If you are an "actor of color," join this one time only class with Franchelle Dorn, who has had a career ranging from Austin Shakespeare to being named as a Distinguished professor of acting at University of Texas and for a major part of her career as a leading actress for The Shakespeare Theatre, DC, as well as in film and television.

Participants have the option of doing a prepared monologue or a reading of 1-2 minutes in length. A Q&A period will cover a range of topics.

Franchelle Stewart Dorn: As an actor, her credits include performances at Shakespeare Theatre Company, Arena Stage, American Conservatory Theatre, Yale Rep, Long Wharf, George Street Playhouse, Great Lakes Shakespeare Theater, Cleveland Playhouse, Seattle Children’s Theatre, Guthrie, Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and Penumbra. Most recently, Fran has been seen Off-Broadway at Red Bull Theatre and Signature Theatre. She appeared on television as Dr. Rita Madison on NBC’s Another World and as a host for PBS’ Working Women and Literary Visions. She has done more than 400 industrials, commercials, and voice-overs. Franchelle has been nominated for eight Helen Hayes Awards, winning three; Austin Critics’ Circle for Best Actor in a Play: Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, Mrs. Warren’s Profession, Edge of Peace, and Medea for Austin Shakespeare. She received her M.F.A. from Yale University. 

Fran's teaching has been recognized with the SFA Excellence in Teaching Award and she is part of the Academy of Distinguished Teachers and a Regents’ Outstanding Teacher. She was inducted into the National Theater Conference and the National Association of Acting Teachers.

Zoom details will be sent to participants and auditors prior to the event. Total run time: 1.25 hours
- 60 min work session
- 15 min Q&A (optional)

Cut off enrollment - Wednesday, January 27

$25 Participants (full) /$10 Auditors
Use the button below to enroll and secure your space.