Classes and Camps are full of opportunity and wonder as young theatre enthusiasts go on adventures, build confidence, creatively explore, make new friends, and share new skills with loved ones. Each class is designed to embrace those new to the stage and to challenge those with performance experience. All classes conclude with a sharing component for families.
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Grades 3-8: Vocal Technique Jr. - Wednesdays 5:15-6:30PM
Tuition: $105
Dates: October 11-November 8
Grades: 3-8
Using music from the stages of Broadway, Teaching Artist Wendy Wheeler will help students develop healthy vocal techniques designed to help expand range, improve diction, and gain confidence singing on stage and off! Skills covered include body awareness, breathing, stage presentation, vocal placement and exercises that can be done outside of the rehearsal room.
Ages 2-4: Theatre Explorers - Wednesdays 2:00-2:45PM
Early Bird Tuition: $90 (expires December 31)
Tuition: $100
Dates: January 10-March 13
Ages: 2-4
Theatre Explorers combines imaginative play, singing, acting, and movement to introduce the building blocks of the performing arts. These budding performers learn in a playful environment developing confidence and having fun! Loved ones are invited to participate in class on the last day of the class series.
Grades PS-1: Creative Play - Wednesdays 4:15-5:15PM or 5:30-6:30PM
Early Bird Tuition: $126 (expires December 31)
Tuition: $140
Dates: January 10-March 13
Grades: PS-1
Lots of learning opportunities are woven together by loving teachers as budding performers develop confidence and strengthen skills in our Creative Play class. Books, music and visual arts are used for inspiration for acting, dance, and music mini-lessons designed to foster creativity and nurture self-esteem. On the final day of class, families are invited to participate in a lesson with us.
Grades 1-4: Foundations in Theatre - Mondays 4:30-6:00PM
Early Bird Tuition: $170 (expires December 31)
Tuition: $189
Dates: January 22-March18
Grades: 1-4
With a focus on imaginative journeys, Foundations in Theatre provides a creative space for students to explore, move and challenge their acting and memorization skills. On the final day of class, families can enjoy an informal sharing of the skills learned during this process-based program. Families are invited to an informal skills share on the last day of class.
Grades 5-8: Taking the Stage - Tuesdays: 4:30-6:30PM
Early Bird Tuition: $227 (expires December 31)
Tuition: $252
Dates: January 16-March 12
Grades: 5-8
Taking the Stage is an acting class that encourages imaginative journeys and provides a creative space for students to explore, move, and challenge their skills. The program is process-based and focuses on developing acting and memorization abilities. At the end of the course, families can enjoy an informal sharing of the skills learned by the students.
Grades PS-8: Musical Theatre FUN-damentals - Saturdays 9:00-11:00AM
Early Bird Tuition: $252 (expires December 31)
Tuition: $280
Dates: January 13 -March 12
Grades: PS-8
Start your Saturday the Musical Theatre way! During this two-hour class, students will build acting, dancing, and singing skills while working with teaching artists who specialize in each area. On the final day of the series, families will be invited to view an informal showcase of skills learned.
*Students will be grouped with those of similar age.
Grades 4-8: Build-a-Character - Saturdays 10:00AM-12:00PM
Early Bird Tuition and Materials Fee: $292 (expires December 31)
Tuition: $320
Dates: January 13 -March 12
Grades: 4-8
Welcome to "Build a Character" class, where the focus is on character development. In this class, participants will design and build a puppet, determine their motivation and backstory, and write a monologue or scene that introduces your puppet to the world.
*Tuition includes a $40 materials fee.
