Create, interact and Learn @ the AcA!
The Acadiana Center for the Arts Creativity @ the Center is a series of hands-on workshops for young people, families and adults built upon our award-winning core programs. Creativity @ the Center offers students and adults of all ages opportunities to study traditional arts disciplines under the guidance of professional artists, educators and guest lecturers.

Acting Up (in Acadiana)

2012/2013 Acting Classes

Acting Up (in Acadiana) announces that its classes begin the week of September 10, 2012. Acting classes are available for students ages 7-adult. Individual acting coaching can be arranged. All activities take place at the Acadiana Center for the Arts located in downtown Lafayette.

All students, regardless of future work, can build confidence in public speaking, practice

collaborative and group working skills, nurture the imagination and creativity, and just

have fun!  The following classes are offered:

• Elementary Class held on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 PM

• Junior High School Class held on Mondays from  4:30-6 PM

• High School and Beginner Adults Class held on Tuesdays from 6-7:30PM

• Company Class held on Mondays from 6:15-7:45; Participation in continued company training is by audition & interview, or invitation.

Registration fee is $85 and monthly tuition is $60.  Company class has small one time annual dues and strict guidelines for maintaining active member status. Options for paying the year in full and sibling discounts are available.

As Acting Up (in Acadiana)’s Artistic Director, Amy Waguespack facilitates the classes. Waguespack and members of the professional company teach all classes. We are a training based program with a focus on technique and ensemble building. Waguespack, company members and former students have worked in theatre, film, television, and commercials in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, New Orleans, and more. 

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