Primary Stages ESPA
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Primary Stages Einhorn School of Performing Arts (ESPA) is a multidisciplinary school that offers training to playwrights, actors, and directors from all over the world. With a focus on nurturing emerging artists and providing them with developmental opportunities, ESPA has become a trailblazer in performing arts education and collaboration within the Primary Stages and greater New York theater community.
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Scene Study
Primary Stages ESPA See all classes by this school @ 307 W 38th St, New York, NY
Admissions Qualifications: Successful candidates must participate in and pass an audition before registering for this program. Please schedule your audition at the "Request Info" submission above. All registrations are subject to approval by The Primary Stages Einhorn School of Performing Arts. This class offers a rigorous Scene Study curriculum to actors ready to dive into their craft. Over ten weeks, you will work in pairs on contemporary material,...
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The First Draft
Primary Stages ESPA See all classes by this school @ 307 W 38th St, New York, NY
Whether you're writing your first play or your hundredth, it's not always easy to set the creative wheels in motion. This 10-week class will guide you through the development of your first draft. This class might be for you if you: Are a playwright of any level looking to start the first draft of your new play. Are starting out in the world of playwriting or want to write your first play. Want concrete deadlines and constructive feedback to...
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Playwriting: The First Draft
Primary Stages ESPA See all classes by this school @ 307 W 38th St, New York, NY
Whether you’re writing your first play or your hundredth, it’s not always easy to set the creative wheels into motion. This 10-week class will guide you through the development of your first draft, providing concrete deadlines, constructive feedback, and a collaborative environment that will encourage you to get your ideas on the page. This class is geared toward all writers, from those just starting out in the world of playwriting to experienced...
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Wake Up with Alexander Technique
Primary Stages ESPA See all classes by this school @ 307 W 38th St, New York, NY
Join us for our new morning Alexander class and start your day upright rather than uptight. This class is designed for actors who want to jumpstart their morning with exercises to help in the audition room, rehearsal room, or wherever the day takes them. The Alexander Technique teaches performers how to release habitual tension in their bodies while performing. This class will begin with exercises on how to sit, stand, and audition with...
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A Play in 2 Days with Julian Sheppard
Primary Stages ESPA See all classes by this school @ 307 W 38th St, New York, NY
This 2-day writing extravaganza is designed to push you to write an inspired first draft in 48 hours. Sounds crazy, right? But it can be done! This workshop might be for you if: You're a playwright with a seed of an idea that you'd like to explore in a fun, intensive situation. You've got an open mind and you're the kind of crazy person who wants to attempt to write a play in 48 hours! In this workshop you will: Use your intuition and liberate...
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The Art of Auditioning
Primary Stages ESPA See all classes by this school @ 520 8th Ave, New York, NY
In this class, you'll focus on improving your auditioning through making confident choices—both in your audition and in your life as an artist. Guided by casting director David Caparelliotis, you'll have an honest discussion about what auditioning in this current world means and explore techniques to create the best audition possible. This class might be for you if you: Are an actor committed to pushing yourself to expand your auditioning...
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Writing for Young Audiences for stage and Screen
Primary Stages ESPA See all classes by this school @ 307 W 38th St, New York, NY
So you have a great concept that you think would make an awesome kid’s TV show or a brilliant idea for a play that you want to write for young audiences—what should you do before you put pen to paper? Cusi Cram and Peter Hirsch, award-winning veterans of both children’s TV and theater for young audiences (with credits including “Arthur”, “Curious George”, and “The Octonauts”), will walk you through the nuts and bolts of dramatic...
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A Play in 2 Days with Melissa Ross
Primary Stages ESPA See all classes by this school @ 307 W 38th St, New York, NY
This 2-day writing extravaganza is designed to push you to write an inspired first draft in 48 hours. Sounds crazy, right? But it can be done! This workshop might be for you if: You're a playwright with a seed of an idea that you'd like to explore in a fun, intensive situation. You've got an open mind and you're the kind of crazy person who wants to attempt to write a play in 48 hours! In this workshop you will: Use your intuition and liberate...
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Workshop: Finding Your First Draft w/Abe Koogler
Primary Stages ESPA See all classes by this school @ 307 W 38th St, New York, NY
In this 2-day intensive writing workshop, you will begin and make substantial progress on a brand-new play. This class will use an intuitive approach to dramatic structure, inspiring an organic writing process that bypasses the critical brain. Using a combination of in-class exercises, concentrated bursts of writing, and brief feedback sessions, you will leave the workshop with several scenes of a new play, and momentum to continue. The atmosphere...
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The Web Series
Primary Stages ESPA See all classes by this school @ 307 W 38th St, New York, NY
“Web Therapy,” “Very Mary-Kate,” and “Broad City” are just three hilarious examples of web series: the short form programming created especially for the internet and designed with the immediacy of the audience in mind. This digital marriage of screen and television writing is a platform for writers to do what they want, unrestricted by producers or censors and uniquely positioned to go viral. Over the course of this 10-week class, our...
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10-Minute Plays and One Acts
Primary Stages ESPA See all classes by this school @ 520 8th Ave, New York, NY
Developing a strong portfolio of short plays is one of the fastest ways to become a produced or published playwright. In this 8-week class, you’ll learn how to distill a compelling story into the shortest possible dramatic form, think outside of the box of structure, and have some fun. This class might be for you if you: Are a playwright of any level who wants to explore the unique storytelling principles of the short form. Want to present your...
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The Second Draft
Primary Stages ESPA See all classes by this school @ 307 W 38th St, New York, NY
Admissions Qualifications Successful candidates must participate in and pass an audition before registering for this program, schedule an audition at the "Request Info" submission above. All registrations are subject to approval by The Primary Stages Einhorn School of Performing Arts. The final magic ingredient for any play in development is hearing it aloud and putting it in front of an audience. This rigorous class is for those with complete...
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Advanced Scene Study 1
Primary Stages ESPA See all classes by this school @ 307 W 38th St, New York, NY
Admissions Qualifications: Successful candidates must participate in and pass an audition before registering for this program. Please schedule your audition at the "Request Info" submission above. All registrations are subject to approval by The Primary Stages Einhorn School of Performing Arts. This class offers a select group of actors an even more rigorous curriculum than our regular Scene Study class. Over ten weeks, you will work in pairs on...
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Circuit Training: Casting Directors
Primary Stages ESPA See all classes by this school @ 307 W 38th St, New York, NY
Each casting director has a unique approach to assembling the perfect cast. This 5-week class will give you the opportunity to work with a different casting director each week, strengthening your skills and deepening your flexibility as an auditioner. This class might be for you if you: Are an actor committed to pushing yourself to expand your auditioning skills. Need the dexterity to tailor your auditions to the room in which you’re auditioning....
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TV Writing Workshop: The 1-Hour Pilot
Primary Stages ESPA See all classes by this school @ 307 W 38th St, New York, NY
This 4-day, two weekend workshop will focus on the core elements of writing an original 1-hour dramatic series pilot script—from premise to outline to completed teleplay. This workshop might be for you if you: Are a writer who has written in other formats and want to learn the fundamentals of creating a one hour series. Have taken the TV Writing Workshop: The 1-Hour Spec Script at ESPA. Want to write an original 1-hour drama pilot script....
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Directing the Actor
Primary Stages ESPA See all classes by this school @ 520 8th Ave, New York, NY
Regardless of content—virtual or in-person, classical or contemporary—the one constant in directing is the need to effectively and generously communicate with your actors to get the best performance possible and fully actualize your vision. This 8-week class is for directors of all levels to actively and collaboratively refine your approach to text, explore the rehearsal process, and create with your actors no matter the medium. This class...
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On-Camera Acting for theTheater Professional
Primary Stages ESPA See all classes by this school @ 520 8th Ave, New York, NY
On-Camera Acting for theTheater Professional This workshop is designed for theater professionals who want to develop a more personal relationship with The Camera. Focused more on process than on product, we give each student the opportunity to spend time in front of the lens, exploring how it feels to Be, rather than perform. The camera is infinitely interested in watching us. It wants to be there. This 5-week workshop invites you to learn how...
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Rehearsal Intensive: Mauritius
Primary Stages ESPA See all classes by this school @ 520 8th Ave, New York, NY
For actors, some of the most gratifying work happens in the rehearsal room. In this intensive, director Kimberly Senior will lead you through a rehearsal process for Mauritius by Theresa Rebeck. This class is open to actors, directors, dramaturgs, designers, and writers. This class might be for you if you: Want to focus on the process, not the final product. Are interested in engaging with the material in terms of history and context. Are...
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Directing Contemporary Theater
Primary Stages ESPA See all classes by this school @ 520 8th Ave, New York, NY
Refine your directing skills and create a unified vision for contemporary theater productions in this 5-week course. Explore the rehearsal process, experiment with form, and collaborate with artists to transform the audience's experience. Perfect for both experienced and newer directors looking to expand their versatility and technique in a safe and supportive environment.
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The Callback
Primary Stages ESPA See all classes by this school @ 520 8th Ave, New York, NY
"They like you, they really like you!" This 6-week class with Casting Director Lisa Donadio will focus on callbacks; the questions and tactics discussed will be helpful in any audition situation as well as in the rehearsal room. This class might be for you if you: Find yourself being called back more often, and want to make a great second impression. Want to take the next step in your auditions, especially in this new and evolving audition...
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Reviews of Primary Stages ESPA
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Online Class: Comedy Writing
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A Play in 2 Days with Julian Sheppard
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The Art of Auditioning
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Workshop: Finding Your First Draft w/Abe Koogler
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The First Draft
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A Play in 2 Days with Melissa Ross
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Scene Study
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Wake Up with Alexander Technique
I enjoyed the class, and I really liked the teacher. However, I had to have emergency surgery and wasn't able to complete the course. -
Writing for Young Audiences for stage and Screen
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Musical Theater Auditioning
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Playwriting: The First Draft
