Allen Schmeltz provides Private and Semi-Private (two students) lessons as well as Workshops. Workshops include a periodic showcase performance of student’s progress. Semi-Private students will be paired with those of an equal ability, age and experience and we cannot guarantee a placement in Semi-Private Lessons. Lessons are 60 minutes length. Workshops are one to two hours.

SYNOPSIS

It is the goal of Allen Schmeltz to provide instruction for young people and adults that allow them to become "real" on stage. It is not about how to act but how to stop "acting" and start "being." This is accomplished through character analysis, theatre games, improvisation, monologs, scene study and analysis, and building on the strengths of each student and developing new skills.

FEE SCHEDULE AND POLICY

PRIVATE LESSONS
Private Lessons - $35 per lesson
Semi-Private Lessons (two students) - $25 for each student per lesson

General Information for Lessons

• A 10% discount is available for two or more students from the same family or a student who is also taking private lessons.
• Payment is accepted by cash or check at the time of the lesson.
• Lessons are held at the Sutter Street Theatre, 717 Sutter Street or the Sutter Street Annex, 710 Figueroa Street in Historic Folsom.
• There is no charge for the first lesson.
• Lessons are 45 minutes to an hour in length.
• Semi-Private students will be paired with those of an equal ability, age and experience and we cannot guarantee a placement in Semi-Private Lessons.

WORKSHOPS
Ongoing Scene Study & Improvisation Workshops for young people 10-17 yrs. old are being conducted in cooperation with the Sutter Street Theatre Academy in Historic Folsom. In the workshops students learn the skills of acting and improvisation. Having fun while learning is the theme of the workshops. Periodic showcase performances will be given.

General Information for Workshops

• The workshop tuition is $80 per month for the two-hour workshop. In months were there are five sessions, the fifth session is free.  If you join the workshop in the middle of a month, that month will be prorated.
• There is no charge for the first workshop session you attend.
• A 10% discount is given to two or more students from the same family or to any student who is also taking private lessons from Allen Schmeltz.
• For the current workshop schedule, call (916) 646-9459.
• There is a maximum enrollment of 16 students.
• These are ongoing workshops and students may enroll at any time.
• Workshops include a periodic showcase performance of student’s progress.
• Workshops are held at the Sutter Street Theatre, 717 Sutter Street or the Sutter Street Annex, 710 Figueroa Street in Historic Folsom.

To enroll or for further information, call Allen Schmeltz Productions at (916) 646-9459 or email allen@allensproductions.com.  You may also call the theatre at (916) 353-1001.