Black Box Studios at The Black Box offers year-round collaborative theater workshops for all ages, and all levels of experience

CURRENT CLASSES 2023

To register for a class, please fill out the Registration Form found at the bottom of this page (may not load correctly for mobile viewers - please view on desktop)

EMAIL TO: BLACKBOXCLASSES@GMAIL.COM

OR BRING IN A HARD COPY TO FIRST DAY OF CLASS 


ALL CLASSES ARE LOCATED AT 8 E PALISADE AVE. (2nd Floor)

SUMMER CLASSES

About the Class:

LOOKING FOR SUMMER FUN?

This DROP-IN Improv Comedy class lead by professional actors/improvers Mike Gardiner & Ilana Schimmel, guide students through collaborative exercises, games, and proven techniques. Join for fun, to enhance your acting skills, to build confidence, or to improve presentation skills in daily life or career.

ENROLLMENT OPEN!

Mondays 5:30pm-6:30pm

KIDS THEATER WORKSHOP

About the Class:

Elementary school kids collaborate on a Broadway-influenced mini-performance while learning the basics of acting, singing/voice, dance/movement, improvisation and more. Confidence, poise, and team-building skills develop along the way.

EARLY BIRD ENROLLMENT OPEN!

Dates: September-December

Tuesdays 6:00pm-7:00pm

*Performance December*

TEENS MUSICAL THEATER WORKSHOP 

About the Class:

Teens dedicated to Musical Theater hone their skills in vocal technique, acting, movement, dance, character development, and more each semester in professional working Teaching Artist Ilana Schimmel's long-running collaborative workshop. Each semester culminates in performances of Broadway-inspired musicals with live musicians.

EARLY BIRD ENROLLMENT OPEN!

Dates: September-December

Tuesdays & Wednesdays 7:30pm-9:30pm

*Performances in December*

ADULT ACTING WORKSHOP

About the Class:

In acclaimed professional actor Micahel Gardiner's ADULT ACTING WORKSHOP, students at all levels of experience collaborate on a cutting-edge play while exploring proven acting techniques, improvisation, movement work, voice work, and more...

EARLY BIRD ENROLLMENT OPEN!

Dates: September-December

Mondays 8:00pm-10:00pm

*Performance in December*

IMPROV COMEDY WORKSHOPS

About the Class:

Members of The BBPAC repertory company guide students through collaborative exercises, games, and proven techniques. Join for fun, to enhance your acting skills, to build confidence, or to improve presentation skills in daily life or career.

EARLY BIRD ENROLLMENT OPEN!

Mondays 7:00pm-8:00pm

*Groups forming for all ages*

PRIVATE LESSONS

Work on your craft in a private setting where the lessons are designed for you and your needs! Our professional private coaches will tailor each session to your specific goals, on a schedule that works for you.

No commitment! Lessons can be regular sessions, one time coaching to prepare for a big audition, or as needed meetings based on your schedule.

ACTING: Technique, Monologues, Audition Prep, Scene Study, Memorization
MUSIC: Voice, Guitar, Other select instruments
WRITING: Plays, Screenplays, Fiction, Non-fiction, Songs, Poetry

**Subject to teaching artist availability**

REGISTRATION FORM

BBS Registration Form 2023.pdf