Feel confident in using techniques to cultivate creative expression
Learn how to make artistic choices
Have fun in a creative setting
Have you ever wondered what it might be like to stand in the spotlight on stage? Are you interested in exploring acting techniques like voice, movement, and character development? This workshop is for anyone and everyone who is curious about acting—whether you are looking to get into acting or simply want to learn more and develop your creative expression.
Taught by Gillian Nogeire, Ph.D., Acting for Non-Actors guides beginner, non-professional actors in developing the basic tools necessary for acting.
An experienced applied theatre practitioner, director, singing teacher, and acting coach, Gillian earned her degrees with research on the study of Shakespeare in prisons to reduce recidivism and multimodal theatrical practice for individuals with aphasia, a neurological impairment impacting language. She sees theatrical practice as embodied empathy and deep-rooted communication. As a result, the class offers a welcoming, fun, and safe environment in which to challenge yourself with physical and vocal warm-ups, relaxation and concentration exercises, sensory work, and improvisation.
Designed with working professionals in mind, we welcome all non-actors, whether you are a financial advisor, electrician, teacher, programmer, or stay-at-home parent. Work outside of class is not required (but optional), and all group work takes place in class.
Click on the link below to create an account and fill out an application. A quick FYI about the application - it runs standard accross all our classes and does ask "Why you want to be an actor." Feel free to change this to why you want to be a non actor or leave just leave it blank. You can also call our office and let one of our office staff process your application for you.
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Gillian Nogeire, Ph.D. is an experienced applied theatre practitioner, director, singing teacher, and acting coach. Coming to New York to be an actress, it didn’t take for her to discover her true love of directing, mentored by Peter Jensen, T. Schreiber Studio’s Artistic Director. As a director, she enjoyed developing new work, including musicals. She won the award for Best Director two years in a row at West Village Musical Theatre Festival for her work on Alone World and Man in the Iron Mask. Funded by the New York Restoration Project, she ran a bilingual summer Shakespeare festival that worked with underserved communities in local parks and gardens from the Bronx to Harlem. She then joined the Lincoln Center Director’s Lab. She remains especially passionate about directing Shakespeare’s plays in new and accessible ways.