
ARTS WORKSHOP SERIES
Act Out is proud to offer year-round arts training to aspiring artists of all ages. New workshops
in a variety of disciplines will be offered on a monthly basis. These workshops are completely independent from our tuition-free theatrical productions and there is no workshop requirement to
be considered for casting. All workshops are led by instructors who are professionals in their art discipline and are designed to give each participant the highest quality instruction.
**REGISTRATION DISCOUNT** If you and a friend both register for a workshop, you'll each be given a 25% refund on your registration fee. Details will be provided after checkout.
We also have a limited number of financial assistance discounts that we can provide based on your household income. Fill out a simple application by clicking the Financial Assistance button BEFORE registering for a workshop.
**If minimum capacity is not reached the workshop will be cancelled and you'll be issued a full refund.
APRIL 2023
INTERMEDIATE ACTING (AGES 12-22)

Dates/Time: Saturday April 1, 8, 15, 22 from 12:30-1:30PM
Course Description: Do you want to be more confident in auditions? Do you want to gain acting skills that will make you stand out from the pack? If so, this workshop is for you. You'll come away from this workshop with new skills, tools and confidence that will help you land that next big role or create a memorable performance! With challenging scripts, scene studies, character studies and acting exercises, this intensive will delve deeper into creating a character's life. **Although this workshop will expand on the fundamentals taught in the Beginning Acting workshop, that class is not required in order to participate.
Minimum Enrollment: 6/Max Enrollment: 12
Instructor: Mike Bradecich
Location: Red Shield Studio, 3090 Long Beach Blvd., 90807
Cost: $150
DANCE FUSION (AGES 14 and up)

Dates/Time: Saturday April 1, 8, 15, 22 from 12:30-2:30PM
Course Description: In this class you will explore new styles of dance every week, including: Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, Tap, Ballet, and Musical Theatre. This class will help you become a more well-rounded dancer by broadening your experience, giving you confidence to step outside of your comfort zone, and guiding you to discover new ways to move and create. Each class you will work on foundational techniques, body alignment and awareness, flexibility, center and across-the-floor combinations, and choreography in each style. This class focuses on the love of dance while giving you the opportunity to sharpen your performance skills and shine. At the end of the workshop, you will have the opportunity to put on a performance on social media for your friends and family to show all that you have accomplished. **Please note: students are asked to provide their own jazz or ballet shoes.
Minimum Enrollment: 6/Max Enrollment: 15
Instructor: Rebekah Bortot
Location: Red Shield Studio, 3090 Long Beach Blvd., 90807
Cost: $225
DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY (AGES 12-22)

Dates/Time: Saturday April 1, 8, 15, 22 from 11:00-12:00PM
Course Description: This beginner digital photography course is meant to help you master your digital camera. You’ll learn the basic functions of your camera so you can begin to shoot in manual mode, capturing higher-quality images of the people and places around you. Your professional photographer instructor will also introduce you to photography fundamentals such as lighting and composition and will show you how to see the world like a photographer, whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been taking photos for years. For this course, you'll be taking photos that will be ON PUBLIC DISPLAY at our production of The Addams Family in May!
**Digital cameras will be provided for this workshop.
Minimum Enrollment: 6/Max Enrollment: 12
Instructor: Tracey Smith
Location: Red Shield Studio, 3090 Long Beach Blvd., 90807
Cost: $125
MAY 2023
VIDEO PRODUCTION (AGES 12-18)

Dates/Time: Saturday May 6, 13, 20, 27 from 12:30-1:30PM
Course Description: In this course, you will learn various aspects of video production including storytelling, film aesthetics, digital camera function and video editing. You'll explore how to effectively create short films in a variety of genres and you'll work on practical projects that will help you learn how to control the elements of visual storytelling while learning how to work with honesty and integrity using the content you have captured. Cameras and computers will be provided.
Minimum Enrollment: 6/Max Enrollment: 12
Instructor: TBA
Location: Red Shield Studio, 3090 Long Beach Blvd., 90807
Cost: $175
CONTEMPORARY DANCE (AGES 14-22)

Dates/Time: Saturday May 6, 13, 20, 27 from 12:30-1:30PM
Course Description: Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Contemporary dance encourages dancers to be versatile in their expressions and to be able to portray a wide array of movement styles and emotions. This beginning level workshop focuses on spacial and body awareness, use of body weight, floor work, technique, efficiency of muscle usage, musicality and safe body alignment.
Minimum Enrollment: 10/Max Enrollment: 20
Instructor: Julia Rudge
Location: Red Shield Studio, 3090 Long Beach Blvd., 90807
Cost: $175
STAGE ACTING FOR ADULTS (AGES 18+)

Dates/Time: Saturday May 6, 13, 20, 27 from 1:45-2:45PM
Course Description: Coming Soon
Minimum Enrollment: 6/Max Enrollment: 12
Location: Red Shield Studio, 3090 Long Beach Blvd., 90807
Instructor:
Cost: $150
DRAWING 101 (AGES 12-22)

Dates/Time: Saturday May 6, 13, 20, 27 from 1:45-2:45PM
Course Description: In this course you will learn the foundation skills for drawing accurately using proportional measuring, rendering, shape construction and perspective. The core skills sets that will help you improve quickly and efficiently. The workshop will include pencil and charcoal drawings and all materials will be provided.
Minimum Enrollment: 6/Max Enrollment: 12
Instructor: TBA
Location: Red Shield Studio, 3090 Long Beach Blvd., 90807
Cost: $150
JUNE 2023
ACTING SHAKESPEARE (AGES 14+)
Dates/Time: Saturday June 3, 10, 17, 24 from 12:30-1:30PM
Course Description: Coming Soon
Minimum Enrollment: 6/Max Enrollment: 12
Instructor:
Location: Red Shield Studio, 3090 Long Beach Blvd., 90807
Cost: $
INTERMEDIATE VOICE (AGES 12-22)
Dates/Time: Saturday June 3, 10, 17, 24 from 12:30-1:30PM
Course Description: Coming Soon
Minimum Enrollment: 6/Max Enrollment: 12
Instructor:
Location: Red Shield Studio, 3090 Long Beach Blvd., 90807
Cost: $
WATERCOLOR (AGES 12-22)
Dates/Time: Saturday Saturday June 3, 10, 17, 24 from 1:45-2:45PM
Course Description: Coming Soon
Minimum Enrollment: 6/Max Enrollment: 12
Location: Red Shield Studio, 3090 Long Beach Blvd., 90807
Instructor:
Cost: $
STAGE MAKE-UP (AGES 12-22)
Dates/Time: Saturday June 3, 10, 17, 24 from 1:45-2:45PM
Course Description: Coming Soon
Minimum Enrollment: 6/Max Enrollment: 12
Instructor:
Location: Red Shield Studio, 3090 Long Beach Blvd., 90807
Cost: $