About the Class

Acting III: Scene Study is designed to help you deepen your technique with practice through the dedicated rehearsal and performance of scenes and monologues. The course emphasizes developing a strong sense of your presence as a performer and teaches you how to work effectively with a director. Students should be aware that some outside (virtual) rehearsal time may be expected.

Prerequisites

Acting II: Process or Film II: Process

Duration

3 hours, 4 sessions or 2 hours, 6 sessions

Tuition

$300

Capacity

Maximum of 12 students

Find Your Session

4 sessions available

01/06-02/10
Tuesday
(6:30PM - 8:30PM)
Taught by Allison Gardner
02/25-04/01
Wednesday
(11:00AM - 1:00PM)
Taught by Allison Gardner
03/14-04/04
Saturday
(2:00PM - 5:00PM)
Taught by Xavier Mikal
04/06-05/11
Monday
(6:30PM - 8:30PM)
Taught by Allison Gardner

Meet the Teachers

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Allison Gardner

Allison has appeared in films, on stage, and in commercials. Allison received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Drama from the University of Georgia. One of her favorite acting projects was touring England with a Christian drama group. She has taught drama for several years and really enjoys teaching at the Alliance Theatre.

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Xavier Mikal

Xavier Mikal is an Equity actor, director and teaching artist from Baltimore, Maryland. He has his Master of Fine Arts Degree and African American theatre certification from University of Louisville. He also has his Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from North Carolina A&T State University. He has taught theatre from the University to Kindergarten levels. nnHe has also coached Film/TV acting at AGI Entertainment. He has many theatre credits including King Hedley II and Martin Luther King Jr in The Mountaintop. As far as TV/film, Xavier was a lead in a limited series, THE PACT as Micah (Telly Award Recipient) and an independent film, ERACEING as Edwin which was shown in The Louisville International Film Fest, Toronto Black Film Fest and San Diego Black Film Fest. He also featured in the film SHIRLEY starring Regina King on Netflix. He is so excited to be leading acting classes with Alliance Theatre!

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Class

Acting III: Scene Study