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Acting & Theatre Classes

Spring Session: 1/29/24 - 5/4/24

 

All enrollments are processed online through Active Network.

 

DISCOUNTS:

NEW! EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT: Enroll before 12/31 to save 15% on your class fees: Use code: EARLYSPRING at checkout.
MULTI-CLASS OR MULTI-CHILD DISCOUNT: enroll in more than one class and receive 10% off. (Two classes or two children must be enrolled in the same transaction.) Use code: MULTI2024 at checkout.
 

 

SCHOLARSHIPS are available for families with financial need. 

Scholarship applications are due by February 10th. (Late scholarship applications will be handled on a case by case basis, as funding allows.)  Click here to learn more and apply early.

 

TRY IT WEEK:

Find the perfect class for your child! Try any age appropriate class (without a commitment) during the first week of the session, Jan. 29 - Feb. 3. Try It – we know they’ll like it!

 

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Creative Drama 

 

This imaginative class is for the little ones who like to act out stories and play pretend. Each week, students will take a journey to a faraway land. Children’s books, poems, costumes and props will be used to bring adventures to life. The teaching artist will emphasize fun and students often lead the way. The final class will incorporate a sharing for parents to take part in the magic!  Suitable for: beginners

 

 

CLASS: Tiny Creative Drama 

DAY: Saturday

TIME: 9:15-9:55am

AGES: 4-6

TEACHING ARTIST: Brady Reed

FEE: $185

ENROLL ONLINE

 

CLASS: Creative Drama

DAY: Thursday

TIME: 5:00-5:50pm

AGES: 6-8

TEACHING ARTIST: John Mulvey

FEE: $228

ENROLL ONLINE

 


 

Performing Arts Lab

 

This exploratory class is the perfect fit for the student who loves it all or wants to give the world of performing a try. Provide your enthusiastic dancer, budding actor, or sensational singer with a sampling of artistic experiences. Our professional teaching artists will work with your child to provide instruction in dance, drama and music. Your child will have the opportunity to explore his or her own talents and interests while becoming a well-rounded artist. Suitable for: beginners

 

 

CLASS: Performing Arts Lab

DAY: Saturday

TIME: 10:00-10:50am

AGES: 6-8

TEACHING ARTIST: Brady Reed

FEE: $228

ENROLL ONLINE

 


 

Acting

(Beginning, Intermediate)

 

Beginning: Imagination required! In this dynamic class, students will use theatre games and improvisational scene work to study the fundamentals of performance. Warm-ups, physical movement and character work will all be used to overcome inhibitions and awaken the inner actor. Students will learn the basics of rehearsing and performing simple scenes.
Intermediate and Advanced: Students will increase their knowledge of how to create theatrical characters. Voice and diction, physical movement, and improvisation will all be used to hone their acting skills. The process of creating theatre will also be examined through the eyes of the playwright, director and designers. Suitable for: beginners - experienced.

 

CLASS:  Beginning Acting (section A)

DAY:  Monday

TIME:  6:00-6:50 pm

AGE:  8-12

TEACHING ARTIST:  Brady Reed

FEE:  $228

ENROLL ONLINE

 

CLASS:  Beginning Acting (section B)

DAY:  Thursday       

TIME:  6:00-6:50 pm

AGE:  8-12

TEACHING ARTIST: John Mulvey

FEE:  $228

ENROLL ONLINE

 

CLASS:  Intermediate Acting

DAY:  Monday

TIME:  7:00-7:50pm

AGE:  10-18

TEACHING ARTIST: Brady Reed

FEE:  $228

ENROLL ONLINE

 


 

 

Musical Theatre

 

Become a triple threat! Students will sing, dance, and act their way into musical theatre. Students will focus on scenes and popular songs from Broadway Musicals. This creative and fun class teaches students how to combine the elements of musical theatre in an energetic and compelling manner. Suitable for: all levels

 

CLASS: Musical Theatre 

DAY: Saturday

TIME: 11:00-11:50am

AGES: 8-12 

TEACHING ARTIST: Franci Talamantez-Witte

FEE: $228

ENROLL ONLINE

 


 

 

Improv

(Beginning - Advanced)

 

Improvisational techniques, performance skills, and imagination are all it takes to create hilarious comedy sketches and improv scenes. No scripts or props needed! Students will work with a professional teaching artist to develop their own comedic style. Advanced Improv is for the student who has had acting or improv before and is ready for more challenging material. 

 

CLASS:  Beginning Improv

DAY:  Saturday

TIME:  10:00-10:50am

AGE:  8-12

TEACHING ARTIST: John Mulvey

FEE:  $228

ENROLL ONLINE

 

CLASS:  Intermediate Improv

DAY:  Saturday

TIME:  12:00-12:50pm

AGE:  10-18

TEACHING ARTIST: John Mulvey

FEE:  $228

ENROLL ONLINE

 

CLASS:  Advanced Improv

DAY:  Saturday

TIME: 11:00-11:50am

AGE:  12-18

TEACHING ARTIST:  John Mulvey

FEE:  $228

ENROLL ONLINE

 


 

All enrollments are processed online through Active Camp and Class Manager. There is a small (4%) fee added to the class costs to cover part of the administration fees.

 

Families with financial need are encouraged to apply for a Scholarship!

 

Creative Drama 

 

This imaginative class is for the little ones who like to act out stories and play pretend. Each week, students will take a journey to a faraway land. Children’s books, poems, costumes and props will be used to bring adventures to life. The teaching artist will emphasize fun and students often lead the way. The final class will incorporate a sharing for parents to take part in the magic!  Suitable for: beginners