Grades 9-12
2023-2024
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 Acting
GRADES 9 – 12
Fall and Winter – $150
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.
FALL – CORE ACTING Registration is Closed
CORE Musical Theatre
GRADES 9 – 12
Winter – $150
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.
FALL – CORE MUSICAL THEATRE Registration is Closed
Fall Electives
Introduction to Props
Wednesdays, 4:30-6:30pm | $150 | View in Calendar »
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
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 »
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
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!
Winter Electives
Introduction to Costumes
Saturdays, 1:30-3:30pm | $150 | View in Calendar »
CLASS IS FULL. PLEASE CALL FOR WAITLIST.
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, 1-3pm | $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, 4:45-6:45 pm | $170 | View in Calendar »
CLASS IS FULL. PLEASE CALL FOR WAITLIST.
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.
Musical Theatre Audition Prep, Ages 16 through adult
Sundays, 2:30-4:30pm | $150 | View in Calendar »
Students in this class will prepare 1-2 vocal selections that could be used in a musical theatre audition and will learn strategies to pick up and perform choreography effectively in an audition setting! A trained vocal instructor and choreographer will work with students each week on practice auditions to receive real-time feedback in addition to discussing resumes, how to slate, and how to talk to an accompanist.
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!
Flexibility and Strengthening, Ages 16 through adult
Thursdays, 7:00-8:30pm | $95 | View in Calendar »
Students will gain range of motion to help in their daily life tasks through PNF stretching and work to strengthen muscle groups like stabilizers or weakened muscle groups that are regularly neglected in our normal lives. These sequences learned in class can be used at home, in the office or on the go! This class targets any body type, lifestyle, or life goal!
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