MVT CLASSES
ARTS EDUCATION FOR ALL, REGISTER TODAY!
JO PRUDEN
THE
SCHOOL OF THEATRE ARTS AT MVT
Is made possible through the heartfelt generosity of Jip Pruden, in loving memory of Jo Pruden.
Payment plans and financial aid are available.
Please inquire with the box office at 808.988.6131 to see if you quality for financial aid assistance.
WINTER ENROLLMENT NOW OPEN!
ACTING FOR
FILM AND TV
WITH KEVIN KEAVENEY
SUNDAYS: 6:30PM - 9PM
DATES:
JAN. 18, 25, FEB. 1, 8, 15, 22
16 STUDENTS MAX
OPEN TO ALL LEVELS
$120
SICK OF HEARING "GOOD JOB" WHEN YOU'D RATHER GET THE FEEDBACK TO TAKE YOUR ACTING TO THE NEXT LEVEL? THIS IS A WEEKLY CLASS GEARED TOWARD DEVELOPING A RICH AND INTERESTING PROCESS RATHER THAN FINDING THE "CORRECT" PERFORMANCE. WE’LL WORK ON PARTNERED SCENES OR MONOLOGUES, SELECTED OR SELF-CHOSEN, WITH A FOCUS ON CLARITY, ACTION, AND CONNECTION. WE’LL BREAK DOWN BEATS INTO CLEAR, PLAYABLE CHOICES THAT STICK; IDENTIFY OBJECTIVES AND HOW THEY DRIVE THE SCENE; EXPLORE SUBTEXT WITHOUT FORCING EMOTION; AND BUILD INTERNAL LOGIC, NOT EXTERNAL POLISH. YOU’LL GET SPACE TO REHEARSE, REPEAT, REFINE, AND TRY AGAIN—WITH GUIDANCE THAT CUTS THROUGH VAGUENESS AND GETS TO WHAT MATTERS. WHO THIS CLASS IS FOR: ACTORS TIRED OF PERFORMING AT PEOPLE AND READY TO WORK WITH THEM CURIOUS BEGINNERS WHO WANT SUBSTANCE, NOT JARGON EXPERIENCED PERFORMERS LOOKING FOR A SPACE TO STAY SHARP AND CONNECTED WRITERS AND DIRECTORS WHO WANT TO UNDERSTAND HOW TO PARTNER WITH AN ACTOR TO FIND THEIR PERFORMANCE RATHER THAN MATCHING YOUR PRECONCEIVED ONE YOU DON’T NEED TO BE “OFF BOOK” EVERY WEEK, BUT YOU DO NEED TO BE OFF AUTOPILOT. COME WILLING TO FAIL. COME READY TO REVISE. COME HUNGRY TO GET BETTER, RATHER THAN TO JUST GET BY.
WITH SHANNON WINPENNY
IMPROVISATION
MONDAYS: 7PM - 9PM
DATES:
JAN. 5, 12, 19, 26, FEB. 2, 9, 16, 23
16 STUDENTS MAX
$125
GREAT ACTORS KNOW THAT THE KEY TO UNFORGETTABLE PERFORMANCES IS PRESENCE, ADAPTABILITY, AND BOLD CHOICES. IN THIS BEGINNER IMPROV CLASS, YOU'LL DEVELOP THE SKILLS THAT MAKE EVERY ACTOR STRONGER—QUICK THINKING, AUTHENTIC REACTIONS, AND TRUE ENSEMBLE WORK. WHETHER YOU'RE LOOKING TO SHARPEN YOUR INSTINCTS ON STAGE, BREAK OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE, OR SIMPLY ADD MORE PLAY TO YOUR CRAFT, THIS CLASS IS FOR YOU. LED BY SHANNON WINPENNY, WE’LL DIVE INTO SCENE WORK, CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, AND STORYTELLING THROUGH FUN, LOW-PRESSURE EXERCISES DESIGNED TO ENHANCE YOUR CONFIDENCE AND SPONTANEITY. NO SCRIPTS, NO STRESS—JUST A SUPPORTIVE SPACE TO EXPLORE, EXPERIMENT, AND GROW AS A PERFORMER. WHETHER YOU'RE NEW TO IMPROV OR A SEASONED ACTOR LOOKING TO REFRESH YOUR SKILLS, YOU’LL WALK AWAY WITH VALUABLE TOOLS TO USE IN ANY PERFORMANCE. STEP INTO THE UNKNOWN—YOUR BEST WORK IS WAITING!
ADVANCED
IMPROVISATION
WITH SHANNON WINPENNY
TUESDAYS: 7PM - 9PM
DATES:
JAN. 6, 13, 20, 27, FEB. 3, 10, 17, 24
16 STUDENTS MAX
$125
JOIN US FOR AN EXCITING DEEP DIVE INTO THE ART OF LONG-FORM IMPROVISATION! IN THIS SESSION, WE’LL EXPLORE DYNAMIC FORMATS THAT ELEVATE PERFORMANCES FROM SIMPLE SCENES TO FULLY REALIZED PIECES. YOU’LL GAIN ESSENTIAL TOOLS FOR CRAFTING COMPELLING, INTERCONNECTED STORIES, INCLUDING STRONG OPENINGS, IDEA GENERATORS, SCENE WORK, AND SEAMLESS EDITS. DESIGNED FOR IMPROVISERS WITH PRIOR EXPERIENCE, THIS CLASS WILL CHALLENGE AND INSPIRE YOU TO TAKE YOUR SKILLS TO THE NEXT LEVEL—HELPING YOU CREATE PERFORMANCES THAT ARE BOLD, ENGAGING, AND UNFORGETTABLE. DON’T MISS THIS CHANCE TO REFINE YOUR CRAFT IN A SUPPORTIVE, HIGH-LEVEL ENVIRONMENT!
UNARMED STAGE COMBAT
WITH JASMINE HALEY ANDERSON
SATURDAYS: 10AM - 12PM
DATES:
JAN. 17, 24, 31, FEB. 7, 14, 21, 28, AND MARCH 7
8 STUDENTS MAX
$125
EVER WANTED TO BE AN AVENGER, SUBDUING BAD GUYS WITH YOUR RIGHTEOUS FISTS? OR PERHAPS JOHN WICK, EXACTING REVENGE ONE KICK AT A TIME? IN UNARMED STAGE COMBAT, LEARN HOW YOUR FAVORITE ACTORS BRING FIGHTS TO LIFE ON THE STAGE AND SCREEN! WE’LL TEACH YOU THE BASIC TECHNIQUES OF UNARMED STAGE COMBAT, HOW TO TELL A STORY THROUGH SIMULATED VIOLENCE IN A SAFE AND FUN WAY! BY THE END OF THIS COURSE, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO PERFORM A FULLY CHOREOGRAPHED HAND TO HAND FIGHT WITH A PARTNER. YOU WILL ALSO HAVE THE OPTION TO SUBMIT A CERTIFICATION TEST TO BECOME A BEGINNER ACTOR COMBATANT (UNARMED) WITH DUELING ARTS INTERNATIONAL, ONE OF THE LARGEST STAGE COMBAT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES. *CLASS APPROPRIATE FOR AGES 16+ NOTE: THIS IS NOT A MARTIAL ARTS CLASS. ALL FIGHTS ARE PRE-CHOREOGRAPHED; THERE WILL BE NO SPARRING.
MVT Studio is truly a place to grow and develop as an actor. Out of all the classes I've taken on the island, this is the most fulfilling and challenging. It is truly a place to grow.
-Lee S.
Janine Myers is a master at her craft. Her generosity of spirit in sharing her expertise was invaluable! I now have a greater appreciation and understanding of the intricacies of lighting design.
- Walt Gaines