Triple Threat
In this weekly virtual musical theater class, participants will learn vocal, acting, and performance techniques, as well as voice-over skills and choreography from professional acting and vocal coaches, choreographers and directors. Additionally, students of all abilities will build self-esteem and socialize with each other in a joy-filled virtual classroom, connecting and building community during these uncertain times.
Participants with and without disabilities welcome.
Participants Ages 13+ | Beginner, Intermediate, & Advanced
Limited enrollment to allow for individualized attention and socialization between participants.
Times: Tuesday, 4:45-6:00pm PT/7:45-9:00pm ET
Dates: June 22 – Aug. 31 (no class on July 6)
I Can Do That: Professional Acting Training for Film & T.V.
Do you ever:
- Dream of being a professional actor in TV, film or commercials?
- Watch actors on a TV show and think, “I can do that?”
- Wonder why someone who was neurodiverse or had a physical disability wasn’t hired to play a role?
- Want to book more jobs as a professional actor?
- Desire to be a voice over actor?
- Work now as an actor, but know that you can bring more emotion and authenticity to your roles?
- Wish to write for TV and Film?
If you answered “Yes!” to even one of these questions, then this class is for YOU!! Hollywood is changing their lens and hiring actors who are neurodiverse and have disabilities. We want YOU to be ready!
The Miracle Project receives numerous casting calls each week for TV, Film and Voice Over roles. Many Miracle Project students have already secured roles in films and TV shows including the Netflix hit series Atypical, ABC’s The Good Doctor, NBC’s drama Parenthood, Speechless, the film Please Stand By (starring Dakota Fanning), presented at the White House and at the United Nations and now guest starring roles in the upcoming Amazon series, Forget Normal.
What You’ll Learn:
Stretch your emotional instrument so you can reveal your authentic self in your work.
We’ll be joined by special guest speakers throughout the session, such as directors, producers, writers, agents, managers, actors, and casting directors.
Level-up your professional skill set with on camera fundamentals, on-set etiquette, voice over technique, audition prep, self-recording tips, cold reading strategies, commercial performance and improv, and scene study.
Ages 16+. All levels of experience welcome.
Limited enrollment.
Time: Thursdays, 3:30pm – 4:45 pm
Dates: June 17 – Sept. 2nd (no class on July 8)
Express Yourself
Join us for an 8-week program to enhance social communication through theater, film, music, improv, movement, poetry and storytelling. Especially for non-speakers and those who would like a slower, individualized paced TMP class.
Inside the Program
- Acting, movement and music professionals
- Speech and language and occupational therapy advisors
- Zoom class format
- Participation in a study. Your only commitment is to complete pre- and post-surveys for both actor and parent/caregiver
Who Should Enroll
- Participants who are 16 years old or older
- Persons who are non-speaking
- Persons who have unreliable speech
- Persons who use AAC and alternate systems
- Participants who want to have fun and meet like minded people
- Participants must agree to be enrolled in the study
What Will You Learn
- More about the expressive side of you!
- How to enhance your multiple means of communication (multi-modality)
- Ways to communicate outside your comfort zone
- How to explore your expressive side through movement, music, IMPROV, poetry, creative writing and more
Limited enrollment.
Time: Wednesdays, 1pm-1:45pm PST
Dates: June 16- Aug. 11 (no class on July 7)
Social Skills Classes
Space is now open in all TMP social skills classes! The Miracle Project social skills groups use an evidence-based methodology, developed by Elaine Hall, that builds communication, socialization, flexibility, anxiety-regulation tools, increased confidence, and awareness of self & others. Participants also have the opportunity to receive support around coping with the pandemic.
Ages 5-8 – Sun. 10:30-12:00pm & 12:30-2:00 pm *
Ages 8-11 – Sun. 2:30-4:00 pm*
Ages 11-14 – Tues. 3:30-5:00 pm *
Ages 14-17 – Wed. 3:45-5:15 pm*
Ages 18+ – Wed. 5:45-7:15 pm*
Ages 18+ (Women’s Group) – Mon. 4:45-6:15 pm*
Ages 18+ (Judaica) – Tues. 5-6:30*
* Times listed are all Pacific.
Tuition may be covered by your local CA Regional Center – Vendor # PW747