Theater masterclasses offer you the opportunity to expand your existing skill sets in short courses designed to focus on one or two theater skills at a time. You will learn from experienced guest artists with regional and national experience, and gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to pursue a theater career.
2024-25 Masterclass Series
The Business of Auditioning: A Headshot and Resume Intensive – August 1st & 2nd
Emotional & Physical Preparation for Theatrical Work – August 2nd
Bundle Price to register for both Business of Auditioning AND Emotional & Physical Preparation for Theatrical Work: $125
Deadline to Register is July 31st
The Business of Auditioning: A Headshot & Resume Intensive
August 1st & 2nd, 2025
Price: $85
Led by Sommer Schoch. All participants will receive a voucher to book their own mini headshot session with photographer Mark Latham.
Flashback Theater’s Professional Training Ground returns with a weekend of theatre education to prepare you for all your upcoming auditions and performances! In our yearly Business of Auditioning masterclass, prepare your resume and headshot for the audition process with this masterclass led by Director Sommer Schoch. All participants will receive a voucher to book their own mini headshot session with photographer Mark Latham. You will learn what a director is really looking for on a resume, tips for the perfect headshot, and how your audition materials should showcase you at your next big audition.
Emotional & Physical Prep for Theatrical Work
August 2nd, 2025
Price: $60
Led by Sommer Schoch, Bailey Patterson, and Tina George
Dive into the work you will need to do to make a work of theatre its best with The Emotional & Physical Preparation for Theatrical Work Workshop. Start with a Breath Work and Movement session with local yoga instructor Tina George. Learn from seasoned director Sommer Schoch about self advocacy and awareness as an actor or production team member as well as how to build the trust required to create a great show. Learn the art of the choice and how your acting, design, and creative choices can elevate a production. Finally, end with an acting technique session led by Bailey Patterson and discover how personal memory driven acting and motivation driven acting can work for you.
You can view past masterclass offerings by visiting this link.
