Scene Study Class - NTG

Scene Study - Six Week Acting Class

Schedule 

Sunday afternoons from 2:00pm - 4:30pm

January 12, 2025 - February 23, 2025. No class Feb 16

At The Back Office Studio (13 N Washington St, Ypsilanti)

Cost: $180

About the Class

This six-week scene study class is designed for actors (ages 18 and up) with varying levels of experience– from those returning to the stage after a break to those looking to sharpen their skills–to deep dive into two- or three-person scenes from contemporary plays.

The class will create a warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative environment. Each session will start with acting warm-ups and exercises to get the creative juices flowing and foster an open and supportive atmosphere where students feel comfortable taking risks and experimenting.

Over the course of the six weeks, students will be grouped and assigned short scenes from contemporary plays. The instructor will guide the students through key acting techniques and concepts, including:

• Character Development: Exploring how to fully inhabit and bring depth to the characters in the scene.
• Beats: Understanding how to identify and execute the shifts in motivation, emotion, and action within a scene.
• Objectives: Defining clear, actionable objectives for each character that drive the scene forward.
• Pacing: Controlling the timing, rhythm, and energy of a scene.

Students will apply these skills directly to their assigned scenes and receive supportive feedback from the instructor and their peers. Actors will challenge themselves, refine their craft, and expand their repertoire with an opportunity for a showcase at the end of the class.

Overall, this six-week scene study course is an excellent opportunity for actors to deeply explore contemporary dramatic material, develop their core acting techniques, and grow as performing artists.

For questions, please email kristin@ntgypsi.org

About the Instructor

Kristin Anne Danko (Artistic/Executive Director for Neighborhood Theatre Group) moved to Ypsilanti from Chicago in 2013. She holds an MA in Arts Administration from Eastern Michigan University and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Theatre and Music from Converse College and is currently a doctoral candidate in arts administration at the University of Kentucky. In Chicago, Kristin trained at iO (formerly Improv Olympic), The Annoyance, and Act One Studios. In New York City, she completed the CAP 21 Professional Musical Theatre Training Program. Kristin has performed with Detroit Opera, UMGASS, Royal Oak Shakespeare Company, Shakespeare in Detroit, Upstate Shakespeare Festival, Actor’s Theatre Company, and the Jeff Award Winning Quest Theatre Ensemble and Polarity Theatre Ensemble. Kristin is also a part-time lecturer at Eastern Michigan University and a private voice, acting, and piano instructor. 

About Neighborhood Theatre Group

Neighborhood Theatre Group (NTG) has been making “theatre from scratch” in Ypsilanti since 2015. NTG is dedicated to cultivating a welcoming and collaborative environment for theatre artists. Offering original plays, musicals, cabarets, and self-produced videos, Neighborhood Theatre Group believes in theatre’s ability to bring individuals together and create a sense of place.

Cancellation Policy

January 1, 2025: Deadline for full refund

No refunds will be given after January 1, 2025. 

Discounts will not be given for missed class sessions