Stephen has been teaching on the high-school, college and graduate level for 18 years. His students have gone on to pursue professional careers as actors, writers, and directors. Several of his students have written productions that have been published, performed professionally, and won awards at festivals in Pensacola, FL, Washington D.C., Sydney Australia, and London, England.
Stephen has directed over seventy productions, written seven Christian musicals and four plays, and acted professionally in television, film and on the stage.
He holds a B.A. and an M.A. in performance and an M.F.A. in dramatics.
Stephen's heart's desire is to please the Lord and point others to Christ with dramatic art.
Stephen Joseph Burke
Instructor
Alisha loves sharing her gifts with children and inspiring the next generation. She holds bachelor's and master's degrees in performance, and is an Angel Award-winning actress who has performed on major stages around the country.
Some of her notable roles are Corrie ten Boom (The Hiding Place), Amy Carmichael (Bands of Orion) Elisabeth Elliot (A Consuming Fire) Emily Webb (Our Town) Gianetta (The Elixir of Love) and Mad Margaret (Ruddigore).
Alisha Burke
Instructor
Teen Acting Class
Taught by Stephen Joseph Burke
Ages: 11-19
Meets Friday afternoons from 3:30-5 PM
August 21- September 25
Students will learn acting and performance techniques, build their communication skills, and prepare to play roles in "The Twist at the End" a collection of short plays by O'Henry, the master of the surprise ending, at a showcase performance in the Cottage Theatre on September 25.
Fee: $200
One-on-one class fees are $25 per half hour lesson due at the beginning of each month.
To book a lesson or for more information contact us at (850) 207-6877 or via e-mail at stephen@shininglightplayers.com
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For group classes the fee for the entire course is due before the first class period.
For private lessons fees for the each month are due before the first lesson of the month.
More classes and seminars may be added through the year as our schedule permits.
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Children's Acting Class
Taught by Alisha Burke
Ages: 8-12
Meets afternoons from 3:30-5 PM
October 20-November 20
Students will develop their acting skills, build confidence, learn teamwork, make friends and have fun-- all culminating in an exciting performance to kick off the holiday season!.
Fee: $200