Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is proud to announce the expansion of our popular acting class program for teens, the Groundlings, to include a new session in West Chester, OH titled “Groundlings North”!
Registration Now Open!
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company, Cincinnati’s Stage for the Classics, is proud to present it’s extremely popular downtown acting program, the Groundlings, at the West Chester Activity Center! This drama and acting course, titled “Groundlings North” will provide 9th-12th grade high school students with the opportunity to learn more about the art of theatre. Students will study classical performance techniques as well as Shakespeare and his texts, from professional teaching artist and actor, John Scheller. This 10-week acting-intensive program will include training in acting methods, improvisation, stage combat, text analysis, instruction in voice and movement and more! This class will culminate in a showcase performance in May. All skill levels are welcome! Space is limited, register now.
Dates for the course: Sundays 7-9:30pm
Feb. 26 (First Class), Mar. 4, 11, 25, April 1, 15, 22, 29
May 6 (Final Class at the West Chester Activity Center)
May 13 (Final Showcase at Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s Theater, downtown)
Tuition: $375 (may be payable in 2 installments)
Register: Contact the West Chester Activity Center at 513-779-7360. Please provide your student’s name, email and phone number. Cincinnati Shakespeare Company will then contact you to complete the registration.
Location: West Chester Activity Center (former WC Library) 7900 Cox Rd. West Chester, OH 45069. Call 513-779-7360 to register.
About Cincinnati Shakespeare Company:
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is a professional theatre company dedicated to bringing Shakespeare and the classics to life for audiences of all ages. Located in the heart of downtown Cincinnati, CSC produces eight main stage productions each season at its home on Race Street. CSC employs a resident company of actors and artists who live and work in Cincinnati year-round, and performs on a Small Professional Theatre contract with Actors’ Equity Association. CSC is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization and all donations are tax deductible. Learn more online here.
About Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s Educational Program
Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is committed to inviting young voices to join the conversation about Shakespeare, the classics, and drama. Last year we reached 22,394 students with our educational programs. We bring Shakespeare into the community, through classes and school programs that enhance curriculum with engaging and exciting performances and workshops. We do this by offering programs such as Shakespeare in the Park as well as touring to schools, field trips at our theater, shakespeare summer camps and our popular acting programs. Learn more online at our Educator’s Corner.
If you have questions about the program, please contact Director of Education & Communications, Jeanna Vella at jeanna.vella@cincyshakes.com or 513.381.2273 ext. 3202.
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