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Acting Workshops & Group Classes

Collaborative, creative sessions that bring actors together to learn, grow, and sharpen their craft.

Present & Perform works with colleagues from New York City, Hartford and surrounding areas to offer one-day classes in New Haven. As always, class sizes are limited to ensure you get the time you deserve!

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1-Day Monologue Class

What you’ll get out of this 1-Day Monologue Workshop in New Haven:
  • You will be cast in a new monologue from a published play, which will be a great fit for you.
  • This monologue will be excellent audition material.
  • As a group you will learn new approaches to monologue work.
  • You will take away techniques and strategies that you can apply to your acting work as well as public speaking situations.
  • A Fun, Creative Afternoon Workout!

Scene Study Group Class

In this class you will:
  • Be cast in a dynamic scene from theatre or film.
  • As a group, learn acting techniques including Practical Aesthetics and Active Analysis.
  • Practice applying these techniques to your scenes with step-by-step guidance.
  • Connect with other CT-based actors and have fun in a positive learning environment.
Mariah Sage

AEA actor and founder of Present & Perform, teaches this 1-day acting workshop in New Haven, Connecticut. She earned her BFA in drama at NYU/Tisch and her MFA in acting at Brown University/Trinity Rep where she was a Stephen Sondheim Fellow. She has performed with theatres across the nation and in Europe including: Yale Rep, Ivoryton Playhouse, The Trinity Rep, The Public Theater, The Cleveland Play House, and The Apollo (Germany). Mariah served as Director of the Theatre Program at Fairfield University, visiting assistant professor of theatre at Trinity College, and is currently on the theatre faculty at Quinnipiac University.

Adults 18+ of any skill level are welcome.
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1-Day: Intro to Voice Over

In this class you will:
  • Learn how to get grounded and prepare your instrument for a voice over audition.
  • Practice quickly analyzing commercial copy.
  • Get real live experience recording a voiceover in the studio and take home a recording.
  • Learn tips for making your audition stand out as uniquely your own.
  • Discover resources for getting started as a voiceover artist.
Nicole Lewis
A New York based Broadway actress (Lennon, Rent and Hair) and teacher with over 15 years experience in the world of Commercial Voiceover. She has recorded several National Network Television and Radio spots for McDonalds, Pepsi, Chapstick, Yoplait, and Nikki Minaj. In addition to her extensive career as a performer, she is a teacher and coach who gets her students to access their unique and authentic voices, taking their careers to the next level.
Adults 18+ of any skill level are welcome.
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1-Day Intro to Improvisation Class

Ryan Sheehan
Guest instructor Ryan Sheehan began studying and performing improv comedy in 2014. In New York City he studied improv at Upright Citizens Brigade and The PIT. In 2022 Ryan formed an improv team, experimenting with several styles of long-form improv. Ryan has also trained NYC’s The Barrow Group, learning their unique approach to the craft which emphasizes spontaneity and openness. Ryan is excited to work with you on building your confidence with improv!
Adults 18+ of any skill level are welcome.

Student Testimonials

Check Out What Recent Students And Colleagues Are Saying About Mariah’s Teaching

Mariah’s collaborative and compelling teaching style is empowering! Her class was just the right amount of study and practice which gave me a solid acting technique but also left me free to explore my own ideas. Come ready to work and leave invigorated. I would highly recommend working with Mariah!

Lynne R.
Mariah was wonderfully nurturing in my journey as an actor. I particularly loved our time working together on Shakespeare. She is an excellent resource, teacher, and mentor that I cannot recommend enough!
Alexander Hartofelis
Starting off as someone who had no experience with an acting coach, Mariah was incredibly welcoming and made me feel confident with my acting. She helped me pick out a monologue and after a few months, I now feel confident enough to step into an audition room. Mariah helped me develop techniques that will carry me throughout my career. Mariah is a supportive and encouraging acting coach and it is an honor to be able to learn from her!
Christina Grace

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