Acting Classes

AEA/SDC/MTEA member Tony Marino heads up the Acting program. Students learn the basics of theatre terminology, as well as understanding the basic concepts of acting. All instruction is based in the theories of Sanford Meisner, and focuses on the reality of doing, text analysis and character development. Other teaching theories and teachers are explored in order to give the student a working knowledge of a number of acting  concepts. Classes learn about improvisation, basic voice and speech techniques, and warm ups and theatre games. 

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In the advanced level, students can take part in the Pittsburgh Public Theatre’s Shakespeare Monologue and Scene Contest, and work on the vital skills and repertoire necessary to gain entry to the top college and university theatre programs.  

Classes & Times

Evening Classes

Pre-teen

Acting w/ Kim - Mon. (5:00p)

Acting w/ Kim - Mon. (6:00p) 

Acting w/ Tony - Wed. (5:00p)

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Teen

Acting w/ Kim - Mon. (7:00p)

Acting w/ Tony - Tues. (5:00p) 

Acting w/ Tony* - Mon. (6:30p)

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*Denotes a 1.5 hr class

Arts in Education 

Homeschool &

Cyberschool Program

Pre-teen

Acting - Tues. (12:00p)

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Teen

Acting - Fri. (10:00a)

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Imagination 

Ages 4-7

"Act Up"

Acting - Sat. (11:45a) - 30 min. class

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Learn the basics of acting through games, creative play and exploring your imagination. If your child loves wearing costumes and using funny voices or if they need something to bring them out of their shell, this self-esteem building class is for them. Kids will learn stage sense, voice projection, character 

development, and movement. No reading skills needed.

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