Classes
HEAR ME OUT! – A Monologue Workshop with your Peers
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 10 – 7-9 pm
KENMORE COMMUNITY CLUB
Join us to work through your old monologues or try out some new ones! An acting coach is on hand to offer guidance. Feel free to experiment in a positive environment and grow as an artist. Offered once a month on Mondays. FREE. Guest coaches Agastya Kohli and Marianna de Fazio.
Agastya Kohli
Agastya (he/him) is a Seattle area based actor, director and producer. He leads the Drama Wing of Pratidhwani – a South Asian performing arts organization (www.pratidhwani.org). Noteable directorial credits include House of Joy by Madhuri Shekar (Seattle Public Theater, Pratidhwani), Ten Acrobats in an Amazing Leap of Faith by Yusef El Guindi (Centerstage Theatre), Ballabhpur Ki Roopkatha by Badal Sircar (Pratidhwani), Washer/Dryer by Nandita Shenoy (SIS Productions, Pratidhwani), Queen by Madhuri Shekar (ActLab, Pratidhwani) and I and You by Lauren Gunderson (Theater Schmeater, Pratidhwani). He has also directed for Penguin Productions, 14/48, Live Girls! Theater and Infinity Box. Recent acting credits include Not / Our Town at Pony World Theatre, Mandala of Sherlock Holmes (audio play) and Brothers K at Book-it Rep, Happiest Song Plays Last at Theatre22, and Money & Run at Theater Schmeater. He holds a certificate in Directing for Stage and Screen from University of Washington. By day, Agastya is a Telecom Engineer for the second largest wireless service provider in the US.
Marianna de Fazio
Marianna is a multi-hyphenated theater artist – and Kenmore resident! Since receiving her MFA from the University of Washington Professional Actor Training Program, she has coached dialects at theaters around the region. ‘As If’ coaching credits include Outside Mullingar, Colder than Here and Cry it Out. She is currently coaching A Christmas Carol with the new Union Arts Center, and Pride & Prejudice with Roosevelt High School. At Seattle Pacific University, Marianna taught Voice for Theater as an adjunct professor, and directed Lauren Gunderson’s Silent Sky. In the private sector she coaches presentation prep for tech conferences and accent modification for professionals across industries.
Past Classes
INTRO TO SCENIC CARPENTRY
INSTRUCTOR – DAVID BALDWIN, TECHNICAL DIRECTOR, SEATTLE UNIVERSITY
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2025 – 6:30 – 8:30 PM
HOSTED BY SEATTLE UNIVERSITY @ THE LEE CENTER, 905 12th Ave, Seattle.
Have you ever dreamed of building your own theatrical world from the ground up? As If Theatre is thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to women to turn those dreams into reality with our FREE Intro to Scenic Carpentry class! Learn the fundamental skills of theater carpentry, specifically how to construct essential flats and platforms. This isn’t just about hammering nails; it’s about gaining the confidence and practical knowledge to design, build, and truly own your creative space. Imagine the possibilities!
DAVID BALDWIN – Dave is currently the Technical Director for the Theater Program at Seattle University and Dacha Theater. A graduate of Cornish College of the Arts, Dave has previously worked as the Technical Director of Intiman Theater and the Theater Department at The Northwest School. In addition, Dave has freelanced designed lighting or scenic for hundreds of independent theater productions in the last 35 years.
Only 10 spaces available – register TODAY! Reminder – No Open-Toed Shoes
Miss Molly’s Dance Class
NEW CLASSES TBD – STAY TUNED!
A two-hour Dance-A-Palooza. Molly will lead a group warm up and then she’ll teach you choreography to two or three songs. Music genres include: Pop, R&B, Disco, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop and more. The vibe is upbeat, low pressure, freedom-to-express-yourself, and just funky, joyful fun.
INTRODUCTION TO PLAYWRITING WITH CATHERINE RUSH
Saturday, March 16, 2019 10:00 am – 2:30 pm – $25.00
Have you always wanted to write a play? Or maybe you just want to know what it’s all about – this playwriting thing. Join Catherine as we examine what makes a play. We’ll talk about types of plays from narrative to abstract, comedy to tragedy. We’ll look at structure, character and the all-important dramatic arc. Before we break for a brief lunch, Catherine will give you writing prompts to write a scene for yourself. You can think about what you’ll write while you eat or just chat with your fellow classmates. In the second half of the class we’ll take time to write and then, for those that wish, we’ll read pages aloud.
Find out more about Catherine Rush by visiting her website at catherinerush.com