Spring Class Schedule
Mar 24–May 18
March 24 – May 18*
*Some classes continue through May 22.
PLEASE NOTE:
Studio A.C.T. classes are divided into Intro courses for people new to the given subject, and repeatable courses providing an experience that allows each student to progress to their fullest.
Full-length classes generally meet once a week for eight weeks during the above dates.
One-day classes meet on a single designated date.
Class schedules may vary. Check exact dates and times in each class description.
The Make-Up Date for any full-length class is scheduled for the next weekly date following the originally scheduled final date of the given class. The Make-Up Date will only be used if the teacher cancels a regularly scheduled class date. Please hold this date in reserve.
To select the best class for your goals and experience level, please read the individual course descriptions carefully. Some classes have prerequisites.
To ensure the safety and wellbeing of all faculty and students, Studio A.C.T. will adhere to the most updated safety precautions recommended by San Francisco, county and state guidance in effect at the time of classes.* These policies are subject to change. Our standard withdrawal and refund policies apply.
Showing proof of vaccination is no longer required for Studio A.C.T. students. Masks are welcome but not required for all faculty and students while indoors at 30 Grant Avenue. This mask policy will be in effect when CDC COVID-19 Bay Area case levels are rated as "low." When levels are rated as "medium" or higher, masks will be required for all. CDC COVID-19 Regional Case Levels can be accessed at this link: COVID data tracker
*Some additional precautions may apply in consideration of the wide range of students, staff and artists using our facilities, including young children, adults of every age, and professional artists whose unions maintain specific COVID precautionary measures. We appreciate your participation in upholding our safety precautions.
For further information or specific questions about Studio A.C.T. in-person classes with regard to COVID-19 precautions, please email us at studio@act-sf.org
SHORTER CLASSES
All shorter classes meet in person. Exact days and times appear within the class description.
One Class – Sunday – May 18
12:00–5:00 p.m.
This unique, one-day introductory class brings together two essential disciplines actors encounter regularly in theater—Stage Combat, whereby physical violence is staged to appear real while being physically safe to perform; and Intimacy Choreography, whereby moments of physical intimacy are staged to appear real while being emotionally safe to perform. Both disciplines require exceptional collaborative and communication skills, combining an awareness of physical and emotional safety with an eye toward creating artistically exciting moments on stage. Practices for negotiating Consent are paired with practical methods of creating physical stagings, placing value on both the physical and emotional demands of crafting and performing challenging dramatic moments on stage.
Note – This class involves physical exercises designed to support actors working together in direct physical contact with one another. Nobody will be required to engage in any physical contact they are not comfortable with.
This one-day Intimacy Choreography & Stage Combat workshop is for you if:
- You are an actor, director, stage manager, or teaching artist who wishes to further their understanding, confidence, and skill around staging physically vulnerable moments.
- You wish to expand your understanding and use of Consent as a creative practice in rehearsal and performance situations.
- You want tools to help you contribute to making a safe and inspiring working environment for yourself and others.