Adult Acting Classes

Acting Classes for Adults (NJSDA @ St. Johns Church, Montclair)

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Level 1: Intro To Acting

Discover the actor inside of you!
By using theatre games and improvisation, students will learn basic theatre skills in a supportive, creative and fun environment. Learn how to answer the questions all actors must ask before they even pick up a script: Who? Where? What? Why? How? This class is the first step to building a solid foundation in the art of acting.

6 Wednesdays - Starts May 7th
7:35pm - 9:35pm
$225

In-Studio - NJSDA at St. John's Church
55 Montclair Ave. Montclair, NJ 07042

In Studio

Level 1: Intro To Acting - June Session

Discover the actor inside of you!
By using theatre games and improvisation, students will learn basic theatre skills in a supportive, creative and fun environment. Learn how to answer the questions all actors must ask before they even pick up a script: Who? Where? What? Why? How? This class is the first step to building a solid foundation in the art of acting.

6 Thursdays - Starts June 19th
7:30pm - 9:30pm
$225

In-Studio - NJSDA at St. John's Church
55 Montclair Ave. Montclair, NJ 07042

In Studio

Intro To Improv (Level 1)

Give your imagination a blast of spontaneity! Learn how to better use your observation, concentration, creativity and quick thinking skills. Plus, learn how to use improvisation during theatre rehearsals and while performing on stage. A fun and funny course!

6 Mondays - Starting April 28th
7:35pm - 9:35pm
$225

In-Studio - NJSDA at St. John's Church
55 Montclair Ave. Montclair, NJ 07042

IN STUDIO

Acting Level 2: An Actor Prepares

Students will work on monologues while learning how to analyze a script, identify a character's problems and solve those problems. Advanced theatre games are used to deepen basic skills. In addition, there will be further development of the actor's physical resources of voice and movement. *Prerequisite: Successful completion of an introductory acting class or an interview.

7 Tuesdays - Starts April 22nd
7:35pm - 10:05pm
$325

In-Studio - NJSDA at St. Johns Church
55 Montclair Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042

In studio

Acting Level 3: Scene Study

Explore characters and relationships on a deeper level. In this class, students will track a character's journey through a scene and learn to further articulate the essential elements of a character's objectives, obstacles, conflicts and relationships. Rehearsal with a scene partner outside of class is required. *Prerequisite: Successful completion of Level 2 or by audition.

8 Thursdays - June 5th
7:30pm -10:00pm
$375

In-Studio - NJSDA at St. Johns Church
55 Montclair Ave, Montclair, NJ 07040

in studio

Acting Level 4: Building A Character

Part I: Through the use of theater games and generic scenes and/or monologues, students discover how action and behavior shape characterization and thus learn how to create a distinct physical and emotional personality for a character. Part II: Students now apply the skills developed in Part I by working on monologues and scenes. *Prerequisite: Successful completion of Scene Study or by permission of a director.

10 Mondays - Starting June 30th
7:30pm - 10:00pm
$450

In-Studio - NJSDA at St. Johns Church
55 Montclair Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042

in studio

Acting for TV / Film

This course will teach actors how to approach written material for TV and Film by exploring choice, size and physicality in front of the camera. Learn the differences between reading stage scenes and film scripts, and between preparing and developing a character for film versus the stage. Auditioning for the camera will also be covered. The class is appropriate for theater actors adjusting to the camera, and seasoned professionals looking to improve their craft. *Prerequisite: Successful completion of Acting Level 2- Actor prepares or by permission of a director.

6 Tuesdays - Starts May 21st
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
$280

In-Studio - NJSDA at St. John's Church
55 Montclair Ave. Montclair, NJ 07042

in studio

Improv II: Advanced Improv

Students will now build on the fundamental rules of improvisation. In the first half of this course, you will learn the basics of improvising a scene and how to keep it afloat. In the second half, we will incorporate all of the rules of improv by working on performance games.

*Prerequisite: Successful completion of Intro to Improv or by permission of the instructor.

6 Mondays - Starts June 16th
7:35pm - 9:35pm
$240

In-Studio - NJSDA @ St. John's Church
55 Montclair Ave. Montclair, NJ

IN STUDIO

Level 2: An Actor Prepares - Adult Class

Students will work on monologues while learning how to analyze a script, identify a character's problems and solve those problems. Advanced theatre games are used to deepen basic skills. In addition, there will be further development of the actor's physical resources of voice and movement. *Prerequisite: Successful completion of an introductory acting class or an interview.

7 Tuesdays - Starts January 9th
7:35pm - 10:05pm
$325

In-Studio - NJSDA at St. Johns Church
55 Montclair Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042

In studio

Level 2: An Actor Prepares - Adult Class (March Session)

Students will work on monologues while learning how to analyze a script, identify a character's problems and solve those problems. Advanced theatre games are used to deepen basic skills. In addition, there will be further development of the actor's physical resources of voice and movement. *Prerequisite: Successful completion of an introductory acting class or an interview.

7 Thursdays - Starts March 7th
7:35pm - 10:05pm
$325

In-Studio - NJSDA at St. Johns Church
55 Montclair Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042

In studio

Audition Technique Workshop Class

Learn the techniques and skills required for a successful casting. Discover the Do's and Don'ts of the audition process. Students will learn industry standards for cold and prepared readings, headshots, resumes, and self taping techniques. Learn about casting directors and agents. Practice auditioning and interview skills. Taught by Stage and Screen Actor Katie Claire McGrath!
*prerequisite An Actor Prepares (Acting Level 2)
6 Thursdays - Starts January 9th
7:30pm - 9:30pm
$225

In-Studio - NJSDA at St. John's Church
55 Montclair Ave. Montclair, NJ 07042

In studio

Introduction to Stand-up Comedy Class

In this workshop taught by renowned comedian Chip Ambrogio, you will learn the art of stand-up comedy. With over 700 successful alumni in the industry, Chip's workshop offers six intensive two-hour sessions culminating in a live performance before a real audience on the seventh week. Discover your comedic voice as Chip guides you through audience interaction, persona development, and crafting authentic, hilarious material. Unleash your comedic potential!

6 Mondays - Starts July 29th
7:30pm - 9:30pm
$300

In-Studio - NJSDA at St. John's Church
55 Montclair Ave. Montclair, NJ 07042

In studio

The Empowered Actor: A 6-Week Intensive
with Casting Director & Author, Paul Russell

From audition outreach and branding to self-tape and in-person audition strategies, this course provides practical tools to stand out in the entertainment industry while remaining true to yourself. Through hands-on exercises, real-world examples, and industry insights, actors will build a strong, personal brand, improve their audition technique, and develop the marketing skills necessary to advance your acting career and ambitions. An entertainment-industry guest (casting director and/or talent representative) attends the final class, each actor presents their work individually, using actual audition scenes selected from a casting office’s audition library. In the weeks leading up to this, actors develop their scenes under the guidance of the workshop leader—a seasoned casting director and director for both stage and screen. Live feedback is provided by the industry guest during the final session.

6 Fridays - Starts May 30th
7:00pm - 10:00pm
$380

In-Studio - NJSDA at St. John's Church
55 Montclair Ave. Montclair, NJ 07042

In studio

Intro To Improv (Level 1) - June Session

Give your imagination a blast of spontaneity! Learn how to better use your observation, concentration, creativity and quick thinking skills. Plus, learn how to use improvisation during theatre rehearsals and while performing on stage. A fun and funny course!

6 Tuesdays - Starting June 10th
7:30pm - 9:30pm
$225

In-Studio - NJSDA at St. John's Church
55 Montclair Ave. Montclair, NJ 07042

IN STUDIO

Acting Level 2: An Actor Prepares - June Session

Students will work on monologues while learning how to analyze a script, identify a character's problems and solve those problems. Advanced theatre games are used to deepen basic skills. In addition, there will be further development of the actor's physical resources of voice and movement. *Prerequisite: Successful completion of an introductory acting class or an interview.

7 Wednesdays - Starts June 18th
7:35pm - 10:05pm
$325

In-Studio - NJSDA at St. Johns Church
55 Montclair Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042

In studio

Acting Level 6: Class Acts Performance Showcase

This advanced level acting class is designed for students who have successfully completed Level 5 Advanced Acting and are ready to take their skills to the next level. Class Acts is an intensive course that meets several times a week, providing students with ample opportunities to hone their acting abilities through the rehearsal and performance of one-act plays. This class focuses on the practical application of acting techniques and the development of a strong stage presence. The final performances will be held in a professional theater setting, allowing students to experience the thrill and pressure of performing in front of a live audience. *Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Level 5 Advanced Acting class..

10 weeks, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays - Starts January 9th
rehearsal times will vary
$550

In-Studio - NJSDA at St. Johns Church
55 Montclair Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042

In studio

Level 3: Scene Study (Acting Level 3) - March Session

Explore characters and relationships on a deeper level. In this class, students will track a character's journey through a scene and learn to further articulate the essential elements of a character's objectives, obstacles, conflicts and relationships. Rehearsal with a scene partner outside of class is required. *Prerequisite: Successful completion of Level 2 or by audition.

8 Thursdays - Starts March 27th
7:30pm -10:00pm
$375

In-Studio - NJSDA at St. Johns Church
55 Montclair Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042

in studio

Acting Level 5: Advanced Acting

Students will now explore advanced material, focusing on classic playwrights and their styles. Works by playwrights such as Miller, Mamet, Chekhov, Williams, Pinter, Ionesco and Shakespeare will be used. The class will culminate in a performance open to the public. *Prerequisite: Successful completion of Level 4 or by permission of a director.

10 Tuesdays - Starts May 27th
7:30pm - 10:00pm
$450

NJSDA at St. John's Episcopal Church
55 Montclair Ave. Montclair, NJ 07042

IN STUDIO

Level 3: Scene Study (Acting Level 3) - April Session

Explore characters and relationships on a deeper level. In this class, students will track a character's journey through a scene and learn to further articulate the essential elements of a character's objectives, obstacles, conflicts and relationships. Rehearsal with a scene partner outside of class is required. *Prerequisite: Successful completion of Level 2 or by audition.

8 Mondays - Starts April 28th
7:30pm -10:00pm
$375

In-Studio - NJSDA at St. Johns Church
55 Montclair Ave, Montclair, NJ 07040

in studio

Intro To Improv - Level 1

Give your imagination a blast of spontaneity! Learn how to better use your observation, concentration, creativity and quick thinking skills. Plus, learn how to use improvisation during theatre rehearsals and while performing on stage. A fun and funny course!

6 Mondays - Starting July 15th
7:35pm - 9:35pm
$225

In-Studio - NJSDA at St. John's Church
55 Montclair Ave. Montclair, NJ 07042

IN STUDIO

Acting Skills Refresher Workshop

Do you feel stagnant, stale, or uninspired coming out of the virtual theater experience? This in-person Acting Skills Refresher course is designed to reinvigorate your creative process. Students will work on new or previously prepared monologues to get reconnected to their passion, performance skills, and creative instincts. During the workshop students will be reminded to find authenticity, connection, and immediacy in their work. The class will include group exercises, movement, and breath in order to jump-start our work as artists. By the end of the 4 week session, participants will have two options to work on monologues or scenes. This is a great course for college-bound students, professionals, and anyone who wants to brush-up their skills. *Prerequisite: Completion of Level 2 - An Actor Prepares

4 Thursdays - Starts Aug. 4th
7:30pm-10:00pm
$220

In-Studio - NJSDA at St. John's Church
55 Montclair Ave., Montclair, NJ 07042

in studio

Improv 3 - Improv Performance Showcase

Students will apply all of the skills they've learned by rehearsing and performing in a professional evening of improv comedy similar to Whose Line Is It Anyway? on stage in from of a live audience! All students who successfully complete this workshop are eligible to audition for our improv troupe, On The Spot! *Prerequisite: Successful completion of Advanced Improv or by permission of the instructor

7 Thursdays - Starting May 1st
7:35pm - 10:05pm
$325

In-Studio - NJSDA at St. John's Church
55 Montclair Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042

in-studio

Intro to TV Commercials

About the Class: Everything you wanted to know about the TV commercial industry is included in this class. Photos, resumes, how and where to look for work, union vs. non-union jobs, agents, and casting directors are discussed. Additionally, you will learn how to prepare and perform commercial audition material each week.

Taught by Commercial, Stage and Screen actor Toni DiBuono, winner of the Drama Desk and Outer Critic Circle award.

6 Thursdays – Starts December 7th
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
$280

In-Studio - NJSDA @ St. John's Church
55 Montclair Ave. Montclair, NJ

IN STUDIO

Adult Classes (Virtual Classes)

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Level 1: Intro To Acting

Discover the actor inside of you!
By using theatre games and improvisation, students will learn basic theatre skills in a supportive, creative and fun environment. Learn how to answer the questions all actors must ask before they even pick up a script: Who? Where? What? Why? How? This class is the first step to building a solid foundation in the art of acting.

6 Thursdays - Starts Aug. 11th
7:30pm - 9:30pm
$190

* ZOOM links will be emailed on the day the class begins

virtual

Level 3: Scene Study

Explore characters and relationships on a deeper level. In this class, students will track a character's journey through a scene and learn to further articulate the essential elements of a character's objectives, obstacles, conflicts and relationships. Rehearsal with a scene partner outside of class is required. *Prerequisite: Successful completion of Level 2 or by audition.

8 Thursdays - Starts Aug. 11th
7:30pm-9:30pm
$260

* ZOOM links will be emailed on the day the class begins

virtual

Intro To Improv (Adult Class)

Give your imagination a blast of spontaneity! Learn how to better use your observation, concentration, creativity and quick thinking skills. Plus, learn how to use improvisation during theatre rehearsals and while performing on stage. A fun and funny course!

6 Tuesdays - Starting Aug. 9th
7:30pm-9:30pm
$190

* ZOOM links will be emailed the day the class begins

virtual

Acting For TV & Film

This course will teach actors how to approach written material for TV and Film by exploring choice, size and physicality in front of the camera. Learn the differences between reading stage scenes and film scripts, and between preparing and developing a character for film versus the stage. Auditioning for the camera will also be covered. The class is appropriate for theater actors adjusting to the camera, and seasoned professionals looking to improve their craft. *Prerequisite: Successful completion of Acting Level 2-Actor Prepares or by permission of a director.

6 Thursdays – Starts September 22nd
7:30pm-9:30pm
$225

* ZOOM links will be emailed on the day the class begins

virtual

Playwriting 101 - The Playwright's Bootcamp!

Unleash the writer within! In this fun, highly interactive workshop you'll experience the thrill of creating prompt-based mini-plays and learn the mechanics of developing longer works with solid structure, compelling characters and crackling dialogue. The workshop culminates in a live in-person, staged reading where your work will be featured! You'll also learn the ins and outs of how to submit your work to the hundreds of theatre festivals actively going on today. This workshop is run by Alex Bernstein, award-winning author of Miserable Love Stories, staff writer for Discovery Kids' The Dog & Pony Show, and co-founder of the Curtains on Fire writer's workshop.

6 Wednesdays – Starts December 13th
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
$280

* ZOOM links will be emailed on the day the class begins

virtual

Introduction to Commercial Voiceover

Learn the basics of commercial voice over from equipment, to auditions, to parsing commercial copy. This course will give you the opporotunity to read actual commercial copy and have it recorded and critiqued. We'll cover what casting directors and clients are looking for in voice quality and attitude.

3 Tuesdays – Starts Nov. 1st

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
$125

* ZOOM links will be emailed on the day the class begins

virtual

Level 2: An Actor Prepares

Students will work on monologues while learning how to analyze a script, identify a character's problems and solve those problems. Advanced theatre games are used to deepen basic skills. In addition, there will be further development of the actor's physical resources of voice and movement. *Prerequisite: Successful completion of an introductory acting class or an interview.

7 Thursdays - Starts June 2nd
7:30pm-9:30pm
$225

* ZOOM links will be emailed on the day the class begins

virtual

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Adult Acting Classes

Acting Classes for Adults (NJSDA @ St. Johns Church, Montclair)

Level 1: Intro To Acting

Level 1: Intro To Acting - June Session

Intro To Improv (Level 1)

Acting Level 2: An Actor Prepares

Acting Level 3: Scene Study

Acting Level 4: Building A Character

Acting for TV / Film

Improv II: Advanced Improv

Level 2: An Actor Prepares - Adult Class

Level 2: An Actor Prepares - Adult Class (March Session)

Audition Technique Workshop Class

Introduction to Stand-up Comedy Class

The Empowered Actor: A 6-Week Intensivewith Casting Director & Author, Paul Russell

Intro To Improv (Level 1) - June Session

Acting Level 2: An Actor Prepares - June Session

Acting Level 6: Class Acts Performance Showcase

Level 3: Scene Study (Acting Level 3) - March Session

Acting Level 5: Advanced Acting

Level 3: Scene Study (Acting Level 3) - April Session

Intro To Improv - Level 1

Acting Skills Refresher Workshop

Improv 3 - Improv Performance Showcase

Intro to TV Commercials

Adult Classes (Virtual Classes)

Level 1: Intro To Acting

Level 3: Scene Study

Intro To Improv (Adult Class)

Acting For TV & Film

Playwriting 101 - The Playwright's Bootcamp!

Introduction to Commercial Voiceover

Level 2: An Actor Prepares

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The Empowered Actor: A 6-Week Intensive
with Casting Director & Author, Paul Russell

Looking for classes in the following Semester?

Fill Out The Form & Be The First To Know When new class Enrollment Opens.