Adult Classes

2022-2023

Adult Classes

Our adult class selections at Grand Rapids Civic Theatre are carefully crafted to offer both basic skills for those new to theatre and advanced skills for experienced artists looking to hone their craft. Our instructors have worked professionally and on college campuses both in West Michigan and all over the country. 

SPring Term

Essential Acting

$140 | Thursdays, 7:00-9:00pm
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During this six-week exploration of the fundamentals of acting, students work to develop the tools an actor needs: focus, relaxation, and concentration. Working with the body and voice to engage the whole person, students use games and exercises to foster spontaneity and diminish self-consciousness. Students also apply foundational skills (identifying goals and obstacles, playing an action, etc.) to individual text work as well as scene work. All levels of experience are welcome.

Class is full. Please call to be put on wait list.

Sketch Comedy

$140 | Thursdays, 7:00-9:00pm
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Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Will Ferrell, and Jimmy Fallon all got their start in comedy by learning how to do sketch comedy! Guided by an experienced sketch comedy instructor, students learn the process of sketch writing from brainstorming through presentation! Laughter guaranteed!

Class is full. Please call to be put on wait list.

2022-23 School Terms:

FALL TERM: 
October 1 – November 10

WINTER TERM:
January 7 – February 16

SPRING TERM:
April 15 – May 25

PERFORMANCE BLOCK:
February 27 - April 15

If you have questions, please call the Education Office at 616-222-6650