Inspiring Performers


        


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 six 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.







One-on-one class fees are $20 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

Your spot in each course will be confirmed when you register below!

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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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

How to Make Your Dreams Come True

Ages 13-adult

Meets from 1-3 PM 

Saturday, July 12

Taught by Stephen Burke

Many have commented on the fact that, through the ministry of Shining Light Players, Stephen and Alisha Burke are living their dream of performing and producing. In this one day seminar Stephen will discuss how to analyze your dreams, set goals and keep a focus that will lead to true success.

Fee: Love Offering


Directing Master Class

Ages 13-adult

Meets from 1-3 PM

Saturday, July 19

Taught by Stephen Burke

Stephen has directed over 70 productions on stages of all types and sizes, working with a variety of resources and all levels of talent. He has taught directing on the college and master's level, and his productions have won multiple international awards. Whether you are an experienced director, or just getting started, this one day seminar will include tips, concepts and processes to help you direct a successful production!

Fee: $30

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