Courses & Programs
The Theatre Lab offers the area’s most comprehensive theatre arts curriculum for adults, teens, and youth, most taught by the area’s finest theatre professionals. With both in-person and online classes in acting for the stage and screen, musical theatre, voiceovers, playwriting, directing, and drama criticism, you can shape a unique training program that is right for you.
Adult Classes: Read class policies. Apply for financial aid.
Youth Classes: Read class policies. Apply for financial aid.
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Myth: Acting is about talent and talent is something you’re born with. Reality: Acting is a craft that anyone can learn—at any age. Acting is also a fun and deeply satisfying activity, and Washington has more opportunities for doing it than practically anywhere else. Take two hours on a Saturday and learn some fundamentals while having a great time with other people who want to explore different sides of themselves. Get in on the act!
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No class 11/27
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An intensive introduction to scripted work through preparation and performance of scenes and monologues. Emphasis on learning effective rehearsal techniques and expanding the actor’s range. Requires approximately 3–5 hours of rehearsal with an assigned partner outside of class each week. Taken together or in succession, this course and Intro to Acting constitute essential training in the basics of the actor’s craft.
No class 11/30
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This class explores what it means to have a voice – in society, in a meeting room, in artistic practice, in public speaking situations, or in personal relationships. Students will use techniques drawn from The Theatre Lab’s award-winning Life Stories methodology to discover exactly what they have to say and to gain power and confidence in saying it. Each student will focus on the communication scenarios most important to them, with the dual goal of empowering the self and gaining concrete skills.
To remove barriers to access, this class is being offered as Pay-What-You-Can. Please submit this brief form to begin the registration process.
Please disregard the waitlist language below. There are still spots available in the class. Use the link above to begin registration.
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This class will cover the ins and outs of all aspects of the film industry in the DC area, including commercials, corporate videos, indie and feature films, and where to look for auditions, jobs and performance opportunities. Class will include mastering the mystery of the self-tape audition. Includes work on-camera for playback and evaluation.
No class 11/27
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This class is held at The VIVA School of Dance (1923 Vermont Ave NW Suite T002, Washington, DC 20001).
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No class 11/28
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Student Level
Adults (18+)Advanced Public Speaking the Actor’s Way
Instructor
Buzz Mauro
Day
Thursdays
Dates
Nov 21 - Dec 19
Time
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
SESSION
Fall II
LOCATION
onsite
COST
$250
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Student Level
Adults (18+)Anyone Can Act: December
Instructor
Vince Eisenson
Day
Saturday
Dates
Dec 14 - Dec 14
Time
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Myth: Acting is about talent and talent is something you’re born with. Reality: Acting is a craft that anyone can learn—at any age. Acting is also a fun and deepl...
MORE INFOSESSION
Fall II
LOCATION
onsite
COST
$0
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Student Level
Adults (18+)Anyone Can Act: October
Instructor
Carlos Saldaña
Day
Saturday
Dates
Oct 26 - Oct 26
Time
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Myth: Acting is about talent and talent is something you’re born with. Reality: Acting is a craft that anyone can learn—at any age. Acting is also a fun and deepl...
MORE INFOSESSION
Fall I
LOCATION
onsite
COST
$50
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Student Level
Adults (18+)Auditioning for Musical Theatre
Instructor
Bobby Smith
Day
Wednesdays
Dates
Oct 30 - Dec 11
Time
7 - 10 PM
This class focuses on preparing the actor for musical theatre audition and performance, through careful attention to each actor/singer’s strengths and weaknesses. E...
MORE INFOSESSION
Fall II
LOCATION
onsite
COST
$380
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Student Level
Adults (18+)Beginning Scene Study
Instructor
MaryBeth Wise
Day
Saturdays
Dates
Nov 2 - Dec 14
Time
1:30 - 4:30 PM
An intensive introduction to scripted work through preparation and performance of scenes and monologues. Emphasis on learning effective rehearsal techniques and expan...
MORE INFOSESSION
Fall II
LOCATION
onsite
COST
$380
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Student Level
Adults (18+)Character Voice
Instructor
Steve Quintilian
Day
Mondays
Dates
Nov 4 - Dec 9
Time
7 - 10 PM
Enhance your toolkit by learning to create and perform unique character voices. Whether you are a voice, stage or screen actor, you will learn tools to investigate ch...
MORE INFOSESSION
Fall II
LOCATION
onsite
COST
$380
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Student Level
Adults (18+)Finding Your Voice
Instructor
April Harris
Day
Saturdays
Dates
Oct 26 - Dec 21
Time
10 AM - 12:30 PM
This class explores what it means to have a voice – in society, in a meeting room, in artistic practice, in public speaking situations, or in personal relationships...
MORE INFOSESSION
Fall II
LOCATION
online
COST
$310
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Student Level
Adults (18+)Getting Started in TV and Film
Instructor
John Judy
Day
Wednesdays
Dates
Oct 30 - Dec 11
Time
7- 9:30 PM
This class will cover the ins and outs of all aspects of the film industry in the DC area, including commercials, corporate videos, indie and feature films, and where...
MORE INFOSESSION
Fall II
LOCATION
online
COST
$310
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Student Level
Adults (18+)Intro to Acting (Sundays at The VIVA School)
Instructor
J.J. Johnson
Day
Sundays
Dates
Sep 29 - Nov 3
Time
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Our fun and fast-paced introduction to what acting is all about. For anyone who's ever wanted to give acting a try – or those who haven't done it since that one tim...
MORE INFOSESSION
Fall I
LOCATION
onsite
COST
$340
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Student Level
Adults (18+)Intro to Acting (Thursdays)
Instructor
Bryanda Minix
Day
Thursdays
Dates
Nov 7 - Dec 19
Time
7 - 9:30 PM
Our fun and fast-paced introduction to what acting is all about. For anyone who's ever wanted to give acting a try – or those who haven't done it since that one tim...
MORE INFOSESSION
Fall II
LOCATION
onsite
COST
$340