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Winter 2026 Adult Education Classes

Scene Study with Kristin Anne Danko

January 31-March 14 | Saturdays from 11:30am-1:45pm

Cost: $180

About the Class: This seven-week scene study class is designed for actors (ages 18 and up) with varying levels of experience– from those returning to the stage after a break to those looking to sharpen their skills–to deep dive into two- or three-person scenes from contemporary plays. Acting experience required

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About the Instructor: Kristin Anne Danko (Artistic/Executive Director for Neighborhood Theatre Group) moved to Ypsilanti from Chicago in 2013. She holds an MA in Arts Administration from Eastern Michigan University and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Theatre and Music from Converse College and is
currently a doctoral candidate in arts administration at the University of Kentucky. In Chicago, Kristin trained at iO (formerly Improv Olympic), The Annoyance, and Act One Studios. In New York City, she completed the CAP 21 Professional Musical Theatre Training Program. Kristin has performed with Detroit Opera, UMGASS, Royal Oak Shakespeare Company, Shakespeare in Detroit, Upstate Shakespeare Festival, Actor’s Theatre Company, and the Jeff Award Winning Quest Theatre Ensemble and Polarity Theatre Ensemble. Kristin is also a part-time lecturer at
Eastern Michigan University and a private voice, acting, and piano instructo

Acting 1 with Jessica Lee

January 31-March 14, 2026 | Saturdays from 2pm-3:30pm

Cost: $150

About the Class: This seven-week acting class is designed for actors, performers and creatives of all types (ages 18 and up) who want to deepen their self-expression, expand their creativity and learn a variety of fundamental acting skills to create a solid foundation for their craft or enhance their skills. No acting experience required. Appropriate for the complete beginner.

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About the Instructor: Jessica Lee moved back to Michigan 3 years ago, after living in New York City for 18 years. She holds an MA in Education from Mercy College and a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Communications from Eastern Michigan University. She is also a certified teacher. While at Eastern, Jessica was part of a theatre troupe that studied, performed and held workshops in improv and playback theatre. In New York, Jessica performed Improv at The New York Comedy Club, acted in and directed some Off Broadway plays, dabbled in film, and performed original music on countless stages like Cafe Wha, The Bitter End, National Underground and more. She also received Voice Over training with Andy Roth and Ed Lewis. She taught theatre professionally for 17 years in New York and was also an Arts Coordinator partnered with Lincoln Center. She attended theatre professional development at LaGuardia, Frank Sinatra and Lincoln Center. Jessica is also a marketing coach for small business owners and artists, singer/songwriter, dance fitness instructor, and private acting teacher.