About the Class

Acting III: Scene Study is designed to help you deepen your technique with practice through the dedicated rehearsal and performance of scenes and monologues. The course emphasizes developing a strong sense of your presence as a performer and teaches you how to work effectively with a director. Students should be aware that some outside (virtual) rehearsal time may be expected.

Prerequisites

Acting II: Process or Film II: Process

Duration

3 hours, 4 sessions or 2 hours, 6 sessions

Tuition

$300

Capacity

Maximum of 12 students

Find Your Session

4 sessions available

08/05-08/26
Wednesday
(6:30PM - 9:30PM)
Taught by Allison Gardner
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09/12-10/17
Saturday
(6:30PM - 8:30PM)
Taught by Bernard Gilbert
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11/02-11/23
Monday
(6:30PM - 9:30PM)
Taught by Allison Gardner
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11/21-12/19
Saturday
(12:00PM - 3:00PM)
Skip Dates: 11/28
Taught by Cait Cortelyou
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Meet the Teachers

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Allison Gardner

Allison has appeared in films, on stage, and in commercials. Allison received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Drama from the University of Georgia. One of her favorite acting projects was touring England with a Christian drama group. She has taught drama for several years and really enjoys teaching at the Alliance Theatre.

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Bernard Gilbert

Bernard Gilbert (he/his) Bernard is an Atlanta-raised actor celebrated for his compelling performances on stage and screen. A proud Morehouse College graduate with a Business degree, he also holds an MFA in Acting from The Theatre School at DePaul University. His television credits include recurring roles on “The Chi” (SHOWTIME), “Empire” (FOX), and “Utopia” (Amazon), alongside guest appearances on “Law & Order” (NBC), “Chicago P.D.” (NBC), and “The Big Leap” (FOX). On stage, Bernard has performed with renowned theaters such as The Goodman Theatre, A Red Orchid Theatre, and Northlight Theatre. His standout roles include Hero in Father Comes Home from the Wars, Dez in Skeleton Crew, Fish in The Royale, and Herald Loomis in Joe Turner’s Come and Gone. A recipient of the Princess Grace Award for Acting and the Ossie Davis Jr. Award for Best Featured Actor, Bernard feels deeply blessed to share this journey with his loving wife, Alicia, and grateful for the unwavering support of his amazing friends and family.

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Cait Cortelyou

Cait Cortelyou is an actor and producer based in Atlanta since 2020. She holds a BA in Theater from Columbia University in partnership with the Juilliard School, and graduated from The O’Neill’s conservatory program The National Theatre Institute, with training from Colman Domingo and the Royal Shakespeare Company. On camera, Cait produced and starred in the award-winning feature film Ask for Jane, which enjoyed a limited theatrical release in 2019. She has been seen on TV in Bull on CBS, and in a recurring role on Steven Soderbergh’s The Knick on HBO. Cait has spoken on panels for the SAG-AFTRA Foundation, the Hamptons International Film Festival, the New York Television Festival, and has taught masterclasses for the China Women’s Film Festival in Beijing, and the School of the New York Times at Lincoln Center. Since January 2023 Cait has been leading a weekly artist workshop called The Collective at Alliance Theatre.n www.CaitCortelyou.com

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Class

Acting III: Scene Study