Circus Theatricals Studio Ensemble 310-226-6144

Who We Are
Circus Theatricals Studio Ensemble is a unique hybrid between a membership theatre company and a professional acting studio. The ultimate recession-friendly choice.  For one fee, actors belong to an award-winning theatre company, as well as participate in weekly professional acting studios.

Circus Theatricals produces a season of three main stage, two lab productions and a one act festival each year, all in co-production with the highly-regarded Odyssey Theatre.

Studios are led by successful industry actors/directors/producers.  Studios include:

Membership also includes special workshops, such as Shakespeare with film/stage actor Alfred Molina, TV auditioning with TV producer/writer Jack Kenny, and more.

The Circus Theatricals Studio Ensemble / THEATRE
The Circus Theatricals Studio Ensemble is an elite ensemble of actors, directors and writers who collaborate on the production of new and classic plays as well as participate in a weekly studio. Celebrating fourteen years of residence in Los Angeles, Circus Theatricals has enjoyed critical acclaim, garnering awards and nominations from the LA Drama Critics Circle, Back Stage West, LA Weekly, LA Stage Alliance Ovations, and Dramalogue.

Under the direction of Artistic Director Jack Stehlin, the ensemble includes a very active membership of working professionals from stage, film and television.Steeped in the tradition of Stanislavski, Circus Theatricals Studio Ensemble focuses on the craft of storytelling for the actor, director and writer.

Circus Theatricals produces approximately 7 plays per year, including a one act Festival of Original short plays. All members of The Circus Theatricals Studio Ensemble serve as our main source of talent for Circus Theatricals productions and are guaranteed an audition opportunity for all Circus Theatricals productions.

The Circus Theatricals Studio Ensemble / ACTING STUDIOS
All members of the Circus Theatricals Studio Ensemble participate in a weekly intensive studio aimed at serving each actor, as well as developing a relationship to the overall shared language and approach of the Circus Theatricals Studio Ensemble.

All Studios are led by longtime Circus Theatricals Associate Artists, who have acted and directed in many Circus Theatricals productions. They are industry professionals, who have spent their careers working, studying and teaching acting.

• The Studio Ensemble Master Class with JACK STEHLIN Sat 10am-1pm
• Advanced Scene Study w/Performance Showcase with Elise Robertson Mon 7-10 pm
• Technique and Scene Study with Jordan Lund Sat 1:30-4:30 pm
• Film/TV On Camera Studio with Robert Cicchini Sundays 7-10 pm

Click HERE to read more about our studios.....

Special workshops such as acclaimed actor-member Alfred Molina's Shakespeare intensive, and TV writer/producer/director Jack Kenny's TV/Film audition workshop are also offered throughout the season.

How To Join the Circus Theatricals Studio Ensemble
Participation is by audition/interview or in some cases, by invitation.

Fees
There is a $175.00 monthly fee to participate in the Circus Theatricals Studio Ensemble. If accepted in the Studio Ensemble, we ask for first and last month's fees upon joining.

Short History
Circus Theatricals was founded in New York in 1983, and moved to Los Angeles in 1995. The company has produced over 60 plays in New York and Los Angeles. In LA, Circus Theatricals presents plays at the Wilshire address as well as the Odyssey Theatre in West Los Angeles. Studios are held at the Wilshire address. Click here to read more about our history.....

Mailing Address (please note this is not our theatre address)
Jeannine Stehlin
Circus Theatricals
PO Box 586
Culver City, CA 90232

Frequently Asked Questions

	How do I find out if I'm accepted into the Circus Theatricals Studio Ensemble? We will notify you by telephone after your audition.
	How do I know which Acting Studio is right for me? Let us know at your audition what your interests are, and we'll discuss with you where you might best "fit." Regardless of which studio you are a participant in, you are also invited to attend Jack Stehlin's Master Class each Saturday.
	What is the difference between the Circus Theatricals Studio Ensemble and The Circus Theatricals Studio for Actors? There is no difference. We expanded the company to fulfill the needs of more actors. Each Studio (Saturday, Monday, etc) focuses on the core Circus Theatricals way of working, which is a combination of Stanislavski and Stehlin. However, the studios also have their own unique aspects.
	If I'm not in the Saturday Studio will I still be considered for Circus Theatricals plays? Yes. All members of Circus Theatricals, regardless of which studio they attend, are company members. All members are considered for our productions, and get the opportunity to audition for mainstage and second stage shows.
	What is expected of a Circus Theatricals Studio member? We encourage our ensemble to participate in Studio where we seek to create an atmosphere of collaboration, towards the development of a common working language. Circus Theatricals Studio Ensemble members participate in Studio Ensemble productions of new and classic plays, and in Circus Theatricals Mainstage productions when casting is appropriate.
	How many theatre artists are involved with Circus Theatricals? We have actively produced theatre for over 25 years, and we've been in Los Angeles for 12 years. During that time, we have worked with many many actors, directors, and writers. Many of our theatre artists are extremely busy professionals. At its core, there are about 50 active members at any given time, and about 25 more "artists-at-large," who have demonstrated their commitment to our company over time.
	Do I have to be a Circus Theatricals Studio member to be considered for casting? No. However, we do everything possible to cast members of the Circus Theatricals Studio Ensemble in every play that we produce. The Circus Theatricals Studio members usually make up the majority of the cast. We do cast non-members on rare occasions when it is not possible to cast a role within our membership.
	Where is Circus Theatricals located? Our home base is at the highly regarded Odyssey Theatre in West Los Angeles. As needed, we also hold studios and produce plays in other venues in the Los Angeles area. Fall 2008, we took two plays Off-Broadway in New York. Odyssey Theatre: 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd. W.L.A, CA 90025 (between Santa Monica and Olympic Blvd., just East of the 405 freeway)
	Why are you called Circus Theatricals? Are you a Circus? We get asked this question alot! No, we are not a circus, although we do find ourselves often juggling many projects at once! Seriously, when Jack Stehlin founded the company, he wanted to find a way to honor his family, which is made up of several generations of circus performers in Australia, the U.K., and here in the United States. Jack's Uncle Con Colleano was a famous wire walker. Jack's mother Kitty and her three siblings were a famous juggling act who performed center ring with the Ringling Brothers, and were often seen on the Ed Sullivan Show.
	Is Circus Theatricals nonprofit? Yes. Circus Theatricals is a nonprofit theatre company.