The Shakespeare Theatre Academy
For more information on Fall classes, please call 973-408-5600.
See the Star Ledger feature article on The Shakespeare Theatre Academy.
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EN GARDE!: SWORD PLAY 101 (ages 16 and up) The masterful craft of single sword play flashes through and enlivens so many of Shakespeare’s plays; from the impassioned and fiery fights of Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet to the comic diversions of Twelfth Night and The Comedy of Errors. This eight-week series will cover the basics of form and safety, as well as the acting magic required to make Shakespeare’s fights come to life. Foils and blades will be provided during classes by the Theatre. Mondays, 7:00 p.m – 8:30 p.m. (8 Sessions) September 9 – October 28, 2013 9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28 Classes will be held in the Theatre’s Support Facility: 3 Vreeland Road, Florham Park. Fee: $325 ($300 for subscribers and past students) |
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ADULT CLASSIC SCENE STUDY: SHAKESPEARE (ages 18 and up) Ever dreamed of being on stage in a thrilling Shakespeare tragedy or one of the Bard’s rollicking, fast-paced comedies? Designed for novice and semi-experienced actors, this eight-week series is fast, fun and enlightening. From technique, to monologues, to scene work, participants will focus on the skills necessary to bring life to the classics on stage utilizing the masterful work of Shakespeare. Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (8 Sessions) September 11 – October 29, 2013 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 Classes will be held in the F.M. Kirby Rehearsal Hall on the campus of Drew University. Fee: $360 ($335 for subscribers and past students) |
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| ADULT CLASSIC SCENE STUDY: AMERICAN CLASSICS (ages 18 and up) From Grovers Corners, to the heart of the Salem Witch Trials, to the lonely streets of pre-war St. Louis, fantastic American playwrights weave together their unique perspectives on The American Dream, Freedom, and Family into the rich fabric of our theatrical heritage. Participants in this series of our popular Adult Classic Scene Study class will focus on scenes drawn from the canon of Classic American Theatre. This brand-new, eight-week series will draw its source material from the works of some of America’s greatest playwrights. Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. (8 Sessions) September 10 – October 29, 2013 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29 Classes will be held in the Theatre’s Support Facility: 3 Vreeland Road, Florham Park. Fee: $360 ($335 for subscribers and past students) |
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YOUNG ACTORS SHAKESPEARE SCENE STUDY (ages 14-18) An extension of The Shakespeare Theatre’s popular Junior and Senior Shakespeare Corps summer program, the Young Actors Shakespeare series takes students through the actor’s approach to Shakespeare. From text analysis and speech work to engaging in the “deliciousness of language” and physical characterization, this eight-week series explores some of Shakespeare’s most popular (and some lesser-known) scenes and sonnets. An ideal class for budding actors, those new to Shakespeare’s verse, and language enthusiasts. SESSION A - Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (8 Sessions) September 11 – October 29, 2013 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30 SESSION B - Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (8 Sessions) September 14 – November 2, 2013 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2 Classes will be held in the F.M. Kirby Rehearsal Hall on the campus of Drew University or in the Theatre’s Support Facility: 3 Vreeland Road, Florham Park. Fee: $325 ($300 for subscribers and past students) |
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| YOUTH ACTING (Ages 11-13) An early introduction to Shakespeare can help any student get ahead, both on the stage and in the classroom! We take our young Shakespeareans through a series of workshops, games and exercises designed to take the fear out of Shakespeare, and bring the Bard’s words to life! We workout the Mind, the Body and the Voice, as we help our students experiment with sounds, learn how to define difficult words in context, and experiment with physicalizing different creatures and characters! A portion of the final class will be an open “rehearsal” for parents who are interested in seeing what their students have been working on, and how they got there! SESSION A - Tuesdays, 4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. (8 Sessions) September 10 – October 29, 2013 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29 SESSION B - Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. (8 Sessions) September 14 – November 2, 2013 9/14, 9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/12, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2 Classes will be held in the Theatre’s Support Facility: 3 Vreeland Road, Florham Park. Fee: $325 ($300 for subscribers and past students) |
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| MONOLOGUE/COLLEGE AUDITION PREP (Ages 14-18) Students spend time with the instructor, utilizing a combination of group masterclasses and private one-on-one sessions, learning to select, prepare and execute classical and contemporary monologues for their upcoming college/professional auditions. The class begins with some Audition/Monologue basics before each student is scheduled for a series of “One-on-One” coaching sessions with one of our Teaching Artists. Halfway through the session we check back in as a group to share our individual progress and address some other audition issues that may arise (attire, headshots, resumes, interviews, etc...). After the midpoint we move back to individual sessions to polish up our pieces and make them ready for the college audition circuit. The final class includes a “Mock Audition” where we bring in casting and education professionals to give students “real world” feedback on their pieces. Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. (8 Sessions) September 10 – October 29, 2013 9/10, 9/17, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29 Group Sessions – September 10 & 17, October 8 & 29 Individual Sessions (Four one-hour sessions per student*) – September 24, October 1, 15 & 22 Classes will be held in the Theatre’s Support Facility: 3 Vreeland Road, Florham Park. Fee: $360 ($335 for subscribers and past students) *Additional one-on-one sessions can be scheduled for an additional fee |
Dates subject to change.
