Creative Drama for Kids for 7 to 9 year olds
This is a fun, very playful, high energy class that will introduce some basics of acting to the very young. Through exciting and carefully directed theater games, storytelling and movement exercises each child can discover the art of story creation and story collaboration. This class encourages respect, responsibility, cooperation and creative problem solving. The small class size optimizes the positive attention that each student receives. Based on the students' interest and confidence, a showcase performance may be presented at the last class.

Open Enrollment

First Class is FREE!

8 classes Tuition: $150.00*

*With the $25.00 Discount the tuition for this class is $125.00 if tuition is paid in full at the end of the first FREE class.  There are no make up classes offered and no tuition reinbursement after attending the first class.

Day: TBA

Location: A Quest Actors Studio 201 Washington St Suite 3 Salem, MA.

Limited to: 12 students

Instructor: Kim Hyder

Co- Instructor: Karen Voughn

Guest Instructor wih Special support from: Debra Crosby

Mastering Acting Technique on Camera for Youth for 10 to 14 year olds (Section A)
This workshop is intended for 10 to 14 year-olds who are highly motivated in pursuing an acting career. In this course students will work on the craft of acting with an emphasis placed on developing and understanding the importance of personal style and technique. Students will learn the fundamentals of a cold reading, how to slate, audition preparation and how to deliver a compelling performance. Meisner repetition exercises will be utilized during each session. The purpose of this course is to help each student to conquer the challenges of the acting industry while maintaining their passion and unique brilliance. There will be a mock audition where students will have an opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned. Students get to keep a video tape of the progress of their work and the audition. At the end of the class students will have an audition slot. Students must demonstrate a successful audition to be eligible for the Showcase Performance. The audition and show case are considered part of the training and class meetings.

Open Enrollment

First Class is FREE! 

Tuesdays

Time: 4:30 to 6:00pm

Limited to: 10 students
Instructor:Kim Hyder

Co-Instructor: Karen Voughn

Guest Instructor wih Special support from Debra Crosby

Modeling, Charm & Etiquette School

This course will be an interactive and effective program that will help to empower young men and women to become confident and learn modeling techniques and skills to work in the modeling industry.  In each class students will learn how to build self-esteem through the mastering of social skills. Topics to be covered include the importance of how to give a good First Impression, poise, dining etiquette and proper nutrition.  The art of being a model, good posture, proper sitting, and how to walk gracefully. Students also learn how to pose for photo shoot.  At the end of the 10th week, students will receive a certification of completion.

First Class is FREE!

Day: Saturday

1/9/2010

10 Weeks starst Saturday 1/16/2010

10 Weeks class Tuition: $325.00* With the $25.00 discount the tuition for this class is $300.00 when class tuition is paid in full at the end of the First FREE class. There are no make up classes offered and no tuition reinbursement after attending the first class.

Introduction Level 1 Time: 9:00am to 10:30amfor 7 - 14 year olds

Advanced Level 2 Time: 10:30 to 12NOON for 7 - 14 year olds

Improvisation for Youth for 10 to 14 year olds
This is a fun, exhilarating and professional course tailor-made for youth. Each student will learn the essential skills of improvisation, with an emphasis placed on establishing trust and confidence in the creative impulse. Students will learn the essential principles of improv and how to successfully apply the principles to performing with others. Thinking on the spot, and playing at the peak of intelligence, creativity, cooperation and imagination are fundamental to successful improvisation and to all great performances! All students must go through an interview, prior to being accepted into this training program. On December 5th there will be a showcase performance for family, friends and the general public. This is an opportunity for students to demonstrate what they have learned.

8 classes Tuition: $200*

*With the $25.00 Discount the tuition for this class is $175.00 if tuition is paid in full at the end of the first class.  There are no make up classes offered and no tuition reinbursement after attending the first class.

Time: TBA

Limited to: 12 students
Instructor: TBA

Mastering Acting Technique on Camera for Youth for GIRLS ONLY 10 to 14 year olds (Section B)
This workshop is intended for 10 to 14 year-olds who are highly motivated in pursuing an acting career. In this course students will work on the craft of acting with an emphasis placed on developing and understanding the importance of personal style and technique. Students will learn the fundamentals of a cold reading, how to slate, audition preparation and how to deliver a compelling performance. Meisner repetition exercises will be utilized during each session. The purpose of this course is to help each student to conquer the challenges of the acting industry while maintaining their passion and unique brilliance. There will be a mock audition where students will have an opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned. Students get to keep a video tape of the progress of their work and the audition. At the end of the class students will have an audition slot. Students must demonstrate a successful audition to be eligible for the Showcase Performance. The audition and show case are considered part of the training and class meetings.

Day: TBA

Open Enrollment

Time: TBA

Limited to: 10 studentsTBA

Instructor: TBA

Day& Date: TBA 

Time: TBA                                                                                                                                                         

Tuition: $50.00

Limited to: 15 Students
Instructor: Joanna Herrington

*$10.00 Discount if registered and paid in full 1 week prior to workshop

Commercial Clinic with New York Commercial Acting Coach Joanna Herrington for Youth 
Learn the secrets of commercial acting from a professional who has been cast in over fifty national and regional ads. Through mock auditions, exercises and critique, you will learn the necessary tools to out perform the competition. This class is helpful for every level: beginning through advanced students.

One day workshop:

Day & Date: TBA

Commercial Clinic with New York Commercial Acting Coach Joanna Herrington for 9 to 14 year olds
Learn the secrets of commercial acting from a professional who has been cast in over fifty national and regional ads. In this clinic, Joanna will teach commercial acting technique, run mock auditions and offer critique. Each student will learn the necessary tools to out perform the competition. This clinic is helpful for every level: the beginner actor through advanced students.

One day workshop:

Day & Date: TBA

 Tuition: $35

Limited to: 10 Students
Instructor: Joanna Herrington