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STAGE U Studio
New opportunities for local actors to hone their craft in an exciting and supportive workshop setting! Watch for a new session to start shortly after the first of the year.
with Brian Newberg, wSc Associate Artistic Director
New term!
STAGE U Studio offers a new opportunity for artists at all levels to meet, work together and sharpen their skills under the guidance of veteran actor-director Brian Newberg, Willamette STAGE Company’s Associate Artistic Director. Whether you’re an aspiring or novice actor looking for an opportunity to learn from a professional, or a veteran hoping to expand your toolkit, STAGE U provides an opportunity to learn and work in a collaborative, challenging process that meets you where you are and brings you where you want to be. We’re also glad to work with directors and aspiring playwrights!
Regardless of your experience, if you want a cost-effective, time-efficient, proven approach to improving your craft, in a safe, challenging, non-competitive environment that nurtures the imaginative artist in everyone, STAGE U Studio is the place for you.
Here’s what some participants have to say:
“The Studio has also proven to be a great foundation…It’s been wonderful. I look forward to continuing.” –Shannon McInally, college student, Corvallis
“I’m loving the workshop! [Brian] accomplished some amazing changes with the actors…I get a kick out of the young kids…doing such good work.” –Linda Spain, English Department Chair, LBCC
“The Studio is incredibly invigorating.” –Pat Kight, veteran mid-Valley director and actor
The next term of STAGE U Studio started Feb. 21, and runs for 10 classes through May 2 (with March 28 off). It’s still possible to sign up for the remaining sessions. Classes meet on Sundays from 6-9 pm at the Corvallis High School Black Box Theater.
Enrollment is limited to fourteen, so reserve your spot in STAGE U Studio early. Terms are ten weeks, one three-hour meeting per week. Fees are $30 per week ($300 total). prepay all 10 sessions and get a $25 discount (for a total of $275). (Reduced-fee, need-based fellowships are available for secondary or college students.)
Download the enrollment form in .pdf format.
You may mail in the completed form or bring it to your first class session; in either case, please e-mail to let us know you are enrolling. Returning participants do not need to fill out a new form, but should email Brian to reserve a spot in the class.You may pay by check or cash at the beginning of any class session, or take advantage of our secure online payment system to pay by credit card.
Serving as director of Stage U Studio is Brian Newberg, who brings to the job more than 35 years of experience as an actor, director, script consultant, and teacher. In California, Brian founded and operated a private acting studio, and served as a professional acting coach. Locally, he served for two years as theatre faculty at Linn-Benton Community College. Brian has directed Blackbird, True West amd A Delicate Balance for wSc, appeared onstage in our production of Love Song and will direct the remaining two shows in our 2009-2010 season.
Stage U Studio is modeled on the proven methods of professional studios in New York and Los Angeles. Within the intimate, empowering environment of Stage U Studio, participants:
Whether your goal is to improve auditions, deal with a current acting assignment, prepare to meet the exacting standards of companies like wSc, or gain personal enrichment, Stage U Studio offers the tools to take your acting to the next level. E-mail for more information, or contact Brian at .