Sundays
12:30 - 2 PM
Elza Hofeld
Take your acting to the next level! In Scene Study, students will dive into scenes from plays while developing the skills needed to create authentic, compelling performances. Through scene work, improvisation, character exploration, and acting exercises, students will learn how to make strong choices, connect with scene partners, and bring a character’s story to life. Students will explore text, subtext, objectives, relationships, and character development while gaining confidence in rehearsal and performance. This class is a great opportunity for young actors who want to challenge themselves, deepen their craft, and become more thoughtful and versatile performers.
8-12 Students
* Note: Small class sizes are a fundamental part of our learning philosophy at The Theatre Lab. Classes are kept small to ensure every child receives extensive individual attention from instructors and meaningful socialization with other students. If a class is full, we encourage you to join the waitlist, and we will contact you if a spot becomes available!
“My child learned so much, had such a great time. It was wonderful to watch her confidence and skill grow. She connected quickly with the teacher, the material and the other students.”
— Spring 2023 Parent
“We enjoyed seeing our child in the practice of working with other actors, characters, and dialogue.”
— Fall 2024 Parent
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Elza Hofeld
Elza Hofeld (she/they) is a DC creative whose past educational productions include Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Addams Family Musical, and Cinderella Jr. with The Theatre Lab. Their directing credits include First Date the Musical, Sense and Sensibility, Little Women the Musical, A Christmas Carol and Measure for Measure. In addition to directing, they are also a creative consultant serving as Puppet Captain for Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins with the City of Fairfax Theatre Company and for St. Marks Players Into the Woods. As a playwright, their adaptation of The Little Match Girl was recognized as a National Semi-Finalist at the Kennedy Center Theatre Festival, and they are a stakeholder and company member of Project Shakes DC.
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