HYBRID MONOLOGUE 1: *Fully-remote option available*

$280.00 (FOR A LIMITED TIME)

*Location note: All hybrid courses begin online. For both Monologue 1 sessions, students in Chicago will meet in person at The Edge Theatre 5451 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL. for the final two classes, while those around the country will conclude privately with Susan on Zoom.

Students receiver the core values of "First Folio Training" (The foundation of Chicago Shakespeare Theater, where Susan was a teacher for many years and has performed in over 20 shows!!) but also, in addition, many other helpful tools in approaching Shakespeare's text (i.e. clarity, word-choice, poetic devices, and - most importantly - a truthful, honest connection to the characters one thought at a time). The goal is, of course, to eventually let your character be a living, breathing human being who just happens to speak beautifully! You will promptly get to work on your very own Shakespeare verse monologue to apply the technique. Every student receives a great deal of individual attention and if you feel, in any way, over your head with the Bard as a professional actor… This class is for you. 

HYBRID INTERMEDIATE MONOLOGUE 2: *Fully-remote option available*

$280.00 (FOR A LIMITED TIME)

*Location note: All hybrid courses begin online. For Intermediate Monologue 2, students in Chicago will meet in person at The Edge Theatre 5451 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL. for the final two classes, while those around the country will conclude privately with Susan on Zoom.

Prerequisite: Monologue 1

This is a five week course, taking you to the next level of verse speaking technique. The Book Thinking Shakespeare by Barry Edelstein will be required reading for this course. Mr. Edelstein is the Artistic Director of the Old Globe in San Diego, and a former faculty member at the Juilliard School. The knowledge in the book and this course is almost certain to clarify any issues you may still have regarding verse speaking technique. Mr. Edelstein’s book forces the actor to ask the question "WHY?" constantly, and has proved an invaluable tool to ALL students. You will then apply your new knowledge to a brand new monologue chosen by your instructor as a contrasting piece to your first from  Monologue 1 class.

HYBRID SCENE STUDY: *NO fully-remote option available*

$280.00 (FOR A LIMITED TIME)

*Location note: This course begins online and ends in person at The Edge Theatre 5451 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL. There is no remote-only option for this course.

Prerequisite: Monologue 1, Intermediate Monologe 2

This is a five week course in which we further apply the wonderful tools from Thinking Shakespeare. The scenes we will explore will, predominantly, be two person scenes. The scenes will be carefully chosen by your instructor to accommodate using a virtual format. Scenes chosen will involve almost no blocking; only pure communication. Many of Shakespeare’s two person scenes are very intense, with very high stakes. Which can be accomplished in the virtual classroom as long as the actors are committed and concentrating. Actors will also be faced with new challenges beyond Monologue class like shared lines, short lines, and a super fun part: LISTENING! You will genuinely be interacting online with another human being using Shakespeare’s amazing language.

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$80.00 non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required when you register in order to secure your spot in the class. This deposit is applied to the class fee. I prefer online payment for deposits, so please Venmo me with your name and class section title @Susan-Hart-13, or you may send the payment via Zelle (773 793 0240). No refunds once class begins. All in-person classes are held in Andersonville on Chicago’s north side.