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Master Class
with Victor Slezak
Classes April 28–May 2
Monday-Friday
10:00 am-3:00 pm.
Monday-Friday
10:00 am-3:00 pm.
Classes will include exercises, scene study, script analysis, and explicit character. Class size is limited. Deadline for registration is April 21, 2025, so sign up today!
Cost: $525
About
Victor Slezak
About Victor Slezak
Victor Slezak’s early training consisted of studying with three of the greatest American stage actresses of their time: Uta Hagen, Kim Stanley and Geraldine Page. His fourth major influence is Wynn Handman, Founder of the American Place Theatre, who ushered in the talents of Sam Shepard, Terrence McNally and John Guare. Mr. Slezak was on the Board of HB STUDIO and is a lifelong member of the ACTOR’S STUDIO and ENSEMBLE STUDIO THEATRE. He can currently be seen in two Major Motion Pictures, BABYGIRL opposite Nicole Kidman and THE ORDER w/ Jude Law and Nicholas Hoult. He has appeared on Broadway and oX, Regional Theatre’s and in numerous films and television shows.
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Introducing
Gen C Creative
Boomers… Gen X… Millenials…Gen Z “Zoomers”… and the latest: Generation Alpha. Hard to keep up?!
Well we’re here to add one more to the growing list. Next season boots on the ground theater will present a brand new program with a new generation in mind. We’re calling it GEN C “CREATIVE”. Each Spring we’ll present classic lit and YA-themed plays, giving young actors the chance to showcase their talents on the Southampton Cultural Center stage. Students will have the chance to audition and perform, as well as work behind the scenes stage managing and working on the tech crew. Perhaps even direct!
We’ll begin next year with a much loved English children’s story written by Edith Nesbitt and adapted for the stage by Mike Kenny. “THE RAILWAY CHILDREN” has maintained its popularity for over a century and has actually been adapted for the screen six different times, including a television series and feature film. This classic train tale marked the first reference in literature to the time-honored British tradition known as “trainspotting.” Rumor has it the BBC is planning a new version for TV this year.
We’re thrilled to bring “THE RAILWAY CHILDREN” to life at the SCC and to give the young folks in our community the chance to take part. Plus we’ll be joined in the SCC Gallery for a special train exhibit (model trains and all!) by the Railroad Museum of Long Island. You don’t want to miss this. All aboard!
Hope you’ll join us in welcoming GEN C Youth on Stage! Please help support boots on the ground theater at the SCC.
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Here’s the Buzz:
- 27 East – ‘The Chalk Garden,’ a Show Filled With Comedy and Mystery
- Hamptons.com – The “Chalk Garden” is a Huge Success at SCC
- 27 East – Boots on the Ground Presents Jekyll and Hyde, With a Twist
- Hamptons.com – “Chemical Imbalance” Opens to a Standing Ovation at the SCC
- East End Beacon – Rollicking Horror? boots on the ground Has It In Store
- East Hampton Star – Monster Mash
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Company in Residence
boots on the ground theater® was born out of a passion for storytelling, history, and the creative process. Founder Bonnie Grice developed a great love for the creative arts over the course of her 30+ years as a radio host interviewing artists of all kinds. While getting to stretch her creative muscles on-air in radio and television, it was theater that has always had a special place in her heart.
After performing in numerous community theater productions in the East End of Long Island, Bonnie decided to jump into the theater world with both boots. boots on the ground theater was established in 2016 with a focus on exploring historical and contemporary stories through the unique perspective of Long Island’s East End.