2025-2026 Theatre Education
"Acting for Camera" Workshop for Commercials, Film and Television
WEEK ONE: August 11 - 14
Class 1: Class Introduction. Introduction to the Camera. Getting comfortable.
Class 2: Introduction to Commercial Auditions (slating for camera/self-auditioning)
Class 3: Audition Types (Improvising, Personality Test, Reading cue cards, Memorizing Dialogue)
Class 4: Placing actors in various commercial audition scenarios. Discuss Week 2 of workshop and how this class translates to the next.
WEEK TWO: August 18 - 21
Class 5: Commercial Audition vs. Film/TV Audition.
Class 6: Actors will be given their scenes. “First Audition”
Class 7: Actors will work on their “on camera” auditions.
Class 8: Final Auditions. See the improvement from “First” to “Final”.
TAUGHT BY TOM HINES from "Princess Diaries"
Tom Hines spent 23 years in Hollywood before moving his family to Monroe, MI. As an Actor he’s worked on over 10 feature films including “The Princess Diaries, “Runaway Bride” and “New Years Eve”, Television including “CSI:Miami” and “Young & The Restless” and over 10 National Commercials for Ford, Honda, Miller Lite, Walmart, Time Warner Cable, Chase Sapphire and Hilton Hotels. As a Writer, Tom worked as an on-set writer for feature films “Valentines Day” and “New Years Eve” and was Co-Writer of “Mother’s Day” starring Jennifer Aniston, Jason Sudeikis and Julia Roberts. Tom has also directed 3 feature films including “Chronic Town” and “Alleged” both available on Amazon Prime Video.
WEEK ONE: August 11 - 14
Class 1: Class Introduction. Introduction to the Camera. Getting comfortable.
Class 2: Introduction to Commercial Auditions (slating for camera/self-auditioning)
Class 3: Audition Types (Improvising, Personality Test, Reading cue cards, Memorizing Dialogue)
Class 4: Placing actors in various commercial audition scenarios. Discuss Week 2 of workshop and how this class translates to the next.
WEEK TWO: August 18 - 21
Class 5: Commercial Audition vs. Film/TV Audition.
Class 6: Actors will be given their scenes. “First Audition”
Class 7: Actors will work on their “on camera” auditions.
Class 8: Final Auditions. See the improvement from “First” to “Final”.
TAUGHT BY TOM HINES from "Princess Diaries"
Tom Hines spent 23 years in Hollywood before moving his family to Monroe, MI. As an Actor he’s worked on over 10 feature films including “The Princess Diaries, “Runaway Bride” and “New Years Eve”, Television including “CSI:Miami” and “Young & The Restless” and over 10 National Commercials for Ford, Honda, Miller Lite, Walmart, Time Warner Cable, Chase Sapphire and Hilton Hotels. As a Writer, Tom worked as an on-set writer for feature films “Valentines Day” and “New Years Eve” and was Co-Writer of “Mother’s Day” starring Jennifer Aniston, Jason Sudeikis and Julia Roberts. Tom has also directed 3 feature films including “Chronic Town” and “Alleged” both available on Amazon Prime Video.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
The Studios
STAC Session #1
Lisa Lewandowski
Summer Theatre Arts Camp is a five-day program where students can explore the three main aspects of musical theatre. Students will participate in drama, music, and dance classes every day where they will learn basic skills for each discipline. The week culminates in a demonstration on the RRCA stage. Students must have completed first grade to participate.
Lisa Lewandowski
Summer Theatre Arts Camp is a five-day program where students can explore the three main aspects of musical theatre. Students will participate in drama, music, and dance classes every day where they will learn basic skills for each discipline. The week culminates in a demonstration on the RRCA stage. Students must have completed first grade to participate.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
The Studios
STAC Session #2
Lisa Lewandowski
Summer Theatre Arts Camp is a five-day program where students can explore the three main aspects of musical theatre. Students will participate in drama, music, and dance classes every day where they will learn basic skills for each discipline. The week culminates in a demonstration on the RRCA stage. Students must have completed first grade to participate.
Lisa Lewandowski
Summer Theatre Arts Camp is a five-day program where students can explore the three main aspects of musical theatre. Students will participate in drama, music, and dance classes every day where they will learn basic skills for each discipline. The week culminates in a demonstration on the RRCA stage. Students must have completed first grade to participate.
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
The Studios
MSoPA Fall 2025
Lisa Lewandowski
Monroe's School of Performing Arts is a 10 week program where students ages 12-18 can develop basic theatre skills. The class culminates in an original theatre production performed by the students. This performance will include several musical numbers featuring musical theatre style choreography. The final class will be a technical rehearsal held on Friday Nov 14th. The performances will be Saturday November 15th and Sunday November 16th, 2025. Opportunities available for students wishing to learn the behind the scenes aspects of theatre production as well. Email lewandowski@riverraisincentre.org for more information.
Lisa Lewandowski
Monroe's School of Performing Arts is a 10 week program where students ages 12-18 can develop basic theatre skills. The class culminates in an original theatre production performed by the students. This performance will include several musical numbers featuring musical theatre style choreography. The final class will be a technical rehearsal held on Friday Nov 14th. The performances will be Saturday November 15th and Sunday November 16th, 2025. Opportunities available for students wishing to learn the behind the scenes aspects of theatre production as well. Email lewandowski@riverraisincentre.org for more information.
Saturday
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
The Studios
MSoPA Winter 2026
Lisa Lewandowski
Lisa Lewandowski
Saturday
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
The Studios
2025 RRDA Princess Pre-Ballet
Princess Pre-Ballet Session #2
Isabella Arnold
Isabella Arnold
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Cass St. Studio
Princess Pre-Ballet Session #1
Isabella Arnold
Isabella Arnold
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Cass St. Studio
Princess Pre-Ballet Session #3
Isabella Arnold
Isabella Arnold
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Cass St. Studio
2025 RRDA Summer Classes
July Masterclasses with Gabriella Fedewa- Intermediate Ballet/Pointe
Monday Tuesday
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Cass St. Studio
July Masterclasses with Gabriella Fedewa- Advanced Ballet/Pointe
Monday Tuesday
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
Cass St. Studio
June Int/Adv Ballet with Elise Spears
Elise Spears
Elise Spears
Tu 6:00 PM-7:15 PM
W 6:30 PM-7:45 PM
W 6:30 PM-7:45 PM
Cass St. Studio
Advanced Choreography with Stormy Davis
Stormy Davis
Stormy Davis
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Cass St. Studio
Rhythm Tap
Samantha Baltz
Samantha Baltz
Monday
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
4:00 PM to 4:30 PM
The Studios
Youth Tap
Samantha Baltz
Samantha Baltz
Monday
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
The Studios
Pre-Teen Tap
Samantha Baltz
Samantha Baltz
Monday
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
The Studios
Int/Adv Jazz
Samantha Baltz
Samantha Baltz
Monday
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
5:30 PM to 6:15 PM
The Studios
Creative Ballet
Elise Spears
Elise Spears
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
The Studios
Level II/III Contemporary
Elora Russell
Elora Russell
Tuesday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
The Studios
Primary Ballet
Elise Spears
Elise Spears
Tuesday
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
The Studios
Adult Tap
Lisa Lewandowski
Lisa Lewandowski
Tuesday
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
5:45 PM to 6:30 PM
The Studios
Int/Adv Contemporary
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
The Studios
Level I Ballet
Elise Spears
Elise Spears
Tuesday
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
The Studios
Int/Adv Ballet
Elise Spears
Elise Spears
Tuesday
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
The Studios
Level II/III Ballet
Elise Spears
Elise Spears
Wednesday
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
The Studios
Level III Pointe
Elise Spears
Elise Spears
Wednesday
7:30 PM to 8:00 PM
7:30 PM to 8:00 PM
The Studios
Int/Adv Pointe
Elise Spears
Elise Spears
Wednesday
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
The Studios
Youth Jazz
Elora Russell
Elora Russell
Thursday
4:45 PM to 5:15 PM
4:45 PM to 5:15 PM
The Studios
Pre-Teen Hip Hop
Elora Russell
Elora Russell
Thursday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
The Studios
Int/Adv Hip Hop
Elora Russell
Elora Russell
Thursday
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
6:00 PM to 6:45 PM
The Studios
Adult Hip Hop
Elora Russell
Elora Russell
Thursday
6:45 PM to 7:30 PM
6:45 PM to 7:30 PM
The Studios
2025 RRB Nutcracker Prep Classes
Primary/Intro Grade I
Wednesday
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
Cass St. Studio
Level I
Tuesday Thursday
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
4:30 PM to 5:15 PM
Cass St. Studio
Level II/III
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
5:15 PM to 6:00 PM
Cass St. Studio
Intermediate ( IV-V)
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Cass St. Studio
Advanced (VI)
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
7:00 PM to 8:15 PM
Cass St. Studio
2025 RRB Nutcracker Auditions
August 16 - Primary/Intro Grade I
Saturday
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cass St. Studio
August 23- Primary/Intro Grade I
Saturday
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
10:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Cass St. Studio
August 16- Level I
Saturday
11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Cass St. Studio
August 23- Level I
Saturday
11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
Cass St. Studio
August 16 - Level II/III
Saturday
11:45 AM to 12:45 PM
11:45 AM to 12:45 PM
Cass St. Studio
August 23- Level II/III
Saturday
11:45 AM to 12:45 PM
11:45 AM to 12:45 PM
Cass St. Studio
August 16 - Intermediate (IV-V)
Saturday
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
Cass St. Studio
August 23- Intermediate (IV-V)
Saturday
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
12:45 PM to 2:00 PM
Cass St. Studio
August 16- Advanced (VI)
Saturday
2:00 PM to 3:15 PM
2:00 PM to 3:15 PM
Cass St. Studio
August 23 - Advanced (VI)
Saturday
2:00 PM to 3:15 PM
2:00 PM to 3:15 PM
Cass St. Studio