In this Masterclass for students ages 12 through adult, you'll explore (and perform) the stock characters, physicalizations, and situations of the Italian commedia dell'arte style of theatre. Commedia masters Cinzia Grande and Andrea Lattari are graduates of the Accedemia dell-Arte school and have been performing and teaching across Italy and around the world for more than 25 years. They are the artistic directors of Maner Manush Theatre Company.

As you learn from them, it won't take you long to see the commedia style in the comedy of Carol Burnett, Lucille Ball, Tim Conway, Matt LeBlanc (Joey Tribbiani) and even Alison Janney (The West Wing and Mom).  

In this 3-week camp for students in grades 3-8, they will experience the joy of musical theatre, build acting skills, and most importantly - have fun! There will be a demonstration of the students' work on July 17 at 7:30 p.m. on VT's Raymond Center stage. No camp on July 3rd.

In this adult writing and acting class, you will be introduced to the process of writing an original script and the dynamics of acting the script. Specific topics will include character development, creating the scene's events, and tidbits of what a director looks at. Some memorization is required, as you will be acting your fellow students' scripts.

In this unique acting class for adults, students will explore scene study using a variety of tools such as improvisation and "sending/receiving" to uncover characterization and deepen their understanding of the action of the scene.

This audition-prep class for students going into grades 3-8, gives young actors a jump start on preparing for auditions - whether for straight plays or musicals. Instructors will teach basic audition dance steps and guide students in choosing and preparing an audition monologue and song.

This class will examine the starting point in the acting process: that the actor must “believe” to have an audience believe. Students will explore an acting technique aimed at developing the necessary tools and skills to analyze and perform a role while building the self-confidence to bring a character to life.

Scott will get you primed for auditions! You'll learn how to approach cold readings, how to prepare monologues, and what to expect at Venice Theatre auditions. Although this class focuses primarily on the acting aspects of auditioning, Scott can point you in the right direction for choosing an audition song.

In this fun-filled 2-week camp for students in grades K-2, they will experience the joy of theatre, build acting skills, and most importantly - have fun! The group will share what they've learned with their families on the last day of camp, Friday, August 7 at 11 a.m. on VT's Raymond Center stage.