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)
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
$375 per student
Shakespeare Scene Study
Tuesdays from January 7 through January 28, 2025 (4 weeks)
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
$240 per student
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 Founding Artistic Director of Invictus Theatre where over 7 years he has led Invictus Theatre to 23 Joseph Jefferson Award nominations and 5 wins. Invictus Theatre directing credits include NETWORK (Jeff Recommended), THREE SISTERS (Jeff Recommended), 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. Other directing credits include TITUS ANDRONICUS (Bare Knuckles Theater), TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA (Reutan Collective), and readings with Chicago Dramatists and Piccolo Theater. 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.”