Adult Classes
Fall Classes for Adults
Acting Workshop - 1 September 27 - November 14, 2010
A lively exploration of the acting process in which students study character development, voice and body work, and text analysis in supportive, professional environment. Experienced and inexperienced actors welcome.
Mondays from 6:30 - 8:30 pm.
Fee: $275
Playwriting Workshop - 1 October 6 - December 1, 2010
In this Playwriting Workshop students will explore structure, character development, premise, writing captivating dialogue, making conflict interesting, writing beyond simple plot points and the rewriting process on both short and longer plays. Whether you are working on a longer piece or starting something new, the writing exercises are designed to take your work to the next level. We will also go over the process of submitting plays for production consideration: with a focus on writing the synopsis. We will also discuss the role of the playwright during a rehearsal/production period and the playwright's interaction with the director and actors.
Prerequisite: some previous writing experience.
Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:30 pm.
Fee: $275
Winter Classes for Adults
Acting Workshop - 2
This class is a continuation of the fall acting workshop. A lively exploration of the acting process in which students study character development, voice and body work, and text analysis in a supportive, professional environment. Prerequisite of enrollment in the fall class or by audition with the instructor.
Playwriting Workshop - 2
This workshop is a continuation of the fall playwriting workshop. Watch this space for additional details.
For on-line enrollment: www.ppt.org/content/adultclasses.cfm
For questions concerning theses classes, please call the Education Department at 412.316.8200 x 715.