Grades 6, 7 & 8
2023-2024
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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!
CORE Acting
GRADES 6, 7, 8
Fall and Winter – $150
Students build on the basics by adding physical character exploration, motivation, and analysis of character arc to their skill set. Both beginning and returning students discover exciting ways to bring their characters to life onstage! This class culminates in an informal, in-class presentation and fulfills a prerequisite for the Performance Block.
FALL – CORE Acting Session A and Session B are Full – Call for Waitlist
CORE Musical Theatre
GRADES 6, 7, 8
Fall and Winter – $150
Students add to their basic dance and vocal skills while exploring more advanced techniques, including complicated melodies, singing in harmony, and a variety of dance formations and transitions. 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 & dance and fulfills a prerequisite for the Performance Block.
FALL – Class is Full – Call for Waitlist
WINTER – Session A is Full – Call for Waitlist
Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, Will Ferrell, and Jimmy Fallon all got their start in comedy by learning how to do sketch comedy! Guided by an experienced sketch comedy instructor, students learn the process of sketch writing from brainstorming through presentation! Laughter guaranteed!
Introduction to Props
Wednesdays, 4:30-6:30pm | $150 | View in Calendar »
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!
Broadway Showstoppers
Thursdays, 4:30-6:30pm | $150 | View in Calendar »
Explore famous opening numbers each week and learn the song and choreography from musicals like A Chorus Line, Annie, Spongebob, Waitress, and Once Upon a Mattress. This class is for more advanced students who feel confident in exploring original choreography at a Broadway-caliber level!
Winter Electives
Introduction to Costumes
Saturdays, 1:30-3:30pm | $150 | View in Calendar »
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.
Making Your Monologue Magic!
Sundays, 1:00-3:00pm | $150 | View in Calendar »
Need to prepare for an upcoming audition or want to dive into character work? This class will support students in selecting 1-2 monologues that are appropriate for their age and show off their acting chops for any audition room.
Broadway Showstoppers
Tuesdays, 4:30-6:30pm| $150 | View in Calendar »
Explore famous opening numbers each week and learn the song and choreography from musicals like A Chorus Line, West Side Story, Pippin, Hairspray, Oklahoma, and Newsies. This class is for advanced students who feel confident in exploring original choreography at a Broadway-caliber level!
Introduction to Make-Up Design
Wednesdays, 4:45-6:45pm | $170 | View in Calendar »
Students gain confidence in creating a look from conception to completion that can be shared with family and friends! This class teaches the basics of designing and creating a variety of makeup looks. Each week will focus on a different makeup element and culminate in a final makeup showcase on our last day of class. This hands-on class requires some homework each week and a $20 materials fee is reflected in the price.
Improv
Thursdays, 4:45-6:45pm | $150 | View in Calendar »
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!
SPRING Electives
Advanced Costume Design
Tuesdays, 4:30-6:30pm | $150 | View in Calendar »
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.
Advanced Prop Design
Thursdays, 4:30-6:30pm | $150 | View in Calendar »
Students will work through more advanced and intricate props techniques, learning to use a variety of tools and resources to create time period appropriate personal props, set dressing props, furniture props and even breakaway props!
2023-24 School Terms:
FALL TERM:
October 7 – November 21
WINTER TERM:
January 6 – February 15
SPRING TERM:
April 13 – May 23
PERFORMANCE BLOCK:
February 17 - March 24
Select a grade or level:
If you have questions, please call the Education Office at 616-222-6650