How do you prepare for a role before you ever step into the scene?

This immersive workshop takes actors through the process from personal preparation to active scene work, beginning with a full-group guided preparation session and continuing into an intimate Scene Study Intensive for a limited number of actors.

Morning: Warm-Up & Guided Preparation

The day begins with a two-hour group warm-up and guided preparation sequence focused on helping actors discover and strengthen the way they prepare for their work.

Participants should bring a character, scene, or script of their own choosing to work with during the session. Have an audition coming up? Working on something for class? Bring it! This is an opportunity to explore your preparation process using material that is relevant to you right now.

Afternoon: Scene Study Intensive

Following the morning session, a maximum of 20 actors will continue into an intimate Scene Study Intensive.

These actors will receive an assigned role and scene to focus on throughout the day, taking the preparation work from the morning directly into scene work. Each scene will receive a minimum of 30 minutes of focused attention, allowing time for individual direction, adjustments, exploration, and support.

Rather than rushing through scenes, this smaller format creates space for actors to dig into the material, make discoveries, take direction, and experience how thoughtful preparation can translate into more connected, specific work.

Schedule
9:00–11:00 AM — Full Group Warm-Up & Guided Preparation 
11:00-11:30 AM - Discussion on the work
11:30 AM–1:00 PM — Scene Study Intensive
1:00–2:00 PM — Lunch (Bring your own lunch)
2:00–5:00 PM — Continue Scene Study Intensive

Important: Participation in the morning session is required for all actors registered for the afternoon Scene Study Intensive. Afternoon participation is limited to 20 actors.

WHEN: March 13th 2027

WHERE: Houde School of Acting: 2310 Superior Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114

COST: Morning session only: $95
Both the morning and afternoon session: $350

No discount codes can be used for this workshop.

Houde School of Acting does not offer refunds if you drop/cancel a class or workshop.

Discounts cannot be used for workshops.

Due to the format of the classes, there are no make-up classes.