Local Acting Classes

From a submission:

Have you ever wanted to take an acting class, but dreaded the traffic and hassle? Don’t fret, your local playhouse is here to help...

The Malibu Playhouse Performing Arts Conservatory provides our neighborhood and surrounding communities with professional-quality performing arts education for both novices and professionals. Your teachers will be highly-respected, industry veterans of the Broadway stage, silver screen, television, radio, and concert halls who regularly perform, direct, produce, and write.

All classes will take place in our Conservatory Annex or in our newly-renovated theatre. Students will receive a certificate of completion upon finishing a class and scholarships and discounted classes are available.

Here’s the Fall season line-up:

ACTING: FOUNDATIONS

Let’s begin at the beginning. Get a solid foundation as an actor as we explore fundamentals of storytelling, learn how to play freely, and develop a physical and vocal warm-up.

This class is taught by Education Director Rick D. Wasserman and meets for six 3- hour classes on Monday nights, 7pm-10pm.

Class meeting dates: 10/13 – 10/20 – 10/27 – 11/3 – 11/10 – 11/17

Cost: $300

ACTING FOR CAMERA

Build a solid foundation of camera technique, craft strong and memorable performances, and watch your work improve from take to take, session to session.

This class is taught by Martin Jago and meets for six 2-hour classes on Saturdays, 10am-1pm.

Class meeting dates: 10/25 – 11/1 – 11/8 – 11/15 – 11/22 – 11/29

Cost: $300

IMPROVISATION AND THEATRE GAMES

Bravery in commitment and ability to listen and respond to a partner, including the audience, are basic performing skills necessary to any training for the stage. Primarily using the techniques of Viola Spolin, this course aims to strengthen the performer’s ability to explore character, scene and situation in an atmosphere of play while developing strong listening and partnering skills. Each week students will learn and play a variety of movement, theater, and vocal “games” that develop their ability and confidence in listening to their impulses, their partners, and the group.

The class will culminate in a long-form improvisation, allowing dedicated practice to the range of skills developed during the course.

This class is taught by Alexis Macnab and meets for six 3-hour classes on

Tuesday nights, 7pm-10pm.

Class meeting dates: 10/14 – 10/21 – 10/28 – 11/4 – 11/11 – 11/18

Cost: $300

PLAYWRITING: Creating Your Own Monologue

Write your heart out! Your monologue could become your next audition piece or the beginnings of your very own solo show. First-time writers are encouraged to attend.

This class is taught by Marlene Ondrea Nichols and meets for one 3-hour class on Saturday, November 8th

Cost: $50

PRIVATE COACHING

Want to work on your craft one-on-one? Private coaching allows you to pick any subject and we’ll match you with the best-suited faculty member. Areas of one-on-one study range from audition preparation to troubleshooting acting challenges to public speaking. Sessions are designed and scheduled between student and best- suited faculty member.

Cost: $75/hour

For more information on the Conservatory, alumni testimonials, faculty bios and to sign up for classes, go to http://malibuplayhouse.org/conservatory/