Petaluma Actors Workshop at the Mercury

Petaluma Actors Workshop at the Mercury An adult acting class taught by a professional actor and experienced teacher.

08/03/2026

Quote of the day from last class: "The words are not only produced by you, but they have an effect when they come back to you."

This month, our very own Heather Shephardson - a veteran local actor who has studied for decades with him, since she was a teen - will be subbing for him on August 22 while he's away.

07/25/2026

A workshop attendee said she memorizes lines easily once she gets started; her problem is procrastination.

A fellow student chimed forth:

"When it comes to procrastination, do it later."

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PAW is likely to have a student showcase upcoming, likely in the latter part of September. Stay tuned!

Quote of the day from last class, regarding immediate self-deprecation/ apology after performing: "There's no room for t...
05/20/2026

Quote of the day from last class, regarding immediate self-deprecation/ apology after performing: "There's no room for that."

Message us if you'd like to read Terry's invaluable handout, The Apology, by his prior teacher Milton Kastelas.

03/22/2026

Petaluma Actors Workshop is the latest sponsor of the Cotati Shorts Film Festival https://www.cotatishorts.com/ being created by our very own Tom Kearney. Submit films, or mark your calendar and go enjoy films!

Also, quote of the day: "We all have our insecurities" that we let get in the way of our acting craft "when we should be using them" in service of our work.

Class has been so full and fun these past weeks, with new and old energies in the room.Quote of today: "Shock yourself!"...
03/08/2026

Class has been so full and fun these past weeks, with new and old energies in the room.

Quote of today: "Shock yourself!" Terry to classmates about being so expressed, loud, angry, etc. in a scene that you surprise yourself.

And, here's Terry holding up a resource a classmate highly recommends. The classmate had to overcome dyslexia on his professional path and this was an invaluable resource, offering many different methods to consider.

02/08/2026

We're back and in full force!

Today there was evocative singing, and compelling storytelling, in addition to scenes. More storytelling to come, of both our characters' backstories, and from our own lives.

We've got feelers out for new people to join our incredible workshop, especially of the male persuasion. Come check out a Saturday, no pressure to participate unless you'd like to!

Quote of the day: "Develop a talent for being a character.
You know what talent is, right? Work!"

12/06/2025

Hi all, We're off for the rest of December. See you in January. Happy holidays!

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Petaluma, CA
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