Classes
at the Shakespeare Theatre Company
Join our family of artists and educators by taking Classes at STC!
All of our classes are taught by working professionals, award-winning actors and STC Affiliated Artists and staff. When you take a theatre or acting class at STC, you have access to the most successful and generous theatre artists in D.C. whether you receive individual feedback in an acting lesson, have a conversation during a break or join us for one of our social events throughout the year.
Explore the schedule below for classes covering a range of subjects including acting lessons for beginners, advanced topics for working actors and theatre craft such as costuming and playwriting. In addition, STC offers Acting for Business Professionals focusing on presentation and communication skills.
Find professional development opportunities for your entire staff.
Class Time: 6:45 – 9:15 p.m., once a week for six weeks
Location: Shakespeare Theatre Rehearsal Studios, 507 or 516 Eighth Street SE
Two blocks from Eastern Market Metro. Limited permit and metered street parking is available.
Classes are for students 18 and older only. Classes for Teens can be found here.
Winter CLASSES
(Register before January 6 and receive $25 off)
Theatre Craft for Non-Actors
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PETER PAN AND WENDY WORKSHOPS
Join us for workshops with cast members from STC’s Peter Pan and Wendy exploring approaches to performance inspired by the show.
Workshops are $30 and for adults, ages 18 and older only. Tuition is non-refundable.
WORKSHOP WITH THE CAST OF STC’s PETER PAN AND WENDY
SCHEDULE: Sunday, December 15, 2019, 6:00—8:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F Street NW
RESERVE
Join us for a workshop with cast members from STC’s Peter Pan and Wendy exploring approaches to performance inspired by the show.
MASTER CLASS WITH JENNI BARBER, TINKERBELL IN STC’s PETER PAN AND WENDY
SCHEDULE: Monday, December 30, 2019, 7:00—10:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F Street NW
RESERVE
Jenni Barber (Mrs. Darling/Tinkerbell) NEW YORK: Broadway: All My Sons, Sunday in the Park with George, Wicked, The Nance, Annie, The Performers, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. NY/REGIONAL: By The Way, Meet Vera Stark (Signature Theatre) | Sunday in the Park with George (Huntington Theatre Company – Elliot Norton Award) | Private Lives (Hartford Stage) | As You Like It, The Tempest (Sam Mendes’ The Bridge Project) | From Up Here (Manhattan Theatre Club) | Paint Your Wagon, A New Brain (Encores!). TELEVISION: Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Master of None, Elementary, Smash, Law & Order: SVU. PERSONAL: Training: University of Michigan.
BECOMING PETER PAN: ENTERING THE WORLD OF THE CHARACTER
SCHEDULE: Saturdays, January 4 and 11, 2019, 10:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F Street NW
RESERVE
A workshop on opening the creative capacity for the artists at all levels. Explore physical and vocal exercises to open and expand the body/mind system and the imagination. Focus will be on effective communication, cultivating physical and vocal presence, and conquering performance anxiety. This work will be fused with exploration of text from STC’s Peter Pan and Wendy while receiving individual attention from Francisco Gonzalez (Tootles in STC’s Peter Pan and Wendy).
Francisco Gonzalez (Tootles) NEW YORK: The Fantasticks (Weston Playhouse) | Superhero (Eugene O’Neil) | The Fortress of Solitude (NYU Grad Acting) | Head Over Heels (New York Stage & Film) | The Mollyhouse | Sister Act. Training: NYU Tisch. Francisco produces and performs in concerts throughout NYC—most recently a benefit for Bring Change to Mind, a nonprofit dedicated to encouraging dialogue about mental health, and to raising awareness, understanding, and empathy. His work has been showcased at Radio City Music Hall, Lincoln Center, and the National Opera Center. @francisco.gonzalez.arts
2019-2020 SEASON WORKSHOPS
Join us for workshops with cast members from STC’s productions exploring approaches to performance inspired by each show. Check back for updates regarding cast members and content.
Workshops are $30 and for adults, ages 18 and older only. Tuition is non-refundable.
WORKSHOP WITH THE CAST OF STC’s THE AMEN CORNER
SCHEDULE: Thursday, February 27, 2020, 7:00—10:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F Street NW
RESERVE
WORKSHOP WITH THE CAST OF STC’s THE AMEN CORNER
SCHEDULE: Monday, March 2 OR March 9, 2020, 7:00—10:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F Street NW
RESERVE
WORKSHOP WITH THE CAST OF STC’s TIMON OF ATHENS
SCHEDULE: Monday, March 16, 2020, 7:00—10:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Michael R. Klein Theatre, 450 7th Street NW
RESERVE
WORKSHOP WITH THE CAST OF STC’s TIMON OF ATHENS
SCHEDULE: Thursday, March 19, 2020, 7:00—10:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Michael R. Klein Theatre, 450 7th Street NW
RESERVE
WORKSHOP WITH THE CAST OF STC’s ROMANTICS ANONYMOUS
SCHEDULE: Monday, May 4, 2020, 7:00—10:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Michael R. Klein Theatre, 450 7th Street NW
RESERVE
WORKSHOP WITH THE CAST OF STC’s ROMANTICS ANONYMOUS
SCHEDULE: Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 7:00—10:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Michael R. Klein Theatre, 450 7th Street NW
RESERVE
WORKSHOP WITH THE CAST OF STC’s MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
SCHEDULE: Thursday, June 4, 2020, 7:00—10:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F Street NW
RESERVE
WORKSHOP WITH THE CAST OF STC’s MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
SCHEDULE: Wednesday, June 10, 2020, 7:00—10:00 p.m.
LOCATION: Sidney Harman Hall, 610 F Street NW
RESERVE
Tuition, Discounts and Scholarships
All six-week classes cost $335, though we are happy to offer a number of discounts and scholarships.
Each additional class opens the door to great benefits and deeper engagement with STC!
Your first class costs $335
Register for your first class this season and also receive invitations to social events with our faculty throughout the year.
Take a second class for only $249
Register for a second class before July 2020 and receive two FREE tickets to select preview performances for every show throughout the season.
Each additional class is only $149
Register for additional classes before July 2020 and attend FREE workshops throughout the season (dates listed in the above accordion).
Classes are offered in multiple sessions throughout the 2019–2020 Season: Fall I, Fall II, Winter (starting January 27), Spring I (starting March 16), Spring II (starting April 27), and Summer (starting July 6).
Tuition Policies
You must call the Education Hotline at 202.547.5688 during regular business hours to register at the discounted price for additional classes. Discounted prices will not be applied retroactively and there are no refunds.
If you are unable to attend a class for any reason (including weather), no refunds or exchanges will be provided. STC rarely cancels events due to inclement weather. If STC cancels a class session for any reason, including inclement weather, we will email you. We will make every best effort to reschedule the class at a time convenient for the instructor and the majority of the students, but tuition is non-refundable.
If you are no longer able to attend the class as scheduled, please submit a written request to Classes@ShakespeareTheatre.org. 50% will be refunded if registration is withdrawn until one week prior to the first scheduled class. Starting a week prior to the first scheduled class, TUITION IS NON-REFUNDABLE.
Discounts
STC Education is happy to offer the following discounts on the $335 tuition for your first six-week class. Discounts are not available for one-day workshops. Multiple discounts may not be combined; only one discount may be applied per registration.
- Actors’ Center:15% off tuition. Actor’s Center membership number required.
- Actors’ Equity:15% off tuition. Actor’s Equity number required.
- Classroom Teachers:20% off tuition. School information required.
- College Students:15% off tuition. School information required.
- Early Registration: $25 off tuition. This discount ends a few weeks before the beginning of the session. Please see the individual session pages for precise dates.
- STC Volunteer: 10% off tuition. Confirmation required.
You must call the Education Hotline at 202.547.5688 to register with a discount. Discounted prices will not be applied retroactively and there are no refunds.
Scholarships
In order to make our classes accessible to everyone, need-based scholarships are available.
Please fill out the scholarship application and email it to Classes@ShakespeareTheatre.org. Applications should be submitted at least one week before the class is scheduled to begin.
Scholarships for Classes are made possible by the Lorraine S. Dreyfuss Theatre Education Fund.
