2025-2026 Terms

In addition to our CORE Acting and Musical Theatre classes, 9th-12th 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!
CORE Classes
CORE Acting
9TH – 12TH GRADES
$175
Six Classes
Fall Term: Tuesdays October 7 – November 11
4:30 – 6:30PM
Winter Term: Sundays January 11 – February 15
1:00 – 3:00PM
Students explore more advanced acting techniques and script analysis to determine character obstacles and objectives. Both beginning and returning students leave this class with skills that help them grow as performers! This class culminates in an informal, in-class presentation and fulfills a prerequisite for the Performance Block Play.
Registration for this class opens August 27 at 10:00AM.
CORE Musical Theatre
9TH – 12TH GRADES
$175
Six Classes
Fall Term: Saturdays October 4 – November 8
1:00 – 3:00PM
Students add to their basic dance and vocal skills while exploring more advanced vocal & dance techniques that will serve them as a soloist and ensemble member. Both beginning and returning students feel right at home in this class! This class culminates in an informal, in-class presentation of a musical theatre song and dance and fulfills a prerequisite for the Performance Block Musical.
Registration for this class opens August 27 at 10:00AM.
ELECTIVE Classes
INTRO TO MUSICAL THEATRE VOICE
6TH – 12TH GRADES
$165
Six Classes
Fall Term: Sundays October 5 – November 9
4:00 – 6:00PM
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.
INTRODUCTION TO PROPS
6TH – 12TH GRADES
$165
Six Classes
Fall Term: Sundays October 5 – November 9
1:00 – 3:00PM
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.
ADVANCED PROP DESIGN
6TH – 12 GRADES
$165
Six Classes
Spring Term: Saturdays April 11 – May 16
10:00AM – 12:00PM
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.
MONSTERS & MAGIC:
Stage Makeup Technique
6TH – 12TH GRADES
$185
Six Classes
Fall Term: Wednesdays October 8 – November 12
4:30 – 6:30PM
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.
INTRODUCTION TO COSTUMES
6TH – 12TH GRADES
$165
Six Classes
Winter Term: Wednesdays January 14 – February 18
4:30 – 6:30PM
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.
ADVANCED COSTUME DESIGN
6TH – 12TH GRADES
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.
SKETCH COMEDY
6TH – 12TH GRADES
$165
Six Classes
Winter Term: Thursdays January 15 – February 19
4:30 – 6:30PM
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.
2025-26 TERM DATES
FALL TERM:
Saturday October 4 -
Thursday November 13 2025
WINTER TERM:
Saturday January 10 -
Thursday February 19 2026
SPRING TERM:
Saturday April 11 -
Tuesday May 19 2026
PERFORMANCE BLOCK:
February 9 - March 22
(Performances: March 20-22)
Contact Us:
grctschool@grct.org
616-222-6661