Scene Study Class Series

Overview

Presence, Connection, and Creative Play

Step into a supportive space to build confidence, explore characters, and develop emotional versatility as an actor. This four-week class is designed for anyone interested in acting, whether you’re preparing for auditions, looking to sharpen your skills, or simply curious about exploring performance.

Each week, you’ll work with scene partners, experiment with text, and engage in Meisner-inspired exercises to strengthen presence, emotional openness, and authentic connection. Together, we’ll break down scenes, explore character motivations, and play with different approaches to acting; all in a fun, safe, and welcoming environment that encourages you to show up as you are.

What You’ll Get:

·  In-the-room scene work guided by experienced teaching artists

·  Practical tools for text and character development

·  Exercises to build emotional versatility and presence

·  Encouraging feedback in a supportive, collaborative environment

·  Skills that transfer to everyday life; communication, collaboration, and creative confidence

No prior experience required—just curiosity, openness, and a willingness to play.

Teaching Artists:

  • Julia Estrada (she/her): Broadway performer (Hamilton), organizational psychology consultant, and co-founder of AlloImpact
  • Devin McCarthy (she/her): TV/film actor and founder of The Oracle’s Daughters, a creative studio focused on storytelling and ritual

Class Details:

  • When: Weekly on Tuesday Evenings
  • Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Location: Actors Theatre of Louisville
  • Who: Adults, 18+

Fall / Winter 2026 Sessions

Current and upcoming class series

Session 1
Class 1: September 1
Class 2: September 8
Class 3: September 15
Class 4: September 22
Session 2
Class 1: October 6
Class 2: October 13
Class 3: October 20
Class 4: October 27
Session 3
Class 1: November 10
Class 2: November 17
Class 3: November 24
Class 4: December 1
Winter Break

Tuition Options:

  • $225 (Includes enrollment in the full four-week series)
  • $265 (Includes enrollment in the full four-week series + parking in the Actors Theatre garage on class nights)

Space is limited. This is an intimate, actor-centered experience designed for trust, focus, and growth. Join us and keep the scene alive.

For more information, please email lace@actorstheatre.org.

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Scene Study Class Series

Scene Study Class Series

Presence, Connection, and Creative Play

Step into a supportive space to build confidence, explore characters, and develop emotional versatility as an actor. This four-week class is designed for anyone interested in acting, whether you’re preparing for auditions, looking to sharpen your skills, or simply curious about exploring performance.

Each week, you’ll work with scene partners, experiment with text, and engage in Meisner-inspired exercises to strengthen presence, emotional openness, and authentic connection. Together, we’ll break down scenes, explore character motivations, and play with different approaches to acting; all in a fun, safe, and welcoming environment that encourages you to show up as you are.

What You’ll Get:

·  In-the-room scene work guided by experienced teaching artists

·  Practical tools for text and character development

·  Exercises to build emotional versatility and presence

·  Encouraging feedback in a supportive, collaborative environment

·  Skills that transfer to everyday life; communication, collaboration, and creative confidence

No prior experience required—just curiosity, openness, and a willingness to play.

Teaching Artists:

  • Julia Estrada (she/her): Broadway performer (Hamilton), organizational psychology consultant, and co-founder of AlloImpact
  • Devin McCarthy (she/her): TV/film actor and founder of The Oracle’s Daughters, a creative studio focused on storytelling and ritual

Class Details:

  • When: Weekly on Tuesday Evenings
  • Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Location: Actors Theatre of Louisville
  • Who: Adults, 18+

Fall / Winter 2026 Sessions

Current and upcoming class series

Session 1
Class 1: September 1
Class 2: September 8
Class 3: September 15
Class 4: September 22
Session 2
Class 1: October 6
Class 2: October 13
Class 3: October 20
Class 4: October 27
Session 3
Class 1: November 10
Class 2: November 17
Class 3: November 24
Class 4: December 1
Winter Break

Tuition Options:

  • $225 (Includes enrollment in the full four-week series)
  • $265 (Includes enrollment in the full four-week series + parking in the Actors Theatre garage on class nights)

Space is limited. This is an intimate, actor-centered experience designed for trust, focus, and growth. Join us and keep the scene alive.

For more information, please email lace@actorstheatre.org.

Meet the Teaching Artists

Dates and Tickets

Aug 26, 2025 - Jun 09, 2026
Scene Study Class Series
Tue
,
September 1, 2026
*includes all four September classes
225
Tue
,
October 6, 2026
*includes all four October classes
225
Tue
,
November 10, 2026
*includes all four November classes
225

Meet the Artists

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Julia Estrada*
Julia Estrada*
Devin McCarthy*
Devin McCarthy*
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* Member of Actors’ Equity Association, the Union of Professional Actors and Stage Managers in the United States.
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