Acting classes at Theatre Memphis

Theatre Memphis is offering opportunities to work on a variety of performance skills. Stage oriented, but good stuff for camera people too. Consider these seriously. To sign up or to receive more information, e-mail Kell Christie:
kell@..., or call Theatre Memphis @ 682-8601

Fall
AUDITION PREPARATION Mondays, 5:30-6:30 pm
6 weeks $90 Sept. 12-Oct. 17
Learn the basics of what is expected before rehearsals start. Emphasis will be given to monologue preparation, cold readings, audition demeanor, and directors' expectations.

MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE Tuesdays, 5:45-6:45 pm
10 weeks $125 Sept. 6-Nov. 8
Students will encounter the various styles of musical theatre dance, including jazz and modern. A great class for those auditioning for this season's production of Cats.

BASIC ACTING Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 pm
10 weeks $125 Sept. 7-Nov. 9
A class for actors who want to learn about technique. Perfect for the beginning actor or the student looking for a fun place to experiment.

TAP DANCING Thursdays, 5:45-6:45 pm
10 weeks $125 Sept. 8-Nov. 10
Tap dancing for students with some tap experience.

PLAYING WITH SHAKESPEARE Saturdays, 10 am-12:00 noon
3 weeks $40 Oct. 15-Oct. 29
A class for the experienced performer who wants to explore techniques and gain confidence working with Shakespeare's text. (You're probably not as far away as you may think.) Optional: Bring a memorized speech of +/- 20 lines from the Shakespeare play of your choice. Taught by Joanne Malin, director of our upcoming production of MEASURE FOR MEASURE.

Spring
SHAKESPEARE WORKSHOP Mondays, 6-8:30 pm
6 weeks Jan. 23-Mar. 6
For actors who love Shakespeare and want to create their own opportunity to work on a favorite scene from an "underproduced" play. This class culminates in a performance of scenes developed in class.

DIRECTING/ADVANCED ACTING Mondays, 6-8:30 pm
6 weeks Mar. 20-May 8
Are you an experienced actor looking to deepen your skills? Are you interested in sharpening your director's eye? This class will allow you to work on scenes that have always interested you.

MAKEUP FOR STAGE/SCREEN TBA
Bring your Ben Nye kit and learn about make-up techniques for stage and screen.

PLAYWRIGHTING Saturdays
14 weeks Feb. 4-May 6
Conducted in a workshop format, participants will bring new work to the class, read for fellow playwrights, and discuss. A great way to develop a new script.

VOICE MASTER CLASSES each Saturday TBA
Each class allows singers to work on a particular area of the musician's craft.
Auditioning TBA; Ballads TBA; Acting and Singing TBA

LIGHTING FUNDAMENTALS Saturdays TBA Free

SOUND FUNDAMENTALS Saturdays TBA Free

STAGE MANAGEMENT Saturdays TBA Free

For more information or to enroll, call Kell Christie (901) 682-8601 or e-mail, kell@...