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Jeanne C. Averill

School of Theatre & Music


Jeanne Averill (she/her/hers) has been an actress and director in the Lawrence and Kansas City area for over thirty years now. She was the theater director at Lawrence High School for much of that time, and has recently been a Master Class teacher for the Coterie theater of Kansas City, and an acting teacher at The University of Kansas. She is a member of Actors Equity and the Screen Actors Guild and has an extensive resume in acting, film, and commercial work. 

SYT Juniors: Character Development July[26SU]
06/30/26 - 07/6/26, 11:30AM - 12:30PM | MO, TU, WE, TH, FR
Ages 10 to 14 | Jeanne C. Averill | 10th & Mass Studios
Enrolling (Members Only) | 26CPY3C
Members $85 | Non-Members $85
Dive deeper into your characters with Jeanne! This workshop is for everyone enrolled in an SYT show. Learn techniques to bring your persona to life, fill in all the details, and create a deeper connection. Get individualized attention and skill building right before you step into rehearsal! No class July 3.
SYT Seniors: Character Development July[26SU]
06/30/26 - 07/6/26, 2:30PM - 3:30PM | MO, TU, WE, TH, FR
Ages 14 to 18 | Jeanne C. Averill | 10th & Mass Studios
Enrolling (Members Only) | 26CPY3D
Members $85 | Non-Members $85
Dive deeper into your characters with Jeanne! This workshop is for everyone enrolled in an SYT show. Learn techniques to bring your persona to life, fill in all the details, and create a deeper connection. Get individualized attention and skill building right before you step into rehearsal! No class July 3.
SYT Rookies: Magic Wands[26SU]
06/29/26 - 07/2/26, 9:00AM - 11:30AM | MO, TU, WE, TH
Ages 6 to 10 | Jeanne C. Averill | 10th & Mass Studios
Enrolling (Members Only) | 26CPY1E
Members $110 | Non-Members $110
Calling all aspiring witches and wizards! Create your magic wand and let’s go on an adventure! Complete with dynamic original characters, action-packed sets, and costumes that showcase their newfound powers. What spells will you cast?
Summer Youth Theatre: Audition Techniques - Acting & Singing[26WSP]
03/28/26 - 04/18/26, 1:00PM - 1:55PM | SA
Ages 10 to 18 | Jeanne C. Averill | 10th & Mass Studios
Class is Full - contact about waitlist | 26SPY65
Members $75 | Non-Members $75
It is nearly time for Summer Youth Theatre auditions! We will explore what to expect at an audition, work on selected monologues and songs, and give feedback on strengthening audition presentations. This course pairs well with Musical Theatre Dance. Jeanne is a member of Actors' Equity Association and the Screen Actors Guild.

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