Classes
Learn performance fundamentals or expand your existing knowledge in one of our classes!
Playmakers: Acting Essentials (Grades 3-5)
$150
Saturdays 10:00am - 11:00am
October 14th - November 18th
Students ages 8 through 11 will explore story construction, character development, and performance skills through ensemble exercises that activate the actor’s tools: body, voice, and imagination. Basic theatre discipline will be incorporated into all exercises and games. 6 weeks.
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Led by Esther Neel
Esther has a passion for storytelling and working with young people and adults to create theatre that is both educational and inspiring.
Esther is directing a main stage production at Woodford this season: Anatomy of Gray. Esther worked for many years as Associate Director for Lexington Children’s Theatre, and has directed several shows including the world premiere of The Ghosts of Pineville.
Acting Skills (Grades 5-8)
$150
Saturdays 11:00am - 12:00pm
October 14th - November 18th
Whether they are newer to theatre or veteran performers, this course will offer something to challenge and inspire each student. Students ages 10-14 strengthen acting skills while going in-depth on physical & vocal choices, character development, and stage movement. 6 weeks.
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Led by Jordan Lewis
Jordan Lewis is so excited to return to Woodford Theatre in the exciting role of TEACHING ARTIST! He has worked in many areas of theatre including actor, stage manager, education intern, assistant choreographer and his favorite: teaching artist. Outside of theatre, Jordan is a 4th grade teacher in Fayette County. You may have recently seen him as Tommy Djilas in Meredith Willson's The Music Man. When he's not at the theatre, he enjoys spending time with his friends and relaxing by the pool.
Scene Study (Ages 18+)
$150
Fridays 6:30pm - 8:00pm
October 13th - November 17th
The purpose of this course is to offer performance opportunity outside of a formal production. Actors will get the chance to explore methodologies of Stanislavski, Meisner, Adler, Laban, and Bogart with integration of aspects of Ritual Performance Theatre.
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Led by Daniel Ellis
Daniel has lived and worked in Lexington, Kentucky for the last decade. He graduated from Longwood University (located in central VA) with a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a self-guided concentration in directing. Following graduation, he moved to Lexington as a contracted performer with the Lexington Children’s Theatre (LCT). While at LCT, Daniel filled many roles including: resident performance intern, directing associate, sales associate, and tour manager. In 2018, Daniel received his Master of Arts in Teaching from Eastern Kentucky University.
