Actors Playground School of Theatre

Mission:

Training young people in the art of acting with a unique combination of commitment, consciousness, and curriculum, Actors Playground is an artistic sanctuary for young people. A place of knowledge, creativity, discovery, and support that stands unmatched by any studio of its kind. The modern acting industry is prevalent with Playground students and alumni who are working actors, directors, producers, and writers. Live the dream!

Description:

Actors Playground School of Theatre is a conservatory style studio that offers the highest level of professional training in the art of acting for all mediums and for all ages. The Playground's friendly and creative atmosphere provides a strong foundation of encouragement and trust that allows its students to gain confidence in their work and challenge themselves uncluttered to explore their creative imagination. With classes taught by highly qualified and passionate theatre professionals, The Playground's curriculum is cutting edge and covers a vast array of subjects, including the styles and techniques of Joseph Hart, Uta Hagen, Stanislavski, and Sanford Meisner. Camera technique, commercial work, dialects, voice overs, improvisation, scene study, auditioning, voice, and movement are all extensively covered at the school. The Playground is also a place where aspiring actors can network about industry opportunities and projects, where young playwrights and filmmakers can have readings and hold auditions, where actors can audition for some of the industry’s best agents and managers, and where well-known actors come to teach seminars. Artists work together and support each other at this school. Dissension of any kind is not tolerated. Classes meet once a week, and are offered Monday through Saturday.

Actors Playground indeed offers the highest level of professional training in the art of acting anywhere, but it is far more than a school—it’s a community. It’s a place where young people work together and support each other. Support of your classmates is rule number one around here. It is vital to a good acting class. When a young person feels they are supported by their class, that’s when the discoveries begin to happen. When a student looks forward to the class every week and is excited about attending, that’s when real learning can take place. When students feel comfortable in their surroundings, that’s when fear is no longer a factor, when they are not afraid to step up and take a risk and you begin to see that real person inside start to emerge and bloom. The school is a safety net where it’s okay to fall on your face. This is where you can really experiment with the craft and explore the vast intricacies of your talent. Acting is not just an art, it is also a natural science and this school is your laboratory.