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ADULT COURSES
ACT SING DANCE IMPROVISE
Close Encounters classes will draw from the unique and extensive international expertise of the leaders, covering acting, improvisation, physical comedy, dance, musical theatre, voice, and script writing. Expect challenging, novel and inspiring task-based activities to enhance and expand your performance skills and confidence. We offer courses for both novice and professional artists ages 17+. All our courses are offered in English.
"A fantastic place for both newbies and experienced actors! I have been in other theatre classes in the past, but CET is beyond anything I've ever experienced!"
Andrada Racoare
ACTING Academy
Tue, 07 JanCET Studio, Zürich07 Jan 2025, 19:30 – 25 Apr 2025, 21:30CET Studio, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland07 Jan 2025, 19:30 – 25 Apr 2025, 21:30CET Studio, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, SwitzerlandIn this unique course, we will develop and strengthen your acting skill set. We will rehearse a play and perform it live on a professional stage. The first class will be an audition. You do not need to prepare anything in advance. Just bring your curiosity and playfulness! The play is ALMOST MAINE.
Wed, 08 JanZürich08 Jan 2025, 18:00 – 26 Jun 2025, 19:15Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland08 Jan 2025, 18:00 – 26 Jun 2025, 19:15Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, SwitzerlandIn this collective creation course, we will develop an immersive theatre piece from scratch! As an ensemble, we will choose a format, setting, develop characters, story lines, etc… and put everything together in a unique experience that we will perform for an audience. No experience necessary!
Wed, 08 JanCET Studio, Zürich08 Jan 2025, 19:30 – 13 Apr 2025, 21:30CET Studio, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland08 Jan 2025, 19:30 – 13 Apr 2025, 21:30CET Studio, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, SwitzerlandHave you ever wanted to act? Want to harness the power of your voice? Learn how to communicate with your body? Learn the craft of acting in our Winter 2025 Acting for Beginners course! The course culminates in a performance of a play! No experience necessary, just a willingness to play.
Thu, 09 JanCET Studio, Zürich09 Jan 2025, 18:00 – 04 Apr 2025, 19:15CET Studio, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland09 Jan 2025, 18:00 – 04 Apr 2025, 19:15CET Studio, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, SwitzerlandWe will focus on learning the physical theatre style of the renowned English company Gecko. We will devise an original piece of theatre that will be performed on a professional stage. This course is designed for students that have prior acting and movement experience.
COURSES 2025
Improv Academy
Thu, 09 JanCET Studio, Zürich09 Jan 2025, 19:30 – 26 Apr 2025, 21:30CET Studio, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland09 Jan 2025, 19:30 – 26 Apr 2025, 21:30CET Studio, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, SwitzerlandParticipants will engage in exercises designed to develop listening skills, characterisation, narrative, spontaneity, and teamwork. The focus will be on short form games and scene structure. No experience necessary just a willingness to play!
Mon, 13 JanCET Studio, Zürich13 Jan 2025, 19:30 – 26 Apr 2025, 21:30CET Studio, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland13 Jan 2025, 19:30 – 26 Apr 2025, 21:30CET Studio, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, SwitzerlandMaster the art of seamlessly transitioning from scene to song. Discover the magic of musical improv through The Hero's Journey long form format. You’ll learn how to create songs, choreography, & dynamic scenes in the moment. Prior improv training is a requirement, voice or musical training is not!
Dance
Mon, 13 JanCET Studio, Zürich13 Jan 2025, 18:00 – 30 Apr 2025, 19:15CET Studio, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland13 Jan 2025, 18:00 – 30 Apr 2025, 19:15CET Studio, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, SwitzerlandBroadway dance is the best way to work on your sass & characterization while focusing on technique. Classes will cover basic jazz technique and how to build your elegance and confidence. We will be inspired by Broadway's empowering musical theatre repertoire. No prior dance experience is required.
Musical Theatre
Sun, 12 JanCET Studio, Zürich12 Jan 2025, 10:30 – 30 Apr 2025, 13:30CET Studio, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland12 Jan 2025, 10:30 – 30 Apr 2025, 13:30CET Studio, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, SwitzerlandIn this exciting course, you will learn the art of acting, singing and dancing. Through musical theatre repertoire (CHICAGO, CABARET, WICKED, HEATHERS, etc.) you will enhance your performance skills and perform live at Millers Theatre.
Sun, 12 JanCET Studio12 Jan 2025, 14:00 – 29 Apr 2025, 17:00CET Studio, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland12 Jan 2025, 14:00 – 29 Apr 2025, 17:00CET Studio, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, SwitzerlandIn this exciting course, you will learn the art of acting, singing and dancing. Through musical theatre repertoire (CHICAGO, CABARET, WICKED, HEATHERS, etc.) you will enhance your performance skills and perform live at MILLERS Theatre. (Audition based)
Voice Intensive
Sat, 18 JanCET Studio, Zürich18 Jan 2025, 10:45 – 05 Apr 2025, 12:45CET Studio, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland18 Jan 2025, 10:45 – 05 Apr 2025, 12:45CET Studio, Zürich, Pfingstweidstrasse 101, 8005 Zürich, SwitzerlandIn this fun vocal intensive for beginners, we will focus on learning the music from hit Broadway shows! This class is designed for passionate and novice singers. You will learn how to unleash your voice and to perform with presence.
A fantastic place for both newbies and experienced actors! I have been in other theatre classes in the past, but CET is beyond anything I've ever experienced. A truly creative hub managed by a team whose passion and dedication can be seen in everything they do. Expect fun, self-discovery and challenge!
— Andrada Racoare
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY
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