Plays and Playwrights

I’m a professional director, actor and writer with a fresh and proven approach that will teach you to consistently book the roles you audition for. For more than ten years, I’ve helped novice and seasoned actors land work in major motion pictures, prime-time television, independent film, national commercials and Broadway.

Register Now – Spaces Go Fast!

PRIVATE SESSION:

A one hour private acting session is $60.

A two hour private acting session is $100.

If you book sessions in bulk or plan to meet weekly, the hourly rate will be negotiated to accommodate your budget.

ACTING WORKSHOP (Monday nights, 7-10pm — check calendar)

Each four week workshop costs $200 if you pay in advance. If you are unable to commit to the four week schedule, it costs $60 to partake on any Monday night.Auditors welcome upon request. If your are not registered but plan to attend, please email or call ahead of time to make sure there is space in the class.

ADVANCED ACTING WORKSHOP (Tuesday nights, 7-10pm)

The advanced workshop is a $200 scene study. In this unique group, which starts in February, the structure requires that you attend all four weeks. There are no audits.

Cash, check or PayPal.  Email davidepstein@actorclass.com for more information or questions.

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This item from Tessa LaNeve, Director of ESPA

The Summer semester at Primary Stages Marvin and Anne Einhorn School of Performing Arts (ESPA) begins in 2 weeks, and there are just a handful of spots left in classes with people like Tanya Barfield, Sheri Wilner, Bekah Brunstetter, Daniel Talbott and Denis Butkus.

ESPA will offer new classes in auditioning for contemporary theater, building your monologue repertoire, Alexander Technique, and short form playwriting, among other classes.

From the director: We’re offering a new scene study class with Denis Butkus on the works of Annie Baker and Keith Reddin – both of whom will visit our students to provide personal insight on how to approach the work. Daniel Talbott will be challenging site-specific directing students with ‘stages’ all over the city – from under the Brooklyn bridge to the High Line. New writing instructors Bekah Brunstetter, Winter Miller, Zakiyyah Alexander, and Jonathan Tolins are joining veterans Tanya Barfield, Cusi Cram, Rogelio Martinez, and Edwin Sanchez for five and ten-week classes that cover short form writing, revising, and everything in between.” 

Those interested can check out our website – www.primarystages.org/espa – or call/email Tessa at: (212) 840-9705 x212 – espa@primarystages.org.

This item from Laura Ekstrand, artistic director

DREAMCATCHER REPERTORY THEATRE, professional Theatre in Residence at the Baird Center in South Orange, is beginning enrollment for its Summer Theatre Conservatory, to be offered from July 1 through July 29, 2011.  Students in this varied program will take classes in subjects like acting technique, improv, voice, and dance and will have the opportunity to create and put on a show!  The program is open to actors aged 10 to 13 and 14 to 17.  Classes are held Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm (with a special performance July 29 at 7:30 pm) at Dreamcatcher’s home at the Baird Center, 5 Mead Street in South Orange.

The STC is a fun way for students to explore their interest and deepen their skills in the performing arts during their summer vacation.  Participants can tailor the program to suit their preferences and their family’s schedule, attending the Conservatory for one, two, three or all four weeks.  Professionals in their field teach all classes, and students receive individual attention, constructive feedback, and the support needed to achieve their personal goals.

Week 1, the Actors’ Workshop (July 1 – 8 with no class on the 4th), provides a strong foundation in the building blocks of acting:  vocal and physical preparation, Acting Technique, Improvisation and Scene Study.  Week 2, the Musical Theatre Workshop (July 11 – 15), will include classes in Acting Technique as well as in Musical Theatre dance and singing, with the chance to put all three skills together each day.  Weeks 3 and 4, Dreamcatcher Junior (July 18 – 29), will be a combination of skill-building and rehearsal, as the students put together their own show under the guidance of a professional direction staff. 

The cost of the program is $250 for one week, $450 for two weeks, $635 for three weeks, and $800 for all four weeks, with limited scholarships available.  Discounts are provided for South Orange residents and those who register before April 15.  Admission is on a first come, first served basis until the program is filled or until the deadline of June 1, and applications for the Summer Theatre Conservatory and more information on the program may be obtained by calling Dreamcatcher’s business office at 973-378-7754, ext. 2228, emailing info@dreamcatcherrep.org or may be downloaded at www.dreamcatcherrep.org.

This item from Judith Shakespeare Company

Judith Shakespeare Company NYC presents A Five-Week  Monologue and Scene Workshop, “Brush Up Your Shakespeare!” with Joanne Zipay Founder and Artistic Director of New York City’s award-winning Judith Shakespeare Company.

Work on monologues and scenes with JSC Artistic Director Joanne Zipay, in a 5-week class focused on bringing the words and characters to vibrant life on the stage. An ideal opportunity to prepare new audition material and strengthen your existing audition pieces!

March 23 through April 20, 2011 – Wednesday evenings, 7:00 – 9:30 PM

Cost for the series: only $200 ! Classes held at:    Paul Michael’s The Network Studios, 242 West 36th Street  (bet. 7th/8th)  3rd Floor  NYC

Actors should be prepared on the first day of the workshop to work on at least one Shakespeare monologue – audition pieces or pieces you’re just beginning to develop are perfect material for this class. 

Also a perfect setting to prepare grad school audition material!

Registration deadline:  March 18

To reserve your place in the workshop complete the registration form  and mail to the address below with complete payment of $200 by the due date.

Registration form:

Name_____________________________________________________

Address___________________________________________________

Phone number(s)

Email address

◊  Yes!   Please reserve a place for me in Brush Up Your Shakespeare! with  Joanne Zipay  beginning March 23.   Enclosed is my complete payment in the amount of $200 (check or money order made out to: Judith Shakespeare Company).

Mail by March 18 to: 

Judith Shakespeare Company NYC (attn: Brush Up Your Shakespeare!), 367 Windsor Highway #409, New Windsor, NY  12553 

For further information:

call the JSC Message Center: 212-592-1885 (24 hrs)

or email judithshakes@gmail.com

(After March 18 call or email to inquire about possible late registration — if there are still openings.)

This item from Joanne Zipay

Work on monologues and scenes with Judith Shakespeare Company Artistic Director Joanne Zipay, in a 5-week class focused on bringing the words and characters to vibrant life on the stage. An ideal opportunity to prepare new audition material and strengthen your existing audition pieces!  October 20 through November 17, 2010, Wednesday evenings, 7:00 – 9:30 PM. Cost for the series: only $200 ! Classes held at:  Directors Company Studio, 311 West 43rd Street,  4th Floor.Registration deadline:  October 15. For further information: call the JSC Message Center: 212-592-1885 (24 hrs) or email judithshakes@gmail.com

After October 18 call or email to inquire about possible late registration