(the collective) performance studio is a boutique coaching studio for people interested in expanding their presence in the world through a performing arts medium.

What started as an acting technique and business coaching class designed for individuals interested in pursuing careers in the performing arts has now expanded into an empowering and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition for all “life enthusiasts” who seek to bring more of their authentic selves to the table through the creation of compelling and believable characters from stage and screen. 

Classes include a full body warmup of improvisational and vocal exercises to prepare your instrument for a moment-to-moment "repeating" exercise which is then followed by individual and/or group work including monologues and scenes from stage, film & tv. 

Observing, discussing and experiencing all the subtle nuances of movement and expression that make us human and bring our most authentic selves to the surface truly sets this class apart as not just a coaching program for performers but a coaching program for Life.

Please arrive 5 minutes early for class. ADULTS (18+) and up are welcome! 

Come see what all the fuss is about...drop-in to audit any of (the collective) classes in action! Opportunity to participate in group exercises and watch your fellow actors at work.

Good for any ADULT class with (the collective)@JSAC

Come see what all the fuss is about...drop-in to audit any of (the collective youth) classes in action! Opportunity to participate in group exercises and watch your fellow actors at work.

Good for any YOUTH class with (the collective)@JSAC

Ages 8-11

Students play acting games and use improvisation skills to bring to life the characters from folktales and fairytales. The exercises and performances help students build public speaking skills and to gain confidence.

Put your voice into action through this unique workshop that blends playwriting and performance for teenagers. Students will learn the basics of script writing and performance through character and plot development inspired by locations throughout the Jersey Shore Arts Center building. Students will write original monologues and/or scenes and perform them in this two hour master class for teenagers. (ages 12-18)

Meets Tuesdays| 4 classes | $95 | All Levels |May 7 - May 28

See below for Materials List

Printmaking Paper & Collage: Make your our own printed textured paper! We will explore various printmaking techniques including Gelli® printing, that are simple and can be done right at home. We will then use this paper for 2 collage projects. Project samples will be provided.

Materials List:

Students will need to purchase their own 5x7 or 8x10 Gelli® plate.

You can purchase Gelli® plates at: Michael's, Amazon or Blick.

All other supples will be provided by instructor.

Any questions please email Deanna Gallaro at deanna.gallaro@gmail.com

6-week Course - 3 hour sessions

Thursdays, May 9th 10:00-1:00pm

Plein-air Oil Painting at the Jersey Shore

Instructor Gina Torello has designed this Plein Air class down on the boardwalk in Asbury Park and Ocean Grove. She will demonstrate each session as everyone follows along painting the  same subject matter as she instructs from inception to completion. Each painting will take two weeks start to finish. Lessons will be on the Carousel in Asbury Park, the Tent City in Ocean Grove, and the Jetty on 6th Ave north of Convention Hall all while painting alongside a master Plein Air artist. This is a one of a kind experience all local artist do not want to pass up. The first 12 Artists will be supplied with a New Wave Pochade Easel to use during your exclusive lessons down in these quaint seashore towns and a comfortable plein-air chair to use as you paint. This pleasurable and rewarding class will cover compositional structure, color theory, application of materials and most of all the process of capturing the LIGHT in the open air like the Impressionists. All levels of oil painting artists are welcomed. Must be physically able to stand for three hours and mobile to move about outside with all your supplies in a backpack. We will meet at the Jersey Shore Arts Center our first class. Detailed Supply list below

Instructor: Gina Torello, MFA Professional Artist, LightScapes Studio LLC

Supply List: Plein-air

- Princeton select brushes  #0/0 short liner, #2 chisel blender,  #1/4 lunar blender,  #1/8 angular shader petite, Princeton velvet touch brushes #1/16 angle shader #1/4 angular shader, #4,#6,#8 filbert theses are small brushes for small canvases. 

- Palette knife Blick style #2

- Sennelier Green for Oil Thinner or Gamsol odorless thinner

- Paint thinner sealed cleaner canister

- 3, 5”x7” or 6”x8” canvases or boards

- Palette paper pad disposable or glass palette

-Roll of paper towels

-Baby wipes

-Plastic garbage bag

- Winsor Newton Winton oil paints or Gamblin 180 or professional oils

-Titanium White

-Lemon Yellow

-Cadmium Yellow Medium

-Yellow Ochre

-Cadmium Orange Medium

-Burnt Sienna

-Cadmium Red Deep

-Alizarin Crimson

-Cerulean Blue

-Cobalt Blue

-Ultramarine Blue

-Sap Green

-Viridian Green

-Dioxazine Purple

-Roll of paper towels

CAN   Creative • Artistic • Nurturing

Age 13 to 17 | May 10 & May 24 | 4 PM - 7 PM |Studio 3

 These two workshops will focus on empowering individuals, who are passionate about unlocking the benefits of artistic expression. The time will be divided into three parts: Inspiration from artists • Warming Up/Sketching • Creating a project.

In these workshops, participants will dive into different and fun artistic explorations that foster creative thinking, like drawing, painting, mixed media, work with wire and 3D art. Inspiration will derive from the life and work of the famous artists: Kusama and Matisse (1st workshop), Kandinsky and Picasso (2nd workshop). 

Creating artwork can require an extreme amount of focus for any artist. CAN’s goal is to provide the most comfortable, safe, and playful environment for creative flow. If you have questions, please email Milla Khoroishilov  millakhoroshilov@gmail.com.