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Your Training Journey
If your goal is to build confidence, prepare for school productions, or develop serious acting skills, our theater training program provides a clear path for every actor.
Students progress through a series of carefully designed courses that build upon one another, from foundational performance skills to advanced character development, scene work, auditions, and specialized acting techniques.
Classes are intentionally kept small to ensure every student receives individualized coaching, performance opportunities, and personalized feedback.
Recommended for ages 10 and up (unless otherwise noted).
Choose the Path That's Right for You
Annual Theater Training Plan
For students planning to train throughout the year, our Annual Theater Training Plan offers the best overall value while providing the flexibility to choose the courses that best fit their interests and schedule.
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Choose any five courses.
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Save compared to individual course pricing.
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Guarantee your plan the classes you select.
Annual Investment: $1,200 (quarterly payment plans available)
Not ready to commit to a full year?
No problem. All courses may also be taken individually, allowing students to train at their own pace and register for the classes that best fit their interests and schedule
Core Courses:
Foundations of Theater
The starting point for every actor
Ages 10+
2027: January & July (dates to be announced)
$249 Includes 6 hours of live instruction (special introductory pricing). Beginning in 2027: $299
Perfect for students who are new to acting or returning after time away, this class introduces the essential building blocks of stage performance.
What You'll Explore
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Performance fundamentals
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Stage presence
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Voice and diction
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Expressive movement
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Theater etiquette
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Stage terminology
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Creativity and collaboration
Beyond the Basics: Acting for Theater
Build on the fundamentals and deepen your craft.
Ages: 10+
Prerequisite: Foundations of Theater or equivalent acting experience
2027 Courses: February & June (dates to be announced)
$249 Includes 6 hours of live instruction (special introductory pricing). Beginning in 2027: $299
Designed for students who are ready to move beyond the fundamentals, this class explores what makes performances believable, engaging, and emotionally honest. Through guided scene work and performance exercises, students learn to make stronger choices while developing greater confidence on stage.
What You'll Explore
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Scene work
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Character development
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Active listening
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Emotional recall
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Objectives and motivation
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Subtext
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Authentic storytelling
Audition Intensive
Prepare with confidence.
Ages: 8+
Foundations of Theater is recommended but not required
6:00–8:00 PM • Classes via Zoom
2027: August (dates to be announced.)
$199 Includes 4 hours of live instruction
Whether preparing for a school production or a community theater audition, this two-session intensive helps students walk into the audition room feeling prepared and confident. Students learn how to present themselves professionally while developing practical audition skills they can use again and again.
What You'll Explore
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Audition preparation
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Cold reading
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Taking direction
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Managing nerves
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Audition etiquette
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Tips to help secure a callback
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Common audition mistakes
Specialty Cources
ADVANCED PARTNER SCENE WORK
May 2027
Strong scenes begin with strong connections. This workshop focuses on listening, responding truthfully, and building authentic relationships with a scene partner. Students will explore scene dynamics, timing, communication, and the give-and-take that brings a performance to life.
Prerequisite: Beyond the Basics or equivalent acting experience.
THE ART OF THE MONOLOGUE
August 2027
A great monologue is more than memorizing lines.
Students will learn how to choose, analyze, and perform a monologue with confidence while developing a deeper understanding of character, storytelling, and emotional connection.
Prerequisite: Beyond the Basics or equivalent acting experience.
Learn from Helene Benigno
Helene Benigno is an award-winning playwright, director, actress, and theater educator with more than 30 years of experience on stage and in the classroom. Throughout her career, she has earned recognition for her work as a director, playwright, and performer while helping students of all ages develop confidence, creativity, and a strong foundation in the craft of theater.
One-on-One Theater Coaching
Looking for personalized instruction? Private coaching with Helene tailored to each student's goals, whether preparing for an audition, developing a monologue, strengthening scene work, building confidence, or refining performance skills.
Investment $100 per hour via Google Meet.