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
Tony Kushner Scene Study
Thursdays from January 16 through February 27, 2025 (7 weeks)
NO CLASS October 24, 2024
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
$375 per student per session
Shakespeare Scene Study
Tuesdays from January 7 through January 28, 2025 (4 weeks)
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
$280 per student per session
Each class session is limited to 12 students.
Instructor (all classes):
Charles Askenaizer
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 INSTRUCTOR
Charles Askenaizer
Charles is the founder and Artistic Director of Invictus Theatre. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Theatre and Communications. He has worked professionally in Chicago as an actor, director, and teacher for over 12 years. Recent directing credits include, THREE SISTERS, THE CRUCIBLE (Invictus Theatre-*Jeff Recommended), JULIUS CAESAR (Invictus Theatre), HAMLET (Invictus Theatre), WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?* (Invictus Theatre-*JEFF RECIPIENT- Play, Director), readings with Chicago Dramatists, 'NIGHT, MOTHER (Associate Director-Invictus Theatre), THE MERCHANT OF VENICE (Invictus Theatre), OTHELLO: THE MOOR OF VENICE (Invictus Theatre), TITUS ANDRONICUS (Bare Knuckles Theater), JULIUS CAESAR (Associate Director- Brown Paper Box ), TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA (Reutan Collective), and THE DIFFERENCE (Reading-Piccolo Theatre). Charles has worked with Citadel Theatre, Teatro Vista, the Artistic Home, City Lit, Raven, Brown Paper Box, Chicago Dramatists, the Side Project and many more.