Scene Study Classes NYC
"His classroom has been the site of some of the best and most entertaining work I have seen. There is no room big enough for the beauty that comes out of Roger's teaching."
Colby Minifie, Ashley Barrett, The Boys
In this six-week course, you'll dive deep into contemporary and classical texts, sharpening your craft through rigorous scene work and detailed textual analysis. You'll gain tools to approach material from the inside out - emotional truth, impulse, personalization - and the outside in - physicality, language, environment.
We place special focus on kinesthetic awareness, metaphorical doing, and activating the text, so your work becomes embodied, specific, and alive. You'll learn to make each character entirely your own by finding their truth inside you, not layering something on top. The result is work that feels honest, personal, and unforgettable.
Yes, the work is deep. It's also joyful. There's laughter, risk-taking, and real discovery, and the growth you experience in your own process is matched by the thrill of watching your classmates dare and discover alongside you. That shared journey builds real ensemble, and real fun.
This class is offered only 2 - 3 times a year, and is designed for actors with prior training. You'll be on your feet and working every class.