THE "ACTORS LAB"
Ages 18 & Up
Join us for our next exciting sessions in “The Lab,” where who you are and what you’ve experienced in life is fully accepted and respected as valuable and unique elements of effective storytelling. At NHAOPA, we meet you where you are, get to know you as an individual, work with you to pinpoint your goals, and facilitate your growth process as a budding artist and human.
The Actor’s Lab is the ideal choice for those who:
🎭 have aspirations for the professional stage or screen and are committed to taking active steps to move forward every day toward their goals
🎭 wish to pursue theatre as a fun and healthy hobby but aren’t sure where to start
🎭 are Interested in personal development and expansion of horizons
🎭 are looking to step out of their comfort zone in a supportive environment
🎭 enjoy meeting new and interesting and like-minded people
🎭 are returning to acting after a hiatus (high school, college, etc.) and need a refresher.
🎭 would like to work with instructors who are well-versed in the “business of show” and
can connect you to appropriate opportunities for auditions, freelance work, etc.
🎭 love to laugh, smile and HAVE A GREAT TIME!
BEGINNER CLASSES
In The Moment Improv (Mondays 6:00 -7:30 p.m.) Beginner
APRIL 7th - JUNE 23rd
"In-The-Moment-Improv" emphasizes spontaneity, creativity, and quick thinking, helping actors build confidence and adaptability on stage. You will not only be trained in comedic improv. You will also learn and use valuable dramatic training to enhance your overall craft. Through a series of engaging exercises and activities, you'll learn to embrace the unexpected, develop strong ensemble skills, and refine your ability to create compelling characters and live in-the-moment of comedic and dramatic scenes/situations.
The Craft (Mondays 7:45 - 9:15 p.m.) Beginner
APRIL 7th - JUNE 24th
In this intensive course you’ll learn to master the techniques cherished by the world's leading actors. From day one, you’ll dissect and explore your unique essence through powerful monologues, revealing the actor within you. Embrace what you have and unleash your true potential as you channel your energy, voice, and movement. As you find your rhythm, you'll bring scripted scenes from plays, TV, and film to life, honing your craft. When you’re at your best, your standout scenes will be filmed in a dynamic single-camera style, adding a professional touch to your actor’s reel by the end of the program.
Beginner Classes:
Cost One 12 week Beginner Session
$142 per month or $325 if Paid in Full
Both 12 week Beginner Sessions
$225 per month or $575 if Paid in Full
Please contact our office at 475-238-8119 or [email protected]
if you need to set up a monthly payment plan
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED CLASSES
BEYOND THE MOMENT IMPROV.... (Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.)
Intermediate/Advanced
Ongoing beginning April 8th
Instructor: Nick Rapuano
Building upon the foundation established in In-The-Moment Improv, this intermediate-to-advanced course takes your improvisational skills to the next level. You’ll refine your ability to think on your feet while adding depth, emotional nuance, and complexity to your performances. Expanding beyond pure spontaneity, this class integrates dramatic techniques, allowing you to explore both comedic and serious scene work with greater authenticity.
In addition to advanced improv techniques, you’ll delve into the creation, rehearsal, and execution of comedic sketches and skits, blending improvisation with scripted material. Through immersive exercises and ensemble-driven collaboration, you'll learn to seamlessly transition between structured storytelling and on-the-spot creativity. This course emphasizes character development, relationship dynamics, and navigating unexpected challenges with confidence.
Whether you're looking to strengthen your comedic timing, sharpen your dramatic instincts, or master the balance between the two, this class will empower you to take risks, elevate your craft, and become a more versatile performer. Join us as we push the boundaries of improv and sketch comedy, unlocking your full potential on stage!
THE CRAFT CONTINUED.... (Tuesdays 7:45 - 9:15 p.m.)
Intermediate/Advanced
Ongoing beginning April 8th
Instructor: Nick Rapuano
Following the immersive experience of our Level 1 Classes, To Be CONTINUED invites actors to further hone their skills in a dynamic and ongoing environment. This class blends both the intermediate and advanced student to learn along side each other in scene work, and audition preparation, creating a comprehensive training ground for working actors. Participants will engage in a series of collaborative workshops that emphasize spontaneity and creativity, allowing for exploration of various genres and styles. Throughout the course, you will also have the unique opportunity to learn from guest acting teachers and industry professionals who will share invaluable insights into the working actor's process on select days. Their expertise will provide a fresh perspective on the nuances of performance and the realities of auditioning in today's competitive landscape. In addition to refining your craft through scene studies and improvisational exercises, you will receive tailored feedback designed to elevate your performances. The Continual Course is not just about perfecting your technique; it's about fostering a supportive community where actors can take bold risks, learn from one another, and grow as artists. Whether you're preparing for auditions or seeking to deepen your understanding of character work, The Continual Course will empower you to navigate your journey as an actor with confidence and creativity. Join us for this ongoing adventure and discover the transformative power of continuous learning in the art of acting!
Ongoing Classes:
One Course: $142 per month or $325 if Paid in full for 3 months
Both Courses: $225 per month or $575 if Paid in full for 3 months
Please contact our office at 475-238-8119 or [email protected]
if you need to set up a monthly payment plan
“ I am blown away by how quickly my peers are advancing in skill (I seriously can't stop smiling when watching everyone perform.) I am kicking myself I didn't do this years ago, it's shocking how amazing I feel since starting this class.” - Caroline H. (Actor’s Lab Winter Session)
Are you ready to PLAY?!
Sign up now and let your talent shine!.
Ages 18 & Up
Join us for our next exciting sessions in “The Lab,” where who you are and what you’ve experienced in life is fully accepted and respected as valuable and unique elements of effective storytelling. At NHAOPA, we meet you where you are, get to know you as an individual, work with you to pinpoint your goals, and facilitate your growth process as a budding artist and human.
The Actor’s Lab is the ideal choice for those who:
🎭 have aspirations for the professional stage or screen and are committed to taking active steps to move forward every day toward their goals
🎭 wish to pursue theatre as a fun and healthy hobby but aren’t sure where to start
🎭 are Interested in personal development and expansion of horizons
🎭 are looking to step out of their comfort zone in a supportive environment
🎭 enjoy meeting new and interesting and like-minded people
🎭 are returning to acting after a hiatus (high school, college, etc.) and need a refresher.
🎭 would like to work with instructors who are well-versed in the “business of show” and
can connect you to appropriate opportunities for auditions, freelance work, etc.
🎭 love to laugh, smile and HAVE A GREAT TIME!
BEGINNER CLASSES
In The Moment Improv (Mondays 6:00 -7:30 p.m.) Beginner
APRIL 7th - JUNE 23rd
"In-The-Moment-Improv" emphasizes spontaneity, creativity, and quick thinking, helping actors build confidence and adaptability on stage. You will not only be trained in comedic improv. You will also learn and use valuable dramatic training to enhance your overall craft. Through a series of engaging exercises and activities, you'll learn to embrace the unexpected, develop strong ensemble skills, and refine your ability to create compelling characters and live in-the-moment of comedic and dramatic scenes/situations.
The Craft (Mondays 7:45 - 9:15 p.m.) Beginner
APRIL 7th - JUNE 24th
In this intensive course you’ll learn to master the techniques cherished by the world's leading actors. From day one, you’ll dissect and explore your unique essence through powerful monologues, revealing the actor within you. Embrace what you have and unleash your true potential as you channel your energy, voice, and movement. As you find your rhythm, you'll bring scripted scenes from plays, TV, and film to life, honing your craft. When you’re at your best, your standout scenes will be filmed in a dynamic single-camera style, adding a professional touch to your actor’s reel by the end of the program.
Beginner Classes:
Cost One 12 week Beginner Session
$142 per month or $325 if Paid in Full
Both 12 week Beginner Sessions
$225 per month or $575 if Paid in Full
Please contact our office at 475-238-8119 or [email protected]
if you need to set up a monthly payment plan
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED CLASSES
BEYOND THE MOMENT IMPROV.... (Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.)
Intermediate/Advanced
Ongoing beginning April 8th
Instructor: Nick Rapuano
Building upon the foundation established in In-The-Moment Improv, this intermediate-to-advanced course takes your improvisational skills to the next level. You’ll refine your ability to think on your feet while adding depth, emotional nuance, and complexity to your performances. Expanding beyond pure spontaneity, this class integrates dramatic techniques, allowing you to explore both comedic and serious scene work with greater authenticity.
In addition to advanced improv techniques, you’ll delve into the creation, rehearsal, and execution of comedic sketches and skits, blending improvisation with scripted material. Through immersive exercises and ensemble-driven collaboration, you'll learn to seamlessly transition between structured storytelling and on-the-spot creativity. This course emphasizes character development, relationship dynamics, and navigating unexpected challenges with confidence.
Whether you're looking to strengthen your comedic timing, sharpen your dramatic instincts, or master the balance between the two, this class will empower you to take risks, elevate your craft, and become a more versatile performer. Join us as we push the boundaries of improv and sketch comedy, unlocking your full potential on stage!
THE CRAFT CONTINUED.... (Tuesdays 7:45 - 9:15 p.m.)
Intermediate/Advanced
Ongoing beginning April 8th
Instructor: Nick Rapuano
Following the immersive experience of our Level 1 Classes, To Be CONTINUED invites actors to further hone their skills in a dynamic and ongoing environment. This class blends both the intermediate and advanced student to learn along side each other in scene work, and audition preparation, creating a comprehensive training ground for working actors. Participants will engage in a series of collaborative workshops that emphasize spontaneity and creativity, allowing for exploration of various genres and styles. Throughout the course, you will also have the unique opportunity to learn from guest acting teachers and industry professionals who will share invaluable insights into the working actor's process on select days. Their expertise will provide a fresh perspective on the nuances of performance and the realities of auditioning in today's competitive landscape. In addition to refining your craft through scene studies and improvisational exercises, you will receive tailored feedback designed to elevate your performances. The Continual Course is not just about perfecting your technique; it's about fostering a supportive community where actors can take bold risks, learn from one another, and grow as artists. Whether you're preparing for auditions or seeking to deepen your understanding of character work, The Continual Course will empower you to navigate your journey as an actor with confidence and creativity. Join us for this ongoing adventure and discover the transformative power of continuous learning in the art of acting!
Ongoing Classes:
One Course: $142 per month or $325 if Paid in full for 3 months
Both Courses: $225 per month or $575 if Paid in full for 3 months
Please contact our office at 475-238-8119 or [email protected]
if you need to set up a monthly payment plan
“ I am blown away by how quickly my peers are advancing in skill (I seriously can't stop smiling when watching everyone perform.) I am kicking myself I didn't do this years ago, it's shocking how amazing I feel since starting this class.” - Caroline H. (Actor’s Lab Winter Session)
Are you ready to PLAY?!
Sign up now and let your talent shine!.
Please contact our office at 475-238-8119 or [email protected]
if you need to set up a monthly payment plan
if you need to set up a monthly payment plan
MEET YOUR COACH :
NICK RAPUANO
Nick Rapuano brings the tools and craft of Acting to NHAOPA. A graduate of the Stella Adler Studio in NYC, Nick has taken his theatrical experiences and knowledge into the world of production of stage and screen. In 2021 he founded Diamond Theatre Company, producing and directing such plays as Pulitzer Prize Winning "Dinner With Friend's" by Connecticut playwright Donald Margulies, as well as bringing Diamond Theatre Co to The Bushnell for David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross in February 2024 to a sold out weekend.
Theatre: Using the Adler technique alongside other avenues of Acting training including memorization practices, voice & speech, pantomime, scene analysis, improv and character study, Nick has the silver switch to train actors for the stage as well as the screen. You will be working with the various types of training used by the most celebrated actors over the years.
Film: Nick founded Old Neighborhood Films in 2017. Through his film career he has written and directed 3 feature films, Sandstone - Winner of Best Feature and Best Screenplay at New York Long Island Film Festival. Take Care of Emily - Winner of Best Director at Block Island Film Festival. (Both Available on Amazon) As well as short films: Fonder, and the 2022 short film Ethan Song, which was sent and viewed by members of Congress to help pass Ethan's Law on Gun Control. His Short film Finding Hope, together with Demand Zero has been shown in Classrooms across the country to help spread awareness of the opioid crises.
Within each film and theatrical production, he has worked to pull the best work out of his actors by guiding them to execute the most honest performance they can possibly bring. Cast members of his films have taken home coveted Acting awards from Anaheim Film Festival and NYLIFF.
Theatre: Using the Adler technique alongside other avenues of Acting training including memorization practices, voice & speech, pantomime, scene analysis, improv and character study, Nick has the silver switch to train actors for the stage as well as the screen. You will be working with the various types of training used by the most celebrated actors over the years.
Film: Nick founded Old Neighborhood Films in 2017. Through his film career he has written and directed 3 feature films, Sandstone - Winner of Best Feature and Best Screenplay at New York Long Island Film Festival. Take Care of Emily - Winner of Best Director at Block Island Film Festival. (Both Available on Amazon) As well as short films: Fonder, and the 2022 short film Ethan Song, which was sent and viewed by members of Congress to help pass Ethan's Law on Gun Control. His Short film Finding Hope, together with Demand Zero has been shown in Classrooms across the country to help spread awareness of the opioid crises.
Within each film and theatrical production, he has worked to pull the best work out of his actors by guiding them to execute the most honest performance they can possibly bring. Cast members of his films have taken home coveted Acting awards from Anaheim Film Festival and NYLIFF.
