Acting Intensives

Learn Acting from Working Actors

Shakesperience proudly offers Saturday and Summer Acting Intensives in our Waterbury Studio and beyond. We deliver 7-week sessions in winter, spring, and fall, with multiple week-long sessions in summer. Our professional resident artists instruct students aged 7 to 17 in the Shakesperience Approach. Students learn to develop action and character through text within a strong, socially responsive ensemble that takes ownership of the work. Students show significant long-term behaviours, including literacy, public speaking, individual and group work ethic, and positive outlook, attitude and self-expression.

Additionally, we offer private acting classes for all ages in our studio.  See below, or contact us for information. Scholarships available for low & moderate income families.  

Autumn Classes 2018

The Gift of the Magi & Silent Night
by O. Henry, Emily Mattina, & Jacob Green
Students perform with their instructors in classic holiday tales of giving.
   Grades 2-12
   October 13 – December 8, no class on Saturday November 24
   9:30am-11:30am

Shakesperience Studio
$300 (scholarships available for low & moderate income families) 

Winter Classes 2019

5 Poetry & Monologues Students will dive into performing solo pieces in this workshop setting. Elementary school students will explore poetry using drama, art, and movement while middle and high school students will learn classical and contemporary monologues. Our Winter Acting Intensives will consist of large and small group work, culminating in a final showcase performance for friends and family.     

    Grades 2-12

    January 5 - February 16, snow date February 23

    10:00am-12:00pm  

Shakesperience Studio

$300 (scholarships available for low & moderate income families)

Spring Classes 2019

Shakespeare's Early Comedies
Students work as ensemble to bring scenes from the early comedies alive on stage. The classes focus on Shakespeare’s life and times, use the text to create character and interaction, and culminate in a performance at the 36-hour Shakespeare-a-thon.
   Grades 2-5—9:30am-11:30am
   Grades 6-12—11:00am-1:00pm
   March 9- April 27
Shakesperience Studio, Waterbury
$300 (scholarships available for low & moderate income families)