PRIVATE ACTING LESSONS

Bob Adams was the head of the Drama Department at Pebblebrook High School (CCCEPA), Cobb County’s performing arts magnet school for twenty-five years before retiring in 2022. He holds a bachelor’s degree in theatre performance from Miami University (Ohio) and a master’s degree in theatre from The University of Missouri. During his tenure at CCCEPA, he directed over fifty plays and musicals.  As an actor, Mr. Adams has worked regionally with theatres in Missouri and Minnesota, Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre, and the City Springs Theatre Company. His voiceover work has been heard on Atlanta radio and in commercials. In addition to his work at CCCEPA, Mr. Adams has directed productions at Spelman College and the Atlanta Lyric Theatre. Other directing and development work includes: MLK: A Monumental Life at Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., and the development of In The Midnight Hour, a musical based on the life of Wilson Pickett, with the Alabama Shakespeare Festival. From 2000 – 2019, Mr. Adams served as the director of the ETC and Prompt summer camps in Cobb County.  For more than a decade, he directed the annual Home For The Holidays production at the Cobb Civic Center’s Anderson Theatre. Mr. Adams has been selected Pebblebrook’s Teacher of the Year and was twice selected Pebblebrook’s STAR Teacher. While at Pebblebrook, his teaching work focused on the Meisner technique, Shakespearean acting, and musical theatre. His former students can be found performing on Broadway, London’s West End, television, film, national tours, regional theatres, and cruise lines throughout the world.

Days offered: Mondays, Sundays
Ages: 12-Adult
Rates: 30 Minutes: $50 // 45 Minutes: $75 // 60 Minutes: $95

Amanda Fallon Smith  is deeply committed to the art and science of teaching voice. Her approach to vocal pedagogy emphasizes not only vocal technique but also vocal health, ensuring her students develop a sustainable and healthy vocal practice. Amanda teaches a deeper understanding of the physical instrument, guiding students to achieve vocal balance and mastery over their craft. She believes that this holistic approach allows singers to reach their fullest potential, whether on stage or in auditions.  She is thrilled to bring her expertise to City Springs Theatre Co., where she aims to inspire and empower students to achieve their highest artistic goals while fostering a lifelong appreciation for the performing arts.

Days offered: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays
Ages: 12-Adult
Rates: 30 Minutes: $50 // 45 Minutes: $75 // 60 Minutes: $95