Fall 2019 Acting Classes
Offering Acting Classes in Pittsburgh (Oakland/Shadyside)
- Partial scholarships are available for Saltworks acting classes. Scholarship applications are due two weeks prior to the start of class. Click here for scholarship info and application. Call us if you have any questions: 412-621-6150 ext. 201.
- A $25 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a spot in any of our acting classes.
Registration Information
All registrations are due one week prior to the start of the acting class. You will receive e-mail confirmation after we receive your registration.
At Saltworks, every child’s individual experience is important to us. Our classes are small, averaging 10 students to one teacher and one assistant. Actors of all levels of experience are welcome and encouraged to grow and learn at their own pace. Our teachers are theater professionals with a heart for education and a commitment to encourage each student to achieve their theatrical goals. The friendly, exciting community that is created here often brings families back year after year. In fact, many of our teachers and assistants are Saltworks alum who have chosen theater education as a career.
Saltworks Young Actors Studio is a place to learn about acting among supportive friends. We emphasize building basic acting skills as well as developing personal character and the important skill of working in an ensemble. Our philosophy is “process over product” which means that we value the individual journey and the success of each student to achieve new goals more than the final production.
Class Information
It’s All About Improv– $130
Ages 10-12 and 13-16
Sept. 24 – Nov. 12, Tuesdays 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Church of the Ascension, Shadyside/Oakland
From silly scenes to complex characters, being able to create entertaining theater at the drop of a hat is challenging but vital for actors of all ages and skill levels.
We’ll start with the “rules” of improv, sharpen our skills through lots of games and group activities, and end the semester with a showcase that’ll give our students a chance to shine!
Mini Workshop Series Focusing on “The Actor’s Toolkit” – $15 each
Ages 10-16
Tuesdays 6:30 – 8:00
Church of the Ascension, Shadyside/Oakland
Perfect for either an introduction to acting or for polishing existing skills!
Nov. 26 – Stage Body: We’ll work on creating physically distinct characters and expressing emotions from head to toe.
Dec. 3 – Stage Voice: We’ll work on enunciation and projection, then apply those skills to creating unique character voices.
Dec. 10 – Stage Presence: We’ll work on the nuances of performance, like acting between the lines, comedic and dramatic timing, and motivated movement.
Register for class and all three workshops for a total discounted price of just $150.