MVT CLASSES
ARTS EDUCATION FOR ALL, REGISTER TODAY!
JO PRUDEN
THE
SCHOOL OF THEATRE ARTS AT MVT
Is made possible through the heartfelt generosity of Jip Pruden, in loving memory of Jo Pruden.
Payment plans and financial aid are available.
Please inquire with the box office at 808.988.6131 to see if you quality for financial aid assistance.
UNARMED STAGE COMBAT
WITH JASMINE HALEY ANDERSON
AND KATHRYN MARIKO LEE
SATURDAYS: 10AM - 12PM
DATES: JANUARY 11, 18, 25
FEBRUARY 1, 8, 15, 22, AND
MARCH 1
AGES: 16+
COST: $120
MAX: 10 STUDENTS
Ever wanted to be an Avenger, subduing bad guys with your righteous fists? Or perhaps John Wick, exacting revenge one kick at a time? In Unarmed Stage Combat, learn how your favorite actors bring fights to life on the stage and screen! We’ll teach you the basic techniques of unarmed stage combat, how to tell a story through simulated violence in a safe and fun way! By the end of this course, you’ll be able to perform a fully choreographed hand to hand fight with a partner. You will also have the option to submit a certification test to become a Beginner Actor Combatant (Unarmed) with Dueling Arts International, one of the largest stage combat organizations in the United States.
*Note: this is NOT a martial arts class. All fights are
pre-choreographed, there will be no sparring.
TV & FILM TECHNIQUE
WITH BRANDON KARRER
MONDAYS: 7PM - 9PM
DATES: JANUARY 13, 20, 27
FEBRUARY 3, 10, 17, 24
MARCH 3
AGES: 16+
COST: $120
MAX: 15 STUDENTS
PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN HOW TO APPROACH A TV OR FILM SCRIPT, HOW TO AUDITION, AND HOW TO WORK SUCCESSFULLY ON SET. YOU'LL GET A CHANCE TO WORK IN FRONT OF A CAMERA AS WELL AS WORK ON YOUR AUDITION—SELF-TAPE AND IN THE CASTING OFFICE. THIS COURSE IS THE PERFECT FIRST STEP TO UNDERSTANDING THE VIBRANT FILM COMMUNITY IN HAWAIÊ»I.
ALL THE WORLD'S STAGE!
WITH EDEN LEE MURRAY
TUESDAYS: 4PM - 5:30PM
DATES: JANUARY 14, 21
FEBRUARY 4, 11, 18, 25
MARCH 4, 11
*NO CLASS JANUARY 28*
COST: $120
An introduction to the fun of playing Shakespeare. Actors are often intimidated by the challenge of playing Shakespeare, but little do they know he does it ALL for them. Students will hone their actor’s tools, and then explore how to make the best use of the gifts from the Bard of Avon. The 8-week class will include ensemble as well as individual work.
MAX: 15 STUDENTS
SPEAK THE SPEECH!
WITH EDEN LEE MURRAY
THURSDAYS: 4PM - 6PM
DATES: JANUARY 16, 23, 30
FEBRUARY 6, 13, 20, 27
MARCH 6
FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS GRADES 9 - 12
COST: $120
MAX: 15 STUDENTS
Students hone their actor’s tools and explore techniques that make Shakespearean text both accessible and fun, then apply what they learn to create exciting characters. Why play Shakespeare? Because the work takes no less than 100% commitment, but as in life, when you take big risks, the payoffs are enormous.The 8-week class will focus on tools for working with the challenging language, as well as on how to make exciting choices to bring larger-than-life characters into being.
MVT Studio is truly a place to grow and develop as an actor. Out of all the classes I've taken on the island, this is the most fulfilling and challenging. It is truly a place to grow.
-Lee S.
Janine Myers is a master at her craft. Her generosity of spirit in sharing her expertise was invaluable! I now have a greater appreciation and understanding of the intricacies of lighting design.
- Walt Gaines