Improv Comedy Class
Instructor: Jonathan Evan Goldberg
Arc Stages is proud to offer an 8-week improv comedy class for adults led by Jonathan Evan Goldberg, the President and co-founder of Cherub Improv, the premiere improv comedy non-profit dedicated to community service performances. Over the past 10+ years, Jonathan has taught and performed improv for thousands of people in need of laughter.
This class will help unleash your creativity, improve your confidence and public speaking skills, and develop your inner funny — all while meeting new people, reducing stress, and having fun! Open to new and returning students alike.
Mondays
Section I: 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Section II: 8:00 – 9:30 pm
Fall Class Shows on Monday evening, November 25
Winter Session Dates: Jan 6, 13, 27; Feb 3, 10, 24; Mar 3, 10
Age: 18 and Over
The Section I Improv Class is recommended for people with beginning as well as intermediate experience.
The Section II Class is recommended for those with moderate to significant experience.
Scene Study and Shaping the Actor’s Tools
Instructor: Ann-Ngaire Martin
In this adult scene study class, actors will engage in group warmups, relaxation techniques and sensory work exercises. Everyone will be assigned a scene partner and scene from a play to apply and practice these tools. This personal in-depth work will strengthen the actor’s inner life and imagination to help you become more present and grounded in your work. We will also address acting blocks, risk taking to make more interesting acting choices and personalizing your work.
Actors will learn new techniques, exercises, and be assigned a scene partner and scene from a play.
Tuesdays
7:00 – 8
:30 pm
Nov 5, 12, 19, 26; Dec 3, 10
Age: 18 and Over
Ann-Ngaire Martin has been in professional theatre for over 40 years. A graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, NY and a long time acting student of Terry Schreiber. She has performed on Broadway, Off Broadway and in many Regional Theatres. She is one of the founders of Arc Stages as well as the Artistic Director of the Community Stage. Some of her directing credits at Arc Stages both for the Next Stage and Community Stage include: The Goat, See What I Wanna See, Animals Out of Paper, Gruesome Playground Injuries, She Loves Me, Into The Woods, Company, Light In The Piazza and Merrily We Roll Along.
Beginner Tap Dance
Instructor: Julie Connors Grunspan
For adults familiar with the basic steps, this Beginner tap class focuses on expanding vocabulary, improving rhythm, and developing style. Each class consists of Warmup, Center, Across-the-Floor, and Combination. Supportive, low key, friendly environment.
Wednesdays
7:00 – 8:00 pm
Remaining Fall Class Dates: Nov 13, 20; Dec 4, 11
*New Spring Session: Jan 22; Feb 5, 12, 26; March 5, 12, 19, 26
Beginner classes are ONGOING. Feel free to join at any time!
Age: 18 and Over
Julie Connors Grunspan has appeared on Broadway in the original casts of Thoroughly Modern Millie, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Never Gonna Dance, and The Apple Tree (Revival). Her tapping feet enliven both the Thoroughly Modern Millie original cast album and Sherry! The Broadway Musical world premiere cast recording. Julie has studied tap in NYC, London, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Northern California with Henry LeTang, Tobias Tak, Phil Black, Bob Audy, Ray Hesselink, Tony Coppola, Carlos Jones, and Fran Atlas Lara. Julie has contributed tap education and choreography to many organizations including UCLA School of Theater, Film and Television; UCLA Musical Theatre Workshop; Academy 331; Backstage Academy of Dance, Pleasantville Middle School, and Arc Stages. Julie earned a degree from UCLA and lives in Pleasantville, New York with her husband and two daughters.
Theatre Jazz Dance
Instructor: Karen Mitchell
Come dance with Karen Mitchell, former Radio City Rockette!
Each class will include a warm-up, strength and conditioning, across the floor progressions and choreography. We will explore different genres with a focus on style, technique and musicality in a fun and inspiring environment. Let’s Dance!
Drop-ins possible for November dates. All levels welcome!
Ages: 18 & Up
Thursdays
7:15 – 8:15 pm
November 14, 21
Winter Session: January 9, 16, 23, 30; February 6, 13
Karen Mitchell is a professional dancer, choreographer and fitness professional. Ms. Mitchell holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Scranton and a Master of Fine Arts Degree in Dance from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. For 14 years, Karen performed as a Rockette and held the title of Assistant Choreographer, Swing and Dance Captain for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular under the direction of Linda Haberman. Ms. Mitchell has choreographed various Rockette performances including the 2017 Tony Awards, NBC’s Tree Lighting at Rockefeller Center, Saturday Night Live, The Today Show, The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Americas Got Talent, The Jimmy Fallon Show, Steven Colbert and LIVE with Kelly and Ryan.Ms. Mitchell directed and choreographed the touring company of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. She was the Associate Choreographer of the New York Spring Spectacular, directed by Warren Carlyle and the New York Spectacular, directed by Mia Michaels. Karen served as the Creative Director for the Radio City Rockettes for 5 years.
Voice Lessons
Individual Coaching by Amy Schiff
Work on tone, range, breath control and confidence in Musical Theater, popular or classical styles!
-Audition Coaching
-Sight Reading Music
-Performance Preparation
For all ages and abilities!
Mondays
12 thirty minute lessons $695
12 forty-five minute lessons $925