ADULT CLASSES

At CCS Studio, we believe acting training should meet you exactly where you are, whether that's picking it up for the very first time or returning after years away. Our adult classes are taught by working theatre artists and rooted in the same craft-based approach that drives our work on stage. Whatever brought you here, there is a place for you in the room.

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  • MONOLOGUE INTENSIVE

    Tuesdays 6:30 - 8:30pm
    October 20, 27, November 3, 10 | $200

    This is a 4-week working sprint for actors ready to build a targeted audition arsenal. You'll research, select, and memorize new material each week—working through character analysis and performance choices in class. You’ll receive direct feedback from Executive Director, Michael A . Newcomer, who brings 30+ years of professional auditioning and directing experience. By week four, you'll leave with three to four polished, audition-ready pieces and a process for continuing to develop your repertoire long after class ends. This is a serious class for serious actors: it requires commitment to prep work, but the payoff is tangible.

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  • IMPROV IRL

    1st Wednesday of every month | 7-8:30pm | $40/class

    Improv IRL is for anyone who wants to think faster, loosen up, and connect more freely, on stage or off. This is not improv for actors looking to sharpen scene work. It's for the lawyer who wants to feel more at ease in a courtroom, the professional preparing for public speaking, or anyone craving a little more spontaneity and play in their week. No experience necessary. Just show up ready to laugh.

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  • SCENE STUDY

    TBD

    Scene study is the heart of what we do. Working in pairs, actors are matched with material handpicked to challenge and stretch them, then guided through a process of discovery rather than imitation. Liz's approach is warm, attentive, and rooted in finding the truth already inside the actor, not imposing a method from outside. Many students arrive after years away from acting; many leave already planning to come back. Open to all levels.

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  • "Getting back into acting has been the best thing I've done for myself in years. Liz is one of the most organized, intentional, and uniquely insightful teachers I've ever worked with. She's crystal clear in her expectations while still being warm, gentle, and encouraging."

    —Janine, Scene Study Class

  • "This is a secret gem of an acting studio in the New Orleans area. Both Liz and Michael are so welcoming and easily approachable for an industry that can be scary and intimidating."

    —Raegan, Audition Ready Workshop

  • "Before this class, it had been a while since I'd been in a show. I was worried what people might think of my work, if I was any good. Liz held such a gracious and supportive container for all of us. I can't think of a better re-entry point to theatre than this class."

    — Chelsea, Scene Study Class

  • "Every time I take a class or workshop with CCS, I leave feeling grounded, focused, and recalibrated. They're professionals, but they're also approachable. We have the talent. Thank you, CCS, for believing in us."

    —Tracy, Audition Ready Workshop

  • "I have not been on stage or on camera in over 20 years! My scene partner was fantastic and Liz chose the perfect scene to throw me back into it, head first, ready or not. 15/10 will take again."

    — Mandy, Scene Study Class

  • "I had been feeling like I was drying from a dry well emotionally while on stage. This class felt like a safe and gentle place to work through that, and I accomplished the exact goal I set for myself. The water is a-flowing."

    — Topher, Scene Study Class

  • "I've been at this 16 years now and trained at plenty of places locally and around the country, but what I appreciated most was Elizabeth's hands off approach to coaching. Allowing us to do it our way and then delve into WHY we made those choices before offering redirects."

    — Adam, Scene Study Class

FUTURE CLASSES + WORKSHOPS

  • AUDITION READY

    A hands-on workshop covering audition technique, on-camera presence, and how to walk into a room (or a self-tape) with confidence. Taught by Liz and Michael.

  • MONOLOGUE INTENSIVE

    A 4-week class on finding, preparing, and performing a monologue that truly fits you. Past students have used their material for auditions, showcases, and submissions.

  • GUEST ARTISTS WORKSHOPS

    Periodic workshops led by visiting artists exploring specific techniques and approaches. Past workshops have included Michael Chekhov technique with Steve Zissis.

  • ENNEAGRAM + CREATIVITY

    A workshop exploring how your Enneagram type shows up in your creative process, for actors, writers, designers, and anyone who makes things for a living. Individual typing sessions available as a follow-up.

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Interested in training with CCS Studio? Fill out the form below and we'll be in touch as soon as enrollment opens.