Adult Classes

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Classes offer adults the opportunity to work alongside professional theater artists to explore and develop their skills as artists and creative thinkers. Offerings include our most popular classes plus training pathways for theater artists looking to pursue a career onstage.

Browse our exiting lineup below, and we hope you’ll join us!

Current offerings

SLAY with Brian Bose

Feel sexy, fierce and powerful while learning fun choreography, grooving to music and dancing your way to empowerment. This class provides an open environment where you will move your body, get your cardio up and challenge yourself. Strip away fears and release perfectionism while discovering the joy of movement, poetry and music. Then get out of your own way so you have no choice but to slay

No dance experience necessary. 

Mondays: September 18, 25 and October 2, 9, 16, 23  | 7–8:30 p.m.

Guthrie Theater, Rehearsal Room 2

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THE ART AND SCIENCE OF VOICE ACTING I with Mike DelGaudio

Explore the world of voice acting and expand your knowledge of the science of audio engineering. Each week, you will study a different aspect, style or genre through practical voice acting exercisesThroughout the class, you’ll experiment with several types of voice acting, develop the technical skills needed to create a home studio and become proficient at home recordingIn between classes, you’ll create recordings on your own equipment and share them in class for an interactive learning experience as you develop your artistic voice. 

No experience necessary; all levels are welcome.

Mondays: September 18, 25 and October 2, 9, 16, 23  | 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Guthrie Theater, Classroom 4 and Recording Studio

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THE ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE with Eli Sibley

The Alexander Technique is the "glue" that integrates acting, voice, speech and movement while holding to the conviction that we are designed to express an impulse with honesty. This psychophysical tool teaches you how to release habitual tension and bring ease, presence and choice to a performance. You’ll focus on the technique’s principles and learn the art of self-direction using warmup, monologues and partnering work. Beginners are welcome!

This is a hands-on technique class, and students are encouraged to dress for movement (no sleeveless shirts, shorts or jeans), wear layers and bring a yoga mat/towel for floor work.

No experience necessary; all levels are welcome.

Mondays: September 18, 25 and October 2, 9, 16, 23  | 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Guthrie Theater, Classrooms 1 and 2

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PLAYING COMEDY with Alex Barreto-Hathaway

It’s funny because it’s true. Theatrical Clown is a gateway technique into an actor’s most sincere and truthful expression. While often hilarious, the Clown can uncover deep truths in a scene leading to emotional clarity and even tragic moments. Throughout this classyou will perform exercises that explore the innocent stupidity and deeply lovable vulnerability of the Clown. Be prepared to laugh, expand your range of emotions and rediscover what makes us all so beautifully imperfect. 

No experience necessary.

Tuesdays: September 26 and October 3, 10, 17, 24 | 6:308:30 p.m.

Guthrie Theater, Classrooms 1 and 2

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THE JOY OF MUSICAL THEATER with Vanessa Agnes

Explore the wonderful world of musical theater! From a brief history to fun activities and opportunities, this class will cover all the bases of acting, movement and vocal performance. Musical theater is a joyful practice, and artistic expression is for everyone. Whether you're looking to stretch yourself in new ways, go back to basics or simply find community, we'll meet you wherever you are on your journey. Root yourself in your inner creative spirit, and let's play! 

No experience necessary.

Wednesdays: September 20, 27 and October 4, 11, 18, 25 | 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Guthrie Theater, Classrooms 1 & 2

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THEATER BASICS with Laura Esping

Discover what an actor experiences in rehearsal and onstage in an encouraging atmosphere. Using theater games and exercisesyou’ll learn how to lose your inhibitions, work together, concentrate, enter the world of the play, pursue an objective, play the moment, talklisten and create a character — all with the goal of understanding how specific an actor must be with their intentionsYou’ll use your imagination to perform a task that is connected believably to a situation, to have fun and to play.

No experience necessary.

Tuesdays: September 19, 26 and October 3, 10, 17, 24 | 6:308:30 p.m.

Guthrie Theater, Classroom 3

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IMPROV with Lauren Anderson

Learn the principles of the exciting art form of improv from saying “Yes and” to exploring scene work with a partner. This is theater without a net! Come experience the freedom of creating something from nothing and be willing to try anything and everything. 

No experience necessary.

Wednesdays: September 20, 27 and October 4, 11, 18, 25 | 6:308:30 p.m.

Guthrie Theater, Classroom 3

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ACTIVATING THE SCENE with William Sturdivant

Designed for early career actors with foundational training and a desire to deepen their personal connection to the craft, this intermediate class will focus on grounding yourself in the present moment and reinforcing sense memory and intentionality to make stronger choices in scene work and staging. Build your proficiency in punctuation and your understanding of objectives, obstacles, actions and targeting. By the end of the class, you’ll have the tools and principles you need to effectively activate the scene and further your acting career.

Tuesdays: September 19, 26 and October 3, 10, 17, 24 | 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Guthrie Theater, Classroom 4

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