Acting for Non-Actors |

Ages 18+

Unlock your inner confidence — no stage experience needed! Whether you’re looking to boost your communication skills, think on your feet, or learn how actors do what they do, this class is for you. Designed for non-actors, it offers a fun, low-pressure introduction to the world of acting. You’ll explore how performance techniques can enhance your presence in professional settings—and discover a few surprising things about yourself along the way.

PLEASE NOTE: We have a limited number of partial scholarships offered on a rolling basis. If you are interested in a scholarship, please apply using the link below.

Scholarship Application

Dates: Jan 13 – Feb 17, 2026

Time: Tuesdays; 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Ages: 18+

TUITION: $450

Member discount: $360

PLEASE NOTE: We have a limited number of partial scholarships offered on a rolling basis. If you are interested in a scholarship, please apply using the link below.

Scholarship Application

Faculty

Nick Hoffa (Teaching Artist)

Nick Hoffa is a teaching artist, director, and working actor with over 20 years of experience in the entertainment industry. He’s directed full scale musicals, intimate theater productions, short films, and narrative podcasts. For Audible, he directed The Cotton Club Murders, starring Rainn Wilson, Christian Slater, and Juliette Lewis, which won the 2022 Webby Award for Best Scripted Podcast. Through his company Wheelhouse, he coaches professional actors and also teaches Acting for Non-Actors, where he’s taught hundreds of industry creatives (DGA, WGA, PGA) and “regular people” alike — from lawyers to designers to sous chefs. As an actor, he’s been on Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, The Mindy Project, and Justified among many others, and has appeared in over 25 national campaigns for brands like Lowes, Google, and Progressive. He also serves as the Drama Director for South Pasadena High School and lives in L.A.’s westside with his wife and two children.

Sessions

Acting for Non-Actors

jan 13 – feb 17
Tuesdays; 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

VENUE: pasadena playhouse

FAQs

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“What is Your Cancellation Policy?”

If participants cancel at least ten (10) days before the start of that class or camp, they may receive a full refund.
Participants cancelling between 9 -1 days before the start of class or camp may receive a 50% refund.
No refunds for classes cancelled the first day of a class or camp, or anytime after the class or camp has started.
Students should have no more than 2 planned absences from their class or camp.
Refunds are issued through our Registrar (626-344-8979). When cancelling a class, please also email education@pasadenaplayhouse.org with your student’s name, the name of the class/camp you are cancelling, and the start date of the class.

For any other questions, please email the Education Department at education@pasadenaplayhouse.org

Pasadena Playhouse’s Education, Youth & Family Programming would not be possible without the generous support of The Fitzberg Foundation, the Helen and Will Webster Foundation, Apriem Advisors, and the Dwight Stuart Youth Fund.