once every two years.

Don’t miss your chance to take Directing in Fall 2016.

DIRECTING

Founder Joy Zinoman. Photo: Max Hirshfeld.

AUDITIONING

MUSICAL THEATRE

DIRECTING

AUDITIONING

SINGER’S PROCESS

For actors, directors, playwrights, and filmmakers.

Focus on script analysis and preparation, blocking and movement, business, uses of improvisation and working with actors, rhythm and tempo, theatrical organization, and integration of all aspects of technical theatre. Format consists of lecture and scene presentation.

Prepare to audition. Modern and classical pieces in comic and serious modes, building a repertoire of audition material with attention to individual selection and professional presentation. Develop cold-reading skills, receive help with headshots and resumes, and gain working knowledge of the business of acting.

Basics of singing with an emphasis on freeing the body; expanding the breath capacity and creating sound; learning to sing on pitch; exploring and understanding lyrics, rhythm, and emotion of a song; and singing with a piano.

Instructor: Zinoman

Instructors: Debelack, Seiden

Instructor: Fulginiti-Shakar

No Prerequisite

Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor

No Prerequisite

MUSICAL THEATRE

“JOY’S DIRECTING CLASS WAS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT EXPERIENCES OF MY ARTISTIC LIFE. HER APPROACH IS BOTH PRACTICAL AND INSPIRED. HER CLASS SHOULD BE REQUIRED FOR EVERY ACTOR, DIRECTOR, AND DESIGNER WORKING IN THEATRE TODAY.”

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DIRECTING CLASS ALUMNI TOM STORY

Instructor: Fulginiti-Shakar Enhance your ability to create unique song interpretations, find your character’s arc throughout the song, and explore realistic performance techniques to create bold and vibrant characters. Students will find their true singing voice, reduce singing anxiety, and combine singing and acting skills to choose and prepare repertory. For singers with some experience.

No Prerequisite

THE WORKSHOPS —

TWO-DAY MASTER CLASSES ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE WORKSHOP Instructor: Bradley

SINGER’S PROCESS WORKSHOP Instructor: Fulginiti-Shakar

Learn to recognize and relinquish unwanted patterns of thought, movement, and behavior to become more creative, spontaneous, and expressive. An introduction to the technique.

Techniques to relax the body and expand the breath, explore the process of making sound, singing on pitch, discovering and releasing the emotion of a song, and learning to sing with a piano.

AUDITIONING WORKSHOP

STAGE COMBAT WORKSHOP

Instructor: Debelack

Instructor: Hunter

Feedback and coaching on both monologues and cold-reading skills, and a professional review of headshots and resumes.

Use hand-to-hand combat to portray the illusion of fighting. Using basic weapons, emphasis is on enhancing physical skill and confidence with a safe and realistic technique.

MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP Instructor: Fulginiti-Shakar

Meld the worlds of music and theatre. Examine and explore the acting and singing of a song.

Emphasis on singing and performance techniques, as well as relaxing and opening the voice.

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new workshop!

VOICE FOR THE PROFESSIONAL Instructor: Campion

Expand vocal potential through relaxation and self-awareness techniques. Strengthen presentation skills, vocal variety, and audibility.

Address individual vocal challenges and develop strategies for coping with stage fright.

Tailored for the business professional.

To register call 202.232.0714 or visit STUDIOTHEATRE.ORG/ACTING-CONSERVATORY

FALL 2016 WORKSHOPS

DATES

SAT

SUN

TUITION

Singer’s Process

Oct 29 & 30 2– 6 PM

2– 6 PM

$150

Auditioning

Nov 19 & 20 1– 5 PM

1– 5 PM

$150

SUN

TUITION

Mar 25 & 26 1– 5 PM

1– 5 PM

$150

Voice for the Professional Apr 29 & 30 1– 5 PM

1– 5 PM

$150

SUN

TUITION

SPRING 2017 WORKSHOPS Stage Combat

DATES

SAT

SUMMER 2017 WORKSHOPS

DATES

SAT

Alexander Technique

Jul 15 & 16 1– 5 PM

1– 5 PM

$150

Musical Theatre

Jul 30 & 31 1– 5 PM

1– 5 PM

$150

YOUNG ACTORS —

AGES 13 –17 Half of the students in the Young Actors Program receive full scholarships to train at the Conservatory.

Young Actors Ensemble students. Photo: Allie Dearie.

“I WAS IN A GREAT GROUP, UNDER A GREAT TEACHER, WORKING IN A GREAT SPACE.” — YOUNG ACTORS ENSEMBLE STUDENT KEIVANA WALLACE

FALL/SPRING ENSEMBLE Instructors: Day, Diggs, Burke Pitt, Vaky Teen weekend conservatory: Saturday morning program ideal for the young actor looking to explore acting training.

Vocal and physical warmups, ensemble work, scenes and monologues from classical and contemporary plays. The curriculum, modeled after our rigorous adult training program, increases concentration, observation skills, and joy in performing.

FALL 2016

Each class culminates in a final showing open to family and friends. Register online or call the Conservatory to request a scholarship application.

PLACEMENT AUDITION

September 24 – December 17 (Final Scenes are Dec 17) PLACEMENT AUDITION Sep 17 By appointment

SAT

TUITION

10 AM –1PM

$495

SPRING 2017

February 25 – May 20 (Final Scenes are May 20)

Feb. 18 By appointment

SAT

TUITION

10 AM –1PM

$495

SUMMER INTENSIVE Instructors: Diggs, Burke Pitt, Rogers, Vaky Two Intensive 3-week 30-hour-perweek programs for teens ages 13-17.

Rigorous and demanding, the all day program offers voice, movement, ensemble, and improvisation in the morning and classes focusing on scenes and monologues from contemporary and classical literature in the afternoon. Young actors participate in one or both 3-week sessions.

SUMMER 2017: SESSION 1

Students present individual and group work for family and friends at class end.

Register online or call the Conservatory to request a scholarship application.

PLACEMENT AUDITION

June 26 – July 14 (No class July 4; Final Scenes are July 14) PLACEMENT AUDITION Jun 17 By appointment

MON – FRI

TUITION

10 AM –1PM

$865

Young Actors final scene line-up. Photo: Deb Booth.

SUMMER 2017: SESSION 2

July 17 – August 4 (Final Scenes are August 4)

Jun 17 By appointment

MON – FRI

TUITION

10 AM –1PM

$925

Scholarships to the Young Actors’ program are available on basis of need. See page 11.

To register call 202.232.0714 or visit STUDIOTHEATRE.ORG/ACTING-CONSERVATORY

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SUPPORT —

FOR STUDIO THEATRE ACTING CONSERVATORY You can support the Studio Theatre Acting Conservatory’s scholarship program by contacting the Development Department

Instructor Denise Diggs and Young Actors Ensemble student Josie Bourelly. Photo: Allie Dearie.

“ THE STUDIO THEATRE ACTING CONSERVATORY AND ITS OUTSTANDING TEACHERS GAVE ME BOTH A HOME AND A PLACE FROM WHICH TO MOVE FORWARD. I WILL NEVER FORGET THAT. ON BEHALF OF MY MOTHER, IT IS MY HONOR TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THESE ARTISTS AT PIVOTAL TIMES IN THEIR LIVES.” — CONSERVATORY ALUMNI AND DONOR KEN DREYFUS

At Studio, we take our mission to foster a more connected community in Washington DC and beyond seriously, and that commitment begins with our youngest artists in the Conservatory.

Studio Theatre is grateful to the following individuals and organizations for their support of our education programs:

Every year, 50% of students in the Young Actors Ensemble receive full scholarships through Youth On-Stage. This landmark scholarship program, operating since 1991, is founded on Studio’s commitment to building an inclusive and accessible theatre community that provides opportunities for all, regardless of financial position.

Abramson Family Foundation

The Aaron and Cecile Goldman Family Foundation Beech Street Foundation Dimick Foundation George Preston Marshall Foundation Hattie M. Strong Foundation The Jacob & Charlotte Lehrman Foundation Lichtenberg Family Foundation The Lorraine S. Dreyfus Theatre Education Fund Mark and Carol Hyman Fund Martha Washington Straus & Harry H. Straus Foundation Milton and Dorothy Sarnoff Raymond Foundation Weissberg Foundation

MAKE AN IMPACT TODAY To support the Studio Theatre Acting Conservatory’s scholarship program, visit STUDIOTHEATRE.ORG/DONATE or call the Development Department at 202.232.7267

Young Actors Ensemble students Chloe Komesarook and Sky Stringer. Photo: Deb Booth.

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FACULTY

— “ THE TEACHERS ARE CLEARLY INVESTED IN EACH STUDENT’S SUCCESS. THEIR DEDICATION TO THEIR CLASSES MAKES YOU AS A STUDENT WANT TO GO FURTHER IN YOUR TRAINING.” — AUDITIONING STUDENT THAIS MENENDEZ

JOY ZINOMAN (Director of Curriculum and Teacher Training) is a master teacher and the founder of both Studio Theatre and the Studio Theatre Acting Conservatory.

She has been teaching and directing for over 40 years in the US and abroad, and created the Conservatory’s core acting curriculum.

Before retiring from Studio Theatre, she directed 70 productions and garnered over 225 Helen Hayes Award nominations for the Theatre, and she received numerous awards including Outstanding Direction and Visionary Leadership in the Arts. Training: Northwestern University, Radcliffe College, American University.

ZACH CAMPION (Education Manager) is a certified Assistant Teacher of Fitzmaurice Voicework® and freelance dialect/text coach drawing on the principles of Knight-Thompson Speechwork. Recent dialect coaching credits include mainstage productions at Studio Theatre, Olney, UMBC, and 1st Stage. Training: BFA, Texas State University; MFA Virginia Commonwealth University; Studio Theatre Acting Conservatory.

ANDERSON WELLS (Education and Administrative Assistant) is an actor, singer, and member of the acting faculty at the Conservatory.

He has worked with theatre education programs at Centerstage in Maryland and Tyler Hill Camp in Pennsylvania. He has performed as a singer with DC’s Vox Pop and as an actor with Pinky Swear Productions and Brave Spirits Theatre. Training: BFA, Acting, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Studio Theatre Acting Conservatory.

CAROL ARTHUR has performed locally at Studio Theatre, The Shakespeare Theatre Company, Studio 2ndStage, The Source Theatre, Longacre Lea Productions, Adventure Theatre, and Atlas Performing Arts Center. She plays steel pan as a member of the DC area band Little Red & The Renegades. Training: Oberlin College, Studio Theatre Acting Conservatory.

NANCY BANNON is a performer, writer, director, and teacher. She was recently seen in Occupied Territories at Theater Alliance. Nancy was on the faculty at SUNY Purchase and Rutgers University. She has taught at The Juilliard School, NYU, and the Metropolitan Opera Ballet. Recent theatre work includes: Cornfield, Puncture, The Pod Project and, as Movement Director, Romeo and Juliet on Broadway and Murder Ballad and Pas de Deux for Studio Theatre. Nancy is the recipient of three Princess Grace Awards and a New York Dance and Performance (Bessie) Award. Training: The Juilliard School.

DIANA BRADLEY has been a certified Alexander Technique teacher since 1979. Diana has taught in the DC area for over 25 years, including at the Baltimore School for the Arts, Arena Stage, and the University of Maryland.

Diana teaches around the US and internationally. She is on the faculty at The Barstow Alexander Technique Institute and The Alexander Technique Teacher Training program at CBAS. ELENA DAY is most well-known as the creator of Cirque du Soleil’s signature character, The Green Bird. Her work as a director, coach, and consultant has taken her around the world, and given her the opportunity to work in clowning, circus, street arts, and traditional theater. Her background is in Lecoq-based physical theater, improvisation, modern dance, and yoga.

KATE DEBELACK has been seen in productions at Studio Theatre and Studio 2ndStage, and has performed with other DC theatres including The Shakespeare Theatre Company, Forum Theatre, Solas Nua, Taffety Punk, Longacre Lea, and MetroStage, and was a company member with Cherry Red Productions. Regional credits include the New York International Fringe Festival and Seattle’s 5th Avenue Theatre. Training: Western Washington University, the Cabaret Conference at Yale, Studio Theatre Acting Conservatory.

DENISE DIGGS has taught voice for over 30 years at the Baltimore School for the Arts.

She also has taught at Towson University, Duke Ellington School of the Arts, and privately for media professionals. She has appeared at Arena Stage, Studio Theatre, Center Stage, Olney Theatre Center, La Jolla Playhouse in San Diego, Round House Theatre, Theatre of the First Amendment, and Everyman Theatre.

CATHERINE ELIOT,CMA, MA, OTR/L is a Laban Certified Movement Analyst and an occupational therapist.

She has a master’s in kinesiology. Catherine has taught dance and movement classes for the Wolf Trap Resident Artist program and in the Washington metro area since 1991. She has worked as a movement therapist with a wide range of individuals.

GEORGE FULGINITISHAKAR is a music director, conductor, and vocal coach and was chosen for the TCG Artists Bulletin for Music Directors, Composers, and Arrangers in Washington DC. He has worked at Arena Stage, Studio Theatre, The Shakespeare Theatre Company, The Kennedy Center, Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, Signature Theatre, and Round House Theatre. George leads Master Classes at American University, Catholic University, and the University of Maryland. Awards: Helen Hayes Award for Musical Direction.

JULIE GARNER has performed with Studio Theatre, Forum Theatre, Constellation Theatre, Faction of Fools, Imagination Stage, Rorschach Theatre, Molotov Theatre, and Lean & Hungry Theatre. She has traveled with Cirque Voila! and the KimTom International Clown Festival and has many film and commercial credits. Julie has been teaching Improvisation and Theatre Arts since 1999. Training: University of Maryland, Studio Theatre Acting Conservatory.

ROBB HUNTER is a certified teacher of Stage Combat for the Society of American Fight Directors. As a professional fight director he has choreographed for many local theatres including The Shakespeare Theatre Company, Arena Stage, Center Stage, Washington National Opera, Olney Theatre Center, The Baltimore Shakespeare Festival, Rep Stage, Ford’s Theatre, and Studio Theatre. Robb teaches at Catholic University, McDaniel College, and American University.

Training: Virginia Commonwealth University.

SANDRA KAMMANN is a director, choreographer, performing artist, anthropologist, and ritualist concerned with issues of human expression and vision.

Creating multi-art performance projects since 1978, she is Artistic Director of the dance/theatre troup Sisters of One Eye (founded in 1986). She is Founding Director of Fertile Ground, a non-profit organization dedicated to exploring the arts as ritual, and their impact on individual and communal consciousness. Sandra holds an MA in Cultural Anthropology: Performance of Myth and Ritual, graduating with honors from The George Washington University.

NANCY PARIS has been associated with the Acting Conservatory since its founding 40 years ago. As a veteran DC actress, she has performed at Arena Stage, Georgetown Shakespeare Theatre, Source Theatre, The Actors Theatre of Washington, and in numerous productions on all four stages at Studio Theatre. Nancy is a two-time nominee for the Helen Hayes Award. Training: Smith College, Georgetown University, George Washington University, Studio Theatre Acting Conservatory.

MADELEINE BURKE PITT has performed at Studio Theatre and Studio 2ndStage, as well as at many other DC theatres, including The Folger Shakespeare Theatre, The Keegan Theatre, and Solas Nua (Helen Hayes nomination). Madeleine taught and directed youth theatre for over 10 years and has also taught workshops at American University and the University of Maryland.

Training: Catholic University (MFA program), Studio Theatre Acting Conservatory.

ROMA ROGERS has performed at The Kennedy Center, Studio Theatre, Washington Shakespeare Theatre, Studio 2ndStage, and The Actors Theatre of Washington. Roma also has television and film credits, and has worked as a print model. Training: Penn State University, Studio Theatre Acting Conservatory.

SERGE SEIDEN has been a member of the Conservatory faculty for 20 years and is currently the Producing Director of Mosaic Theater Company of DC. Serge has held numerous positions at Studio Theatre including Producing Director, Resident Stage Manager, Casting Director, and Literary Manager. Serge has directed 30 productions for Studio Theatre and recently directed at Synetic Theater, MetroStage, Olney Theater Center, Adventure Theater, and Theater J. Awards: Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Director, Resident Musical. Training: Swarthmore College, Studio Theatre Acting Conservatory.

COLETTE YGLESIAS SILVER has taught dance at The Dance Exchange, the University of Maryland, George Washington University, and The Street 70 Theatre Apprentice training program and has been on the faculty of the Studio Theatre Acting Conservatory since 1981. She was the artistic director of Dance Arts/Moving Arts from 1980-87. Training: The Academy of the Washington Ballet, The Juilliard School.

MATTHEW VAKY was a member of The Guthrie Acting Company in Minneapolis and worked as an actor, director, and writer for Mixed Blood Theatre, SteppingStone Theatre, and The Playwrights Center. Locally, he has performed for Center Stage, GALA Hispanic Theatre, and Quotidian. His one man show, ROGER (Not His Real Name), will be produced in New York at the United Solo Festival. Matthew teaches at Capital City Charter School.

Training: Carnegie-Mellon University, University of St. Catherine.

To register call 202.232.0714 or visit STUDIOTHEATRE.ORG/ACTING-CONSERVATORY

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SCHEDULE OF CLASSES —

* Students who enroll in Body + Voice classes in addition to an acting class receive a $125 discount on the non-acting class tuition.

15 SESSIONS OF IN-DEPTH EXPERIENCE At the end of each semester, every core acting class culminates with Final Scenes — a public showing of students work.

CLASS

FALL 2016 Sep 6, 2016 – Jan 30, 2017 Fall classes meet once per week

Actor’s Process Principles of Realism

Character and Emotion

MON

TUES

7 – 9 PM YGLESIAS SILVER

6 – 8 PM BANNON

5 – 7:30 PM WELLS 8 –10:30 PM DEBELACK

5 – 7:30 PM BURKE PITT

WED

8 – 10 PM GARNER

8 –10:30 PM ARTHUR

8 –10:30 PM PARIS

$540 4 – 6:30 PM ZINOMAN

Greek Tragedy 8 – 11 PM ZINOMAN

$540

3 – 6 PM ZINOMAN

$560 6 – 8 PM GARNER

6 –8 PM BRADLEY

Alexander Technique

$540

8 –10:30 PM DEBELACK

Improvisation

$475/$350* $475/$350*

6 – 8 PM FULGINITI-SHAKAR

$399

Movement

6:30 – 8 PM ELIOT

6:30 – 8 PM YGLESIAS SILVER

Voice 1

5:30 – 7 PM DIGGS

6:30 – 8 PM CAMPION

Classical Voice and Movement

$550

8 –10:30 PM PARIS

8 –10:30 PM SEIDEN

Directing

TUITION

$550

Shakespeare 1

Musical Theatre (12 sessions)

THU

6:30 – 8 PM DAY

$325/$200* $375/$250*

6 – 8 PM YGLESIAS SILVER & DIGGS

$425/$300*

Standard Stage Speech

8 –10 PM CAMPION

$450/$325*

6 – 8 PM GARNER

$550

Final Scenes January 17 – 30

SPRING 2017 Feb 8 – Jun 8, 2017 Spring classes meet once per week

Actor’s Process Principles of Realism

7 – 9 PM YGLESIAS SILVER

8 –10 PM GARNER

$550

5 – 7:30 PM WELLS 8 –10:30 PM DEBELACK

8 –10:30 PM DEBELACK 8 –10:30 PM PARIS

Character and Emotion Shakespeare 1 Comedy

8 –10:30 PM ARTHUR

8 –10:30 PM ARTHUR

8 –10:30 PM SEIDEN

8 –10:30 PM BURKE PITT

$540 6 – 8 PM DEBELACK

Improvisation 1

$475 7 –9 PM YGLESIAS SILVER

$475/$350*

6 – 8 PM BRADLEY

$475/$350*

Alexander Technique 6 – 8 PM FULGINITI-SHAKAR

Movement

6:30 – 8 PM ELIOT

Voice 1

5:30 – 7 PM DIGGS

Classical Voice and Movement

$540 $540

8 –11 PM PARIS

Auditioning

Musical Theatre (12 sessions)

8 –10:30 PM BURKE PITT

$399 6:30 – 8 PM DAY

6:30 – 8 PM ELIOT

$325/$200* 6:30 – 8 PM CAMPION

6 – 8 PM YGLESIAS SILVER & DIGGS

$375/$250* $425/$300*

8 –10 PM CAMPION

$450/$325*

6 – 8 PM KAMMANN

8 –10 PM GARNER

$550 $550

8 –10:30 PM ARTHUR

3 – 5:30 PM PARIS 8 –10:30 PM DEBELACK

6 – 8 PM SEIDEN & DEBELACK

6 – 8 PM SEIDEN & DEBELACK

$475

6 – 8 PM GARNER

6 – 8 PM GARNER

Standard Stage Speech Final Scenes May 27 – June 8

SUMMER 2017 Jun 13 – Aug 8, 2017 Summer classes meet twice per week

Actor’s Process

6 – 8 PM KAMMANN

Principles of Realism

3 – 5:30 PM PARIS 8 –10:30 PM ARTHUR

Auditioning Improvisation Singer’s Process (8 sessions)

8 –10 PM GARNER

8 –10:30 PM DEBELACK

6 – 9 PM FULGINITI-SHAKAR

$399

Movement

6:30 – 8 PM ELIOT

6:30 – 8 PM DAY

Voice 1

5:30 – 7 PM DIGGS

6:30 – 8 PM CAMPION

Dialects

8 –10 PM CAMPION

Final Scenes August 5 – 8

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$475/$350*

To register call 202.232.0714 or visit STUDIOTHEATRE.ORG/ACTING-CONSERVATORY

5:30 – 7 PM DIGGS

6:30 – 8 PM ELIOT 6:30 – 8 PM DAY

$325/$200*

6:30 – 8 PM CAMPION

$375/$250*

8 –10 PM CAMPION

$425/$300*

IT’S EASY TO REGISTER —

CALL 202.232.0714 Registration for classes and workshops is open year-round and is on a first-come basis

Photo: E. David Luria.

“ TRAINING AT STUDIO THEATRE ACTING CONSERVATORY HAS BEEN A MAJOR FACTOR IN MY DEVELOPMENT AS AN ACTOR. THE CLASSES THAT I AM TAKING THIS SEMESTER ARE REALLY PUSHING ME TO REACH MY FULL POTENTIAL.” — SHAKESPEARE STUDENT PRINCESS JACOB

Youth On-Stage Scholarship Need-based scholarships are available. Half of all Young Actors Ensemble students receive scholarships to take classes with our highly trained faculty.

TO APPLY: Request an application by calling 202.232.0714 or email conservatory@studiotheatre.org

1501 14th Street NW, 3rd Floor Washington, DC 20005 Corner of 14th and P Street NW Located in the heart of Logan Circle, the Conservatory is easily accessible by bus and metro.

The Nancy Paris Scholarship in Comedy Chosen by the faculty and presented to a highly dedicated third-year student enrolled in the Comedy class.

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Work Study opportunities are available for new and returning students to the Conservatory. Every semester a limited number of need-based work-study students are offered the opportunity to assist the Education department in exchange for reduced tuition.

TO APPLY: Submit a letter of intent detailing your interest in the Conservatory and your need for assistance. Letters should be sent to conservatory@studiotheatre.org

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The Linda Levy Scholarship Presented by the Lorraine S. Dreyfuss Theatre Education Fund. The recipient of the Linda Levy Scholarship is chosen by the faculty and presented to 2-3 students a semester based on merit or demonstrated need.

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Registration fee cannot be refunded.

The balance of tuition paid will be refunded if the student requests a refund in writing prior to or within three business days of the first class meeting.

Refund requests for two-day workshops must be submitted in writing prior to the start of the workshop.

For a complete listing of policies, visit our website studiotheatre.org/acting-conservatory

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Payment due in full at the time of registration OR Pay $100 deposit to hold your spot in class, and pay the remaining balance of tuition on or before the first day of class.

Note: Registration fee for Young Actors Summer Intensive is $200.

Registration cannot be guaranteed until the registration fee is paid.

We accept most forms of payment including cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover.

Young Actors Ensemble (13-17) may also register online at studiotheatre.org/acting-conservatory

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To register call 202.232.0714 or visit STUDIOTHEATRE.ORG/ACTING-CONSERVATORY