“If you’re not working, then you should be studying.” -Don Cheadle
Private Lessons: LAB offers year round private sessions to artists interested in growing their practice as a theater artist. The content of these lessons are agreed upon by the instructor and the student. Possible content for private lessons might include audition preparation, monologue help, vocal coaching, character study, or even supplementing an actor’s work on a particular show. Schedule for these lessons are agreed upon between student and instructor and are held at LAB. Cost for lessons are $50 per hour.
LAB Theater Project is excited to offer transformative learning opportunities for actors, playwrights, and creatives of all levels! Whether you’re looking to refine your audition technique, dive deep into character work, develop your own play, or receive private coaching, our expert-led classes will elevate your craft and prepare you for success.
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🎭 Acting Workshop: Exploring The Chubbuck Technique
📅 June 7 & 8, 2025 | 11 AM – 5 PM (Both Days)
📍 Instructor: Owen Robertson
💰 Cost: $150 | 3 Scholarships Available
Transform Your Acting with Ivana Chubbuck’s 12-Step Technique
Take your performances to the next level using the renowned Chubbuck Technique, a powerful 12-step approach to character work. Based on Ivana Chubbuck’s “The Power of the Actor,” this method helps actors create authentic, emotionally charged performances by drawing from their own personal experiences and emotions.
What you’ll learn:
• How to “win” a scene by actively pursuing your character’s objectives
• Substitution techniques to connect emotionally with your role
• Beat analysis, inner objects, and psychological tools to deepen performance
• A practical, step-by-step process for building dynamic characters
Perfect for actors seeking to heighten their emotional depth and storytelling ability on stage and screen.
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✍️ Project Greenlight Returns – Playwriting Workshop
📅 June 15 – August 25, 2025 (12 Weeks, Virtual)
🕓 Sundays, 4 – 6 PM EST
📍 Instructor: Owen Robertson & Award-Winning Playwrights
💰 Cost: $500
Write the Play You’ve Always Dreamed Of!
LAB’s highly successful playwriting workshop is back! This intensive 12-week course is designed to take aspiring and experienced playwrights from idea inception to a completed first draft. Held in person at LAB Theater Project, with a hybrid option available for those outside the area.
What You’ll Gain:
• Structured weekly lessons covering idea pitching, character development, pre-writing, and story outlining
• Guidance from accomplished mentors who have won regional and national playwriting awards
• A deep dive into story structure & format to ensure your play is production-ready
• A final showcase featuring live readings of each participant’s completed draft
Past participants have won awards such as Best Play and had their works produced at LAB Theater Project! Don’t miss this opportunity to develop your craft with expert support.
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🎭 Private Coaching (By Appointment)
(Acting, Audition Preparation, Voice for the Actor, or Script Development)
📍 One-on-One Sessions with Owen Robertson
💰 $50 per hour
For personalized training tailored to your needs, private lessons are available for actors and writers looking to hone their skills in:
📌 Lessons are are scheduled in advance and paid at the time of the lesson at a mutually agreed-upon location.
🌟 Reserve Your Spot Today! 🌟
Each of these workshops offers a unique opportunity to refine your craft, learn from industry professionals, and take your artistic journey to the next level.
Space is limited, so secure your place now!