PROFESSIONALISM IN ACTING

June 8, 2024 (10 AM-1 PM) - Film Studies,

June 29, 2024 (10 AM-1 PM) – Resume and Portfolio Building,

July 27, 2024 (10 AM-1 PM) - Play Writing

Renee is a Theatre Director at Haltom High where she has directed musicals and plays for 26 years. She loves teaching playwriting and dramaturgy and preparing her students for college. She is on the board for Stand and was in awe of Jessie’s ministry from its conception. She also directs and choreographs at Artisan Center Theatre, and has been blessed to get to work as an actress in DFW since moving to Texas as a teenager. She is married to Ethan Norris and they have two children - Ellie and Dominic.

In her Master Classes, Renee will bring her extensive theatre expertise to give curated insight into the professionalism of the performing arts industry.

ADVANCED ACTING, MOVEMENT, & MUSICAL THEATRE

June 22, 2024 (10 AM-1 PM) - Advanced Emotional Expression,

July 13, 2024 (10 AM-1 PM) - Musical Theatre Solos,

August 10, 2024 (10 AM-1 PM) - Stage Combat

Cameron Byerly is a movement specialist, director, stunt coordinator, choreographer, and motivational speaker from Fort Worth, Texas. He graduated from Texas Wesleyan University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre with an emphasis in Acting. Cameron not only has over fifteen years of onstage experience as a performer and movement coach, but he has also been a jiu-jitsu practitioner for nine years and has worked as a stunt coordinator in Los Angeles.

In his master classes, Cameron will bring his extensive theatre and movement expertise to challenge students to push past mental blocks and commit to their choices on the stage.

VOCAL TECHNIQUE

August 3, 2024 (10 AM-1 PM) - Mastering Your Voice

American Soprano Christina Major has been praised in the Dallas Morning News for her sumptuous and agile "Italianate sound" that brings back memories of the earlier greats. She was hailed in Opera News as being a "sensitive actress" who "brought the highest emotional stakes of the evening." San Francisco Chronicle's Joshua Kosman describes her as having "expressive verve and technical command.” She has performed with countless operas and symphonies in places such as Carnegie Hall and Broadway since 2005 and has numerous performances lined up for 2024.

In her master class, Christina will teach how minor changes in technique can yield results and create longevity in your singing journey.

IMPROV PERFORMANCE

June 15, 2024 (10 AM-1 PM) - Improv with Abi

Abi has been involved with Musical Theatre and Performance for over 10 years, having worked in all facets of theatre including performance, directing, teaching, design, choreography, stage management, and production management. She has had the honor of working with theaters all over the state of Texas including Casa Mañana, Music Theatre of Denton, The Theatre Company of BCS, UNT Theatre, Wishing Star Stage Company, Artisan Center Theater, Grand Prairie Arts Council, and STAND! Abi attended Texas A&M University and the University of North Texas, graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre Education. During college, her primary focus of study was theatre for young audiences and using performance as a tool in any classroom.

In her master class, Abi will hone her years of theatre experience and education to challenge the students to step out of their comfort zones and into the fun that is improvisational theatre.