We offer a wide array of performance classes for adults of all experience levels and interests.
Financial Aid
Please fill out the Financial Aid Application before registering for a class.
Once your application is processed, you will receive a discount code to use at registration. Allow 10 business days for processing.
If you register for a class without your discount code, we will need to cancel your original registration and will not be able to refund credit card fees. You will then need to re-register for the class using your discount code to receive the financial aid.
Financial aid is need-based only, and applicants must fill out the form and complete a personal statement to be considered. Payment plans are also available. Email education@trinityrep.com with all inquiries.
Please Note: All students must submit a $50 non-refundable deposit to hold a spot in the program. Email education@trinityrep.com if this is cost-prohibitive for your family.
Please read the Cancellation Policy and our most recent COVID-19 safety policy
Beginner Acting Classes
The following courses have no prerequisites.
Beginning Acting
Session One
January 6 – March 3, 2025 (eight weeks – no class on January 20)
Mondays, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Taught by Jihan Haddad
$275
This course is full. Click here to join the waitlist
Session Two
March 12 – April 30, 2025
Wednesdays, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Taught by JB (Jenna Benzinger)
$275
This course is full. Click here to join the waitlist
Please only register for one of the two sessions to make room for other students.
Before an actor can begin telling stories in front of audiences, they must learn to be comfortable on stage. This class will introduce students to several techniques for connecting with another actor, finding comfort and ease on stage, and building a character. The progression will begin with voice and movement exercises to build a foundational vocabulary, followed by improvisation, clowning, physical acting, and scene study. The class will culminate in monologue work that focuses on each student’s individual needs and strengths. Students of all abilities are encouraged to attend.
Class size is limited to 12 students per session.
Introduction to Acting
January 14 – March 4, 2025 (eight weeks)
Tuesdays, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Taught by Rodney Witherspoon II
$275
This course is full. Click here to join the waitlist
April 28– June 23, 2025 (eight weeks – no class on May 26)
Mondays, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Taught by Dereks Thomas
$275
Click here to register
Please only register for one of the two sessions to make room for other students.
This introductory acting class is designed for people from all walks of life interested in creative, critical thinking and public speaking. Classes will encourage students to practice acting techniques through improvisation and monologue study. The class will give special attention to strengthening skills in voice, movement, and character development.
Some rehearsal outside of class time may be required. Class size is limited to 12 students per session.
Theater for Social Change
March 24, 2025 – May 12, 2025 (eight weeks)
Mondays, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Taught by Matthew Bretschneider and Wensley Bynoe
$50 – $275 (sliding scale)
Click here to register (at full price)
This class is priced on a sliding scale between $50 – $275. Email education@trinityrep.com with the amount you would like to pay for a link to register. Class size is limited to 12 students.
Over eight weeks, students will create a brief solo or ensemble performance to highlight a social issue they find compelling. The class will emphasize personal growth and community building in a supportive environment. Students will explore theater for social change by participating in rigorous class discussion, personal introspection, and reading excerpts that highlight the intersections between theater, individual lived experience, and larger societal issues. Students will also participate in games, vocal warm-ups, and acting exercises based in movement and playful improvisation to develop skills for performance and artistic expression.
Intermediate and Advanced Classes
The following courses require previous theatrical experience in a classroom or performance setting.
Advanced Scene Study
February 20 – April 3, 2025 (seven weeks)
Thursdays, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Taught by Linda Sutherland
$300
This advanced scene study class is designed for experienced actors to keenly analyze a more complex theatrical text. Unlocking character and strengthening your unique, expressive artistic voice is the goal. Previous work either on stage or in a scene study class is a prerequisite. Admission is subject to approval by Ms. Sutherland, the instructor. Participants will select a scene from a favorite play to workshop either as a monologue or with a scene partner assigned in class. Material will also be recommended to participants to increase their skill, technique, and range. Rehearsal outside of class time is strongly encouraged. Class is limited to 12 actors and is not suitable for beginners. Please prepare a two-minute monologue and bring a copy of a favorite play/scene for the first day of class.
Email education@trinityrep.com with a list of acting credits or resume for permission to register. Upon acceptance, students will receive a class registration link via email.
