HOW TO PAY FOR CLASSES

PAYMENT INFORMATION: MCITStudio accepts payments through PayPal, Venmo and checks or cash.  NOTE:  For payments through PayPal, please add a 4% service fee.  If you need assistance, please contact us and we will help process your payment.  MCITStudio@gmail.com

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​Comprehensive 2 Year Program

This class is designed to offer actors a comprehensive training in the Meisner and Chekhov Techniques. Classes meet 2-3 times a week in 8 week sessions that include Monthly Saturday Seminars. Each week the Program offers 3 classes in Chekhov Technique, Meisner Technique and on newest class, Active Integrations (making connections).  Our classes are mixed level so include 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 2-3 times a week.*  NOTE: Students can enter this program at the beginning of any 8-week session.

Wednesday 4-6pm & 6-8:30pm (Chekhov Technique)
​ Monday 6-10pm  (Meisner Technique)
Saturday Scene Seminar (1/Mo) 10-1pm
*Additional Class Days/Times added as they fill

 PER SESSION    MONTHLY    ADVANCED PAYM'T—FULL                    HALF
           $450                   $225                                                               $3,600                $1,950

ACTING BASICS

This is a class for any actor looking to gain new skills and confidence as a performer. In this class you will:

• Enhance your ability to express yourself
• Develop a personalized approach to the craft of acting
• Gain a deeper understanding of your actor’s instrument (body, voice, imagination)
• Build confidence performing for an audience
• Explore tools for creating characters
• Analyze scripts
• And more!

…all in a fun and supportive environment! PLUS...It’s great for those wanting to be more comfortable with public speaking, too!  Start a new path or continue your practice with this 8-week exploration of Acting Basics. *Two additional Saturday Workshops included.
Date/Time TBA (Once the class fills)

Fee: $450

ADVANCED SCENE STUDY​ & DIRECTING

This class brings actors who are interested in directing together in one class.  Participants can choose to act or direct only or take the opportunity to direct a short piece as well as act in one.  You’ll be directing each other. Working directors will offer ways of engaging in the process of building a scene or short play as we progress through  stages of rehearsing a play.  You will be expected to spend time outside of class working with your partners. Class structure will depend on who is in the class.  MCITStudio Faculty and Guest Directors will guide the process.  *Note that we may integrate this class with our new SOLO ARTISTS COLLECTIVE class.

Date/Time TBA (Once the class fills)

Fee: $450

INTRODUCTORY INTENSIVE

This full-day Saturday Intensive (Held 2-3 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. Actors will discover a bit of themselves, their strengths and connections through a sense of creative play. This work will awaken your imagination and open access to an active emotional and physical life. We recommend this class to anyone interested in studying at the Studio.
​What's covered...

• Basic Introduction to Meisner & Chekhov Techniques
• Individual & Ensemble Explorations
• Opening doorways to your Physical/Emotional/Imaginative SELF
  

SEPTEMBER 9--10am-4:30pm (with time for lunch)

​Fee: $90.00

SATURDAY SEMINAR

Each month (usually on the 3rd Saturday) MCITStudio offers extracurricular workshops in various topics and techniques. These classes are designed to enhance our COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM and are available at no additional cost to anyone who is a current student at the Studio.  They are also open to non-Studio participants for a class fee.  Topics vary each month and May include the following: Auditioning and Cold Reading Techniques, Viewpoints, RasaBoxes, Script Analysis, Approach to the Self-Tape, Introduction to Voiceover Techniques, Mask Work for Characterization, Stage Combat, Improvisation in Rehearsal and more…
‘23/‘24 Schedule:
9/23, 10/21, 11/18, 12/16, 1/20, 2/17, 3/16, 4/20, 5/18, 6/15

Fee: $45/$35 w/ Military Discount

ACTOR'S BODY WORK

This class meets for 8 weeks total. It includes 6 Actor Body sessions plus 2 monthly workshops (10-1pm)* The 6 classes focus on the body and is designed to help actors discover themselves through their unique physical being, to develop an "acting-ready" instrument. The work is Laban/Bartenieff based and provides each actor with an opportunity to create a personalized warm up that can be used in preparation for acting class, rehearsals or auditions.   Each week will focus on physical techniques that engage the "whole actor" and tap into specific psycho-physical connections. There will be times when we fold the work into the acting process.  For this you'll be selecting your own material. The material you choose will allow you to "work out and into" what's most immediate and usable for you that day.   *Monthly Saturday Seminars are usually scheduled on the 3rd Saturday of the month.  See Fall '23 dates above.

Date/Time TBA (Once the class fills)

Fee: $325 per session

ARTIST'S WAY FOR ACTORS

This version of the Artist’s Way has been developed by Artistic Director, Lisa Berger, and is specifically designed for actors. The journey will change the way you approach your craft and see yourself. It has inspired and changed anyone who undertakes it.
The group meets weekly on Zoom for 12 weeks.*
*Refer all inquiries about the Fall '23 session to MCITStudio@gmail.com

Next Session TBA 

Fee: $150

CHEKHOV ON ZOOM--Special Topics

See online workshops explore various aspects of the Michael Chekhov Technique.  They differ from our regular Chekhov classes as they delve more deeply into concepts and aspects of the work. Classes may vary in format from 1 day to up to 8 weeks.  Topics might include Exploring Archetypes, Psychological Gesture, Creating and Working with Atmospheres, Developing Deep Awareness through the Chekhov Technique, Working with Chekhov’s First 9 Psychophysical Exercises. Taught by Artistic Director/Chekhov Specialist, Liz Shipman, and adapted for Zoom, actors can develop their skills, presence and artistic individuality from the convenience of your personal space. * This class can count as a part of our COMPREHENSIVE or STUDIO CHEKHOV PROGRAMS.

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Fee: 3 hr Workshop $75; Weekend Workshop $125; 4-week Workshop $185; 8-week Workshop $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 was originally offered while we shelter in place due to Covid-19, but has continued by popular demand.  All levels welcome!!!  Let us know if you're interested.  Faculty: Liz Shipman

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Fee: $300 per session

BASIC ACTING--PRINCIPLES OF TECHNIQUE

This class welcomes ALL actors at any level of training, skill and ability. The 4 week class is taught by MCIT Graduates and approved by our Core Faculty. Classes are designed to offer an introduction to the MCITStudio approach to acting that develops artistic individuality, presence and true connection. Each week actors will be invited to explore the basics of one of the techniques, basic integrations and will be treated to an Artist's Way session.  Actors will discover a bit of themselves, their strengths and connections through a sense of creative play. This work will awaken the actor’s imagination, as they begin to develop a rich and active emotional and physical life. We recommend this class to anyone interested in studying at the Studio.

​Next Session TBA 

No Audition Required - Send Headshot and Resume to MCITStudio@gmail.com
Fee: $250 per 4-class session