Adult Classes

2024-2025

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

Saturdays, 1:00-3:00pm | $150 | View in Calendar »

Join a fantastic theater professional for a six-week journey into the essentials of acting. This course is designed to help students fully engage their bodies, voices, and spontaneity on stage. Through various games and exercises, participants will reduce self-consciousness, and unlock their sense of play. Students will also delve into foundational script analysis skills, learning to embody actions, play various tactics, and discover emotional stakes within partnered scene work. Whether you are a beginner or have some experience, this class welcomes individuals at all proficiency levels.

Class is full, Please join the waitlist.

2024-25 School Terms:

FALL TERM: 
October 5 – November 21
(No class on Halloween)

WINTER TERM:
January 11 – February 20

SPRING TERM:
April 12 – May 22

PERFORMANCE BLOCK:
February 15 - March 23

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