Comedy Scene Acting

Dennis Zacek

Sundays January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 3 & 10

12-2pm

Helmerich Theater

$300, $285 mbrs.

Some acting experience required.

Explore such forms as farce, realistic comedy, and high comedy through scene study and class discussion. Students present two-person scenes, with suggestions provided as needed. If you’re refining your comedic skills or just want to dip your toe into comedic styles, this is the perfect opportunity.

As an actor, Dennis Zacek has performed at American Blues Theater, Northwestern University as a Guest Artist, Victory Gardens Theater and Steppenwolf Theatre Company. He won the Best Supporting Actor Award from the Academy of Theatre Artists and Friends for his portrayal of Clarence Darrow in John Logan’s Never the Sinner. He is Artistic Director Emeritus at Victory gardens Theater and Full Professor Emeritus in Theatre at Loyola University. Currently, he is Resident Director of the Fringe Theatre in Key West. He was recognized by the Utne Reader as an “Artist Who Will Shake the World-An International Round-Up of the 40 Most Exciting Soulful Artists.”

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