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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.
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Theatre Explorers: Acting, playwriting, film, and more!
Sundays, 1 PM-3 PM
Dates: February 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6 (8-week)
Grades: 4th-6th Grade
Instructor: Various
Location: The Viva School 1923 Vermont Ave NW Suite T002, WDC)
Tuition: $360
Is your child curious about the world of acting? Do they just love all things theatre? Our Theatre Explorers class is the perfect way to dive into a variety of performance skills in one exciting class. This fun-filled course offers a taste of everything from Acting for TV and Film to Playwriting, Audition Techniques, and Character Creation.
In this class, young actors will explore different aspects of the craft, spending 2 classes on each subject:
Acting for TV and Film: Learn how to perform for the camera
Playwriting: Learn the basics of writing a script for stage or screen
Auditioning: Master the essentials of preparing for auditions and tackling your nerves
Character Creation: Dive deep into creating unique and believable characters, exploring voice, movement, and backstory creation.
This engaging and supportive environment will help build confidence, encourage teamwork, and develop essential performance skills—all while having a blast! Whether your child dreams of being on stage, behind the scenes, or just loves to perform, this sampler is the perfect way to dive into the world of theatre.
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Sundays, 1 PM-3 PM
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Grades: 4th-6th Grade
Instructor: Various
Location: The Viva School 1923 Vermont Ave NW Suite T002, WDC)
Tuition: $360
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Acting for TV and Film: Learn how to perform for the camera
Playwriting: Learn the basics of writing a script for stage or screen
Auditioning: Master the essentials of preparing for auditions and tackling your nerves
Character Creation: Dive deep into creating unique and believable characters, exploring voice, movement, and backstory creation.
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Student Level
Children4th-6th Grade-Theatre Explorers: Acting, playwriting, film, and more!
Day
Sundays
Dates
Feb 16 - Apr 6
Time
1 PM-3 PM
Theatre Explorers: Acting, playwriting, film, and more! Sundays, 1 PM-3 PM Dates: February 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6 (8-week) Grades: 4th-6th Grade...
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Spring I
LOCATION
onsite
COST
$360
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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: 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...
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Fall I
LOCATION
onsite
COST
$50
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Student Level
Adults (18+)Online Private Coaching
Dates
Jan 1 -
1 hour mentor coaching session with Theatre Lab faculty, to be scheduled at mutually convenient times between student and instructor. Get acting tips, career advice, ...
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Fall I
Fall II
LOCATION
online
COST
$80
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Student Level
Adults (18+)Private Coaching
Dates
Jan 1 -
1 hour mentor coaching session with Theatre Lab faculty, to be scheduled at mutually convenient times between student and instructor. Get acting tips, career advice, ...
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Fall I
Fall II
LOCATION
onsite
COST
$100