Taught by P.K. Van Voorhees, Founder and Artistic Director of The Studio, the class will include Improvisational exercises to help with emotional flexibility, Meisner exercises to help with spontaneity and listening/answering/observation skills that help one “stay in the moment”, among other things.
P.K. received her B.F.A. From U of M and studied in NYC with (among others) Freddie Kareman, a Sanford Meisner protégé and acting coach for Francis Ford Coppola. She has directed locally and in Los Angeles, taught acting at LCC, the BoarsHead Summer Conservatory, the Studio Performing Arts Center and was Director of Theatre for Waverly High School and East Lansing High School. Her students have signed with agents in Chicago, appeared on television and film, been accepted to collegiate theatre programs and starred locally in community and professional theatres.
(Jane's note: P.K. is also the mother of super-kid-actor Kaleel, "Young Bonnie" in Bonnie and Clyde, "Axel the Elf" in No-Hole Holiday; understudy to Annie.. and more.)
Cost is $120 for 10 weeks and reservations are suggested prior to start of class, as the class size is limited to 12 -- and there are still a limited number of slots available.
Call 517-336-4088 for more information and to reserve your spot!