Darren Butler has been teaching acting and directing young people for over thirty years. His students have gone on to work professionally on stage and in TV & Film, receive college scholarships, and have life long careeers in the business.
Currently, one of his former students, Norah Murphy, can be seen on Amazon Prime in the show - Clean Slate as "Opal."
Weekly Acting Classes are offered year round
Veteran acting coach and director, Darren Butler will teach students various acting techniques for stage and film including Meisner, Laban, Inner Voice technique and more. Students will learn about auditioning, script analysis, self-taping, mime, improv and so much more!
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For 35 years, Mr. Butler has trained actors for the stage, film, and television. Versed in numerous acting techniques including Meisner, Stanislavsky, Laban, and Uta Hagen, Darren has helped countless young people and adults reach their goals. For over a decade, Darren has been developing and refining his Inner Voice Technique, to help actors peel off more layers to create an authentic performance. As a director, Darren's style mimics his coaching - less is more; be natural; be present; and always be authentic in your performance. This style allows artists to properly prepare to perform on stage as well as in front of the camera. Last summer, Darren had the privilege of teaching at Acting Out! in Birmingham, one of the best acting programs in the South. Darren holds an MFA from Point Park University in Pittsburgh. Currently, he serves as the Artistic Director for The Gulf Coast Rep and the Theatre Teacher at Baldwin County High School.
Evie Rosa Butler is a rising junior at CalArts - the California Institute of the Arts in Los Angeles. Evie Rosa brings her college training in acting and voice to share current techniques with our students. Her credits include, "Annie Sullivan" in The Miracle Worker, "Helen Keller" in The Miracle Worker, "Emily" in Our Town, "Scout" in To Kill A Mockingbird to name a few. As a high school student she received superior ratings at The Trumbauer Theatre Festival as well as ThesFest for Alabama Thespians. At Trumbauer, she won first place in the state twice for her dramatic monologues, and Evie Rosa was named Best Actress for the One Act Play Festival for her portrayal of "Hannah" in The Last Mile. Evie Rosa is represented by Prestige Management, NYC.
Philosophy of Classes & Camps:
Classes at The Gulf Coast Rep are skills and techniques based. The skills you learn in classes or in our summer camps will help you in the stage and film/tv community and industry. Taking classes does not guarantee you roles in our shows. Casting is based on who is best suited for a role. We do have showcases or viewings for family and friends to see your progress!
We are not a "pay to play" organization. You will never pay fees to participate in our productions. We do ask that you promote the show, help sell tickets, etc