Manor Mill Playhouse Monthly Masterclass
Second Monday of every month at 6:45pm
About mmph masterclass
MMPH Masterclass is a monthly evening of theater appreciation and performance that meets at Manor Mill and is free and open to the public. Masterclass is an extension of the Manor Mill Playhouse (MMPH) Company and is designed to offer a variety of ways to learn about and engage with the elements of theater—from new work showcases and scene studies to talkbacks and acting workshops.
The mmph company
The MMPH Company is an ever-evolving group of production team members and actors who have participated in at least one MMPH production. The purpose of the company is to further cultivate and nurture the MMPH community outside of production participation in order to build advocacy for MMPH’s mission and drive our Monthly Masterclass and additional programming as the organization continues to grow. Company participation includes:
Advance notice of season announcements, productions, and audition and design calls
Headshot and resume included in MMPH database
Ticket discounts for MMPH shows
Opportunities to pitch ideas for and run/host Monthly Masterclass
A quarterly meeting to connect outside of shows, discuss MMPH direction, share opportunities, and provide feedback
Masterclass co-hosts
Vanessa Eskridge
Vanessa Eskridge founded Manor Mill Playhouse with the mission of creating a vibrant space where local actors, designers, and theater enthusiasts can produce and enjoy high-quality theater. Her performance career has taken her from New York City to London to Baltimore, and her extensive experience directing and producing for theater, radio, and television has deepened her belief that nothing compares to the magic of live performance. Vanessa is passionate about fostering creative community and seeks to enrich the local and regional theater landscape for years to come through MMPH.
M. Eden Walker
M. Eden Walker has been involved in Manor Mill Playhouse productions since its inception, and she holds acting, directing, producing credits in both Baltimore and New York. In addition to performing, she works as a solo playwright artist in NYC, and she holds a BA from Boise State University where she studied theater performance, directing and playwriting. In partnership with artistic director Vanessa Eskridge and the MMPH Leadership team, she fosters MMPH’s community-driven mission by helping to lead the MMPH company and programming for Monthly Masterclass.
Monday, December 8 - MONOLOGUE WORKSHOP WITH DIRECTORS CHLOE BRUSH, Matthew SeaN Mitchell and Erin Klarner
Our June Monologue Workshop was such a hit, we are doing it again! Get audition-ready with our December Masterclass—a FREE workshop, just in time for the upcoming Baltimore Small Stage Coalition (BSSC) auditions in January (or any others you may have on the horizon)! Come with a monologue that is two minutes or less and receive real-time feedback from our experienced directors. Don’t want to perform? Come and sit in for great tips and watch and learn
Mark Your Calendars!
Upcoming Monthly Masterclasses & Topics
Monday, January 12 - Self-Tape Audition How-To
Are you interested in working in film and TV? Manor Mill Company Member Lauren Meley (SAG-AFTRA) will guide participants through the process of making a self-tape for commercial and film auditions, an essential skill for getting work on screens big and small. Register for this FREE and incredible opportunity before it fills up.
This is a free event, but please register as space is limited! Snacks will be provided and BYOB.
Doors open at 6:45 pm and Masterclass will run from 7:00 - 9:00 pm in The Loft or in the galleries when the weather gets cold.
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