In this in-person master class workshop on sides and cold reading auditioning for teens and adults, Benny Sato Ambush, VT's Artistic Director, will cover a range of topics including how to handle fear/nerves, getting your mind where it should be, working with readers, and various "how tos." All participants will have a chance to work. They will also role-play as readers, directors, casting directors, and producers. Material will be provided.

In this in-person master class workshop on auditioning with prepared material, Benny Sato Ambush, VT's Artistic Director, will cover the objective of all auditions, how to find appropriate material, how to prepare and rehearse your audition, how to slate, and much more! All participants will have a chance to work on their feet. It is required that all students prepare 60 seconds of a ­solidly memorized and thoroughly rehearsed audition piece that you feel shows you well. Bring your headshot and resume (or a facsimile). If you don’t have one, this workshop will show you examples.

This in-person adult class for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities builds confidence, life skills, and helps students experience the joy of performance through theatre exercises and acting studies. Students will audition for a 2021 production at the end of the fall semester. Those cast will continue with rehearsals in the spring. Please note classes are not structured to offer one-on-one support of students. Students must meet admission criteria.

This in-person adult class for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities builds confidence, life skills, and helps students experience the joy of performance through theatre exercises and acting studies. Students will audition for a 2021 production at the end of the fall semester. Those cast will continue with rehearsals in the spring. Please note classes are not structured to offer one-on-one support of students. Students must meet admission criteria.

In this virtual adult Masterclass playwriting workshop, each participant will develop a new stage play. Each week, Krevolin and the class will critique playscript pages and offer feedback and guidance on how to create a stage play and how to grow as a playwright. Each student will have time in class in which everybody will focus on their new material. The length of class may be adjusted according to the number of students, but not to exceed 3 hours.

It's been said that the hardest part of the acting business is the audition. This in-person adult class will take inspiration from famed casting director Michael Shurtleff's book, "Audition," and apply the tips to the immediate real world opportunities offered by theatres in our community. Some memorization will be expected.

In this unique adult virtual class, you and your fellow students will study selected shows from VT's upcoming season. Class time will include hearing from guest artists who will share their perspective on directing, dramatic theory, and performance of the chosen shows.

In this in-person adult dance class Vanessa will keep you moving to the beat of the music! Part of the class will be dedicated to preparing for dance auditions.