FEBRUARY 2026
🎭 Stage Combat Master Class with Valeria Aceves
📍 520 8th Ave. New York, New York
🕙 February 14th @ 10:00 am-2:30 pm
COST: $75
Learn how to create dynamic, believable, and, most importantly, SAFE theatrical combat for the stage and screen.
Elevate your performance and expand your toolkit by joining professional actor and trained stage combatant, Valeria Aceves, for an intensive workshop focusing on the essential techniques of dramatic fighting.
Valeria Aceves, a proud Mexican actor and graduate of The Neighbourhood Playhouse School of Theatre, brings her professional expertise (including Combat - Stage as a core skill) to guide you through the fundamentals.
In This Workshop, You Will Learn:
Unarmed Combat Fundamentals: Master the art of the knap (sound effect), realistic punches, slaps, kicks, and safe theatrical falls.
The Illusion of Violence: Techniques for distance, control, and eye contact to ensure safety while maximizing dramatic impact.
Storytelling Through Conflict: Learn how to integrate the fight choreography into your character’s emotional arc and the overall narrative.
Partner Communication: Establishing clear protocols and safety checks essential for any stage partnership.
Whether you are preparing for a Shakespearean epic, a modern drama, or simply want to gain confidence in your physical capabilities, this workshop is for you!
MARCH 2026
🎭 The Art of Clowning Master Class with Nicole Borbone
📍 520 8th Ave. New York, New York
🕙 March 21st @ 10:00 am-2:30 pm
COST: $75
Join actor and physical theatre specialist Nicole Borbone for a Master Class in the dynamic world of clowning and physical comedy!
A graduate of Fordham University's Theatre Performance program, Nicole further honed her craft at the renowned Academia dell’Arte in Arezzo, Tuscany, specializing in Commedia dell’Arte and cirque performance. This rigorous training fueled her passion for movement-based storytelling and the fearless vulnerability of the clown.
In this class, Nicole will guide you through techniques focused on physicality, risk-taking, and inspiring audience connection. Drawing from her extensive experience in NYC theatre, film, and immersive performance (including her work on new plays, movement pieces, and the critically acclaimed Blood Manor), this workshop will challenge you to find humor, honesty, and impactful presence on stage.
Discover how to create work that drives you to take risks and moves audiences to reflection and action!