The Art of the Monologue Two Week Summer Intensive

Level: All Levels Welcome

Prerequisites: None

Age: Must be 18+

Length: 2 weeks, 2 sessions per week*

Class meets on Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Price: $275

Summer 2025- starts Tuesday August 5th

Who it’s for: Actors who are curious about the process of selecting, and preparing a monologue for audition or performance.

What it’s about: Participants will have the opportunity to work with our guest artist New York stage actress and Michigan native Elaine Lifter on preparing a monologue for performance. These monologues were especially created to be workshopped by acclaimed playwright Neil LaBute.

Topics Include:

• Picking the right monologue
• Script analysis
• Developing a character
• The Art of performing a monologue
• And more!

You’ll walk away with: After you complete this four session course you will have a polished, audition-ready monologue along with a deeper ability to interpret text, build character, and deliver authentic, grounded performances as well as an opportunity to perform your monologue to an invited audience.