To enroll, unless otherwise noted: Place check payable to DAOR in DAOR mailbox in Gateway. Include name, phone/email, class title.
Voice for the Actor/Storyteller/Speaker Class Full Instructor: Lauren Carley Tuesday, March 24, 31, April 14, 21 10:00 to 11:45 Performing Arts Studio, Hillside Fee: $ 35 for members, $ 55 for non-members Class is limited to 20 participants No experience necessary
This four-class series for actors and speakers focuses on restoring ease, clarity, and expressiveness in the mature voice. Class 1 builds the foundation: breath, posture, and alignment, with practical tools for relaxed, confident cold readings. Class 2 explores character voices—drawing on cartoon and Disney-style vocal play to expand range, flexibility, and vocal color for acting and voice-over work. Classes 3 and 4 bring these skills into practice through voices for radio drama, developing clear storytelling, sustained breath, and expressive vocal presence without strain.
Lauren Carley is an interdisciplinary artist—singer, voice and performance coach, choral director, retreat leader, and writer. She has taught The Joy of Singing for UC Berkeley’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute for over twenty years and leads vocal workshops, community choirs, and retreats locally and internationally. Class Full
Improv Class Instructor: Kenn Adams 4 Tuesdays, February 24 to March 17 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Performing Arts Studio, Hillside Fee: $ 35 for members, $ 55 for non-members Class limited to 20 participants No experience necessary Class Full - Waiting List
Kenn Adams will teach you the Three Rules of Improvisation and, in no time flat, you’ll be making up hysterical stories, creating outrageous characters, and improvising humorous sketches and scenes.
Kenn is the Artistic Director of Synergy Theater and the author of the book “How to Improvise a Full-Length Play; The Art of Spontaneous Theater.” He began his career in New York City with Freestyle Repertory Theater and has been performing, directing, and teaching improvisation for 35 years.
Checks should be made out to DAOR and can be submitted at first class.
To register for the class, or for more information, email Roanne Butier at [email protected].
Play Reading Group
Fourth Thursday each month, 10:00 - 12:00 Mulligan Room at Creekside Facilitator: Lori Michetti No fee
The Play Reading group welcomes actors and non-actors. If interested, just show up at a meeting. The atmosphere is relaxed and fun. A new play is read at each meeting. The characters' parts are changed during the meeting so that each person has the opportunity to read aloud. Many of the plays are accessed by a link which requires that participants bring an iPhone, iPad, etc. to the meetings. The group has 3 tablets to share for those who don't have a portable electronic device. Enjoyable discussions follow.
The group will read a variety of plays, some comedies, new and contemporary plays, and older plays. Members will have an opportunity to choose a play.
“The knowledge that every day there is something more to learn, something higher to reach for, something new to make for others, makes each day infinitely precious” - Uta Hagen -