THE JO PRUDEN
SCHOOL OF THEATRE ARTS AT MVT
Is made possible through the heartfelt generosity of Jip Pruden, in loving memory of Jo Pruden.
MVT CLASSES
ARTS EDUCATION FOR ALL, REGISTER TODAY!
FALL CLASSES BEGIN IN NOVEMBER
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.
ACTING FOR
STAGE, FILM,
AND TV
WITH KEVIN KEAVENEY
SUNDAYS: 6:30PM - 9PM
NOV. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, DEC. 6, 13
ACTING CLASS IS OFFICIALLY FULL!
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO REGISTERED FOR OUR FALL SESSION!
NO FALL CLASSES
IMPROV
WITH SHANNON WINPENNY​
BEGINNER'S
MONDAYS: 7PM - 9PM
CLASSES WILL RESUME IN JANUARY 2027
16 STUDENTS MAX | COST $125 | AGES 18+
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!
NO FALL CLASSES
WITH SHANNON WINPENNY​
IMPROV
ADVANCED
TUESDAYS: 7PM - 9PM
CLASSES WILL RESUME IN JANUARY 2027
16 STUDENTS MAX | COST $125 | AGES 18+
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!
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
