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! We also offer this class for any groups interested in a team-building experience or just a fun outing.
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No class Nov 23 (Thanksgiving weekend)
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No class Nov 8 (Election Day)
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No class Nov 23 (Thanksgiving weekend) and Dec 14
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No class Nov 23 (Thanksgiving weekend)
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No class 11/8.
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Through the continuation of the repetition exercise, as well as additional exercises fundamental to Meisner practice, this course guides students toward the application of the technique to scripted scenes. Students will learn how to approach a text, make active choices, and live (engage) truthfully in the imaginary circumstances. Prerequisite: Meisner Technique I, or other Meisner experience and permission of the instructor.
No class Nov 23 (Thanksgiving weekend)
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Student Level
Adults (18+)Anyone Can Act – November
Instructor
Amal Saade
Day
Saturday
Dates
Nov 5 - Nov 5
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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Late Fall
LOCATION
In Person
COST
$50
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Student Level
Adults (18+)Anyone Can Act – October
Instructor
Amal Saade
Day
Saturday
Dates
Oct 8 - Oct 8
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
Early Fall
LOCATION
In Person
COST
$50
-
Student Level
Adults (18+)Beginning Scene Study
Instructor
Madeleine Regina
Day
Wednesdays
Dates
Nov 9 - Dec 21
Time
7 - 10 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
Late Fall
LOCATION
In Person
COST
$360
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Student Level
Adults (18+)Comedy
Instructor
Michael Russotto
Day
Mondays
Dates
Nov 7 - Dec 12
Time
7 - 9:30 PM
What makes comedy work? This class will explore principles of comedy through intensive work on scenes and monologues, with some attention to comic theory and great co...
MORE INFOSESSION
Late Fall
LOCATION
Online
COST
$300
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Student Level
Adults (18+)Estill Voice Training Level 1
Instructor
Steve Quintilian
Day
Tuesdays
Dates
Nov 1 - Dec 13
Time
7 - 10 PM
Estill Voice Training Level 1 is for anyone who wants to understand and improve their singing or speaking voice—singers, actors, voice teachers, business people, et...
MORE INFOSESSION
Late Fall
LOCATION
In Person
COST
$360
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Student Level
Adults (18+)Getting Started in TV and Film
Instructor
John Judy
Day
Wednesdays
Dates
Nov 2 - Dec 21
Time
7 - 9:30 PM
This class will cover the ins and outs of all aspects of the film industry, with a special focus on opportunities in the DC area, including commercials, corporate vid...
MORE INFOSESSION
Late Fall
LOCATION
Online
COST
$300
-
Student Level
Adults (18+)How to Rehearse a Monologue
Instructor
Marietta Hedges
Day
Wednesdays
Dates
Nov 2 - Dec 14
Time
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Professional techniques for making the most of solo rehearsal time, from first getting the words off the page, through developing character, arc, and connection to an...
MORE INFOSESSION
Late Fall
LOCATION
Online
COST
$300
-
Student Level
Adults (18+)Intro to Acting (Mondays)
Instructor
J.J. Johnson
Day
Mondays
Dates
Nov 7 - Dec 12
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
Late Fall
LOCATION
In Person
COST
$330
-
Student Level
Adults (18+)Intro to Acting (Tuesdays)
Instructor
Bryanda Minix
Day
Tuesdays
Dates
Nov 1 - Dec 13
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
Late Fall
LOCATION
In Person
COST
$330
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Student Level
Adults (18+)Meisner Technique II
Instructor
Madeleine Regina
Day
Wednesdays
Dates
Nov 9 - Dec 21
Time
12 - 2:30pm
SPECIAL DAYTIME OFFERING Through the continuation of the repetition exercise, as well as additional exercises fundamental to Meisner practice, this course guides st...
MORE INFOSESSION
Late Fall
LOCATION
In Person
COST
$330