Spring Class 2011

Acting/Scene Study for Adults

ACTING/SCENE STUDY is taught by Kevin Spedding of Margreta Stage Company.  In this class students will explore the techniques used to create an honest portrayal of a character onstage. The class will include the exploration of classic acting exercises, and focus on scene study, and interpreting text.  This class will culminate with a performance of pieces selected by members of the class and the instructor.   

Classes will meet on Wednesday evenings for seven weeks beginning May 4 and ending on June 15.

Time:         7PM - 9PM

Cost:          $140 per student

Location:     Essex, 26 Plains Rd.

Call 860-767-8943 to reserve your spot in the class or email: margretastage@sbcglobal.net.

Kevin Spedding is a theater artist and educator who has taught acting for all ages.  Kevin received his bachelor’s degree from Rider University and has worked in professional theater in Philadelphia PA, Princeton NJ, and in Connecticut.  Kevin has worked with the Margreta Stage Company in many capacities and has also recently appeared onstage at Hartford Stage and the Ivoryton Playhouse.

 

SPRING CLASSES 2011

Don't miss out on an exciting new class for MSC's Studio Spring Workshop!   We know the weather outside has been frightful, but we have a cure for the cold - an innovative new technique class taught by a member of MSC's Artistic Advisors, David Hays. Initially this class was to be a Winter class, but with all the snow and cancellations during the past month (and since we still have 5 more weeks of Winter according to a certain groundhog), we felt it would be easier to move the class to Spring. The class will be held at Lyme Art Association and will start on Wednesday, March 30 and go through Wednesday, April 27. See below for all the necessary information. We hope to see you there! Drawing for Actors, Playwrights & Directors DATES:               5 Wednesday nights (March 30 – April 27)  TIME:                  6:30 pm to 8:00 pm  COST:                $140 (includes materials) LOCATION:      Lyme Art Association Studio, 90 Lyme St., Old Lyme, CT Please call 860.767.8943 to register for the class. Please do not call Lyme Art Association. "The purpose of this class is not to make you into an Ingres or Degas, but to help you see more sharply. The best directors, choreographers, actors and playwrights I worked with had terrific eyes." -- David Hays This is not a traditional drawing class for artists; the purpose of this class is for actors, playwrights and directors to see more keenly. Inspired by a live model, you will create short sketches to hone this skill. No extended, intensely over-worked masterpieces expected. Margreta Stage Studio would like to thank Lyme Art Association for the use of their space, for which we are very grateful. David Hays is best known for the set and lighting design of over 50 Broadway plays and musicals. He was the designer for the Vivian Beaumont, the Metropolitan Opera Association and thirty George Balanchine ballets. He has won many awards for his work. Hays founded the National Theater of the Deaf in 1967 and directed it for thirty years. This ground-breaking company was the first to perform in all 50 states, the new China and South Africa, and it's the only company to have raised its banner on all seven continents. David is also the author of several books including My Old Man and The Sea, which he wrote with his son Daniel, chronicling their journey around Cape Horn. The book, which reflects their passion for sailing and the adventure of life, was on the New York Times bestseller list for many weeks. Mr. Hays currently acts as an Artistic Advisor to MSC. FALL CLASSES 2010 ACTING FOR ADULTS Classes will meet on Monday evenings for ten weeks beginning October 4 and ending on December 6 Time:          7PM - 9PM Cost:           $140 per student Location:     Essex Studio, 26 Plains Rd. Call 860-767-8943 or email: margretastage@sbcglobal.net ACTING FOR YOUNG ADULTS - 13 to 17 Classes will meet on Saturday afternoons for ten weeks beginning October 2 and ending on December 11 Time:          2PM - 4PM Cost:           $125 per student Location:     Deep River Call 860-767-8943 or email: margretastage@sbcglobal.net Kevin Spedding is a theater artist and educator who has taught acting for all ages.  Kevin received his bachelor’s degree from Rider University and has worked in professional theater in Philadelphia PA, Princeton NJ, and in Connecticut.  Kevin has continually worked with the Margreta Stage Company in many capacities and has also recently appeared onstage at Hartford Stage and the Ivoryton Playhouse.

Winter/Spring 2010

Story Theatre Workshop for Young Actors (Ages 10 - 13)
Taught by actress/storyteller Getchie Argetsinger, this two-day workshop is an introduction to the art of theater, touching on basic acting disciplines and performance skills with an emphasis on fun and spontaneity. In two sessions, the children learn a story, stage it and then act it out in Story Theatre fashion in front of an audience. In the workshop, the children play theater games with Getchie and develop the story through improvisation.
The two-day workshop runs: February - Call for dates.  Cost:  $50

Acting Winter Workshop for Teenagers (Ages 13 -17)
This three-day acting workshop is taught by Ed Wilhelms. It is designed for both beginners and experienced actors with a focus on bringing truthfulness and deeper understanding to the work of a young actor. Teenagers will learn the basic requirements of acting technique.
The three-day workshop runs:
Monday, February 15 - Wednesday, February 17
2:00 pm - 4:30pm in Old Saybrook
Cost:   $115

Acting Class for Adults. 
Designed for actors at all levels. Taught by MSC Artistic Director, Jeanie Rapp, this six week workshop explores text and spontaneity through scene study and acting exercises. Working with a partner in scenes from plays is the actor’s drawing board – beginners build the basics of technique and experienced actors build on and improve their skills. Jeanie’s acting exercises are fun and freeing and help the actor stay grounded in his body and connected to his voice.  
 This six-week workshop will be held:
 March 1st - April 5 in Essex
 Monday evenings from 6:30pm to 9:00pm.
 Cost:   $170. 
 
For all inquiries please call (860) 767-8943 or email office@margretastage.org

Stay tuned for more classes and workshops…

 

Fall Acting Class for Adults

Acting for Anyone

A Six-Week Fall Acting Workshop 

(This workshop includes one extra class for final performances)

DATES: Thursday Evenings Sept. 24 to Nov. 5

TIME:  7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

COST:  $175

LOCATION: Old Saybrook

ACTING FOR ANYONE is taught by Ed Wilhelms. This workshop is designed for beginners and experienced actors with a focus on bringing a truthfulness, spontaneity and deeper understanding to the work of an actor.  

Call 860-767-8943 or e-mail:margretastage@sbcglobal.net

Fall Acting Workshops Coming Soon...

Our fall acting classes and workshops will be announced shortly.