What is Houde Summit 2025?

The Houde School of Acting Summit is a 4-day, in-person, interactive weekend of acting workshops, seminars, and networking!

Who Is It For?

Houde Summit is designed for actors of all levels. We've worked to create an event that has something for everyone, wherever you are in your acting journey. Join us for a jam-packed weekend of learning essential skills and tools while having fun and creating memories in a supportive community.

Your Instructors

Erica Arvold, James Ciccone, Kurt Yue, Wendy Alane Wright, Alex Collins, Tony Robinette, and host Jessica Houde-Morris

What To Expect

1. Opportunities to learn from industry pros who know how to navigate the business.

2. Small group interactive workshops with each of the guest teachers. Each actor will work and receive constructive critiques from the teachers.
   (NOTE: Only the first 78 people who register will be able to work with Erica Arvold, everyone else will observe)

3. Guest panel discussion with a Q&A hosted by Great Cleveland Film Commission Production Coordinator, Mike Wendt. Prepare your best industry questions!

4. A social cookout with food, games, and all your new friends.

5. 4 days of absolute FUN!

The Agenda

Thursday, August 21, 2025 - ‘Meet & Greet’

Take an opportunity to meet your teachers and fellow actors at the venue. We will have time to tour the venue and run through some warmup exercises, followed by improv games.

Friday, August 22, 2025 – Workshop, Day 1

All actors will be placed into small groups and each group will work with a different guest teacher, swapping every two hours.

Saturday, August 23, 2025 – Workshop, Day 2

All actors will be placed into small groups and each group will work with a different guest teacher than the day before, swapping every two hours.

By the end of the workshops, all actors will have had the opportunity to work with each guest teacher.

Cont. Saturday, August 23, 2025 - Panel Discussion/Q&A with Industry Professionals

Let our industry guests help you in your acting career. Come prepared with industry questions!

Sunday, August 24, 2025 - Networking Cookout Join us at one of Cleveland’s beautiful MetroParks for some great food and fun games. (Food, drinks and games provided)

For questions, please email info@houdeschoolofacting.com

Early Bird Price: $525
Runs until January 5, 2025

Payment plans available. Email info@houdeschoolofacting.com for more information.
Price Increases to $550 on January 6, 2025

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*The Houde Summit 2025 must be paid in full by Monday, August 4, 2025 or your ticket will be released.
**Houde School of acting does not offer refunds for any deposits or payments if you drop/cancel your registration.
***All classes and workshops at Houde School of Acting are for educational purposes only and will not secure or provide opportunity for employment in the field or representation by an agent.