The Studio offers a number of ongoing classes as well as special weekend workshops throughout the year. There's something for everyone. Our Comprehensive Meisner/Chekhov Programs are designed to accommodate actors of varied levels of training and experience. We open these classes to new students periodically. Be sure to check out our Meisner/Chekhov Intensive class. Our new Studio Chekhov and Studio Meisner Programs invite actors to immerse themselves in the Chekhov or Meisner Technique for 1-2 years and require a full year commitment. You can join these programs only in the Fall. Our Advanced & Basic Scene Study classes accept new students at the beginning of each session. Shakespeare on TAP is offered at least once a year. To find out more about any of our classes, contact the Studio at MCITStudio@gmail.com
2-YEAR COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM
This class is designed to offer actors a comprehensive training in the Meisner and Chekhov Techniques. Classes meet once a week in 8 week sessions with an additional Saturday Scene Seminar each month. Each class is divided between basic and more advanced Chekhov and Meisner work. Exercises follow a progression over a
2 year period (18 months total). Students are encouraged to attend class twice a week if possible.
Students can enter this program during open enrollment periods.
Monday 6:00-10:00pm
Friday 12-4pm
Monthly - Saturday Scene Seminar 10am-1pm
Fee: $350.00 per session
This class is designed to offer actors a comprehensive training in the Meisner and Chekhov Techniques. Classes meet once a week in 8 week sessions with an additional Saturday Scene Seminar each month. Each class is divided between basic and more advanced Chekhov and Meisner work. Exercises follow a progression over a
2 year period (18 months total). Students are encouraged to attend class twice a week if possible.
Students can enter this program during open enrollment periods.
Monday 6:00-10:00pm
Friday 12-4pm
Monthly - Saturday Scene Seminar 10am-1pm
Fee: $350.00 per session
STUDIO CHEKHOV & STUDIO MEISNER PROGRAMS
These classes is designed to offer actors specified training in either the Meisner and Chekhov Technique. Classes meet once a week in 8 week sessions with an additional Saturday Extension Classes scheduled throughout the year. The Programs follow a two-year progression of basic and advanced Chekhov or Meisner Technique. Each year of study is held September-May. Students are encouraged to attend class twice a week if possible. Audition/Interview required.*
Students can enter this program in the Fall only.
Monday 2:00-5:00pm
Thursday 2:00-5:00pm
Scheduled Saturday Extensions (TBA) 10am-4pm
Fee: $400.00 per session
*To register for one of the Studio Programs, please specify on the registration form.
These classes is designed to offer actors specified training in either the Meisner and Chekhov Technique. Classes meet once a week in 8 week sessions with an additional Saturday Extension Classes scheduled throughout the year. The Programs follow a two-year progression of basic and advanced Chekhov or Meisner Technique. Each year of study is held September-May. Students are encouraged to attend class twice a week if possible. Audition/Interview required.*
Students can enter this program in the Fall only.
Monday 2:00-5:00pm
Thursday 2:00-5:00pm
Scheduled Saturday Extensions (TBA) 10am-4pm
Fee: $400.00 per session
*To register for one of the Studio Programs, please specify on the registration form.
SCENE STUDY INTENSIVE
The Scene Study Intensive welcomes ALL actors at any level of training, skill and ability. The eight week intensive highlights the actor’s current strengths and abilities, while providing 'a way of working' that address obstacles keeping the actor from being clear, connected and emotionally alive.
Tuesday 6:00-9:00pm
No Audition Required - Headshot and Resume submissions only. Send headshot and resumes to mcitstudio@gmail.com
Fee: $325 per session
The Scene Study Intensive welcomes ALL actors at any level of training, skill and ability. The eight week intensive highlights the actor’s current strengths and abilities, while providing 'a way of working' that address obstacles keeping the actor from being clear, connected and emotionally alive.
Tuesday 6:00-9:00pm
No Audition Required - Headshot and Resume submissions only. Send headshot and resumes to mcitstudio@gmail.com
Fee: $325 per session
ADVANCED SCENE STUDY
Our Advanced Scene Study class is by invitation or audition/interview only. Classes combine both the Meisner and Chekhov approach. We get physical, dig into the texts, work to find real presence in the moment withyour partner(s) and have good fun doing it. We focus on one playwright or Genre per session. We work on 1-2 scenes each session--from page to stage. Playwrights we've focused on include Arthur Miller, Tracy Letts, Sam Shepard and William Shakespeare.
Monday 3-6pm
ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN (class will begin once filled)
Fee: $325 per session
Our Advanced Scene Study class is by invitation or audition/interview only. Classes combine both the Meisner and Chekhov approach. We get physical, dig into the texts, work to find real presence in the moment withyour partner(s) and have good fun doing it. We focus on one playwright or Genre per session. We work on 1-2 scenes each session--from page to stage. Playwrights we've focused on include Arthur Miller, Tracy Letts, Sam Shepard and William Shakespeare.
Monday 3-6pm
ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN (class will begin once filled)
Fee: $325 per session
INTRODUCTORY INTENSIVE
This full-day Saturday Intensive (Held 4 times per year) is designed to introduce actors to MCITStudio's unique approach to actor training. It's a little taste of what we do. We recommend this class to anyone who wants to join any of our Comprehensive Meisner/Chekhov Integrated classes.
What's covered...
‣ Basic Introduction to Meisner & Chekhov Techniques
‣ Explore your Physical/Emotional/Imaginative SELF
*This class is offered periodically throughout the year
Fee: 75.00
This full-day Saturday Intensive (Held 4 times per year) is designed to introduce actors to MCITStudio's unique approach to actor training. It's a little taste of what we do. We recommend this class to anyone who wants to join any of our Comprehensive Meisner/Chekhov Integrated classes.
What's covered...
‣ Basic Introduction to Meisner & Chekhov Techniques
‣ Explore your Physical/Emotional/Imaginative SELF
*This class is offered periodically throughout the year
Fee: 75.00
OPEN CALL & COACHING WORKSHOP
This class focuses on the individual actor and his or her individualized needs at any given class session. Actors are free to work on self-chosen monologues or scenes, characterization, physical expression, audition material, self-devised work and/or Physical Theatre pieces. Each week we offer INDIVIDUALIZED COACHING--giving feedback, suggesting techniques and approaches that engage the "whole actor" working truthfully in given circumstances. The coaching is based in both the Meisner and Chekhov Techniques as well as the coaches' teaching and directorial experiences. Because you'll be selecting your own material, the class will function as a place to "work out and into" what's most immediate and useful for you.
Faculty: Liz Shipman, Jeffrey Ingman, Lisa Berger & Mike Sears.
Date/Time TBA
ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN (class will begin once filled)
Fee: Per Session ($50) 4-Sessions ($160) 8-Sessions ($300)
This class focuses on the individual actor and his or her individualized needs at any given class session. Actors are free to work on self-chosen monologues or scenes, characterization, physical expression, audition material, self-devised work and/or Physical Theatre pieces. Each week we offer INDIVIDUALIZED COACHING--giving feedback, suggesting techniques and approaches that engage the "whole actor" working truthfully in given circumstances. The coaching is based in both the Meisner and Chekhov Techniques as well as the coaches' teaching and directorial experiences. Because you'll be selecting your own material, the class will function as a place to "work out and into" what's most immediate and useful for you.
Faculty: Liz Shipman, Jeffrey Ingman, Lisa Berger & Mike Sears.
Date/Time TBA
ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN (class will begin once filled)
Fee: Per Session ($50) 4-Sessions ($160) 8-Sessions ($300)
VIRTUALLY SHAKESPEARE
This 8-Week class* focuses on Shakespeare Scenes and Monologues. Actors will hone their Shakespeare skills in a relaxed, supportive & creative environment. This class will be offered while we shelter in place due to the Covid-19 Virus. All levels welcome!!!
Faculty: Liz Shipman
ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN (enrollment open to actors from the Comprehensive Program & Non-Studio Actors)
Monday 6-8pm & Friday 12-2pm*
Fee: $200 per 8-Week Session
* Actors can attend one or both classes each week
This 8-Week class* focuses on Shakespeare Scenes and Monologues. Actors will hone their Shakespeare skills in a relaxed, supportive & creative environment. This class will be offered while we shelter in place due to the Covid-19 Virus. All levels welcome!!!
Faculty: Liz Shipman
ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN (enrollment open to actors from the Comprehensive Program & Non-Studio Actors)
Monday 6-8pm & Friday 12-2pm*
Fee: $200 per 8-Week Session
* Actors can attend one or both classes each week
THE ACTOR'S WORKOUT
This class focuses on Psycho-Physical Acting Techniques and is Chekhov and Laban based, plus Mask Work and more! Actors are free to work on self-chosen monologues or scene texts, audition material, self-devised work and/or Physical Theatre pieces. Each week will focus on techniques that engage the "whole actor" and specific psycho-physical applications. Because you'll be selecting your own material, the class will function as a place to "work out and into" what's most immediate and useable for you.
Day/Time TBA
ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN (class will begin once filled)
This class focuses on Psycho-Physical Acting Techniques and is Chekhov and Laban based, plus Mask Work and more! Actors are free to work on self-chosen monologues or scene texts, audition material, self-devised work and/or Physical Theatre pieces. Each week will focus on techniques that engage the "whole actor" and specific psycho-physical applications. Because you'll be selecting your own material, the class will function as a place to "work out and into" what's most immediate and useable for you.
Day/Time TBA
ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN (class will begin once filled)