ACT II STUDIO
Embark on a journey of creative expression.
Discover a world of possibilities with ACT II STUDIO: learn new skills, discover hidden talents, and join a community of theatre lovers. It’s never too late to explore your creativity!
The Estelle Craig ACT II STUDIO
The Estelle Craig ACT II STUDIO at Programs for 50+ is an inclusive, creative program that provides adults over 50 the opportunity to develop skills in the dramatic arts and hone them in a nurturing environment. Students from all walks of life and any level of experience can focus on acting, directing, playwriting, or storytelling in many different genres from Shakespeare to avant garde. If you’re looking for a chance to express yourself through the magic of theatre, come join our vibrant creative community.
Current Act II Studio Courses
Acting
CSAC 101 - Introduction to Acting I
CSAC 102 - Introduction to Acting II
CSAC 105 - Shakespeare: Yes You Can!
CSAC 106 - Monologues: The Basics
CSAC 107 - More Monologues
CSAC 111 - Voice Work Basics
CSAC 112 - Voice Work II
CSAC 114 - Introduction to Scene Study
CSAC 136 - Scene Development
CSAC 137 - Viewpoints and More
CSAC 138 - Dancing for the Stage
CSAC 148 - Musical Comedy
CSAC 208 - Heightened Monologues
CSAC 215 - Scenes From Canadian and Other Plays
CSAC 222 - Introduction to Voice Over Performance
CSAC 240 - Acting Without Text
CSAC 267 - Auditioning and Industry
CSAC 282 - Improvisation I
CSAC 293 - Mask and Character I: Whole Masks
CSAC 308 - Advanced Monologues
CSAC 313 - Readers' Theatre Techniques
CSAC 315 - Advanced Scene Study
CSAC 320 - Poetry Cabaret
CSAC 341 - Actions for Actors
CSAC 346 - Uta Hagen: Methodology and Practice Workshop
CSAC 347 - Uta Hagen: Methodology & Practice Workshop II
CSAC 348 - Uta Hagen: Methodology and Practice Workshop III
CSAC 385 - Character Improv: Come as You Aren't
CSAC 393 - Mask and Character II: Half Masks
CSAC 341 - Actions for Actors
CSAC 417 - Advanced Scene Study: Contemporary Plays
CSAC 434 - Introduction to Standup Comedy
CSAC 435 - Stand Up Comedy II
CSAC 493 - Mask and Character III: Performance
CSAC 502 - Stratford Festival Preview
CSAC 660 - Next Generation Showcase - Changing Faces
CSAC 661 - Next Generation Showcase - Changing Faces - Self Tapes
CSMU 114 - Vocal Technique
CSMU 116 - Voice Technique II
CSMU 150 - Korean Drum Ensemble
Directing
CSAC 127 - Directing: An Introduction
CSAC 330 - The Directing Project
Playwriting
CSAC 156 - Playwriting I
CSAC 257 - Playwriting II
CSAC 352 - Playwriting Lab I: Creating Conflict
CSAC 353 - Playwriting Lab II: Text/Subtext
CSAC 354 - Playwriting Lab III: Spontaneous Writing
CSAC 355 - Playwriting Lab IV: Building Suspense
CSAC 356 - Playwriting Lab V: Generating Ideas
CSAC 357 - Playwriting Lab VI: Dialogue
CSAC 358 - Playwriting Lab VII: The Blank Page
Production
CSAC 174 - Independent Theatre Production: 7 Steps
act2studioWORKS
Enhance your theatre experience by joining act2studioWORKS, a non-profit organization created by ACT II STUDIO students.
act2studioWORKS provides students with extended programming opportunities to put developing skills into practice. Performances, playwriting circles and play workshops, StoryFests, collective projects and Directors’ Showcases complement courses offered through ACT II STUDIO.
Through act2studioWORKS’ touring arm, Moving Scenes, take part in community outreach by participating in shows that communicate older adult voices and raise awareness about pressing social issues such as dementia, ageing and ageism, elder abuse, and health care.