Theatre Classes
Acting
Ages 6-8, 9-12, 12-16
Be curious, be bold, and be yourself. Students will explore a variety of age-appropriate acting tools and techniques such as the relationship between the physical body and character. Younger students develop imagination, creativity, self-confidence, and empathy in a fun and expressive way. As students progress, they will apply their techniques to solo and group scripts, improvisations, and devised work. Teen artists will learn to sharpen their instincts to make strong and consistent choices.
Directing
Ages 13-19
Challenge your theatrical creativity and tell your story from a new perspective in this online directing class. Learn to build collaborative partnerships and inspire an artistic team to activate your vision on stage.
Musical Theatre
Ages 6-8, 9-12, 12-19
In these fun and challenging classes, students find their voice, and make the connection between their body, music, and storytelling. This class features acting techniques, vocal training, and choreography. Participants also collaborate on ensemble pieces, learning to work as a team on stage. As students progress, they will incorporate harmonies, complex dance steps, and advanced acting techniques to
Musical Theatre for Home Learners
Ages 8-12 , 12-19
Students work on group and solo pieces from the musical theatre canon to find their voice, and make the connection between their body, music, and storytelling. This class features ensemble pieces, vocal training, acting and choreography. As students progress, the intersection of dance, song, and acting, while vocal and acting techniques are brought into focus in both ensemble and solo performance.craft engaging and detailed stories through song.
Place and Presence
Ages 12-19
Students will develop a greater understanding of acting tools related to the body and the space around it. Students will enhance their existing material using concepts created by Stanislavski, Chekhov, Patsy Rodenburg, and others. Using poetry and monologue texts, students will create a solo performance piece that integrates both their environment and their own awareness. Age overrides may be considered at the discretion of Artistic Director.
Public Speaking
Ages 9-12
Standing up in front of a group and speaking takes confidence. Communication takes skill. In this program students will learn about diction, tempo, and stage presence by exploring famous monologues and a variety of theatre exercises. Through these exercises, participants will develop the tools needed to speak with clarity and motivation. Discover the power of your voice and learn to inspire your audience.
Puppetry
Ages 9-12
From Pinocchio to Sesame Street, puppets have an innate ability to nurture and inspire creativity. In this new class, students will create their own puppet characters from the ground up and explore an artform that encourages curiosity, empathy, and imagination that will last a lifetime.
Sketch Comedy and Improv
Ages 9-12, 13-16
Improv teaches students valuable tools for life, like problem-solving, team building, and communication. This class is a group experience that allows students of all abilities to express themselves while also developing individual skills in creativity. Participants should be ready to play, explore, and share new ideas.
Song Study
Ages 12-19
This course takes students beyond singing their material to uncover what makes performances truly meaningful, creating solo performances that make lasting impressions for audiences. All students will develop the same songs together over an extended period as they learn about style, musicality, song structure, lyricism and more. Some facility with reading music is recommended. Age overrides may be considered at the discretion of Artistic Director.
Music Classes
Voice Lessons: Beginner
Ages 6-8, 9-12, 12-19
In small groups of up to four, students get specific coaching on the mechanics of great singing with a qualified voice teacher. Emphasis will be placed on anatomy, breath and release work, singing technique, and basic song interpretation.
Voice Lessons: Intermediate
Ages 9-12, 12-19
In small groups of up to four, students get specific coaching on the mechanics of great singing with a qualified voice teacher. Emphasis will be placed on anatomy, breath and release work, singing technique, and basic song interpretation. Students enrolled in intermediate classes require previous voice lessons experience.
Making Music
Ages 6-8
Songs, movement, and stories bring music to life in this fun, interactive way to introduce children to music fundamentals. In person participants are encouraged to bring hand-held percussion instruments (or everyday objects to use as instruments) from home.
Film Classes
Acting for the Camera
Ages 6-8, 9-12
Develop on-camera acting skills through exercises, readings, and improvisation. Young actors build confidence and self-awareness both on- and off-camera. Students also learn how to prepare as an actor and tackle creative projects like how to develop a dynamic character. As students progress, they will apply their techniques in development of original material.
Voiceover
Ages 10-13
From cartoons to commercials and radio to video games, voice-over is an integral part of an actor’s tool belt. In this class, students learn microphone technique and studio etiquette, and play with character voices as they explore the world of voice acting, and see how to bring a script to life.
Film: Audition Techniques
Ages 10-14
Auditioning is fact of life for an actor and a good audition comes down to craft. In this on camera acting class, students will focus on how to make strong, consistent choices, sharpen their instincts on camera, and how to craft their performance to get the most of the audition process.
Film: Commercial Acting
Ages 10-14
From fast food to family cars, commercials are an industry to themselves. In this fun on camera acting class, students will discover the world of commercial acting where they will learn to create the character and tell the story in a short 30-second ad spot.
Writing Classes
Comedy Writing
Ages 9-12, 13-19
Students discover the world of comedy writing and create their own work. Special attention is placed on how to establish premise and how to develop a unique voice for parody, satire, and caricature. Students have weekly in-class writing activities based on the form of comedy studied that day.
Writing for Film and Theatre
Ages 9-12, 13-16
Discover the world of scriptwriting and learn how to create your own work. In this fun online class, students will explore the difference between writing for theatre and film, with a focus on story and style. Participants will uncover how to open up their creativity through writing and play by crafting their own scenes or monologues to bring their ideas to life on the page.