Workshops in Musical Theatre, Acting, Improv and more! Arden teaching artists, who you’ve seen on stage or in the classroom, will lead this week of classes with each day concentrating on his or her area of expertise. Pick just one workshop to concentrate on your favorite aspect of theatre or sign up for the whole week to get a complete view of what it takes to be a professional theatre artist. 

Sharpen your acting skills by working on scenes from contemporary plays with theatre professionals Liz and James.  This class will challenge you to analyze text and create believable characters while honing your performance technique.

Always wanted to be on Saturday Night Live? Timing and team–work are just some of the skills you will learn as you create new characters and storylines while thinking on your feet.  In this improv and sketch comedy class you will play theatre games and use short form scenes to increase your listening and ensemble building skills that will develop you into a believable, exciting improviser. 

Take this fast- paced one-day musical theatre intensive with one of Philly’s finest pros: actor Alex Keiper.  A perfect addition to your musical theatre training, you will learn challenging material from popular Broadway shows.

Price of class also includes a ticket to the Arden’s 6:30pm performance of Tulipomania: The Musical featuring your teacher – Alex. 

Auditioning can be an intimidating. Looking to improve your techniques for your next audition?  Whether it’s your high school play, a college entrance audition, or a professional gig, come learn from the Arden’s casting director, Matt Decker, and professional actor Alex Keiper to hear both sides of the audition process. Gain the confidence you need to have a stand out audition. Please come prepared with a monologue memorized and we ask that you bring a copy of the monologue to the class.

Learn how to change your voice and alter your body to become any character. This class includes games and exercises that work on your vocal technique, improv, and the physical life of a character.  You’ll learn the skills you need to play any role.