Arthur Miller Scene Study Series
Class Summary
Taught by Artistic Director Charles Askenaizer, the Invictus Scene Study Series classes focus on the work of a singular playwright. The class will focus on one or more of a playwright’s works for the theatre, with each actor studying and playing multiple characters. The scene study mirrors the process of an Invictus production, starting with table work following with on-your-feet scene and monologue work.
Details
Arthur Miller Scene Study
Sundays from June 15 through July 27, 2025 (7 weeks)
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
$375 per student
Class is limited to 14 students.
Instructor: Charles Askenaizer
THE Directors’ SERIES
Class Summary
Over the course of six weeks, students will have the opportunity to work with six different local Chicago directors. Each week students will work on new material assigned with a new director to get a variety of perspectives and insight into the acting process.
DETAILS
The Directors’ Series Round Robin
Wednesdays June 11 through July 16 (6 weeks)
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
$300 per student
Class is limited to 16 students.
Instructors:
Charles Askenaizer (Artistic Director, Invictus Theatre Company)
Aaron Reese Boseman (Artistic Director, Pulse Theatre Company Chicago)
Clare Brennan (Co-Artistic Director, Red Theater)
Lou Contey (Shattered Globe Theatre)
Becca Holloway (Casting Director, Invictus Theatre Company)
Danny Kapinos and Dustin Rothbart (Co-Artistic Directors, Blank Theatre Company)
Audition Workshop
Class Summary
Taught by Invictus Casting Director Becca Holloway, this 2-day workshop explores the ins and outs of the audition. From the business of reviewing headshots, resumes, and audition etiquette, to preparing monologues and sides, this workshop will have you ready to take on your next audition!
DETAILS
Audition Workshop
Next session dates and times to be announced soon!
$100 per student
Workshop is limited to 20 students.
Instructor: Becca Holloway
All classes will be offered in-person at the Windy City Playhouse, 3014 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, Illinois 60618.
Full payment must be made to confirm registration.
Class tuition is refundable if cancellation request is received no less than 48 hours before class commences. Refund will be net of a 3% credit card processing fee. Please email classes@InvictusTheatre.com to request refund.
REGISTRATION STEPS
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YOUR INSTRUCTORs
Charles Askenaizer
Charles Askenaizer (he/him) is the Founding Artistic Director of Invictus Theatre where over 8 years he has led Invictus Theatre to 35 Joseph Jefferson Award nominations and 5 wins. Invictus Theatre directing credits include ANGELS IN AMERICA: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES//PERESTROIKA (upcoming), THE WINTER’S TALE (Jeff Recommended), NETWORK, THREE SISTERS, THE CRUCIBLE (Jeff Award Nomination - Director, Jeff Award Nomination - Production), JULIUS CAESAR, WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGNIA WOOLF? (Jeff Award Recipient- Director, Jeff Award Recipient- Production), HAMLET, 'NIGHT, MOTHER (Associate Director), THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, and OTHELLO. Since 2018 Charles has also directed several productions for Invictus's outreach programming in partnership with the Cook County Juvenile Justice System and Lawrence Hall. In 2024, Charles was named one of New City Magazine’s “Players 50 2024: The Rising Stars and Storefront Stalwarts.”
Aaron Reese Boseman
Aaron Reese Boseman (he/him), a Chicago native, is an American theatre artist and filmmaker. Boseman is a company member of Invictus Theatre and Artistic Director of Pulse Theatre Chicago. Boseman serves as an adjunct professor in Columbia College Chicago Department of Theatre and Dance. Film credits include: ROOM FOR MORE, NETWORTH, ART IS CHARISMA, THE PARK, VOICE OF PROTEST. Theatre credits include CLYDE’S, AMERICAN SON (Ghostlight Theatre), TOPDOG/UNDERDOG (Jeff Award Nomination- Director), THE MOUNTAINTOP, A RAISIN IN THE SUN (Invictus), BENEATH THE WILLOW TREE, ONCE ON THIS ISLAND (Jeff Award Winner), FABULATION; OR THE RE-EDUCATION OF UNDINE, THE COLORED MUSEUM, A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE, IN THE BLOOD (PULSE), DETROIT ‘67 (CCC).
Becca Holloway
Becca Holloway is a director, casting director, and producer in the Chicago storefront scene. She is the resident casting director for Invictus Theatre, Red Theater, and Midsommer Flight, but has worked with many other companies around the city. An advocate for actors of all shapes and sizes, Becca strives to create a warm and welcoming room to ensure success for everyone auditioning. Casting Credits (Selected) : WICKED (National Tour Casting Associate/PA) VINEGAR TOM, Jeff Award-Winning INDOOR CATS, HAMLET, DOGS (Red Theater), WISE GUYS, PARTY AT THE PANTHEON, DIE HARD 4 YOUR LUV (Factory Theater), ROMEO AND JULIET (Midsommer Flight). Directing Credits (Selected) : WISE GUYS, DIE HARD 4 YOUR LUV, LOUIS LEPRINCE (Factory Theater), MUTED., DOGS (Red Theater), DISASTER! THE MUSICAL (Upcoming: Big Noise Theater).