Adult Classes
Audition Skills for Every Performer: Nailing Your Song
Monday, 6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
April 20th
Price:
$10
Description
Part of Audition Skills for Every Performer, an Accessible Stages two-evening workshop series led by David Sheehy. Actors may take one or both classes. Open and intentionally designed for performers with and without disabilities, ages 10 through adult. In this first session, participants build confidence in the fundamentals of auditioning — learning the do’s and don’ts, how to slate, how to choose the right song and key, how to workshop their material, what kinds of accommodations they can request before any audition, and receiving personalized coaching in a supportive, low-pressure environment.
Instructor
David Sheehy has spent the past decade creating theater across Maine and New Hampshire, working as a director, music director, performer, and business leader. In 2023, he directed what he believes to be the first unified theater production at a community theater in Maine—though he hopes he’s wrong—at Lyric Music Theater, where he has served as both Performance Operations Director and, more recently, Facilities Director. Since then, he has brought accessible theater to Gorham Arts Alliance and Royal River Community Players, helping to build a growing community of participants passionate about inclusive performance. He is currently music directing and co-producing RRCP’s unified production of Footloose: Youth Edition.
Audition Skills for Every Performer: Inside the Audition Room
Monday, 6:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
April 27th
Price:
$10
Description
Part of Breaking Barriers: Audition Skills for Every Performer, an Accessible Stages two-evening workshop series led by David Sheehy. Actors may take one or both classes. Open and intentionally designed for performers with and without disabilities, ages 10 through adult. This second session goes beyond the song, preparing participants for callbacks, cold reads, what kinds of accommodations they can request before any audition, and director redirects. Through partner work and practical exercises, performers build the flexibility, confidence, and self-advocacy skills needed to handle everything an audition room might throw at them.
Instructor
David Sheehy has spent the past decade creating theater across Maine and New Hampshire, working as a director, music director, performer, and business leader. In 2023, he directed what he believes to be the first unified theater production at a community theater in Maine—though he hopes he’s wrong—at Lyric Music Theater, where he has served as both Performance Operations Director and, more recently, Facilities Director. Since then, he has brought accessible theater to Gorham Arts Alliance and Royal River Community Players, helping to build a growing community of participants passionate about inclusive performance. He is currently music directing and co-producing RRCP’s unified production of Footloose: Youth Edition.
Accessible Playhouse Open House
Saturday, 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
May 9th
Price:
$10
Description
Part of Accessible Stages’ Classes for Every Performer series — open to actors with and without disabilities. This fun, no-pressure 90-minute workshop is the perfect introduction to all the exciting programming we offer at our Playhouse. Participants will explore acting, movement, and music through theater games, vocal exercises, character development, and even a short dance. Whether you're brand new to theater or just curious about what we do, come play with us! Actors will have a chance to list any accommodations at registration.
Instructor
Tyler Costigan (Director), Michael Donovan (Choreographer), Isaac Martel (Music Director)