Allen Schmeltz Productions At Sutter Street Theatre
About
I am an award winning director with over 70 shows that I have directed. I have been teaching theatre arts for over 15 years. Many of my students have gone on to successed in college and their professional lives.
I have also received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Sacramento Regional Theatre Alliance for my work in theatre.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
The initial meeting is to find out what skills they pocess and what their goals are. Lessons are then geared at building on their strengths and learning new skills. The objective is to get them to stop "acting" and become 100% real in their characters.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have worked with numerous award winning theatre instructors.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$40 for a 45 minute lesson.
Workshops are $80 a month for one 2-hour session per week.
How did you get started teaching?
I was a training officer for the State of California and when I retired I started a new career in theatre.
What types of students have you worked with?
All types and ages.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
The last play I recently directed, "Charlotte's Web".
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Discuss the students goals and make certain it is the right match for what you want to achieve.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What they want to achieve!