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with Renee Bang

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Here's a drop-in pass good for any individual class with (the collective) @ JSAC
Questions? Email: thecollectivejerseyshore@gmail.com
(the collective) Stage to Screen: KIDS
with Renee Bang

Ages: 11 - 17
Mondays 6-8pm
March 17, 2025 - April 14, 2025
In this course your child will discover the unique approaches needed for performing both on stage and screen - whether it's an audition, an interview or a zoom call - performing or speaking in front of people can bring up a lot of feelings. This course is designed to make your kid a more joyful, calm & confident speaker or performer and bring out their most authentic self in any situation.
They will also learn how to break down a scene, speech or song to get their message across intelligently and effectively using performing arts training. Included in their course of study will be:
- Improvisational play
- Theatre games
- Script analysis
- Song analysis
- Theatrical & film terminology
- Framing techniques
- Lighting techniques
- Sound techniques
- Sight-line techniques
All levels. Ages 11-17.
Class size is limited to 10 participants.
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(the collective) Stage to Screen: ADULTS
with Renee Bang

Tuesdays 5-7pm
March 18, 2025 - April 15, 2025
Performing or speaking in front of people can bring up a lot of feelings. This ongoing course is designed to make you a more joyful, calm & confident speaker or performer using targeted mindset techniques and hacks to bring out your most authentic self in any situation.
You will discover the unique approaches needed for performing confidently both on and off stage and learn through performing arts training how to break down a scene or speech to get your message across intelligently and effectively.
You will also learn the unique techniques required to create compelling and believable on-camera performances for film, television, self-tapes & zoom calls including:
- Framing
- Lighting
- Sound
- Sight-lines
- Visual subtleties
All two hour classes include a full body warmup and improvisational exercises which are followed by individual and/or group work all guided by professional performance coaches, accompanists & industry guests.
Observing, discussing and experiencing all the subtle nuances of movement and expression that make us human and bringing our most authentic selves to the surface truly sets this class apart as not only a coaching program for performance but a coaching program for Life.
All levels. Ages 18+
Class size is limited to 10 participants.
Will run
(the collective) Stage to Screen: ADULTS
with Renee Bang

Wednesdays 6-8pm
March 19, 2025 - April 16, 2025
Performing or speaking in front of people can bring up a lot of feelings. This ongoing course is designed to make you a more joyful, calm & confident speaker or performer using targeted mindset techniques and hacks to bring out your most authentic self in any situation.
You will discover the unique approaches needed for performing confidently both on and off stage and learn through performing arts training how to break down a scene or speech to get your message across intelligently and effectively.
You will also learn the unique techniques required to create compelling and believable on-camera performances for film, television, self-tapes & zoom calls including:
- Framing
- Lighting
- Sound
- Sight-lines
- Visual subtleties
All two hour classes include a full body warmup and improvisational exercises which are followed by individual and/or group work all guided by professional performance coaches, accompanists & industry guests.
Observing, discussing and experiencing all the subtle nuances of movement and expression that make us human and bringing our most authentic selves to the surface truly sets this class apart as not only a coaching program for performance but a coaching program for Life.
All levels. Ages 18+
Class size is limited to 10 participants.
Will run
(the collective): MUSIC LAB
with Renee Bang

Thursdays from 7-9pm
March 20, 2025 - April 17, 2025
Performing in front of people can bring up a lot of feelings...
Are you looking for a place to craft your performances in front of a supportive collective of peers?
Would you like to actually enjoy performing?
Are you craving real-time, in-person feedback on your work?
(the collective) MUSIC LAB is a weekly event designed to bring people together to workshop their performances.
Whether it's original music or audition material (the collective) MUSIC LAB is a safe and encouraging environment for vocalists, singer/songwriters and musical performers of all ages & music genres to work through their material - all guided by professional performance coaches, accompanists & industry guests.
You will leave each night a more joyful, calm & confident performer...and person.
Experiencing, observing and discussing all the subtle nuances of expression that make us human and bring our most authentic selves to the surface truly sets (the collective) MUSIC LAB apart as not just a coaching program for performance but a coaching program for Life.
All levels. Ages 18+
Will run
(the collective) Stage to Screen: KIDS
with Renee Bang

Ages: 11 - 17
Fridays 5-7pm
March 21, 2025 - April 18, 2025
In this course your child will discover the unique approaches needed for performing both on stage and screen - whether it's an audition, an interview or a zoom call - performing or speaking in front of people can bring up a lot of feelings. This course is designed to make your kid a more joyful, calm & confident speaker or performer and bring out their most authentic self in any situation.
They will also learn how to break down a scene, speech or song to get their message across intelligently and effectively using performing arts training. Included in their course of study will be:
- Improvisational play
- Theatre games
- Script analysis
- Song analysis
- Theatrical & film terminology
- Framing techniques
- Lighting techniques
- Sound techniques
- Sight-line techniques
All levels. Ages 11-17.
Class size is limited to 10 participants.
Visit (the collective) on Instagram
Will run