EPIC Classes
Knowledge is Power.
EPIC works to empower our artists through access to skills based and professional development classes in the performing arts, so they may grow in their craft, their careers, and their community.
All classes are FREE for EPIC company members and range in topics from performing arts, design, and professional development.
EPIC classes are designed and led according to our “BE EPIC” method for adaptive, inclusive and individualized instruction. Each class features a lead/co teaching artist, a class supervisor and at least two EPIC Mentors, who serve as friends and coaches to provide individualized support as needed.
EPIC offers a hybrid roster of in-person and virtual classes.
Please see below for more details and to register.
Fall 2024 Classes
Registration for fall classes is now closed, but see below for a glimpse at what we’re offering.
If you’re interested in EPIC classes for your school or dayhab, contact travis@epicplayersnyc.org
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EPIC Plays
VIRTUAL and IN PERSON
South Oxford Space, 138 South Oxford Street, BrooklynWednesdays 6-8pm In Person, 6-7:30 Virtually): 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/02, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13, 11/20
This semester of EPIC Plays is going to have a new focused topic for each month! We will explore improv,, dance, comedy, Shakespeare and much more! This semester we will continue to offer EPIC Plays BOTH IN-PERSON and VIRTUALLY.
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Songwriting
VIRTUAL
Tuesdays 2pm-3:30pm):
10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 11/26, 12/10-in person rehearsal, 12/14-EPIC Afternoon performance at Theatre RowThis class, taught by Tavonna Miller, will dive into the world of songwriting! We will explore the initial idea phase through the final touches of song creation. This class will culminate in a performance of the original music that was created in the class.
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Audition prep essentials
VIRTUAL
Thursdays 2pm-3:30pm): 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21, 12/12-in person rehearsal, 12/14-EPIC Afternoon performance at Theatre Row
This class will cover all the essentials that every actor needs to have a successful acting career and to audition successfully! We will talk about acting technique and preparing for auditions.
Attendance for this class will be required and there will be homework each week to work on independently or with an advocate. The class will culminate in a monologue performance at the EPIC Afternoon on December 14th at Theatre Row!
This is a perfect class for those who are new to performing or who want to have a more professional audition.
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Musical masterclass
VIRTUAL
Select Fridays from 1-3pm):
9/27, 10/25, 11/22
Led by Stephanie Torns featuring friends from Broadway, this master class is a chance to ask questions of our guests about their Broadway experiences and get feedback about your own performances.Each Player will prepare a 30 second musical performance around the class theme of the day to share with our Broadway guest and Stephanie for feedback!
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Stand up and storytelling
VIRTUAL
Select Fridays from 1-3pm): 9/20, 10/4, 10/18, 11/1, 11/15 Auditions for the Underground @ Joe’s Pub are Tuesday 11/19! The EPIC Underground is Monday Feb 24th, 2025
Led by Talia Eapen, (Stand-up comedian) in this Workshop you will explore the theme of ‘Passions and Appetites.’ During these workshops, you'll learn how to tell "your story" using comedy, spoken word, storytelling, or song.
You'll focus on making your narrative brief and meaningful. Get ready to explore self-expression in a fun and creative way! By the end of the course, you'll be prepared for your audition in the EPIC Underground!
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Children's theatre workshop
IN PERSON
South Oxford Space, 138 South Oxford Street, BrooklynSelect Fridays from 1-3pm): 9/13, 10/11, 11/8, 1/17, 2/14, 3/14, 4/11, 4/25 Note this workshop continues into the spring, commitment is required for the full year.
Over seven immersive classes, participants will collaborate to create the beginning of a captivating original children's theatre show. This course will dive into the creative process of conceptualizing and development.
We will also explore all the elements of what makes theatre for children successful, including performance style and collaboration.
This workshop is not a performance opportunity, however what we create may be used to develop a full children's theatre performance in the future.
Workshop members will be given priority consideration in the casting process if the work is developed into a performance.
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Stage combat: performance and certification in hand to hand stage combat
IN PERSON
Manhattan, locations to be announced
Various dates:
9/28(Sat), 10/13(Sun), 10/20(Sun), 10/27(Sun), 11/2(Sat), 11/3(Sun), 11/9(Sat), 11/10(Sun), 11/12(Tues 6-9), 11/16(Sat), 11/17(Sun)
Time: 10am - 1pm on Saturdays and Sundays, 6-9pm for the one Tuesday class.
EPIC was just awarded a free stage combat series! We are so pumped!
The final class on 11/17 will be an adjudicated performance. If you pass the adjudication, you will be certified to perform Unarmed Stage Combat.
Past Classes and Workshops
Audition Prep
A great class for actors new to the field or wanting to brush up on audition techniques. Actors will build their audition “book”.
Puppetry
Students will learn about the art of puppetry from professional puppeteers and be tap into the special skills required to tell a story through puppetry.
Arts Careers
A class focused on helping Players find careers in arts administration, culminating in a networking event.
Improvisation
Actors will learn the foundations of improvisation and explore different variations. Class will culminate in an improv show.
On-Camera Acting
This class explores the basics of acting for the camera, preparing self-tape auditions, and other acting techniques.
Scene Study
In this class, actors will learn the basics of building a scene through actions, objectives and obstacles. Class culminates in a showcase.
Personal Narrative
Players work with a group of writers to answer the question “what’s your story.” Culminates in a live performance.
Voiceover
Students will work with professional voiceover artists to learn the art of the animation, cartoons, video games and commercials.
EPIC Sings: Part Two
IN-PERSON
Saturday’s - 12pm - 2pm
Part two of a two part singing course. In this class led by Alexander Reeves you will learn the fundamentals of singing technique, working with your body for a healthy sound and blending within a group of singers. The class will learn 3-5 group songs throughout the course of the semester. You will work to gain the technique and skills to be able to independently learn ensemble music in the future. Throughout this course you will be building your rep book with ensemble singing and group numbers. We will culminate in a performance opportunity where we will share the songs we have worked on as a group.
If you did not take EPIC Sings 1, you can still sign up for this class. If you did take EPIC Sings 1, it is not required that you take this class.
THIS CLASS WILL END IN A PERFORMANCE
Musical Masterclass with Broadway Friends
VIRTUAL
Featuring friends from Broadway, this master class is a chance to ask questions of our guests about their Broadway experiences and get feedback about your own performances. Each Player will prepare a 30 second musical performance around the class theme of the day to share with our Broadway guest and Stephanie for feedback!
Classes will take place on one Friday per month at 1:00pm on ZOOM.
EPIC Scene Study
SCENE STUDY - Thursday at 2pm on Zoom
In this class, taught by Jessica Saul, actors work on script interpretation and in depth character breakdown to apply to their work on stage in the future. Actors will work on scenes with a partner. Class will meet weekly to work on materials and culminate in a showing for casting directors. Attendance for this class is required.
THIS CLASS WILL END IN A VIRTUAL SHOWCASE WITH CASTING DIRECTORS AND AGENTS
Class Dates: 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 2/29, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18
EPIC Improvisation
Sign up if you are interested in SAYING YES!! In this improv class, taught by Carly Hayes, you will fine tune the skills needed to think on your feet, create scenes on the spot, and build a team! Oh, and you will also LAUGH! This class will culminate in an improv show at the EPIC After Dark. Attendance for this class is required.
Required: You must have taken an improv class series with EPIC in the past or have sufficient improv experience.
Important to note: If registration for this class is over capacity, there will be an audition on 1/22 to determine who will be registered in the class.
THIS CLASS WILL END IN A PERFORMANCE
Class Dates: 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18, 3/25, 4/8, 4/15, 5/6, 5/12(performance)
EPIC Plays!
IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL
In EPIC Plays, actors get to be silly, be themselves and have fun learning valuable arts skills while building a strong ensemble community. We will continue Play Club once a month and be doing some other great classes such as Dance, Performing Skills, and Devising.
Classes take place every Wednesday from 6:00 - 8:00pm on ZOOM and in-person at our Brooklyn Rehearsal Space.
EPIC Essentials
VIRTUAL
In EPIC Essentials, students will learn the essentials that every actor needs to have a successful acting career and to audition confidently. We will talk about acting technique and preparing for auditions. The class will culminate in a monologue performance at the EPIC After Dark performance on November 12th at ART/NY Theaters. This is a perfect class for those who are new to performing and for people who wish to hone their acting and auditioning skills.
Classes will take place every Thursday from 2:00 - 4:00pm. There will also be an in-person rehearsal on November 11th before the performance on November 12th.
Personal Narrative Storytellers
VIRTUAL
Led by Talia Eapen, this class will help you learn how to express yourself and tell "your story" through comedy, spoken word, storytelling, or song, while keeping your narrative brief and meaningful. This class will culminate in an audition for our EPIC Underground performance in February.
Classes take place every Tuesday from 2:00 - 4:00pm.
Musical Masterclass with Scott Evan Davis and Guests
Led by Scott Evan Davis featuring Broadway guests, this master class is a chance to ask questions of our guests about their broadway experiences and get feedback about your own performances.
Classes will be VIRTUAL on SELECT FRIDAYS: 1/27, 2/24, 3/31, 4/28, 5/26
Scott Evan Davis is a multi-award winning composer/lyricist whose musical Indigo, (featuring Betsy Wolfe, Telly Leung and Sally Mayes and Matt Bogart) recently had its third Broadway workshop. Scott continues to work with EPIC as a vocal coach, director and teaching artist.
Playwriting Group
This class will be focused on developing and refining existing works or ideas Players have for plays. To be involved in this class you must have an existing script or idea for a script that you would like to develop. Participants will be required to send us their script or idea in advance of class in order to participate. All pieces developed in this class will be considered to be showcased in our Summer original play festival.
Classes will be VIRTUAL on SELECT FRIDAY’S from 1-3pm: 1/13, 1/20, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24, 4/14, 4/21, 5/12, 5/19
EPIC ESSENTIALS
EPIC Essentials is a NEW EPIC CLASS! In this class, students will learn the essentials that every actor needs to have a successful acting career and to audition confidently. We will talk about acting technique and preparing for auditions, including self-tapes. Attendance for this class will be required and there will be homework each week to work on independently or with an advocate. The class will culminate in a mock audition with feedback from a casting director.
Classes will begin Friday’s September 23rd, from 3pm to 5pm.
EPIC Plays!
It is important for every theatre company to have a home base community—and that is what EPIC Plays is for us. In EPIC Plays, actors get to be silly, be themselves and have fun learning valuable arts skills while building a strong ensemble community.
This semester of EPIC Plays is going to be awesome! We will continue Play Club once a month and be doing some other great classes such as Dance, Performing Skills, and Devising. This semester we will continue to offer EPIC Plays BOTH IN-PERSON and VIRTUALLY, at the same time.
Classes begin on Jan 11th and repeat every Wednesday until May 24th from 6pm to 8pm on ZOOM and IN-PERSON at our Brooklyn Rehearsal Space.
American Sign Lanuage
In this class, we will learn basics of American Sign Language. This is a great class to take if you are interested in learning ASL and engaging more with the deaf community. We encourage all players to consider taking this class and help us make EPIC a more welcoming place for all!
(Class Dates: Tuesdays 1/10 to 3/28) (Potential to continue until 5/23)
Dance
In this fun dance class, taught by our own Ellie Sondock, we will move through different dance styles. Players will learn dance steps and techniques as well as learning to act through movement. Dance styles include: Musical Theatre, Disney, Ballet, and Contemporary.
Classes will be IN PERSON at SOS from 6pm-8pm. (1/09-3/27)
EPIC Sings: Vocal Technique
This is a NEW EPIC CLASS taught by Lauren Ruff that will explore HOW to sing and the best way to take care of your voice, hone your singing style, and exercise your vocals. Lauren is a director and teaching artist with years of experience as an audition and vocal coach. This class is for actors interested in sharpening their singing skills.
Classes will be VIRTUAL starting on September 15th and will end on November 17th.