PLAY PERFORMANCE INTENSIVE

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$699

LIMITED PLACES AVAILABLE
SIGN UP BY FEBRUARY 11TH @11:59PM

Includes 8x Sessions + Performance for Live Audience in our Theater Space:
FEBRUARY  15, 22 + MARCH 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
FINAL REHEARSAL + SHOW APRIL 11

REHEARSES SUNDAYS 6:00-9:00PM

PLAY PERFORMANCE: Saturday, April 11 @ 7PM

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Work with acclaimed director Lil Malinich to rehearse and perform a full play!

This 8-week acting intensive guides you through the full rehearsal process of a play — from table read to final curtain. Under the expert direction of industry professional and master teacher & director Lil Malinich, you’ll explore character, build ensemble, and prepare a fully staged performance for an invited audience.

Perfect for actors who want to:

  • Deepen their craft in a safe, supportive environment

  • Commit to a full rehearsal and performance process

  • Rediscover the joy and power of live theater

What You’ll Experience:

  • Full play rehearsal process

  • Character and script work

  • Blocking and ensemble development

  • Individual coaching and performance feedback

  • Final public performance for friends, family & guests

**This class series will conclude on April 11th with a performance of the play in our theater space.

“This is your space to take risks, explore truth, and experience the joy of stepping into a character. Together we’ll build something powerful — and share it with a live audience.”

- Lil Malinich

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Lil Malinich

Lil Malinich is an actress, director, acting coach and producer from London, Ontario.  She is a member of Broadway-affiliated theatre company Working Artists Theatre Project and co-founded the award-winning company Theatre Soup.  Her diverse body of stage work includes classic and contemporary plays including Timberlake: American Pulp, Life Without Parole, and the biographical play Fruits Unheard Of in which she portrayed American photographer Diane Arbus.
 Feature film and TV credits include Construction and Paradise, "All My Children" "Gotham," "Law & Order" and "Godfather of Harlem."
 In addition to training at the Susan Batson Studio, Lil has studied with Maggie Flannigan, Terry Schreiber and Giles Foreman, holds an Honors B.A in English and Dramatic Arts and a Bachelor of Education.  She has worked internationally as a teacher in Canada, Paris, Rome and New York at the Susan Batson Studio. 
Lil directed and produced the NYC premiere of The Way I Am, a one-woman show inspired by the life and work of Barbra Streisand as well as They Called Me Rita, a play inspired by Rita Hayworth which premiered at the United Solo Festival.  For the Verve Project she directed Laundry & Bourbon and for New York Theatre Festival Lucy & Lucy which won Best Short Production and Best Actress Awards.  Building community is pivotal to Lil's work.  She has collaborated with the David Lynch Foundation (For Consciousness-Based Education and World Peace) in creating staged reading fundraiser events, and developed the NYC screening series for David Lynch's documentary Meditation, Creativity, Peace.
Lil is currently the acting instructor at the Joffrey Ballet School and working with MTTM Theatrics in the development of their musical Chester & Julia. With Sprouting Pictures she recently co-directed the short film The Main Event and is a judge for the New York, Hollywood, Cannes and Venice Short Film Festivals. 
Lil also coaches Forest Whitaker: Projects include Big George Foreman, "Andor," "Emperor of Ocean Park" and "Godfather of Harlem."

  • “Lil is a fantastic teacher!  Her attentive, no nonsense and joyful approach is perfect for people who want to do the real work of discovering and challenging themselves as performers.”

    Onyx Hartwell

  • Participating in Lil's workshops has been an invaluable and inspiring experience.  I found authentic emotional depth and knowledge about myself that has enhanced my work as an actor.  The techniques in discovering personal truth and energy of the workshop recharged and motivated me to continue building my skills.  I highly recommend Lil's classes to anyone ready to take greater risks in their work and have some fun in the process! 

    Alberto Fumagalli

  • "Lil's ability to transform a working actor into a polished and set-ready character is extraordinary.  Her methods, insights and versatility put her above the rest. Could not recommend her more!"

    Alexander McCarty

  • “I loved Lil's classes and working with methods that have helped me grow as a person and artist. The exercises Lil leads create a safe and inspired environment to find deeper parts of yourself.  I felt complete trust and freedom without being judged and learned the importance of personalizing material. Working with Lil will benefit anyone interested in developing the craft of acting.”

    Denny Mendez

Our Location

 

ADVENT LUTHERAN CHURCH
2504 Broadway
New York, NY 10025

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Monologue Submission for New Participants

For artists who have not previously worked with Lil Malinich, we ask for a short monologue video as part of the application.

This is not a cut-based audition. The submission helps Lil get a sense of you as an actor so the right play can be chosen for the group.

The play will be selected after applications are received, with the goal of highlighting everyone’s strengths and giving each actor meaningful stage time.

What to submit

  • A short monologue video:

    • You may use:

      • A monologue you already know

      • One of the provided selections

      • Previously filmed monologue or acting work, if you already have material

    At the start of your video, please state your name, the piece you’re performing, and where it’s from.


You’ll find a field in the application form to paste your video link.

If you’ve previously worked with Lil, no submission is required.

This process is designed to be simple and accessible — perfection is not expected.

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  • Students and should wear comfortable clothes that allow for easy movement.

    Shoes should also be suitable for movement and dancing, such as dance shoes, sneakers or sandals with straps.

    *Specific attire may be required for certain classes, which will be communicated upon enrollment.

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  • We understand that absences happen though we encourage our students to attend class as much as possible to avoid missing out on new content, material, etc.

  • Please follow this link to view our full Refund / Cancellation policy.

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