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CLASSES

THE SCHOOL OF MOXIE

To receive more information about our program and class offerings,  please contact education@moxietheatre.com or call (858) 598-7620. 

MOXIE ESSENTIALS:

Whether you are a beginning theatre artist or a seasoned professional, these Essential classes for adults provide the training you need.
 
 
Design Seminar with Jennifer Brawn Gittings

ONE NIGHT ONLY!

Monday 6-9pm on March 26, 2012

Learn how Costumes and Sets are created to help bring the script to life on stage -- taught by Moxie’s Design Ambassador Jennifer Brawn Gittings.

Class Fee: $60

Registration Due: March 12

 

Repeat and Respond: Meisner Technique with Guest Artist Lisa Berger

Wednesdays 6-8pm for 4 weeks starting February 8th, 2012

This 4 week session will focus on the teachings and principles of Sanford Meisner. An original member of the revolutionary Group Theatre, Meisner devised his theories from the great Russian director/teacher Konstantin Stanislavski. His work utilizes improvisational exercises and written texts to guide the actor to a full realization of self and the building of a truthful acting instrument.

Class Fee: $160

Registration Due: January 25th

 

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 Lisel at lisel@moxietheatre.com to learn about private lesson fees and scheduling opportunities for private lessons with MOXIE Theatre Managing Director and Professional Actress Jo Anne Glover.
 
 
 

Audition Workshop with Jennifer Eve Thorn
 

*New Date and Time to be announced soon!*
 
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.
 
 

 Advanced Acting Class with Delicia Turner Sonnenberg

 May 2012

Dates and Class Description TBD.

   

 

 

Mini-MOXIE:

Classes for the next generation of theatre makers, our Mini-MOXIE classes are designed specifically for young adults (age 10-18) and younger children (age 3-10) as a place to explore imagination, creativity and collaboration.
 

 
Mini-MOXIE Mornings: with Lisel Gorell-Getz

A class for parents of 3-5 year olds who would like to share the joys of creative play with their Pre-Schoolers. Parent involvement required.

Dates:  4 week session, dates TBD

Class Fee: $100 

 
Youth Theatre Workshop Level 1 with Lisel Gorell-Getz

A chance for 6-10 year olds to explore theatre-making and storytelling. Perfect for beginning theatre students interested in learning the basics of acting, classes include ensemble theatre games, improvisation techniques, and on-stage storytelling!

Saturdays 10-11:30 for 4 weeks starting January 14th, 2012

Class Fee: $100

Registration Due: *CLASS FULL, Registration Closed* 

 
Youth Theatre Workshop Level 2 with Lisel Gorell-Getz

For older students age 11-14 who are interested in taking the next step in their theatre training. We will be working on developing characters, learning rehearsal techniques and working with scene partners.

Saturdays 12-1:30pm for 4 weeks starting January 14th, 2012

Class Fee: $100

 

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 Lisel at lisel@moxietheatre.com to learn about private lesson fees and scheduling opportunities for private lessons with MOXIE Theatre Managing Director and Professional Actress Jo Anne Glover.

 

MOXIE MOVES:

Movement classes for actors interested in exploring a new physical awareness on stage.
 


PLEASE STAY TUNED FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS REGARDING OUR NEXT SERIES OF MOXIE MOVES CLASSES.. 

 
 
For more information on our current class  offerings email education@moxietheatre.com.

 

 

 

 -- updated 1/5/2012--

 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.

Jennifer Barclay: Jennifer is an award-winning playwright and actor who's worked extensively in Chicago, across the country, and abroad in Scotland and Vienna. She was the 2010 Playwright in Residence at South Coast Repertory. Jennifer is a graduate of Northwestern University and UC San Diego, and currently teaches at UC San Diego, MiraCosta College, South Coast Repertory, The Old Globe, and La Jolla Playhouse.

Lisa Berger Lisa has taught for such organizations as The Metropolitan Opera, Theatre for a New Audience, Broadway's The Lion King, the La Jolla Playhouse, UCSD and Groddmont College. She is an Ensemble member at New Village Arts. Her directing credits include The Boys Next Door, Picnic, and Looking for Normal at the Diversionary Theatre.

Janet  Hayatshahi: Janet has worked as an actor, director, and teaching artist in San Diego, Chicago, and the central coast of California. She was an ensemble member of Sledgehammer Theatre from 2000-2005 and of Eclipse Theatre Company in Chicago from 1996-1998. She has served as lecturer in the theatre departments of San Diego State University, Grossmont College, and San Diego City College and is a teaching artist for The Old Globe Theatre and The La Jolla Playhouse. She is currently an MFA candidate in Dance Theatre at the University of California, San Diego.

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, North Coast Repertory Theatre, 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.


 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

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WHAT IS MOXIE?


MOXIE Theatre produces live theatre in San Diego. Our intimate performance space is located at 6663 El Cajon Blvd Suite N. San Diego, CA 92115.  MOXIE produces primarily new plays by female playwrights, which defy the sterotype of what it means to be feminine. MOXIE is a 501c3 non-profit organization.  Show us your MOXIE and become a supporter!
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