Adult Classes
Classes for Adults
Miners Alley offers one–day and multi-session acting, improvisation, writing, storytelling, and communication classes for adults 18 and over. Registration for our Winter 2026 workshop is open now!
Work with professionals in the field to build your acting skills. Learn how to prepare memorable auditions. Experiment with short-form and long-form improvisation. Collaborate with colleagues on scene studies. Get detailed, constructive feedback on your work from experienced directors and performers. Learn how to structure and tell an engaging story. Get ahead at work by mastering presentations and effective public speaking. Curious? We’ve got you covered.
We take class topic requests from the community, so if there’s a class you’d like to see, reach out and let us know!
The Working Film Actor's Toolkit
Six-Week Class:
Sundays, January 11-February 15, 6-9 p.m.
Location: Miners Alley Performing Arts Center
Instructor: Brian Landis Folkins
Cost: $360
The Working Film Actor’s Toolkit: From Script to Screen (& everything in-between)
This six-week course is for the committed artist focused on dedication to the craft. Approach acting by translating emotional truth and deep character work into the precise demands of the camera. You will learn a hands-on style to improve your process by achieving control and precision in your physicality and subtle thought. Learn to break down scripts, prepare for the business hustle, and utilize the camera to enhance and elevate your performance. This is a practical approach designed to build your artistic toolbox and sustain the long game.