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Learn more about Lynn Winter's acting classes at CSMA in Ithaca, NY.
Theatre Courses
at CSMA in Ithaca, NY
Adult Acting Intensive & Theatre Games
This is a Professional Level Acting Technique course taught by Lynn Winters, which offers the adult actor an acting technique based on the Holistic Human as a template.
The class will include individual monologue work and eventually scenes.
We will be examining our design through the Spiritual, Emotional, Intellectual and Physical aspect of the human being, to build a Holistic understanding and create a more 4 dimensional, living character experience.
Teen Acting Project [T.A.P.]
The Teen Acting Project is an ongoing class that provides enthusiastic young thespians the opportunity to learn professional acting techniques that are slightly modified for this special group of young people.
This class will warm up with theatre games and improvisations designed to encourage self trust and personal freedom on stage
Upcoming Sessions in 2026
Spring Session:
Saturdays
April 4, 11, 18, 25
May 2, 9
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Adult Acting Intensive & Theatre Games
9:45am - 12:45pm
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Teen Acting Project [T.A.P.]
​1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Summer Session:
Saturdays
July 11, 18, 25
August 1, 8, 15
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Adult Acting Intensive & Theatre Games
9:45am - 12:45pm
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Teen Acting Project [T.A.P.]
​1:00pm - 3:00pm
Autumn Session:
Saturdays
September 26
October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
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Adult Acting Intensive & Theatre Games
9:45am - 12:45pm
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Teen Acting Project [T.A.P.]
​1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Jaron (Trumansburg, NY)
"Lynn reminds me of my power. You cannot hide in this class, because she sees you. And she reminds you of your importance. You deserve to be seen and heard and felt, because 'you are worth it!' Thank you, Lynn, for reminding me of what I have forgotten."
Mac (Ithaca, NY)
"Lynn and this class is a powerhouse, Point Blank Period. Everyone should take this class immediately! It will stir and rock your soul to greater heights, not just acting, but your very soul."
Lynn Winters Bio
Lynn Winters is an esteemed Acting and Voice teacher in New York City for over 30 years, now residing in the beautiful Finger Lakes Region. Her extensive background in professional theatre as a performer, director, and instructor led to the establishment of Lynn Winters Studio LLC. Lynn’s gifted insight and vision bring a unique in-depth approach, enabling the performing artist to blossom into a solid professional, putting the craft first. Dive into the world of acting with her!
Lynn Winters’ directing experience spans a broad range, with productions from musicals to Shakespeare. In addition, she was Artist Director of The Corning Museum of Glass Civic Theatre and Keuka Repertory Theatre. While acting as the “in-house director”, she also compiled and wrote original Cabaret Showcases for their summer seasons.
Her NYC performing credits cover all the mediums, including stage (Lincoln Center, The American Theatre of Actors and The Kitchen), television (The Guiding Light and a variety of commercials), singing venues (a variety of New York City Night Clubs and The Opera Ensemble of New York), voice overs, print work and recording.
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​Lynn has recently released “Hope,” a Christmas Album, and is in the process of writing an Acting book.
“In the Art of Performing…
we human beings…
are the canvas, the paint, the subject…
and the inspiration…
only through courage and soulful honesty,
can we access our Art form…
and grow…”
– Lynn Winters –