ADULT OFFERINGS – 18+

DRAMA

Group Classes
January 16th – May 13th, 2024 *unless otherwise noted
No Classes January 15th & March 25th – 31st, 2024
16 Weeks

DEMIDOV TECHNIQUE Ages 18+
Thursdays, 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Experience a new way of looking at your acting, and at theatre itself. Nikolai Demidov’s approach prioritizes the actor’s creative individuality, treasuring your most unexpected impulses. With little more than a few sentences, learn to let go of overthinking and begin to build trust in yourself as a reflex. Never fake living on stage again! Presented in collaboration with the Chicago Demidov Studio.
Tuition: $360
Instructor: Andrew Bosworth
REGISTRATION CLOSED

ACTING THROUGH LIFE Ages 55+
Tuesday, 1:30pm – 3:00pm
* Held at the Arlington Heights Senior Center
Actors ages 55 and better: release your inner actor and connect with peers in Acting Through Life! You don’t need any acting or theatre experience. Recipient of the Association of Illinois Senior Centers’ “Visionary Program Award.”

Session 1: Acting Through Life: Comedy Hour Tuesday 1/16 – Tuesday 3/12
Acting Through Life: Comedy Hour – Learn about all things comedy! Play games, tell jokes, do stand-up. Culminates in a Comedy Hour showcase of comedy scenes and student’s stand-up.
9 classes
Tuition: $90
Instructor: Robin Hughes
REGISTRATION CLOSED

Session 2: Acting Through Life: Radio Show Tuesday 4/2 – Tuesday 5/28
Acting Through Life: Radio Show – Learn more about acting while performing old time radio shows. Culminates in a Radio Show showcase.
9 classes
Tuition: $90
Instructor: Robin Hughes

IMPROVISATION

Group Classes
January 16th – May 13th, 2024
No Classes January 15th & March 25th – 31st, 2024
16 Weeks

BEGINNING IMPROV Ages 18+
Mondays, 6:30pm – 8:00pm, February 19-May 13
No Class March 25
Want to laugh your way through an exciting learning experience? Want to gain confidence thinking on your feet? Want to sharpen your teamwork skills? Adult Improv is the place to do it! Students will learn about the fundamentals of improv through exercises, games, and scenes made up on the fly!
Tuition: $215
Instructor: Guy Wicke
REGISTRATION CLOSED

CONTINUING IMPROV Ages 18+, PreReq: Beginning Improv
Wednesdays, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Designed specifically for students who have already taken an improv class at Metropolis, Continuing Improv gives you the opportunity to build on those experiences, take bigger risks, learn new techniques, and gain more onstage confidence. Laughter, joy, and camaraderie included!
Tuition: $285
Instructor: Guy Wicke
REGISTRATION CLOSED

GROUP MUSIC

Celebration Singers Ages 18+
Sundays, 5:00pm – 6:30pm 4/7 – 5/12
Singers ages 18+: create music and build friendships in Celebration Singers! Led by longtime SOPA music educator Nathan W. Brown, this ensemble will sing a variety of musical genres, including pop, jazz, oldies, musical theatre, and more. During weekly rehearsals, singers will develop musical skills while connecting with fellow music lovers, preparing for a live performance. A great way to refresh and recharge at the end of the week! Singers of all experience levels are welcome.
Performance: Sunday 5/19 7:00pm
Tuition: $150
Instructor: Nathan W. Brown

COACHING PACKAGES

Private Coaching – All Ages

Metropolis School of the Performing Arts is pleased to offer one-on-one instruction with our talented coaches, all of whom are working in the industry as well! Our instructors can help perfect your audition monologue, teach you a convincing British accent, guide you through writing your perfect resume, help you study for your music theory exam, or anything else you might need to advance your career in the performing arts.

We offer a $40 trial coaching for all new students. Call 847.577.5982 x221 for more information.

Coaching is offered in the following areas, either one-time or on a weekly basis:

+ Acting
+ Auditions
+ Business of Acting
+ On-Camera Acting
+ Dialects (ask about your favorite!)
+ Non-Musical Voice for Actors
+ Dance
+ Voice
+ Instrumental Music
+ Music Theory

*Package of 3 or more coaching sessions (can mix and match coaching sessions)- same pricing as private music lessons.

QUESTIONS?
For all private instruction and coaching inquiries, please email sopa@metropolisarts.com, or call 847.577.5982 x221.