Bethesda Workshops & Classes
The Rehearsal
Challenge yourself.
Next Session: Monday, January 26th
**Workshop FULL. If you'd like to attend as an observer, please email shelby@bethesdarep.com
Where Bethesda Repertory all began.
The Rehearsal is Bethesda’s free monthly workshop series designed for actors who are eager to grow, take creative risks, and expand the boundaries of their craft.
Each month, a single dramatic work serves as the focal point of exploration. Under the Direction of a visiting artist, participants delve into selected scenes and moments, revisiting the same roles through different perspectives and uncovering new layers of the story.
This is a space where traditional casting expectations are set aside to encourage bold interpretation. Actors are invited to embody characters of any age, gender, or type. The goal is to strengthen the muscles of imagination, presence, and emotional truth.
All participants must arrive fully prepared and off-book, ready to collaborate and play. These are works that meant to challenge, inspire, and demand all of yourself.
At Bethesda Repertory, we believe that boundary-pushing theatre deepens our humanity and strengthens our community. We are committed to maintaining an environment that honors the personal boundaries of every artist. Clear communication and mutual respect are essential. Growth takes courage, and The Rehearsal is a safe, supportive space for both.
The Rehearsal IS NOT a class.
- There is no fee to participate in The Rehearsal as Bethesda Repertory fiercely believes that if any artist is willing to further their curiosity in their craft, our sessions should, consequently, be accessible and free.
- Each member of The Rehearsal is expected to come prepared with their text buried & interpreted, ready to work in a fully realized capacity, open to critique by discussion, and above all, willing to grow and push oneself.
- Participation in these workshops is limited to 10 actors, as smaller groups lead to more in-depth exploration, and ample time to work.
- The Rehearsal lasts from 3 to 4 hours, depending on group size.
How to Get Involved:
- Actors: Sign up for the next session below.
- Directors & Writers: Interested in leading a session or proposing your material? Email us at info@bethesdarep.com with “The Rehearsal” in the subject line.
The Work: Advanced Acting Intensive
Push yourself through.
Next Session: Tuesday, February 17th
Instructor--Company Member & Artistic Director
Andrew Rudy Galindo
This is not just an acting class. It is a reckoning.
This intensive workshop demands a fearless journey inward, exhuming lived experience, personal truth, and disciplined craft, and forging them into performance of uncommon clarity and power. Actors will be challenged to strip away affectation, convenience, and safety in pursuit of work that is precise, embodied, and alive.
Rooted in Bethesda’s unwavering belief that performance comes first, this session calls for rigorous self-examination, radical honesty, and uncompromising artistic integrity. Growth is not suggested. It is required. Excellence is not discussed. It is practiced.
This work is for artists who are ready to be accountable to their talent, their instrument, and the stories they serve. If you are seeking comfort, look elsewhere. If you are seeking transformation, step forward.
Storytelling Through Movement
Move yourself.
Next Session Coming Soon
Instructor--Company Member:
Zoë Papia
Actors will learn to deepen their work through a meaningful and explorative physical approach. Through movement-based exercises and tools, Zoë will help you find more confidence in your body and new paths to discovering your character. This 3-hour course will assist you in unlocking a newfound freedom and autonomy as a storyteller.
Those with all levels of experience are encouraged to attend.