Hone your Acting Skills with our Workshops!

Dates & Times:

• Ages 15–Adult: September 23, 5:30pm-7:00pm
• Ages 7-14: October 9, 5:30pm-6:30pm

Duration: 1.5 Hours (Ages 15–Adult) / 1 Hour (Ages 7–14)
Cost: $25 (15-Adult), $22 (7-14)

Unlock the key to creating believable, dynamic characters! This focused workshop will teach actors how to identify and play objectives, a fundamental skill in Method Acting that brings performances to life.

• The basics of Method Acting techniques to strengthen character development
  
• How to find and play objectives to create more truthful performances
  
• Hands-on exercises to put these techniques into practice

No experience necessary—just bring a notebook, a pencil, and comfortable clothing to move freely!

Instructor: Veteran actress and director, Debra E. Leopard, will guide students through this exciting session.

Spots are limited—reserve yours today!

Dates & Times:

• Ages 15-Adult: September 30, 5:30pm-7:00pm
• Ages 7–14: September 26, 5:30pm-6:30pm

Duration: 1.5 Hours (Ages 15–Adult) / 1 Hour (Ages 7–14)
Cost: $25 (15-Adult), $22 (7-14)

An actor’s greatest tool? Their body! This interactive workshop will help young performers learn how to develop a character physically through movement, posture, and stage presence.

• How to use centering techniques to ground your character
• Move with confidence and ease on stage
• Learn how to express emotion and intent using only your body

No experience necessary—just bring comfortable clothing and a willingness to move!

Instructor: Veteran actress and director, Debra E. Leopard, will guide students through this exciting session.

Spots are limited—reserve yours today!

Dates & Times:

• Ages 15-Adult: October 7, 5:30pm-7:00pm
• Ages 7-14: November 13, 5:30pm-6:30pm

Duration: 1.5 Hours (Ages 15–Adult) / 1 Hour (Ages 7–14)
Cost: $25 (15-Adult), $22 (7-14)

Emotions are the heartbeat of every great performance. In this engaging workshop, students will explore how to understand, vary, and harness emotional levels to create characters that truly connect with an audience.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to shift between emotional levels to make performances more believable
• Ways to match emotions with plot and character development
• Techniques to unlock authentic emotional expression on stage

No experience necessary—just bring comfortable clothing, a notebook, and a willingness to explore the full range of your emotions!

Instructor: Veteran actress, director, and educator Debra E. Leopard brings over 40 years of theatre experience to guide you through this transformative session.

Dates & Times:

• Ages 15-Adult: October 21, 5:30pm-7pm
  

Duration: 1.5 Hours
Cost: $25

Understanding how to play actions that support your character’s objective is critical to delivering a compelling performance. This workshop dives into the tools actors use to bring characters to life through purposeful, engaging choices on stage.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to develop interesting and creative actions that enrich your performance
• Techniques to vary your actions for more 3-dimensional, dynamic characters
• Ways to apply actions to make your performance more authentic and compelling

No experience necessary—just bring comfortable clothing, a notebook, and a readiness to explore new skills!

Instructor: Veteran actress, director, and educator Debra E. Leopard will guide participants step by step through this exciting session.

Dates & Times:

• Ages 15-Adult: October 28, 5:30pm-7:00pm
• Ages 7-14: TBA
  

Duration: 1.5 Hours
Cost: $25

Sharpen your audition skills and gain the confidence to shine in any play audition! This focused workshop is designed to help actors of all levels excel in cold readings, a crucial skill for straight play auditions.

• Pro tips and tricks from a seasoned director to improve your cold reading technique.
• Hands-on practice auditioning for different types of straight plays.
• Confidence-building exercises to prepare you for the audition room and beyond.
• Bonus: Enhance your general reading-aloud abilities!

No experience required—just bring a willingness to learn and grow!

Instructor: Renowned actress and director, Debra E. Leopard, will guide you step-by-step through this valuable workshop.

Whether you’re preparing for your first audition or looking to refine your skills, this workshop is for you. 

Dates & Times:

• Ages 15-Adult: November 11, 5:30pm-7:00pm
  

Duration: 1.5 Hours
Cost: $25

How do you bring a character fully to life on stage? What does “character development” really mean? In this workshop, you’ll learn how to combine all the tools and techniques you’ve practiced to create authentic, memorable characters that resonate with audiences.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to apply acting methods to develop honest, 3-dimensional characters
• Techniques to make choices that deepen your performance
• Strategies to ensure your characters connect emotionally with the audience

No experience required—just bring comfortable clothing, a notebook, and your creativity!

Instructor: Veteran actress, director, and educator Debra E. Leopard leads this session, drawing on decades of experience in performance and teaching.

Dates & Times:

• Ages 7-14: September 18, 5:30pm-6:30pm
  

Duration: 1 Hour
Cost: $22

An actor’s greatest tool is their imagination! In this fun, interactive workshop, students will explore ways to unlock their creativity, break through inhibitions, and make bold choices on stage. Through guided exercises, you’ll learn how to “work out” your imagination and strengthen it like a muscle.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to expand and strengthen your imagination
• Techniques to see the world in new and unexpected ways
• Exercises to help overcome self-consciousness and step into bold characters

No experience necessary—just bring your curiosity, creativity, and comfortable clothing!

Instructor: Veteran actress, director, and educator Debra E. Leopard leads this session, bringing her decades of theatre experience to inspire the next generation of performers.

Dates & Times:

• Ages 15-Adult: TBA
• Ages 7-14: October 23, 5:30pm-6:30pm
  

Duration: 1 Hour
Cost: $22

Every character starts with their “givens”—the circumstances that shape who they are and how they act. In this interactive session, students will dig into the backbone of character development and learn how to use givens to make performances grounded and authentic.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to identify a play’s demographic and situational givens
• Ways those givens directly influence character behavior and relationships
• How to apply givens to create layered, believable characters that serve the story

No experience necessary—just bring a notebook, pencil, and comfortable clothes to move in.

Instructor: Veteran actress, director, and educator Debra E. Leopard leads this workshop, bringing decades of expertise to help students discover the tools professionals use to bring characters fully to life.

Dates & Times:

• Ages 15-Adult: TBA
• Ages 7-14: October 30, 5:30pm-6:30pm
  

Duration: 1 Hour
Cost: $22

An actor’s voice is one of their most powerful tools—and learning to use it effectively can transform a performance. This hands-on workshop helps young performers unlock the potential of their voice to create characters and command the stage.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to project your voice with clarity and confidence so every line is heard
• Techniques for controlling tone, pitch, and volume
• How to “act with your voice” to express emotion and intent
• Ways to develop unique vocal qualities for distinct characters

No experience necessary—just bring your energy, curiosity, and willingness to play with sound!

Instructor: Veteran actress, director, and educator Debra E. Leopard brings decades of expertise to help students develop their voices into expressive, versatile instruments for the stage.