Local Professional Acting Classes Offered at Rubicon Theatre

Rubicon offers process-oriented acting classes for kids (beginning at age five) and adults. These
programs focus on developing skills and technique, basic theatre terminology, building confidence and stage presence, learning proper voice techniques and developing an awareness of body language through character work, and other fundamental techniques through improvisation, scene study and theatre games. We operate in a nurturing environment where participants are encouraged to increase their comfort zone and participate at their own pace.

Classes provide participants the opportunity to study with “teaching artists.” Teaching artists are Working Theatre professionals who hold a high level degree or experience in voice and speech, acting, playwriting, Shakespeare, movement or audition techniques. With an average class size of 15, these courses offer close interaction and individual attention and culminate with a final presentation of the student’s work for family and friends.

Prices of classes range from $185-$310. The deadline to register is February 27, 2012.To read
more about specific class information, such as starting/ending dates, pricing, and class
synopses, please visit the Education and Outreach section of www.rubicontheatre.org

SPRING SCHEDULE:
Acting (Ages 5-7): A perfect introduction to the world of theatre! Students play imagination
games and learn the elements of storytelling. This is an excellent class for young readers. On
the last day of the workshop, family and friends are invited to a presentation of the students’
work.
When: 8 Saturdays starting March 10, 2012 – April 28, 2012, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Final Presentation on Saturday, April 28, 2011 at 11:30 a.m.
Tuition: $185
Instructor: Patti StricklandActing (Ages 8-10): This is an introductory class that exposes students to scripted scenes and
monologues. Students will learn memorization techniques, stage presence, listening and
working together with a scene partner as they work on contemporary scripted material.
Preliminary exposure to acting is beneficial but not necessary. This is an excellent class for
young actors who are ready to take the next step. On the last day of the workshop, family and
friends are invited to a presentation of the students’ work.
When: 8 Saturdays starting March 10, 2012 – April 28, 2012, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Final Presentation on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 11:30 a.m.
Tuition: $235
Instructor: Patti Strickland
Acting (Ages 11-13): These fast-paced classes are challenging and great fun. In a nurturing
environment, students learn self-assurance while acquiring intermediate acting skills. Script
analysis and character development are taught through monologue and scene work as well as
theatre games, voice and movement exercises and improvisation. Individual attention is given
to each student and the class culminates in a final presentation for parents, family and friends.
When: 8 Tuesdays starting March 6, 2012 – April 24, 2012, 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Final Presentation on Tuesday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Tuition: $285
Instructor: Alison Freeman
Acting (Ages 14-18): These fast-paced classes are challenging and great fun. In a nurturing
environment, students learn self-assurance while acquiring intermediate acting skills. Script
analysis and character development are taught through monologue and scene work as well as
theatre games, voice and movement exercises and improvisation. Individual attention is given
to each student and the class culminates in a final presentation for parents, family and friends.
When: 8 Mondays starting March 5, 2012 – April 23, 2012, 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Final Presentation on Tuesday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m.
Tuition: $285
Instructor: Joseph Fuqua
Acting (Ages 19+): This very popular class looks to further student’s skills or allow them to try
acting for the first time. Students focus on script analysis, character development,
memorization techniques and stage presence while learning how to free the voice and body for
individual expression. Contemporary scenes and monologues are chosen by the instructor for
each student based on their personal needs and wishes. This is a fast-paced three-hour course
that meets for 8 Mondays culminating in an informal final presentation for family and friends.
When: 8 Mondays starting March 5, 2012 – April 23, 2012, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Final Presentation on Tuesday, April 24 at 8:00 p.m.
Tuition: $310
Instructor: Joseph Fuqua

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