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Age: 4+
Teaching since 2016
Acting
Learn to act from a professional actress, teaching artist and director!
Interested in acting but don’t know where to start? I am a professional actress, teaching artist and director with experience ranging from early childhood creative drama classes all the way to instructing college acting courses for the University of Pittsburgh! Did you see A CHRISTMAS STORY at Pittsburgh Public Theater this year? I was the Assistant Director specializing in working with the youth ensemble. Did you see RAPUNZEL at the Byham Theater in February? I produced and starred in that production! I also am the Artistic Director of Jumping Jack Theater, a company that creates original works for children with developmental disabilities.
Lessons will be custom to your goals but could include: audition technique, script analysis, character creation, voice/movement and more. All ages and levels welcome!
Caregivers and Other Interested Parties: I am passionate about the life skills that acting lessons provide all people. Benefits include strengthening active listening, empathy, interpersonal skills, public speaking, self confidence, leadership and more.
Thank you for the chance to share my passion for acting with you. Let’s chat!
Instructor details
Location:
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
5 AM-3 PM
Friday
5 AM-3 PM
Saturday
5 AM-3 PM
Sunday
5 AM-3 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
60 minutes
$55
About Claire S.
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Hello and welcome! My name is Claire and I am a Pittsburgh-based actress, teaching artist, director and producer. Acting and teaching have given me the opportunity to work all over the country! Some highlights include: Pittsburgh Public Theater, City Theatre, Lincoln Center Education, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, Hartford Stage, the Children’s’ Theater of Charlotte, The Rose Theater in Omaha and more!
I am passionate about the life skills that acting lessons provide all people. Benefits include strengthening active listening, empathy, interpersonal skills, public speaking, self confidence, leadership and more.
I am the Artistic Director of Jumping Jack Theater, specializing in creating work for and with neurodivergent audiences.
Thank you for the chance to share my passion for acting with you. Let’s chat!
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Rebecca
Teacher's studio
Claire is an exceptional teaching artist. Her positive energy, theater knowledge and experience, and ability to include neurodiverse learners creates a dynamic, interactive, and exciting classroom environment.
Posted Mar 23, 2023
Audrey
Teacher's studio
Claire has expanded my daughter’s imaginative world! I really believe their acting games have developed her emotional intelligence, and Claire’s gentle teaching really helped increase my daughter’s confidence.
Posted Mar 22, 2023
Kelly
Teacher's studio
Claire is an awesome artist and collaborator! I recommend her as a teacher for students of all ages! Truly a gem of a human!
Posted Mar 22, 2023
Experience
Arts Access Teaching Artist in Autism & Life Skills Classroom
Sep, 2022 - PresentCity Theatre
Assistant Director for A CHRISTMAS STORY
Nov, 2022 - Dec, 2022Pittsburgh Public Theater
Acting Instructor for ages 3.5 yo to High School
Sep, 2022 - PresentKeystone State Music Theater
Acting Instructor for Intro to Performance Course
Aug, 2021 - May, 2022University of Pittsburgh
Shakespeare Coach
Jan, 2019 - PresentPittsburgh Public Theater
Education
Theatre Arts & Business
Aug, 2012 - May, 2016University of Pittsburgh
Acting
May, 2014 - Aug, 2014Stella Adler Studio of Acting NYC
Certifications
Developmental Disabilities
Mar, 2022Colorado State University
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
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Instructor details
Location:
Student's Home
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
5 AM-3 PM
Friday
5 AM-3 PM
Saturday
5 AM-3 PM
Sunday
5 AM-3 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
60 minutes
$55
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