Winter 2025 Studio Classes

Celebrating 40 Years of Actor Training

Contact

Michael Mendelson, Artistic Director

mmendelson@pac.edu

We currently offer evening and weekend classes in-person for patrons, theatre lovers and people invested in the arts who need a flexible schedule to study the craft of acting. Whether you’re new to acting, a working professional, a playwright, patron, or theater lover, the Studio Program offers a wide range of dynamic classes designed to meet your interests and needs.

Post-secondary credit is available for some classes and professional development (clock-hour) credit is available for all classes. If a more comprehensive immersion program is what you’re looking for, click here for information about our two-year Conservatory program.

Please note: Many of these courses are designed to be repeatable, emphasizing process, discovery and fluency.

Partial tuition grants are available. Apply here.

Class Levels

Level I

For those who are interested in exploring the fundamentals of the craft of acting.

Those with no acting experience will find this is just the place for personal growth and development, whether polishing communication skills, overcoming shyness or just gaining a little spontaneity in their lives. There’s no pressure in our classes; it’s all about relaxing and enjoying the acting experience—and making new friends along the way.

Level II

For those who have taken Acting I or the equivalent and are interested in broadening and deepening acting skills.

Most students find that they gain confidence in their first acting class and want to try another session. Others with previous acting experience may just want to hone their skills. For these students, it’s time to move on to the next level or maybe add monologue work, film or improv to the mix.

Level III

For those with a grasp of the fundamentals and some performance experience and are curious about exploring deeper possibilities.

At this stage, serious students have the opportunity to repeat a favorite class or go on to the most advanced level—which will complete their training in the adult program. Then, with a solid acting foundation, they may choose to audition for The Studio Acting Intensive Program or the two-year Conservatory Program for career-minded actors.

Everybody

For all levels of experience and the general public.

Audition Workshop Series

Rooted, Rested, Revivified: Audition with Vision (Winter)

Note: This class will be offered in-person at The Tiffany Center – 1410 SW Morrison St. Suite 502 (5th floor)

January 25
February 8
February 15
Saturdays, 11:00am – 1:00pm

Instructor: Caitlin Lushington
Who is this class for: Everyone
Prerequisite: None
Cost: $100 for all 3 workshops, or $39 per workshop

Have you ever worked an audition piece to death? Ever gotten so wrapped up in trying to get things exactly right that somewhere along the way, auditioning stops being fun? In this 3-workshop series, you will root yourself in a clear vision for how you want to grow this audition season. You will explore rest as a pathway back to joy in your audition process. And you will revivify your audition pieces, finding ease & vitality in your performance!

Workshop 1: Audition Vision

What if you could stride into audition season with a vibrant vision or a clear sense of purpose? Use this workshop to name and clarify some (achievable!) goals for audition season that can empower you over the next few months. Plus, bring the piece(s) you’re considering for PATAs and audition season and engage with a playful exercise designed to help you choose a piece(s) that lights you up.

Saturday, January 25th from 11 – 1p

Workshop 2: Audition Game-ification

Bring your audition piece(s) and let’s play! In this supportive group setting, you’ll put your audition pieces on your feet and learn how to game-ify your own audition preparation process, building self-trust and confidence in assessing and developing your own work.

Saturday, February 8th from 11 – 1p

Workshop 3: Audition Resilience

Bring your audition piece(s) one last time, performing for a wildly enthusiastic room full of fellow actors, and then — rest. That’s right, lie down and put your feet up and celebrate how far you’ve come! We will talk about what rest actually is, the vital role of rest in your creative process, and make some plans for how you will rest post-audition.

Saturday, February 15th from 11 – 1p

Enrollment capacity: 10 students/session

Register – 3 Sessions Register – 1 Session

If you would like to register for 2 sessions, please register for each separately using the Register – 1 Session option.

If you have questions about the content of this course, or would like to share learning & access needs, please feel free to email Caitlin at Caitlin@pac.edu. Learn more about Caitlin’s work at www.caitlinlushington.com.

Location of Classes

The Actors Conservatory @ the Tiffany Center
1410 SW Morrison St. (5th Floor)
Portland, OR 97205