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.
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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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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, and other guidance personally tailored to your needs and special interests.
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Student Level
Adults (18+)Anyone Can Act: June
Instructor
Amal Saade
Day
Saturday
Dates
Jun 14 - Jun 14
Time
1:30 - 3:30 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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Spring II
LOCATION
onsite
COST
$60
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Student Level
Adults (18+)Anyone Can Act: March
Instructor
Amal Saade
Day
Saturday
Dates
Mar 15 - Mar 15
Time
1:30 - 3:30 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
Spring I
LOCATION
onsite
COST
$60
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Student Level
Adults (18+)Anyone Can Act: May
Instructor
Vince Eisenson
Day
Saturday
Dates
May 10 - May 10
Time
1:30 - 3:30 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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Spring II
LOCATION
onsite
COST
$60
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Student Level
Adults (18+)Auditioning for the Camera
Instructor
John Judy
Day
Saturdays
Dates
Apr 12 - May 31
Time
2:00 - 4:30 PM
An exploration of the numerous elements that go into a successful audition for the screen. Topics will include preparation, appropriate dress, demeanor, techniques fo...
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Spring II
LOCATION
onsite
COST
$350
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Student Level
Adults (18+)Beginning Scene Study
Instructor
Bryanda Minix
Day
Saturdays
Dates
Apr 12 - May 31
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
Spring II
LOCATION
onsite
COST
$390
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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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Spring 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, ...
MORE INFOSESSION
Spring II
LOCATION
onsite
COST
$100