In addition to our CORE Acting and Musical Theatre classes, 6th-8th grade students have an exciting array of electives to choose from this year! CORE Classes are designed to provide students with a fundamental understanding of either acting or musical theatre and are the same curriculum each term. ELECTIVE Classes are for students looking for an in-depth exploration of a particular topic and change every term. Take both CORE and Elective Classes for a well-rounded theatre education!

Curious about what it would be like to take a private voice lesson? This group voice class will have students learn the basics of ensemble work including reading sheet music, how to warm up their voice, use healthy vocal technique, and sing in harmony as well as prepare 1-2 songs that could be used in an audition setting!

Registration for this class opens August 27 at 10:00AM.

Students learn where to begin as a Props Master for a full-blown production by creating a detailed prop list, how to pull appropriate props based on the script, and how to use design techniques to create props!

Registration for this class opens August 27 at 10:00AM.

Students will dive into specific techniques used by designers to create realistic props for the stage! They will get the opportunity to work on an individual or group prop and focus on its details to create a high-quality, functional prop that can be displayed in their final week of class.

Registration for this class opens August 27 at 10:00AM.

Learn about various makeup looks to enhance your Halloween or stage creations this year! This class teaches the basics of designing and creating makeup looks of fairies and princesses, animals, monsters, gore, and more! Each week will focus on a different makeup element and culminate in a final makeup showcase on our last day of class. A $20 materials fee is reflected in the price.

Registration for this class opens August 27 at 10:00AM.

Through games, activities, and exercises, students learn how the art of improvisation can help improve their performance and unleash their imagination. Improv teaches students how to think on their feet, react to their scene partner(s) and make bigger choices in their acting. This class is all about collaboration, comedy, and creativity!

Registration for this class opens August 27 at 10:00AM.

Students interested in costume design learn how to take what is on the page and develop it into a costume that will inspire the cast and production team alike! This class is fantastic for individuals with a creative and design-oriented mind who are interested in learning about the entire costume design process for a production.

Registration for this class opens August 27 at 10:00AM.

Students interested in costume design learn how to develop their own design concept and create captivating costume designs! Students will learn color theory, and an overview of costume history to create designs based on scripted characters. Students will also learn sewing skills and costume craft skills to create scaled versions of their designs, bringing them from the page into the real world!

Registration for this class opens August 27 at 10:00AM.

Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Will Ferrell, and Maya Rudolph all got their start in comedy by learning how to do sketch comedy! Guided by an experienced sketch comedy instructor, students learn about various types of sketches and the process of writing from brainstorming through presentation! Laughter guaranteed!

Registration for this class opens August 27 at 10:00AM.

PERFORMANCE BLOCK:
February 9 - March 22
(Performances: March 20-22)