Technique, Character, and Performance
Acting lessons at Making Light are tailored to the individual student. Whether you’re just beginning, preparing for an audition, working on a role, or simply wanting to become a stronger performer, lessons can focus on the areas that matter most to you.
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Build acting technique
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Develop believable characters
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Strengthen scene work and monologues
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Prepare audition material
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Explore script analysis
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Build performance and stage skills
Why Students Love Acting Lessons at Making Light
Personalized Instruction
Lessons are tailored to each student’s goals, experience, interests, and learning style.
Work on Material You Enjoy
Explore scenes, monologues, characters, and roles that match your interests while building new skills.
Audition & Performance Preparation
Get support with auditions, role preparation, monologues, scene work, and building stage confidence.
Inclusive, Supportive Teaching
Neurodivergent, disabled, and neurotypical students are welcome, with instruction adapted to individual needs.
Meet Our Acting Instructors
Experienced teachers. Individualized instruction.
Our acting instructors bring backgrounds in performance, directing, musical theatre, improv, film, and theatre education. Each teacher has their own strengths and style, so students can find an instructor who fits their goals and personality.
Julia Blagodir
Acting technique, monologues, audition prep & acting for film
Lillian Deans
Acting, musical theatre & individualized support
Margaret Giles
Acting, voice & theatrical storytelling
Ellen Girvin
Acting, improv, comedy & audition preparation
Alden Hutchison
Acting for film, script writing, voiceover & editing
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Taylor Petty
Acting, film production, stagecraft & studio art
Lily Zuehlke
Acting, musical theatre & performance
Start with Your Goals
Your instructor will get to know what you want to work on, from technique and character development to auditions, film, and stage performance.
Build Strong Acting Skills
Work on voice, movement, listening, script analysis, scene work, and other foundational skills that help performances feel believable.
Explore Characters & Material
Dig into scenes, monologues, and roles that challenge you while helping you develop range and confidence.
Keep Growing
Lessons evolve as your skills and goals change, with support for auditions, performances, film work, and whatever you want to explore next.
We are happy to help!
Not sure where to start? Acting lessons are open to beginners through experienced performers, with instruction tailored to each student’s goals, interests, and experience.
Students can work on stage acting, film acting, monologues, scenes, auditions, character development, script analysis, and more. No prior training is required.
Acting Lesson FAQs
Take the Next Step
as an Actor
Acting lessons give students space to take risks, explore new characters, strengthen their skills, and discover more of what they can do as performers.
Whether you’re preparing for an audition, working on a role, exploring acting for film, or simply looking for more time to act, one-on-one instruction gives you room to keep growing.