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Character Lab: Beginner Scene Study The first steps to living truthfully on stage Day & Time: Thursdays, 5:00–6:00 PM Ages: 5–10 Location: Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette Instructor(s): Benji Braswell & Katie Pitoukkas Session Dates: September 17 – November 5, 2026 Character Lab is the perfect entry point for young actors ready to build real, honest characters from the ground up. Students learn the foundational tools of scene study — given circumstances, objectives, physicality, and truthful listening — while developing empathy for the people they portray. Working with a scene partner throughout the season, each student builds a fully realized character and performs a polished scene for friends and family on closing night. A warm, supportive space to fall in love with the craft of acting. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Benji@lafayettecivic.org
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