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Drama Queen: An LGBTQ+ Acting Workshop with Jade Esteban Estrada

As an actor, educator, and proud drama queen, I created this workshop for queer performers ready to take risks, tell the truth, and shine brighter than ever.

Come play, explore your story, and connect with a bold, supportive LGBTQ+ community. This is your space. Your voice. Your moment.

June 18, 2025 | 6–9 pm CST* | Zoom $50 | Link in comments | actingmcseries@gmail.com

*Registration closes at 5 p.m. CST

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Monólogo Gigante

"Monólogo Gigante" is a workshop I've developed for English-speaking actors who want to improve their Spanish-language skills and acting abilities. The workshop combines theatre techniques with language learning, focusing on improving fluency, assuredness, and cultural understanding of Spanish. It's designed to help actors practice speaking Spanish in a spontaneous and interactive way, fostering both language skills and acting confidence.

Register for class here

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The Art of Auditioning

Tonight we gather for an intensive workshop on the art of first impressions.

Register for class here

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"There is nothing more deceptive than an obvious fact." - Sherlock Holmes

Wednesday night, I will present "Drama Detectives: A Script Analysis Workshop" at 6 p.m. Central via Zoom. 🕵🏼‍♂️

Hope to see you there!

Registration link 🎭

📸: Mayra Alexandra

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Dare to be devious

Don't miss the "Monologues That Kill" Acting Workshop October 16 via Zoom.

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Summer Stand-Up Comedy Workshop

Let's talk about stand-up! Lately, this has been our most requested class. If you have questions about building your set, touring, comedy etiquette, or connecting and working with bookers, you may find this workshop informative and worthwhile.

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Acting class success stories

Huge congratulations to our friend and student Patricia Zamora on the world premiere of her new play. 

The play features Acting Masterclass Series alum Joe De Mott, Karen Ross Garrett, Melissa Martinez, and Yvette Cardenas. Nicole Erwin is our producer. I directed the play. 

We hope you will join us!

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Students in performance

Congratulations to Acting Masterclass Series alum Denise Swain (second from left) for wrapping up a three-week engagement of The Back-Porch Gang at the Overtime Theater! Wonderful job, Denise! Keep up the great work! 

Photo: Jade Esteban Estrada

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Student in performance: Denise Swain

This weekend, The Back-Porch Gang will play Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. Tickets are $18. Don't let this hilarious new comedy pass you by! Starring Acting Masterclass Series alum Denise Swain. 

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Interview with ArtScene SA

"In order to reflect the community we serve, it’s important to provide opportunities to all playwrights, regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, religion, or political beliefs. Since the inception of the New Play Development Series in January, we’ve had the pleasure of collaborating with writers from across the United States and Canada. As the creator of this program, this has been fulfilling and rewarding work." 

Thank you to Kurt Gardner of ArtScene SA for interviewing me about the New Play Development Series, a program that offers playwrights an opportunity to further develop new works.

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Putting it together

I’m back in the director’s chair - this time at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center. On Tuesday evening, the Guadalupe will present a reading of Un Nuevo Capitulo, a new comedy by Patricia Zamora, a longtime member of the Acting Masterclass Series. Nine talented actors will come together to tell this funny, heartwarming story. The reading will begin at 7 p.m. and will include an audience feedback session. Admission is free. All are welcome. 

Shoutout to three other Acting Masterclass Series members in the cast: Karen Ross Garrett, Yvette Cardenas, and Melissa Martinez. 

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Interview with Blogcritics Magazine

Thank you to Kurt Gardner of Blogcritics Magazine for including me in this article about how three San Antonio artists have managed to stay creative during the past two years of the pandemic.

Photo: Mayra Alexandra

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Love the art in yourself

Happy Wednesday! My monthly Beginner/Intermediate Acting Class resumes tonight via Zoom at 6:30 p.m. CDT. Looking forward to working on our summer projects!

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Actors only

On Monday night, I’ll be offering my monthly Advanced Acting Class via Zoom. This 3-hour workshop begins at 6:30 p.m. $25 per student. Looking forward to it!

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Acting magic

Don’t miss the June edition of my Beginner/Intermediate Acting Class tonight via Zoom. Class begins at 6:30 p.m. Central.

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Tonight, tonight!

Looking forward to seeing my acting students at 6:30 p.m. Central for my Beginner/Intermediate Acting Class via Zoom. 

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Acting power

The magic continues tomorrow night! Looking forward to my Beginner/Intermediate Acting Class Wednesday evening from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Central via Zoom. For more information or to register visit actingmasterclassseries@gmail.com.

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