Acting and Improv – Middle School – Tuesdays 6 to 7 pm – Spring 2026
Acting & Improv – Middle School
Join Jamie Mann, fresh off his Broadway run in Stranger Things: The First Shadow, for a lively and engaging acting class. Students will develop their toolbox of techniques for acting both in improvisational and scripted scenes, for stage and screen. Jamie is known for giving kids an edge by teaching them how to dig beneath the surface of a script and bring a scene alive with attention to pacing, actions, and tactics. He is also known for making class a ton of fun and ensuring every level of student, from beginner to pro, will benefit. Parents are welcome to observe the final class.
Tuesdays from 6 to 7 pm
8 week session: April 21, 28; May 5, 12, 19, 26; June 1, 8.
Taught by Jamie Mann
Jamie Mann – Acting/Dance/Vocal Coach, Dance Teacher
Jamie Mann, a Westport native, made his Broadway debut in spring 2025 in "Stranger Things: The First Shadow," playing Ted Wheeler (the teenage version of Mike Wheeler's dad, from the famed TV series) and understudying James Hopper, Jr. Jamie began training with Cynthia Gibb at the age of 8, which is when a casting director scouted him and his professional acting journey began. A dancer since he could walk, Jamie trained with Alvin Ailey and the School of American Ballet in New York and danced with New York City Ballet (Swan Lake, Nutcracker, Harlequinade). After landing his dream role of Billy Elliot in Billy Elliot the Musical (Maltz Jupiter, Fulton, Palace), Jamie fell in love with musical theatre. In addition to being an active Staples Player in high school, he played “Dunlap” in Because of Winn Dixie at Goodspeed and put his singing and dancing skills to use in his series regular role as “Brody” on Netflix’s music themed show Country Comfort, starring Katharine McPhee. Most recently Jamie portrayed Tate on Days of Our Lives (Peacock). He earned his BFA in musical theatre from the University of Michigan in spring 2025. Go Blue! Jamie is represented by Innovative Artists and Jen Namoff.
jamiemartinmann.com
Classes will be held at
Saugatuck Congregational Church, the white church between the Playhouse and downtown Westport, 245 Post Road East (enter through the back entrance; class will be on stage in Hoskins Hall on the lower level, as available, or on the top floor in the "Chapel"/choir room).
When registering, please click on "add a note to your order" (toward the left side of the "Your Cart" page) and indicate your child's name and grade.
After registering, new students please fill out this electronic: INFO/WAIVER FORM
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