Scene Study Fundamentals Scene Study Fundamentals

Scene Study Fundamentals  | 

Ages 18+

In this fun and collaborative 5-week course, you’ll learn how to break down scripts, rehearse with a partner, and bring scenes from plays to life. Unlike general acting classes, scene study dives deeper—focusing on text and subtext, given circumstances, listening and responding, and building authentic emotional connections onstage. Perfect for beginners but open to all experience levels, this class simply asks for curiosity, enthusiasm, and a willingness to grow. Come play, connect, and discover what happens when great scenes meet committed actors!

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

Scholarship Application

Dates: Jul 9 – Aug 6, 2026

Time: Thursdays, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

TUITION: $375

Member discount: $300

 

In this fun and collaborative 5-week course, you’ll learn how to break down scripts, rehearse with a partner, and bring scenes from plays to life. Unlike general acting classes, scene study dives deeper—focusing on text and subtext, given circumstances, listening and responding, and building authentic emotional connections onstage. Perfect for beginners but open to all experience levels, this class simply asks for curiosity, enthusiasm, and a willingness to grow. Come play, connect, and discover what happens when great scenes meet committed actors!

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

Scholarship Application

Faculty

Will Pellegrini (Teaching Artist)

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Will Pellegrini received his BA in Theater from UCLA and his MFA in Directing from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University. Will has had an extensive television career; he’s worked in a variety of roles and on numerous TV shows, including Fox’s musical hit, Glee. Outside of television, Will has worked as both a director and as a designer at a number of LA theaters, including The Actors’ Gang and Theater of NOTE. Will is adjunct faculty at East LA College, Mt. San Antonio College, and Ventura College – where he teaches courses in Acting, Musical Theater, Stagecraft, and Directing.

Sessions

Scene Study Fundamentals
thursdays, Jul 9 – aug 6
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

vENUE:  pasadena playhouse

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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.

Additional funding is provided in part by the Pasadena Community Foundation and the City of Pasadena.