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ArtPlay Winter Class - by Jamie Lawrence

Designed for dedicated actors, this professional-level class focuses on advanced scene study and performance. Through practical exercises and hands-on coaching, participants will explore core acting techniques that promote authenticity, creativity, and independence. By the end of the course, students will be well-equipped to approach any script with confidence and depth..

Registration Deadline: January 11, 2026

Ages: 18+
Capacity: 12

Artist bio:

Jamie Lawrence has been a professional theater artist for over three decades. As a performer and director, he has worked both nationally and internationally. He has taught at numerous colleges and universities, including Yale University and the University of Texas at Dallas. For the past twenty years, he has dedicated most of his efforts to teaching acting regionally and globally, in person and online. He trained as an acting instructor at the Yale School of Drama under the guidance of Master Acting Teacher Earle Gister, and Gister’s method is central to Lawrence’s teaching.

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