Sankofa Acting II involves an understanding of the history, social relevance, and embodiment of provided scenes, monologues and poetry. Students will train their voice, body and mind to approach theatre consciously, advocating for themselves and their characters. This course will allow students to develop their skills on a professional level. Selected playwrights of the African Diaspora will be explored through analysis, technique, and performance.

This class meets EVERY T, W, TH and requires out of class reading and studying in preparation of every class.

Days: Tuesday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

Dates: September 25, 2023- November 22, 2023

Time:  5:45pm-7:15pm

In-Person: Karamu House 2355 East 89th Street, Cleveland, OH 44106

Required Materials: Materials will be provided.

Tuition and Fees: $25 annual Registration Fee + $300 Tuition

Showcase Date: November 22, 2023

Showcase Time: 7:30pm

Please email mnicholson@karamuhouse.org if there are any questions.

This course explores Shakespeare’s language and the characters that populate his works, including kings, queens, lovers, shrews, and fools. Themes such as power, revenge, love, jealousy, ambition, and betrayal will be discussed and analyzed.

This class meets EVERY MONDAY and FRIDAY and requires out of class reading and studying in preparation of every class.

Days: Mondays and Fridays

Dates: September 25, 2023- November 22, 2023

Time: 4:00pm-5:30pm

In-Person: Karamu House 2355 East 89th Street, Cleveland, OH 44106

Required Materials: Materials will be provided.

Tuition and Fees: $25 annual Registration Fee + $300 Tuition

Showcase Date: November 22, 2023

Showcase Time: 7:30pm

Please email mnicholson@karamuhouse.org if there are any questions.

Actors will explore technique through the understanding and application of multiple acting methods. Actors will prepare, rehearse, and perform scenes, monologues, and a series of staged readings which will be explored through the lens of the Black Diaspora.

This class meets  EVERY WEDNESDAY and SATURDAY  and requires out of class reading and studying in preparation of every class.

Days: Wednesday and Saturday 

Dates: September 25, 2023- November 22, 2023

Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm

In-Person: Karamu House 2355 East 89th Street, Cleveland, OH 44106

Required Materials: Materials will be provided.

Tuition and Fees: $25 annual Registration Fee + $300 Tuition

Showcase Date: November 22, 2023

Showcase Time: 7:30pm

Please email mnicholson@karamuhouse.org if there are any questions.

Your littles will begin to develop technique within the fundamentals of musical theatre dance.

This class meets EVERY SATURDAY. Please come dressed for movement and prepared to remove shoes to enter the dance studio.

Days:

Dates:

Time:

In-Person: Karamu House 2355 East 89th Street, Cleveland, OH 44106

Required Materials: Materials will be provided.

Tuition and Fees: $25 annual Registration Fee + $300 Tuition

Showcase Date: November 22, 2023

Showcase Time: 7:30pm

Please email mnicholson@karamuhouse.org if there are any questions.