Beginning Shakespeare Monologue
Class Summary
Terrified of Shakespeare? Looking for a classical monologue for an audition? Check out our Beginning Shakespeare Monologue class, taught by Invictus Artistic Director, Charles Askenaizer. With a fierce folio approach, this class will detail the ins and outs of scansion, paraphrase, linguistic elements, word choice, and truthful connection with the text. By the end of the session students will have an audition-ready Shakespearean monologue ready to go at any moment.
DETAILS
Beginning Shakespeare Monologue - June Session
Wednesdays from June 5 to June 26, 2024 (4 weeks)
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Beginning Shakespeare Monologue - August Session
Wednesdays from August 14 to September 4, 2024 (4 weeks)
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
This class will be offered in-person at the Windy City Playhouse, 3014 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, Illinois 60618.
This class size is limited to 8 students for each session.
Price: $200 per session
Instructor: Charles Askenaizer
Full payment must be made to confirm registration.
Class tuition is refundable if cancellation request is received no less than 48 hours before class commences. Refund will be net of a 3% credit card processing fee. Please email classes@InvictusTheatre.com to request refund.
REGISTRATION STEPS
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Submit your headshot and resumé via our Registration Form.
Invictus Scene Study Series
Class Summary
Taught by Artistic Director Charles Askenaizer, the Invictus Scene Study Series classes focus on the work of a singular playwright. Over the course of seven weeks, the class will focus on one or more of a playwright’s works for the theatre, with each actor studying and playing multiple characters. The scene study mirrors the process of an Invictus production, starting with table work following with on-your-feet scene and monologue work.
DETAILS
Shakespeare’s Macbeth - Session One
Thursdays from April 25 through June 13, 2024 (7 weeks)
NO CLASS May 23, 2024
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Shakespeare’s Macbeth - Session Two
Sundays from April 28 through June 16, 2024 (7 weeks)
NO CLASS May 26, 2024
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The Plays of Tennessee Williams - Session One
Sundays from July 7 through August 25, 2024 (7 weeks)
NO CLASS August 11, 2024
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
The Plays of Tennessee Williams - Session Two
Thursdays from July 11 through August 29, 2024 (7 weeks)
NO CLASS August 8, 2024
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
All classes will be offered in-person at the Windy City Playhouse, 3014 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, Illinois 60618.
Each class session is limited to 12 students.
Price: $375 per course
Instructor: Charles Askenaizer
Full payment must be made to confirm registration.
Class tuition is refundable if cancellation request is received no less than 48 hours before class commences. Refund will be net of a 3% credit card processing fee. Please email classes@InvictusTheatre.com to request refund.
REGISTRATION STEPS
Please click here to pay for your class and secure your spot.
Submit your headshot and resumé via our Registration Form.
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Charles Askenaizer
Charles is the founder and Artistic Director of Invictus Theatre. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Theatre and Communications. He has worked professionally in Chicago as an actor, director, and teacher for over 12 years. Recent directing credits include, THE CRUCIBLE (Invictus Theatre-*Jeff Recommended), JULIUS CAESAR (Invictus Theatre), HAMLET (Invictus Theatre), WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?* (Invictus Theatre-*JEFF RECIPIENT- Play, Director), readings with Chicago Dramatists, 'NIGHT, MOTHER (Associate Director-Invictus Theatre), THE MERCHANT OF VENICE (Invictus Theatre), OTHELLO: THE MOOR OF VENICE (Invictus Theatre), TITUS ANDRONICUS (Bare Knuckles Theater), JULIUS CAESAR (Associate Director- Brown Paper Box ), TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA (Reutan Collective), and THE DIFFERENCE (Reading-Piccolo Theatre). Charles has worked with Citadel Theatre, Teatro Vista, the Artistic Home, City Lit, Raven, Brown Paper Box, Chicago Dramatists, the Side Project and many more.