* Learn * Study * Practice * Explore * Grow *
Artistic Excellence is at the heart of everything we do.
As is empathy, ensemble, exploration, foundation, and joy.
Newcomers and seasoned actors alike are welcome to our One Day Master Class Retreats and Phoenix Acting Studio Classes.
Phoenix Theatre Ensemble Acting Studio
Winter 2026 Classes
Rooted in foundation, text, character, language, imagination, action, objective, circumstance and justification. This class series is centered in the work of Stella Adler, Uta Hagen, Michael Chekhov.
Come and explore the joy of acting with teachers who have spent a lifetime performing, directing, teaching and producing. Find your bliss. Find your light.
This class is open to beginners and seasoned actors alike. We will meet you where you are, in an open exploration of your acting craft.
Tuesdays evenings 6:00-7:30pm
Feb 3– March 24 (no class March 10)
@ The Angel Nyack in Nyack, NY
Taught by critically acclaimed, award nominated & winning artists and Phoenix Artistic Directors and Founders, Elise Stone and Craig Smith (NYIT, ACOR, IRNE, Maschera di Sipario , Broadway World, Audelco, Elliot Norton)
Cost: $175 for the 7 class series