Teen acting & audition prep with teacher mk
$300
Ages 13-17 // Wednesday & Thursdays 4-5:30pm // Sept 30th - Oct 22nd, 2026
From Shakespeare to Arthur Miller to Sondheim, work with professional actor and director, MK Prophett, to strengthen your audition skills. You will leave this class with the materials and confidence to shine in any room you’re in! There will be a showcase of student work for an invited audience on October 22nd.
MK Prophett is a Philadelphia based Director, Performer, and Theatre Educator. They graduated from The University of the Arts in 2024 with two degrees- one in Musical Theatre and one in Directing, Playwriting, and Producing. They have had the privilege of working on many productions across the Philadelphia region (including Acute Exposure with The Lemonade Stand, Fun Home at University of The Arts, and Julius Caesar with the Delaware Shakespeare Company). They also teach with some of Philly's most recognizable theatre companies, including Quintessence Theatre Group and The Arden. Always leading with empathy and joy, MK aims to create a safe space for artists to be truthful, respectful, and collaborative.
DAY OFF SCHOOL WORKSHOP SERIES:
Shakespeare in a Day with Mr. Leo
$150
Ages 8-12 // Monday Sept 21st (Yom Kippur) 9am-4pm
Learn the basics of the Bard in just one day! “Speak the speech” with performer and educator, Leo Mock, to hone your classical acting skills.
Leo Mock (he/they) is a Philly-based theatre-maker specializing in Shakespeare, clown, and education. He has appeared onstage with Revolution Shakespeare, Shakespeare in Clark Park, and Delaware Shakespeare, where he is on the Artistic Squad. Other recent credits include Azuka, InterAct, The Lantern, Pig Iron, and The Wilma. They hold an MFA in Theatre Arts from Randolph College and teach at Rowan University. Leo has been teaching at Quintessence since 2022, and has been working as a teaching artist since 2016.
Classics Scene Study Workshop with Ms. Imani
$150
Ages 8-12 // Monday Oct 12th (Indigenous People’s Day) 9am-4pm
Learn from QTG Actor Imani Lee Williams (you might remember her from the Midsummer/Antony & Cleopatra rep and Fire!!) to develop the skills necessary to become the best performer you can be! By exploring classic texts from Socrates to Oscar Wilde, you will get the full Quintessence experience in just one day!
Imani is excited to be back with Quintessence Education team this fall - following the fun of choreographing Henry H. Houston Elementary’s production of “The Little Mermaid”! Imani has an MFA in Actor Training (FSU/Asolo Conservatory) and specialization in improvisation, classical and contemporary theater acting, text analysis, and devising. Imani has the pleasure of sharing with the Bards techniques that prepare her for the Quintessence stage. From teaching at camps, workshops, and classes in various communities and youth-serving organizations, encouraging self-discovery within service-learning with students of PeaceJam Foundation (Southeast), co-creating performance opportunities with Easterseals, and learning Gen Alpha lingo at Boys & Girls Clubs - Imani has gained an appreciation for the accessibility of dramatic arts and works to continue this endeavor.
*If you would like to take a class, but cost is a barrier for you, we do have scholarship opportunities available. Please contact Emily at emily@qtgrep.org for more information.*
