ACTING DEPARTMENT

THE SCHOOL AT MMT

WHETHER TRAINING FOR A CAREER AS A PROFESSIONAL ACTOR OR SEEKING A WAY TO GAIN CONFIDENCE, INCREASE COMMUNICATION SKILLS, OR ENGAGE IN KINESTHETIC LEARNING - MMT EMBRACES ALL ASPIRATIONS. ACTING STUDENTS ARE ORGANIZED BY AGE AND WE ENCOURAGE OUR INSTRUCTORS TO DIFFERENTIATE BASED ON ABILITY TO ENSURE THAT EVERYONE CONTINUES TO GROW AT THEIR OWN LEVEL. THE FALL SESSION BEGINS ON SEPTEMBER 16 AND COMMENCES DECEMBER 11.

SPECIAL NEEDS ACTING

Instructor: GINNY BRENNAN

Ages 14 - above

WEDNESDAY 4 - 5, Whitman Studio 

$300 / student 

Join our warm, inclusive group of uniquely abled performers with special needs and let your creativity run wild. In addition to theatre exercises and games, performers in this class joyfully write and perform in skits, commercials, and imaginative scenes. Performers will work toward creating a cumulative performance.  

COMEDY IMPROV

Ages 10 - 14

WEDNESDAY 5 - 6, Whitman Studio 

Instructor: MORGAN TARRANT

$300 / student

This class incorporates scene work and group exercises to explore the primary fundamentals of improvisation; making performers more confident, comfortable, and trusting on stage. Learn how to think positively, accept all possibilities, initiate and commit to any circumstance, and deliver fun, quality performances. This course will culminate in a final improvised presentation to showcase newly acquired skills.

ACTING ON THE SPECTRUM 

Instructor: ANNA HENTZ

Ages 10 - 16 

WEDNESDAY 5 - 6, Commodaro Studio  

$300 / student 

This sensory-filled class is designed to specifically engage students on the autism spectrum. Using theatre exercises and games, this course aims to inspire imagination, foster communication, and develop interest in personal relationships. Students will work toward creating a cumulative performance.  

ACTING TECHNIQUES

Instructor: ANNA HENTZ

Ages 10 - 14  

WEDNESDAY 6 - 7, Commodaro Studio  

$300 / student 

This class will focus on developing your skills in scene acting and monologue performance. Research, prepare, and score a monologue that fits your personality and ability. Explore one act plays and scenes requiring in depth character study. This class is ideal for building confidence and repertoire, and practicing auditioning skills.