| Ages 4-K | Drama Bugs: Paws! | Studio East | MON | 9/26-11/21 | 10/3 | 4:00pm-5:30pm | Exploring new worlds through drama is a great way to build confidence and communication skills. This class theme is “Paws!” Students will play games, read stories, and sing songs related to four-legged friends such as dogs, cats, bears, and more! Together we’ll unleash their inner drama bug! Young performers learn to create crazy characters and tell stories as they work as individuals and cooperatively in this super fun, high-energy class. | Amanda Burke | Register now |
| Ages 4-K | Drama Bugs: Magical Family | Studio East | WED | 9/21-11/16 | 10/5 | 4:30pm-6:00pm | *THIS CLASS IS FULL* Exploring new worlds through drama is a great way to build confidence and communication skills. This class theme is “Magical Family”. We'll create our own family inspired by the movie Encanto! Students will play games, read stories, and sing songs related to the theme! Together we’ll unleash their inner drama bug! Young performers learn to create crazy characters and tell stories as they work as individuals and cooperatively in this super fun, high-energy class. | Sonja Usher | Join the waitlist |
| K-2nd | Voice: Songs of Broadway | Studio East | THURS | 9/22-11/17 | 10/4 | 4:30pm-6:00pm | *THIS CLASS IS FULL* Singing skills are essential to young performers interested in musical theater. In this beginning voice class, we'll learn voice technique as we explore the music of Broadway! Then we'll learn acting and dance techniques to add to the music to create an amazing mini-concert for you at the end of the session. | Abby Tincher | Join the waitlist |
| K-2nd | Make 'em Laugh! | Studio East | TUES | 9/27-11/22 | 10/6 | 4:30pm-6:00pm | Explore your inner-comedian in this class dedicated to all things hilarious. There are so many different types of comedy from improv, to slapstick, parody songs, and silly skits. We’ll explore all of them as we play games, act out scenes, create wacky characters, write absurd stories, and make wild crafts: all with the goal of making each other laugh. We’ll share some of our most hilarious stories on the last day of class. | Gilly Kelleher | Register now |
| 1st-2nd | Broadway Kids: Encanto | Studio East | MON | 9/26-11/21 | 10/3 | 5:30pm-7:00pm | *THIS CLASS IS FULL* In this mini-musical, students learn basic rehearsal techniques and vocabulary as they put together a show! This original script based on "Encanto" features enough roles for every student and songs including “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” and “Surface Pressure”. We will work with a script, rehearse our play, and share with our friends and family! | Julia Hilmo | Join the waitlist |
| 1st-2nd | Play Creation: Minions | Studio East | WED | 9/21-11/16 | 10/5 | 4:00pm-5:30pm | Through dramatic play, improvisation, and imagination games we will explore drama technique and acting skills in this fun, lively acting class. Then we'll work together to create our own amazing original play inspired by the theme "Minions" There may be characters from "Minions” movies or other villains, heroes, and sidekicks created by the students! | Abby Tincher | Register now |
| 3rd-5th | Voice: Singing Solo | Studio East | FRI | 9/23-11/18 | 10/7 | 4:30pm-6:00pm | *THIS CLASS IS FULL* Singing skills are essential to young performers interested in musical theater. Geared for students who want to study voice but are not ready to commit to private singing lessons, this small class is perfect for the aspiring performer. Students will study musical terms and singing techniques and explore their voices through solos from Broadway and movie musicals. At the end of the session students will confidently sing solo for families and show off what they’ve learned! | David Dryfoos | Join the waitlist |
| 3rd-5th | Acting 101 | Studio East | MON | 9/26-11/21 | 10/3 | 4:30pm-6:00pm | *THIS CLASS IS FULL* This beginning acting class will provide students with the tools they need for a strong foundation in acting. We'll learn the “rules” of the stage as well as how to develop characters, improvise, and work with other actors in scenes. In this small class you’ll get focused feedback as you work with your peers on acting exercises and scenes. On the last day of class we’ll share our work with families and friends. | Kim Douthit | Join the waitlist |
| 3rd-5th | Broadway Review: Encanto | Studio East | THURS | 9/22-11/17 | 10/6 | 5:30pm-7:00pm | *THIS CLASS IS FULL* In this mini-musical, students learn basic rehearsal techniques and vocabulary as they put together a show! This original script based on "Encanto" features enough roles for every student and songs including “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” and “Surface Pressure”. We will work with a script, rehearse our play, and share with our friends and family! | Ashley Klimper | Join the waitlist |
| 3rd-5th | One Act Play | Studio East | WED | 9/21-11/16 | 10/5 | 6:00pm-7:30pm | *THIS CLASS IS FULL* Hone your acting skills by performing a scripted one act play over the course of a few weeks! Students will develop a deeper understanding of stage fundamentals and character development through dynamic and fun exercises. We will work with a script, rehearse our play, and share with our friends and family! | Ashley Klimper | Join the waitlist |
| 3rd-5th | Character Development and D&D | Studio East | THURS | 9/22-11/17 | 10/6 | 6:00pm-7:30pm | *THIS CLASS IS FULL* What do acting and the collaborative fantasy story-telling game Dungeons and Dragons have in common? Turns out a lot of things including character development, improvisation, and working with an ensemble to tell a story. In this combination acting and D&D class, you'll use the D&D model to create a hero with a backstory. Then your drama instructor will guide you on how to bring that character to life using acting techniques, improv skills, and game play. We'll spend half the class on acting technique and half the class on D&D. This class will not end in final presentation. | Brad Walker | Join the waitlist |
| 4th-8th | Improv Troupe | Studio East | TUES | 9/27-11/22 | 10/4 | 4:30pm-6:00pm | *THIS CLASS IS FULL* Have fun with the exciting world of improvisation! Beginning and returning students welcome to join our Fall Improv Troupe! Join this Fall or for the whole year! Students will learn about thinking fast on their feet, working as an ensemble, creating stories and performing improv in front of others. They will learn to take risks and not be afraid of something flopping. Each week we’ll focus on a different aspect of improvisation to open up a whole new world of acting. A great way to build confidence onstage! | Buddy Todd | Join the waitlist |
| 6th-12th | Acting for the Camera | Studio East | MON | 9/26-11/21 | 10/3 | 6:00pm-7:30pm | This is an acting for the camera class for beginners interested in exploring the world of TV and film acting. This is particularly good for students who have acted on stage, and want to make the transition to on camera. Students will have a chance to be on camera, watch their performance and the performances of the other students, and work with a variety of genres. | Kim Douthit | Register Now |
| 6th-12th | D&D Podcasting | Studio East | THURS | 9/22-11/17 | 10/6 | 4:30pm-6:00pm | What do acting and the collaborative fantasy story-telling game Dungeons and Dragons have in common? Turns out a lot of things like character development, improvisation, and working with an ensemble to tell a story. In this combination acting, D&D, and podcasting class, you'll use the D&D model to create a hero with a backstory. Then your drama instructor will guide you on how to bring that character to life using acting techniques, improv skills, and game play. We'll spend half the class working on acting technique, building our characters, and gameplay. In the second half of class we'll turn our D&D story into a radio play ala Critical Role or The Adventure Zone that we'll record as a podcast on the final class. | Brad Walker | Register Now |
| 6th-12th | Broadway Stars: Beetlejuice | Studio East | TUES | 9/27-11/22 | 10/4 | 6:00pm-7:30pm | *THIS CLASS IS FULL* In this mini-musical, students learn rehearsal techniques and vocabulary as they put together a mini-show inspired by the famous movie and contemporary musical, Beetlejuice! Students will sing songs and learn choreography from the show as well as learn about character, stage presence, and acting out an original script. | Megan D. Connell | Join the waitlist |
| 6th-12th | Musical Theater Dance | Studio East | WED | 9/21-11/16 | 10/5 | 5:30pm-7:00pm | If you want to spend more time in musical theater, dance training is a must! Students will learn dance technique with a focus on vocabulary, timing and style. Students will learn dances to several Broadway musicals, and have the chance to improvise and choreograph. | Megan D. Connell | Register Now |
