Enhance your life with Outstanding On Camera and Theatre Arts Training
for beginner through professional levels, ages 6-19!
Builds Confidence
Develops Critical Thinking
Encourages Collaboration
Strengthens Artistic Skills
Infuses an Abundance of Joy
Inspires Artists to use their skills to make a positive impact on the planet.
AWP’s Motto: KIDS CHANGING THE WORLD ONE AUDIENCE AT A TIME!... And they really do!
Thousands of children have expanded their artistic skills, enjoyed performing opportunities and auditioned for the pros. Many of our students have gone on to successful careers in TV/Film and on Broadway, while all of our students have left classes enriched and more ready to creatively tackle whatever challenges await them in life.
AWP's Teaching Staff:
Whitney Christopher-On Camera, Improv & Producer AWP Company
Jillian Hanes-AWP Company Director
Lexi Klupchak- Theatre Production
Denise Lortz-College Bound, Vocal Director
Jamie Moore-Video Production, Improv, On-Camera
Dianne Sleek-College Bound
Don Stallings-Video Production, Improv Mania
Lynn Stallings-Extreme Acting, Essentials, Hollywood Bound, Artistic Director/AWP
Course Descriptions
IMPROV MANIA/THEATRE ARTS Learn the secrets of dynamic Improvisation. Learn to use Improv as a performance art form, as a rehearsal tool and to enhance auditions. Make your audiences laugh, cry, wonder & guffaw. Let down your guard . . . and accept, heighten and explore your boundless imaginations through Improv! Explore theatre techniques: Including Script Interpetation, Character Development, Stage Movement, & Audition Techniques. It’s a creative explosion! Instructors: Whitney Christopher, Jamie Moore, Don Stallings
ACTING A to Z Learn everything from stage directions to acting with accents . . . from physical comedy, to Improv . . . from theatre games to projection, all while having a blast. Instructor: Eric Nash
THEATRE PRODUCTION CLASSES Explore the performing arts through theatre games, scene study, improv, stage movement, character development, audition techniques and performance opportunities. Course ends with a production in the spring! Instructor: Whitney Christopher King
VIDEO PRODUCTION Produce and Star in a commercial AND a movie short to be aired on the web! Jump in front of the camera and behind the scenes as you take on the roles of writer, director, actor, sound engineer, lighting designer, production manager and producer as you go on location to shoot your own movie shorts! Instructors: Jamie Moore, Don Stallings
EXTREME ACTING The Ultimate Actor’s Challenge! Face extreme emotions! Act under safe yet intense conditions of temperature, wind, rain . . . . Tackle physical challenges with stage combat and physical comedy. Tap into high-drama and break thru the limits! For the serious actor. Instructor: Lynn Stallings
ON CAMERA ACTING An intense, on-camera course focusing on Cold Reading, Close Ups & Script Interpretation for the serious student. Exploring commercial acting styles and product handling. Commercials approached as the “30 second movie”. Instructor: Lynn Stallings & Whitney Christopher King
ACTING ESSENTIALS A series of workshops essential for a successful career in television and film. This is an “On-Screen Crash Course” taught by Lynn Stallings and a variety of industry guests. Sample of workshop subjects:
“The stellar interview”- How to ‘wow’ them & get the job!
“Who am I anyway?”- Discovering your ‘type’ & finding your ‘style’
“Oh, snap”-How to get the perfect headshot
“Fake your way to the top”-how to instantly make strong choices at an audition, even when you’re caught off guard
Special Effects Make-up
“Connections”-How to create ‘chemistry’ with your scene partner
“Off-The-Cuff”-Using improv in auditions
“The Details”-Using stage business to enhance your scene
“On your mark” - Be a director’s dream - know your on-set jargon
“Chrome-a-key me” - practice working on ‘green-screen’.
“Audition Crash Course”
Instructors: Lynn Stallings & Industry Guests
PHYSICAL FOOLERY The Ultimate Physical Acting course! Stage Combat, Clowning, Commedia dell’ Arte, Stage Movement and Body Language. Learn to command the stage with your physical presence. Instructor: Don Stallings
AWP COMPANY CLASS (more info) Course designed for dedicated, talented, experienced, joyful kids & teens who want to enhance their careers w/professional training, performing AND networking opportunities! Company will:
Train intensively each Sat. in Company classes.
Present a Full Musical Revue in the Fall
Produce a Full Musical in Spring
Do a Showcase performance for casting directors & agents
Have FREE and Discounted workshops during AWP's Master's Series
w/Powerful Industry Directors, Casting Directors, Agents, Choreographers & Celebrities!!
Acceptance in the company is by audition only. Ages 10-19 Instructors: Jillian Hanes, Whitney Christopher & Guest Artists
HOLLYWOOD BOUND - THE ‘PRO-TRACK’ This professional TV/Film Training program is designed for experienced kids & teens who are dedicated and motivated to pursue a career in the Television/Film Industry. Course includes:
On-Camera Acting * Camera Awareness
Audition Techniques * Interview skills
On-Set etiquette * Personal Marketing
Personal evaluation * Field trip
Introduction to Agents & Casting Directors
Discussion of Promo Materials: Headshots, Resumes, web sites, etc.
Parent/Student workshops on "the business" of show business
OPTIONAL TRIPS TO LA and NYC for classes, shows & networking
Students accepted by Audition only. Very limited enrollment. Please submit photo and resume & fill out registration form to request an audition appointment.
Admission to Hollywood Bound by audition only. To prepare: Download audition packet here. Contact AWP for audition appointment.
Two classes: Ages 10-13 & Teen
Instructor: Lynn Stallings
COLLEGE BOUND Prepare for competitive college level performing arts auditions.
Find the best college programs and polish your audition material. Ages 15 & up.
Contact AWP for audition appointment.
Actors prepare: Two contrasting, 1 to 2 minute monologues.
Musical Theatre Performers prepare: A verse & chorus of an uptempo song, A verse & chorus of a ballad, a 1 minute contemporary monologue & 30 seconds of dance.
Instructors: Denise Lortz & Dianne Sleek
WINTER PERFORMING ARTS CAMP Intense, creative blast! Acting for stage and screen, mime, stage combat, dance, shows, and much more! 3 Full Days in December during Winter Break.
SUMMER PERFORMING ARTS CAMP “DESTINY”! Hundreds of students gather from far and wide to share their talents and be inspired by nationally known master teachers. The students of the Atlanta Workshop Players sing, dance & act for stage & screen. Advanced performers AUDITION for Top Agents & Casting Directors. Students see shows, have recreational activities and make life-long friends! Beginner thru Professional Levels, Day Camps and Residential Camps ages 6-18.
MASTER’S SERIES WORKSHOPS Take Action & Rock Your Career! AWP is bringing you awesome workshops with 5 gurus of the entertainment industry!
Agents, Casting Directors & Celebrities will pump you up with the insider's info AND the skills you need to launch your career. In fact .... they are in position to guide you to do just that! If you want to be on TV, in the movies or on a Broadway stage .... they can tell you how it’s done! These workshops can CHANGE YOUR LIFE!! Dedicated, Motivated Kids- Teens- Adults: Check out this MASTER SERIES.
Learn the secrets of dynamic Improvisation. Learn to use Improv as a performance art form, as a rehearsal tool and to enhance auditions. Make your audiences laugh, cry, wonder & guffaw. Let down your guard . . . and accept, heighten and explore your boundless imaginations through Improv! Explore theatre techniques: Including Script Interpetation, Character Development, Stage Movement, & Audition Techniques. It’s a creative explosion!
Learn everything from stage directions to acting with accents . . . from physical comedy, to Improv . . . from theatre games to projection, all while having a blast.
Explore the performing arts through theatre games, scene study, improv, stage movement, character development, audition techniques and performance opportunities. Course ends with a production in the spring!
Produce and Star in a commercial AND a movie short to be aired on the web! Jump in front of the camera and behind the scenes as you take on the roles of writer, director, actor, sound engineer, lighting designer, production manager and producer as you go on location to shoot your own movie shorts!
The Ultimate Actor’s Challenge! Face extreme emotions! Act under safe yet intense conditions of temperature, wind, rain . . . . Tackle physical challenges with stage combat and physical comedy. Tap into high-drama and break thru the limits! For the serious actor.
An intense, on-camera course focusing on Cold Reading, Close Ups & Script Interpretation for the serious student. Exploring commercial acting styles and product handling. Commercials approached as the “30 second movie”.
A series of workshops essential for a successful career in television and film. This is an “On-Screen Crash Course” taught by Lynn Stallings and a variety of industry guests. Sample of workshop subjects:
The Ultimate Physical Acting course! Stage Combat, Clowning, Commedia dell’ Arte, Stage Movement and Body Language. Learn to command the stage with your physical presence. 
This professional TV/Film Training program is designed for experienced kids & teens who are dedicated and motivated to pursue a career in the Television/Film Industry. Course includes:
Prepare for competitive college level performing arts auditions.
Intense, creative blast! Acting for stage and screen, mime, stage combat, dance, shows, and much more! 3 Full Days in December during Winter Break.
Hundreds of students gather from far and wide to share their talents and be inspired by nationally known master teachers. The students of the Atlanta Workshop Players sing, dance & act for stage & screen. Advanced performers AUDITION for Top Agents & Casting Directors. Students see shows, have recreational activities and make life-long friends! Beginner thru Professional Levels, Day Camps and Residential Camps ages 6-18.
