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Acting with Claire S.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

5.0
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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
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:
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    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.

    5.0
    (3)
    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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    3 Reviews
    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 - Present

    City Theatre

    Assistant Director for A CHRISTMAS STORY

    Nov, 2022 - Dec, 2022

    Pittsburgh Public Theater

    Acting Instructor for ages 3.5 yo to High School

    Sep, 2022 - Present

    Keystone State Music Theater

    Acting Instructor for Intro to Performance Course

    Aug, 2021 - May, 2022

    University of Pittsburgh

    Shakespeare Coach

    Jan, 2019 - Present

    Pittsburgh Public Theater

    Education

    Theatre Arts & Business

    Aug, 2012 - May, 2016

    University of Pittsburgh

    Acting

    May, 2014 - Aug, 2014

    Stella Adler Studio of Acting NYC

    Certifications

    Developmental Disabilities

    Mar, 2022

    Colorado State University

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

    Private Lessons

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    • Meet online or in person
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