Guthrie Theater

The Actors Workout is an ongoing class for experienced actors offered in association with the Guthrie Theater. Focusing on the growth and development of the individual artist and presented in a supportive and challenging environment, the class deals with issues relevant to an actor's creative process as well as various working circumstances. It is designed to free the actor's creative spirit and to nurture innovation, openness and courage. Scene work from film and theater is the primary focus with critiques following.

The Actor's Workout is not for beginning actors or those under 18. It is primarily geared for actors with significant working experience or extensive professionally oriented training. This is a continuous class which gives the actor the ability to have a place to work on an ongoing basis. 

For additional class details please visit the Actor's Workout Website.

Class Length: 3 hours and 30 minutes
Date & Time: Mondays 1:30 - 5 p.m.  
For ages: 18 and up
Cost: $120 for 4 sessions
* The Actor's Workout is an ongoing class unless otherwise indicated

Admission will be by interview or audition. If you are interested in taking part in this opportunity to extend, expand and deepen your craft, please e-mail a copy of your headshot and resume or send a hard copy of your headshot and resume to: 

Guthrie Theater
Education Department
818 South Second Street
Minneapolis, MN 55415 

Teaching Artist: Raye Birk is an accomplished stage, film and television actor with nearly 150 television appearances and 20 feature films to his credit, and it all began with an internship at the Guthrie Theater. Raye moved on from the Guthrie to teach at Southern Methodist University and to work as a performer, instructor, director and administrator for the prestigious American Conservatory Theater of San Francisco. Raye has been in over 22 Guthrie productions and will be seen next at the Guthrie Theater in our 2012 production of The Sunshine Boys.