Bucks County Playhouse announced the lineup of education programs being offered this fall. Classes take place in Lambertville Hall, 57 Bridge St., Lambertville, New Jersey, with the exception of the Acting Adults: Online Class, which will be held via Zoom. Visit BucksCountyPlayhouse.org for more information and to register, or contact Ellen Gallos, assistant director of education, with questions at ellen@buckscountyplayhouse.org.
Acting for Adults: Online Class takes place Mondays, Oct. 7-Nov. 11, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Ages 17 to adult. Taught by June Ballinger. Through assigned scenes and monologues, this class teaches the basic techniques toward reaching a truthful behavior in acting. The class is for a multi-generational group of students of varying experience. Using improvisation, assigned scenes and monologues, the actor will identify the intersection of their own authentic self to the fictional character. This validating class encourages compassion and understanding of yourself and those you will be working with.
Acting for the Camera takes place Tuesdays, Oct. 8-29, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Ages 15 to adult. Taught by Johanna Tolentino. Through assisted scene work from screenplays, this class teaches techniques for acting on camera for television and film. Using copy from television and film scenes, students will learn the process from the audition in the TV casting director’s office, to script analysis, preparing self-tapes, lighting and technology, and tips on how to find an agent. This class gives students the tools to start their acting for the camera journey. Students of varying levels are welcome.
Acting for the Camera: Intermediate Level takes place Tuesdays, Nov. 5-Dec. 3, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Ages 15 to adult. Taught by Johanna Tolentino. This intensive intermediate class will equip the student with the advanced skills and techniques to elevate the craft and ace those auditions. The class covers: in-depth character breakdown, scene and monologue work, self-tape mastery, connection to material, audition selection, online presence, mindfulness techniques and on-the-spot scene analysis. This class is only open to students who completed the intro level class or have professional experience.
Beginner Adult Tap takes place Wednesdays, Oct. 16-Nov. 20, from 4 to 5 p.m. Ages 15 to adult. Taught by Julie Johnson Thick. Led by a professional dancer, participants in this class will learn basic tap steps, fun combinations and further explore this great American dance tradition.
Breaking Into the Voiceover World takes place Thursdays, Oct. 10-Nov. 7, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Ages 18 to adult. Taught by Pete DeMeo. Back by popular demand. There’s never been a better time to break into the voiceover world, as almost all of the work can now be done remotely from home. In this introductory class, students will receive individual coaching on proper voiceover technique for TV and radio commercials and promos, how to approach and personalize copy, how to make a demo and get an agent, and how to work from the comfort of home.
Breaking Into the Voiceover World: Intermediate Level takes place Thursdays, Nov. 14-Dec. 12, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Ages 18 to adult. Taught by Pete DeMeo. This is a workshop focused to encourage active participation and coaching. DeMeo will take participants deeper into various reads (commercial, promo and long form). Core elements of this class include: live reads, personalized coaching, interpreting direction in session, developing voice technique and storytelling. This class is only open to students who completed the intro level class or have professional experience.
Improv takes place Wednesdays, Oct. 16-Nov. 13, from 7 to 9 p.m. Ages 15 to adult. Taught by Will Dennis. Back by popular demand, this class offers two hours of collaborative acting games, improv techniques and opportunities to nurture creativity. No experience necessary — just a desire to laugh.
Making a Musical: New Theater Workshop for Teens takes place Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 9-10, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ages 13-18. Taught by David Lee White and Kate Brennan. Composer/lyricist Brennan and playwright/director White, creators of ALiEN8 (Bucks County Playhouse’s Youth Company 2023 production) return to the Playhouse this fall for a special two-day developmental workshop on their latest musical Book of Wonder. Through vocal, acting and improvisation exercises, participants become a part of the musical development process, bringing scenes and songs to life as this new theater piece takes shape.
