Laguna Playhouse In-Person Acting Classes Coming Soon

LAGUNA BEACH, CA —Acting classes can be challenging to do remotely. They require a visceral connection between actors that's difficult to achieve via Zoom. So, if your children have been clamoring for live acting classes, check out the Fall Acting Conservatory presented by the Laguna Playhouse.

Classes begin September 7. Actors aged 10 to 18 are invited to audition.

Selected students will learn how actors, designers, writers and directors transform themselves—and their world—on stage and film. They will do this through various mediums including acting, improv, playwriting and directing, all under the guidance of performing arts professionals.

The acting conservatory is a year-round program. So, any students selected in the Fall must commit to the entire 36-week program (September through June). Selected students are placed in classes based on age, skill level and where they can reach their best potential.

If students are more interested in backstage jobs like lighting and sound, they can audition for these roles instead. They would then get the opportunity to work on the Youth Theatre Productions, which puts on three shows annually.

Acting Levels and Schedule

LEVEL ONE
Tuesdays, 4-6 p.m.
For serious and committed acting students grades 4-6. Additional rehearsal time may be required. This is a year-long commitment.

LEVEL TWO
Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m.
For serious and committed acting students in grades 6-8. Additional rehearsal time may be required. This is a year-long commitment.

LEVEL THREE
Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m.
For serious and committed acting students in grades 7-10. Additional rehearsal time may be required. This is a year-long commitment.

LEVEL FOUR
Thursdays, 6-8 p.m.
For serious and committed acting students in grades 9-12. Additional rehearsal time may be required. This is a year-long commitment.

Tuition

The cost is $1,400 for the 36-week program. Siblings of current students get a 10% discount. There is no additional cost for conservatory students to participate in youth theatre productions.

Registration

Register here to audition. For additional information, contact Dylan Russell at 949-494-8021 or by e-mail at drussell@lagunaplayhouse.com

COVID-19 Protocols

Laguna Playhouse abides by all government protocols, which are subject to change.

More About the Laguna Playhouse

Founded in 1920, the historic Laguna Playhouse is one of the oldest, continuously operating, not-for-profit theatres on the West Coast. It offers a diverse range of theatre genres including classic plays and musical comedies, off-Broadway smashes and stand-up comedy performances. The playhouse boasts more than 80,000 patrons each season.

It also offers a professional theatre-touring program, TheatreReach—which aligns with the California State Standards for literature, history and performing arts curriculum.

Laguna Playhouse has featured many talented performers on stage, including Harrison Ford, Melanie Griffith and Val Kilmer.