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Recommended age(s): Grades 6-12

Dates: Wednesdays, August 5-26, 2026

Location: The American Theatre

Fee: N/A; tuition-free

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This tuition-free workshop is intended for novice to intermediate school-age poets looking to develop/sharpen their skills in the art of spoken word and slam poetry. The curriculum is 2 hours once a week for 4 weeks, and will culminate in a final showcase on Satuday, August 29, that will be ticketed and available to the general public at the American Theatre. Spots are limited, so register early!

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instructed by Vincent O'Reilly

Recommended age(s): 18+

Dates: Wednesdays, October 7-November 18, 2026

Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Location: The American Theatre

Tuition: $150

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The Actor’s Edge: Classic & Contemporary Theatre is a six-week intensive for adults (18+) who already have some stage or acting experience and want to sharpen their craft. Participants will dive into the great dramatic texts of past and present—from Shakespeare and Chekhov to Mamet, Marber, and McDonagh—while exploring cutting-edge performance techniques. Through guided script analysis, rehearsed readings, ensemble exercises, and scene work, actors will develop a deeper understanding of text, character, and the physical life of performance. The program culminates in a final open studio presentation of selected scenes for invited guests.

The program culminates in a final open studio presentation of selected scenes for invited guests.

Materials Provided: Scene packets, selected monologues, recommended reading list

Vincent A. O’Reilly is an award-winning Irish director and playwright with an M.A. in Directing for Theatre (First Class Honours) from University College Dublin. Founder and former Artistic Director of Sheer Tantrum Ltd, he has created and staged numerous world-premiere productions across Ireland and Europe, from bold adaptations of Ibsen to acclaimed new works such as Jack Kairo and The Long Hard Kiss Goodbye. His inventive direction has been praised by The Irish Independent and The Irish Times for its “high level of comic inventiveness” and “buoyant, well-paced action.” O’Reilly’s work blends classical and contemporary influences, bringing sharp text analysis and striking physicality to every production.

Who Should Enroll:
Actors, directors, and theatre practitioners with prior training or performance experience who are eager to deepen their interpretive and performance skills.

Key Takeaways:
- Advanced tools for text analysis and character development
- Techniques for classical and contemporary styles
- Experience with ensemble collaboration and devised theatre methods
- Confidence in rehearsal and performance settings

instructed by Mercedes Cook of Mi Tango House

Recommended age(s): 18+

Dates: Wednesdays, January 6-February 10, 2027

Time: 7-8:30 p.m.

Location: The American Theatre

Course fee: $180 

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In this 6-week course, you will immerse yourself in the culture and music of Argentina while learning one of the most beautiful styles of dance - the Argentine Tango.