DETROIT DRAMA STUDIO

Welcome to the Detroit Drama Studio, where you will gain the skills and experience necessary to turn your passion into a career!

The Detroit Drama Studio is the certified Chubbuck studio for Michigan and Illinois actors looking to learn how to implement the Ivana Chubbuck technique into thier work.

Ivana Chubbuck is one of the most sought-after acting coaches in Hollywood and award-winning actors such as Charlize Theron, Brad Pitt, Jake Gyllenhal, Halle Berry, Jim Carrey, Gerard Butler, and Jared Leto have all used her technique for their most important roles. Join us today and find your power as an actor!

THE POWER OF THE ACTOR

At the Detroit Drama Studio, all actors will work in an environment where their peers take their craft seriously. Actors will be given a combination of scenes and monologues to perform weekly. Actors will be given up to two scenes a month and will be challenged with rigorous and rewarding work.

The studio provides a unique and highly personalized method of learning, creating an environment to nurture, educate and encourage actors to achieve their highest level of success. Passionate coaching combined with a talented student community will enrich your learning experience. *ALL ACTORS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PURCHASE AND READ, THE POWER OF THE ACTOR*

DETROIT DRAMA STUDIO OFFERINGS

CHUBBUCK TECHNIQUE MASTER CLASS

In this weekly Tuesday class, actors will learn the 12 steps of the Ivana Chubbuck Technique. Actors will be trained on how to apply the technique through weekly scene work. Each actor is expected to prepare and perform all assigned scene work. Actors can anticipate performing at minimum two scenes per session. All scene work must be memorized and performed off-book. This hybrid class alternates weekly between in-person and virtual. Before joining the class, you will need to purchase the book, "The Power of the Actor" by Ivana Chubbuck.

This class meets four times weekly from 7:30p to 10:15p on Tuesday nights. *Fall 2024 schedule subject to change*

Email DetroitDramaStudio@gmail.com for pricing and requirements to register.

Classes are held in Royal Oak, MI.

MUST BE 18 OR OLDER TO JOIN THE CLASS!

SMALL GROUP COACHING

Small group coaching is available for beginning and seasoned actors new to the Chubbuck Technique. The class varies in group size from 1 to 6 participants. This class is required for actors who wish to transition into the master class eventually. Classes are held on Thursday evenings from 7:30p to 9:30p. *Fall 2024 schedule subject to change*

Email DetroitDramaStudio@gmail.com for pricing and information on how to register.

AUDIT A CLASS

Actors interested in taking the Chubbuck course are welcome to sit in on a class and get an idea of what will be required from actors who wish to join the masters class. Auditing is strictly reserved for those who are interested in taking classes.

Email DetroitDramaStudio@gmail.com for pricing and information on how to register.

PRIVATE COACHING/ AUDITION PREPARATION

Do you need private coaching? Do you need a reader for your big audition? Do you need a coach to help you break down a scene? Coaching is available upon request only. Email for booking and pricing information.

Email DetroitDramaStudio@gmail.com for pricing and information on how to register.

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