Marni Ratner has teamed up with Melynda Burdette Wintrol, a local MD/DC theater treasure. Melynda recently left her position as Director of Education at ATMTC. They seized the opportunity to create something powerful and meaningful.

Driven by a commitment to well-being, a class called, “The Holistic Actor’s Toolbox” was developed... Tools for Life, On and Off the Stage. There is a trend in ALL types of specialized training: The intense focus on accomplishment does not address or embrace the needs of so many of our kids.

As actors and technicians, they recognize the need for a new, fresh, mindful approach to the craft where we will empower kids to make connections on how they approach materials in an acting class and then use those said skills to incorporate into their lives. Melynda and Marni wholeheartedly agree that art is magical, and that the chance to create gives us a chance to evolve. So this class was created. First step: The Acting component, “The Wholeistic Actor” (fun play on words). Future sessions add singing, movement, and more!

8 Week Session

*On-going enrollment welcome