The School of MOXIE was opened in 2010 for the purpose of inspiring new theatre artists, training working artists and encouraging the theatre makers of tomorrow. Let your voice be heard and your story be shared. To receive more information about our program and class offerings, please contact education@moxietheatre.com or call (858)-598-7620. You can also visit us on Facebook at "School of MOXIE" for updates and announcements.
MOXIE ESSENTIALS:
Audition Workshop with Jennifer Eve Thorn
Mondays 6-8pm for 4 weeks starting June 17th, 2013
This is the perfect class for finding the confidence, commitment and creativity essential for a successful audition. Classes include monologue coaching, cold reading techniques and personalized advice on your headshot and resume. Taught by MOXIE Theatre Associate Artistic Director Jennifer Eve Thorn.
Class Fee: $160
Registration Due: June 3rd, 2013
call (858)-598-7620 or email your registration
Young Professional Coaching with Jo Anne Glover
Private Lessons are available for experienced younger students age 13-18 interested in working on character development, developing audition monologues and enhancing performance technique in a more personalized, supportive environment. Contact us by calling (858)-598-7620 or email your registration to learn about private lesson fees and scheduling opportunities for private lessons with MOXIE Theatre Managing Director and Professional Actress Jo Anne Glover.
Collaboration: A Directing and Design Seminar with Delicia Turner Sonnenberg and Jennifer Brawn Gittings -- REGISTRATION CLOSED
ONE NIGHT ONLY! Monday 6:30-8:30pm on May 20th, 2013
San Diego Critic’s Circle Award Winners Delicia Turner Sonnenberg and Jennifer Brawn Gittings discuss the process of collaboration ‘Behind the Scenes’. Learn how a director’s and designer’s visions are brought to life in this one night only seminar.
Class Fee: $50
Registration Due: May 6th, 2013
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Actor’s Toolkit: Wig and Makeup Workshop with Missy Bradstreet -- REGISTRATION CLOSED
ONE NIGHT ONLY! Wednesday 6:30-8:30pm on May 22nd, 2013
This one-of-a-kind workshop will include practical lessons in make-up application as well as hair and wig How-To’s. Learn the basic needs for an actor’s make-up kit, essential period looks for hair and make-up, and how an actor’s look is affected by the design elements of the show.
Class Fee: $50
Registration Due: May 8th, 2013
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Voice and Movement with Jo Anne Glover -- REGISTRATION CLOSED
Mondays 6:30-8pm for 4 weeks, starting April 8th, 2013
Award Winning Actress Jo Anne Glover will lead you through the process of Creating a Character by exploring how Voice and Movement inform an actor’s choices.
Class Fee: $140
Registration Due: March 25th, 2013
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MOXIE MOVES:
NEW! - Alexander Technique with Leah Zhang
Mondays 6:30-8pm for 4 weeks, starting May 20th, 2013
Take your performance and auditioning skills to the next level with an introductory class in the Alexander Technique!
The Alexander Technique is an educational process of teaching yourself to recognize patterns of habitual tension that interfere with performance; it helps to change those habits which may be causing stress, anxiety, and fatigue. Students of the Alexander Technique learn a practical approach to becoming more comfortable in auditions, and learn how to alleviate performance anxiety so that they naturally experience more authenticity in their work.
Class Fee: $140
Registration Due: May 13th, 2013
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A MOXIE Burlesque Workshop with Guest Artist from A Bit o’ Burlesque
ONE DAY ONLY! on June 22nd, 2013
We are still finalizing the details on this amazing class, but rest assured it will be MOXIE-licious!
call (858)-598-7620 or email your interest!
Voice and Movement with Jo Anne Glover -- REGISTRATION CLOSED
Mondays 6:30-8pm for 4 weeks, starting April 8th, 2013
Award Winning Actress Jo Anne Glover will lead you through the process of Creating a Character by exploring how Voice and Movement inform an actor’s choices.
Class Fee: $140
Registration Due: March 25th, 2013
call (858)-598-7620 or email to be placed on the WAIT LIST
This popular class returns for a second series with accomplished actress and certified Yoga Instructor Robin Christ. Classes Include: Grounding yourself on Stage, Connecting to your Emotions, Finding your Power and Opening Your Heart for Full Expression.
Fee: $15/class or 4 classes for $50.
Registration Due: March 30th, 2013
call (858)-598-7620 or email to be placed on the WAIT LIST
Mini-MOXIES:
Young Professional Coaching with Jo Anne Glover
Private Lessons are available for experienced younger students age 13-18 interested in working on character development, developing audition monologues and enhancing performance technique in a more personalized, supportive environment. Contact us by calling (858)-598-7620 or email your registration to learn about private lesson fees and scheduling opportunities for private lessons with MOXIE Theatre Managing Director and Professional Actress Jo Anne Glover.
MOXIE In the Schools
In collaboration with VAPA and the San Diego Unified School District, MOXIE Theatre professionals offer In-School Seminars, Professional Development Seminars and Internships. *This program is generously funded by The Jerry Lester Foundation.*
Please contact us by calling (858)-598-7620 or email to find out how MOXIE Theatre professionals can visit your Middle School or High School.
MOXIE TEACHER BIOS:
- Jo Anne Glover: Jo Anne was trained in acting at New York’s Circle in the Square Professional Training Program. She has worked as an actress across the country for the last 20 years. As a teacher, she has conducted corporate team-building workshops with MOXIE Theatre for such corporations as half-full, Disney/Pixar, Packet Video and Sendt. She also works as a private acting and vocal coach, specializing in sound production and dialect work.
- Lisel Gorell-Getz: Lisel is the Director of Education at the School of MOXIE. She has been a Theatre Educator for over 20 years, teaching students age Kindergarten through Adult in various classes and workshops all over San Diego County. Locally she has taught with the La Jolla Playhouse, Old Globe Theatre, North Coast Repertory Theatre, Playwright's Project, The Institute for Arts Education, and The Actor’s Center.
- Jennifer Eve Thorn: Jennifer is a founder of MOXIE theatre,an actress and a director. She received her degree in Theatre from The College of Santa Fe, studied with Commedia Del Arte and taught for Playwrights Project. She was an Assistant to the General Manager at The Vineyard Theatre in New York, Casting Associate for The San Diego Rep and is currently the Associate Artistic Director and Marketing Director for MOXIE Theatre.
MOXIE GUEST-TEACHER BIOS:
- Leah Zhang (Alexander Technique Class): Leah is an AMSAT certified teacher of the Alexander Technique with over 2000 hours of hands-on training. She has an extensive background in movement education, and also improving health through ease of movement techniques and the mind-body connection. Leah currently teaches movement and Alexander Technique at The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in Los Angeles. Leah received her MFA in Acting from The Old Globe Professional Actor Training Program at the University of San Diego. She has performed regionally on the stages of Milwaukee Repertory Theatre, American Players Theatre, The Old Globe, and Chicago Dramatists.
