Thanks to our generous donor, all of the Conservatory classes are offered to the community free, but spots are limited, so register soon!
Upcoming Winter 2019 Classes, classes will begin on October 21, so register soon!
Date: October 22, 2019 – December 17, 2019
Day/Time: Tuesdays | 6PM – 8PM
Teacher: Donna DuBain
Class Description: Donna DuBain will be teaching the Improv games of Viola Spolin, the Mother of Improvisation. Students will learn fun improv games that can be used a tool for auditioning, performing, or writing. Students will gain experience working with scene partners, thinking on their feet, and creating a believable world for the audience.
Teacher Bio: Donna Du Bain has spent most of her life on stage. In San Francisco, she was a lead actress with the prestigious Circus theatrical family that did west coast premiere’s of many successful productions such as Tom Paine and Futz. After over 25 productions on the San Francisco stage, she moved to LA to begin her notorious career as a “serial” improvisational actor. She is a founding member of The Groundlings and then later found her Improv home with The Spolin Players.
Acting: Playing to Win
Date: October 24, 2019 – December 19, 2019
Day/Time: Thursdays | 6PM – 8PM
Teacher: Peter Kors
Class Description: Taught by Conservatory Director Peter Kors. In this acting class, taught by Conservatory Director Peter Kors, students will learn to make their scenes come vividly alive by playing for high stakes; and winning.
Teacher Bio: Peter Kors is an actor, director and master teaching artist. He currently serves as Conservatory Director for Pacific Resident Theatre Youth Conservatory, and is on the artist roster of Los Angeles Opera, the Music Center Education Division, Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, and Segerstrom Center for the Arts.