Tennessee Williams Scene Study
Class Summary
Taught by Artistic Director Charles Askenaizer, the Invictus Scene Study Series classes focus on the work of a singular playwright. The class will focus on one or more of a playwright’s works for the theatre, with each actor studying and playing multiple characters. The scene study mirrors the process of an Invictus production, starting with table work, following with on-your-feet scene and monologue work.
Details
Tennessee Williams Scene Study
Tuesdays from November 4 through December 16, 2025 (6 weeks, no class 11/25)
6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
$375 per student
Class is limited to 14 students.
Instructor: Charles Askenaizer
Musical Theater Intensive
Class Summary
Level up your musical theatre skills in this four-week intensive that bridges the gap between acting and song. Through personalized coaching, you’ll spend the first three weeks strengthening your audition material and scene work. In the final week, you’ll leave with two fully coached self tapes of new songs selected specifically for you. Whether you’re looking to get a jump on next audition season or reconnect with your craft, this class offers the perfect opportunity to refine your musical theatre skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.
DETAILS
Musical Theater Intensive
Thursdays from November 6 through December 4, 2025 (4 weeks, no class 11/27)
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
$250 per student
Class is limited to 14 students.
Instructor: Dustin Rothbart - Co-Artistic Director, Blank Theatre Company
All classes will be offered in-person at the Windy City Playhouse, 3014 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago, Illinois 60618.
Full payment must be made to confirm registration.
Class tuition is refundable if cancellation request is received no less than 48 hours before class commences. Refund will be net of a 3% credit card processing fee. Please email classes@InvictusTheatre.com to request refund.
REGISTRATION STEPS
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YOUR INSTRUCTORs
Charles Askenaizer
Charles Askenaizer (he/him) is the Founding Artistic Director of Invictus Theatre where over 8 years he has led Invictus Theatre to 35 Joseph Jefferson Award nominations and 5 wins. Invictus Theatre directing credits include ANGELS IN AMERICA: MILLENNIUM APPROACHES//PERESTROIKA (Jeff Recommended), THE WINTER’S TALE (Jeff Recommended), NETWORK, THREE SISTERS, THE CRUCIBLE (Jeff Award Nomination - Director, Jeff Award Nomination - Production), JULIUS CAESAR, WHO'S AFRAID OF VIRGNIA WOOLF? (Jeff Award Recipient- Director, Jeff Award Recipient- Production), HAMLET, 'NIGHT, MOTHER (Associate Director), THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, and OTHELLO. Since 2018 Charles has also directed several productions for Invictus's outreach programming in partnership with the Cook County Juvenile Justice System and Lawrence Hall. In 2024, Charles was named one of New City Magazine’s “Players 50 2024: The Rising Stars and Storefront Stalwarts.”
Dustin Rothbart
Dustin Rothbart is a Jeff Award nominated actor, producer and casting director. He is one of the founders of Chicago’s Blank Theatre Company where he’s served as co-artistic director since 2017. Under his leadership, Blank has been honored with 28 Jeff Nominations and 5 Jeff Awards. For Blank, Dustin has appeared on stage in Sweet Charity, On the 20th Century, Merrily We Roll Along, the Wild Party, The Mystery of Edwin Drood and Spring Awakening. Dustin has spent over a decade performing in Chicago’s storefront scene with theatres such as Lifeline, Red, Citadel, Underscore, The Beautiful City Project, Mary Arrchie and many more.