The Studio Ensemble Master Class taught by Jack Stehlin, Artistic Director of Circus Theatricals Saturdays 10- 1pm , on-going

The Studio Ensemble Master Class is an elite ensemble of actors, directors and writers. Artists collaborate in the production of new and classic plays, develop and present lab productions, as well as participate in a weekly studio. The Studio is designed to further all aspects of the theatre art. Under the direction of Artistic Director Jack Stehlin, members seek to create an atmosphere of collaboration towards the development of a common working language. Steeped in the tradition of Stanislavski, The Studio focuses on acting technique, voice, speech, movement, text, and the development of new plays. The Studio focuses on the craft of storytelling for the actor, director and playwright. ABOUT JACK STEHLIN Circus Theatricals Artistic Director Jack Stehlin is a working actor, director and producer. He is a graduate of the Juilliard School in New York. Aftr graduating, he toured as a member of John Housemann's The Acting Company. He has spent his career both on and off the stages of the most prestigious theatres of the world, including Broadway, the New York Shakespeare Festival, Primary Stages, the Classic Stage Company, O’Neill Playwright’s Conference, American Repertory Theatre, the Festival D’Automne in Paris; and the Venice Bienale. He has shared the stage with actors Alfred Molina, Kevin Kline, Kevin Spacey, Ethan Hawke, Mandy Patinkin, Al Pacino, Martin Sheen, Andre Braugher, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer, Jeff Norldling, Bob Gunton, Jean Stapleton, Casey Biggs, Jill Gascoine and Daniel Nathan Spector. He has worked with esteemed directors such as Stephen Berkoff, Brian Kulick, Wilford Leach, Michael Greif, Stuart Vaughan, Richard Foreman, Des McAnuff, Carey Perloff, Richard Seyd, and Robert Wilson. Film and Television credits. Jack is best know on TV for his role as Captain Roy Till on the Showtime program "Weeds." Other credits include the upcoming Al Pacino film "Salomaybe?", "Boston Strangler, the Untold Story," and Guest Star roles on "Monk," "NCIS," "Without a Trace," "JAG," (recurring), "Crossing Jordan," “Blackout Effect,” "Judging Amy (CBS)," E.R.(NBC), “N.Y.P.D. Blue,” (ABC)“ The Practice” for Twentieth Century Fox, “Buffy, The Vampire Slayer,” (Fox) “Get Real,” (Fox)“General Hospital,” (ABC) and “The Client” for Warner Bros. His voice can heard on A&E, including the voice of John Wilkes Booth on A&E’s “The John Wilkes Booth Story.” HOW TO JOIN Participation is by audition/interview or in some cases, by invitation. To schedule an audition appointment, please call: 310-226-6144, ext. #1, or email your headshot/resume and a brief note to membership: Jeannine@CircusTheatricals.com FEE There is a $175 monthly fee to participate in the Circus Theatricals Studio Ensemble, which includes the weekly Saturday Studio. If accepted into The Studio Ensemble, we ask for first and last month’s dues upon joining. READ ON FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE STUDIO.....

ADVANCED SCENE STUDY STUDIO with Performance Showcase taught by Elise Robertson Monday nights 7 – 10 PM, ongoing, six-month performance cycles

ABOUT THE STUDIO: This studio is designed to give the student the tools to become a self-sufficient, professional actor. The actor will be introduced to a set of tools and techniques, based on the teachings of Constantin Stanislavski, and will learn to apply these techniques in a step-by-step text-based process to find the story in any material, be it theatre, television or film, and to use the story as a guide to creating an organic, grounded and compelling performance. The actor will learn how to approach material, from the first read through the rehearsal process and into performance. Specific topics covered: Understanding the story – the event of the scene, Superobjective Pursuing ACTIONS Imagination – the “Magic If” Given Circumstances Specificity Inner monologue Conscious vs. Subconscious Endowment & Emotional Memory - tools and traps Character work – finding yourself in the story The actor’s art – a gift to the audience Actors will work primarily on two person scenes from a selection of classic and contemporary plays. The goal will be to entertain 4-6 scenes per class, with students working at least every other week. Additionally, each six month term will culminate in an optional public presentation for friends, family, and industry guests. EXPECTATIONS Each student in the class is expected to read “The Stanislavski System: the Professional Training of an Actor” by Sonia Moore. At the first studio, each student will be asked to perform a monologue to introduce him/herself to the studio. This will NOT be critiqued. In addition, Elise will provide a list of plays that will serve as the basis for our scene study. It is highly recommended that everyone be familiar with as many of these as possible. At the first studio, Elise will pair actors with material and a scene partner to begin the rehearsal process. As the workshop continues, she will work with each individual to select material appropriate to their casting and skill level. Additional optional reading list: "An Actor Prepares" by Constantin Stanislavski “Respect for Acting” by Uta Hagen “Acting: the First Six Lessons” by Boleslavsky ABOUT ELISE ROBERTSON Elise Robertson is an Emmy and Cine-Golden Eagle award winning director and actor. She is a graduate of Northwestern University’s theatre program and has studied Stanislavski-based acting for over twenty years. Favorite stage credits include: THE THREE SISTERS, BETRAYAL, OURSELVES ALONE, THE SEAGULL, and OLEANNA. TV/Film credits include: SIX FEET UNDER, GREYS ANATOMY, GILMORE GIRLS, GOOD HUMOR MAN, TWO AND A HALF MEN, and over 40 commercials. As a director, she developed the American Storytellers series for PBS, and has written, produced and directed a number of award-winning shorts. She has directed numerous plays for Circus Theatricals, including the critically acclaimed world premiere SISTER CITIES, SEDUCED, ELLIPSES, WHAT WENT WRONG WITH THE KING AND QUEEN OF AMERICA, and MAX (which she also wrote). Elise is a co-founder of the Crash Box Players in Los Angeles and is a Circus Theatricals Associate Artist. HOW TO JOIN Participation is by audition/interview or in some cases, by invitation. To schedule an audition appointment, please call: 310-226-6144, ext. #1, or email your headshot/resume and a brief note to membership: Jeannine@CircusTheatricals.com FEE There is a $175 monthly fee to participate in Scene Study Studio with Performance Showcase. There is also a small additional fee to participate in the optional Performance showcase. If accepted, we ask for first and last month’s dues upon joining.

ACTING TECHNIQUE and SCENE STUDY STUDIO Taught by Jordan Lund Saturdays, 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM, on-going

ABOUT THE STUIO This studio is an introduction to the techniques & practice of the Stanislavski system and the Circus Theatricals Studio Ensemble. Starting from the beginning of Stanislavki’s explorations into the actor’s craft; including relaxation, concentration and development of the imagination. Work will include: exercises, improvisation and scene study.   ABOUT JORDAN LUND: As an actor with over 30 years experience, Jordan received his training at Carnegie-Mellon University and has appeared in over 100 plays & 75 films and television shows. For the past 10 years, he has been teaching acting and coaching actors privately. For Circus Theatricals: As You Like It, First To The Egg, Bender, The Sanest Men in America, The Cherry Orchard, and Tartuffe. Broadway: Romeo & Juliet, As You Like It, Macbeth (dir. by Estelle Parsons, Belasco NYSF). Off-Broadway: The Golem, Twelfth Night, King John (Delacorte NYSF). Other NY: The Kitchen, LaMama, INTAR, Ohio Space. LA: Romeo & Juliet (dir. by Sir Peter Hall, Ahmanson). Regional: Scapin (dir. by Bartlett Sher, Portland Stage), Scaramouche (dir. by BH Barry), On The Waterfront (Cleveland PlayHouse) Over 75 Film/TV: “The American President,” “Doc Hollywood,” “Speed,” “Lockup,” “Lonesome Dove,” “The Stand,” “NYPD Blue,” “Law And Order,” “Star Trek.” HOW TO JOIN Participation is by audition/interview or in some cases, by invitation. To schedule an audition appointment, please call: 310-226-6144, ext. #1, or email your headshot/resume and a brief note to membership: Jeannine@CircusTheatricals.com FEE There is a $175 monthly fee to participate in Acting Technique and Scene Study Studio. If accepted, we ask for first and last month’s dues upon joining.

ON-CAMERA TV and FILM STUDIO Taught by Robert Cicchini

ABOUT THE STUDIO With over 100 TV and Film credits, Robert Cicchini’s on-camera TV/Film Studio provides the actor with training and acting experience to get started or refine their technique. Actors will explore the technical aspects of acting for the camera, and will learn how to translate stage skills to camera skills. Working in front of the camera with TV/Film scripts, learn how the camera sees you, how to become believable on camera, how to approach the material, and the basics of auditioning and working on the set. At the end of the 10-week studio, actors will have the tools necessary to get hired or hired again. About ROBERT CICCHINI Circus Theatricals Associate Artist. Member since 1987. Numerous Circus Theatricals productions include performances in Three Sisters, Hedda Gabler, Tartuffe, Modigliani, the Circle, Twelfth Night, The Job (Garland Award for Acting). As Director: The Lower Depths, The Maids, Antigone (Anouilh’s). Robert has over 100 credits in film, Television and the theatre. Recent films include: “War of the Worlds,” “Mrs. Harris,” and the upcoming “Dream Girls.” He has worked with many great film directors, including: Steven Spielberg, Francis Coppola, John Frankenheimer, Nike Nichols, and Spike Lee. His television credits include: “CSI,” “Six Feet Under,” “cold Case,” “24,” and most recently “Everybody Hates Chris,” “Desperate Housewives,” and the upcoming “State of Mind.” He is an alumnus of the graduate acting program at N.Y.U. HOW TO JOIN Participation is by audition/interview or in some cases, by invitation. To schedule an audition appointment, please call: 310-226-6144, ext. #1, or email your headshot/resume and a brief note to membership: Jeannine@CircusTheatricals.com FEE There is a $175 monthly fee to participate in On Camera Film and TV Studio. If accepted, we ask for first and last month’s dues upon joining.