Kids’ Classes

THEATRE

PRE-K WEEKDAY- CREATIVE MOVEMENT

Pre-K-Kindergarten
Friday 9:00-10:00 AM

in this Friday class fun is the goal. A delightful class to encourage the youngest children to explore the environment through guided play and the use of the imagination. Children learn to value self-expression through rhythm, games to develop coordination, sequencing exercises, pantomime, visual art, storybooks, songs, and dances.

Instructor: Emily Murray

SING, SING SING!

Pre-K- Grade 2
Saturday 10:00-11:00 AM &
Saturday 11:00 AM -12:00 PM

In this class students are encouraged to have fun while learning the components of singing. We will explore music and creative expression through movement, dramatic play and song.

Instructor: Paige Neal

CREATIVE DRAMA 1

Grades 1-3
Saturday 9:30-11:00 AM

This class begins the exciting journey of the budding actor. Children experience developmentally appropriate theatre games and dramatizations of stories that build the skills, spark the imagination, nurture creativity, and inspire empathy. The class also focuses on enhancing students’ communication skills and self-confidence. Young people are encouraged to repeat Creative Drama workshops within their age range as each class increases understanding while using new material.

Instructor: Emily Murray

CREATIVE DRAMA ON THE SPECTRUM

Grades 1-6
Wednesday 4:00-5:00 PM

Experience the magic and wonder of theater! This class offers a great introduction to theater games, improvisation, role play using voice and body, and collaborative drama activities designed to meet students where they are. We all have unique abilities and gifts so let’s have some drama fun! This class is designed to accommodate students on the Autism Spectrum, but can be enjoyed by anyone with an open mind and a creative spirit!

This is a weekly, one hour class (with a short break for a snack) running for 5 weeks.

Instructor: Anthony Teixeira

THE LION KING CLASS

Grades 1-8
Saturday 11:30 AM-1:00 PM

Journey through the African Savannah with Simba and his Pride as we tell the story of the Lion King! Students will learn vocal technique, basic dance vocabulary, and storytelling as we work together to prepare a brief musical retelling of the popular Disney movie. Students will learn to build a strong ensemble who support each other on and off stage and use the craft of theatre to help build life skills such as creative thinking, problem solving, empathy, and self-confidence. demonstration of course work. Great add on to Creative Drama 1 & 2.

Instructors: Chelsey Brown & Tammy Harper

CREATIVE DRAMA 2

Grades 4-6
Saturday 9:30-11:00 AM

This class enhances theatre skills through carefully crafted exercises and dramatizing stories and short plays. Students focus on character development using improvisation and script work to develop their craft. Actors are encouraged to repeat their participation in in Creative Drama workshops within their age range as each class deepens understanding while introducing new material. This is a great add on to The Lion King Class for a full theatrical immersion!

Instructor: Chelsey Brown

ACTING & IMPROV

Grades 6-8
Friday 4:00-5:30 PM

Everyday life is an improvisation! There is a set of circumstances that we have to respond to in every minute of every day. We have to learn to “read” people’s energy, understand their intonation and then react. We also have to listen.

Improvisation is fun and SO funny and it is also an incredible skill builder. Learn to think on your feet, practice active listening and say “yes” to Acting & Improv.

Instructor: Tammy Harper

TEEN ACTING INTENSIVE

Grades 9-12
Saturday 11:00 AM-1:00 PM

This intensive will be focused on character development and scene work. Serious acting students will move deeper into developing their craft. Through exercises and scene work, actors will connect the voice to posture, gesture, and full-body movement to create clear characters on stage. Students will also be introduced to a repertoire of acting approaches and techniques. The final class will be a presentation for family and friends on the stage at the Theatre.

Instructor: Jim Byrne

COMEDY IMPROV FOR ADULTS

Ages 17-97
Tuesday 6:00-8:00 PM

Have you ever watched an improv show and envisioned yourself as a performer? Or perhaps you’re an actor looking for a creative outlet? Well, whatever your reason may be, this is the place for you. Join us each week as we embark on a journey full of games and exercises that’ll take you through the basics of improv such as taking risks, being present in the moment, and learning lifelong skills that can be used on and off stage – all while sharing a lot of laughs together!

No previous experience required, only an open mind and a willingness to say ‘Yes!”

Instructor: Emily Tullock

Free Workshop

MINDFULNESS AND THE ACTOR

Grades 9-12
Saturday 1:15 – 2:15 PM

There is a natural overlay between theatre and mindfulness. In order to be believable on the stage we must be present. For the moment of performance, mindfulness may be the key to what actors are “doing” because what they are “doing” is “being”.

This 5-session, free workshop is an introduction to mindfulness skills that will enhance your life on and off the stage.

Instructor: Tammy Harper

DANCE

Dance class are held in the Fall, Winter and Spring only

TAP 3

Grades 5-8
Wednesday 4:00-5:00 PM

This class continues to focus on the fundamentals of Tap. Students
put beginning technique to work, learning new steps, rhythms, patterns and combinations. It also focuses on the development of coordination, concentration, listening skills, and self-confidence. This is a performance class.

Instructor: Terry Norgeot

SO, YOU THINK YOU CAN’T DANCE?

Grades 6 – Adult
Thursday 4:30-5:30 PM

This is a fun, introductory dance class that will give you the confidence to say “I can dance!” Suzette Hutchinson and Terry Norgeot will introduce students to the fundamentals of Modern, Tap and Jazz techniques. Classes will include warm-ups, stretching, movement through space and short choreographed dance combinations.

Instructor: Suzette Hutchinson & Terry Norgeot

TAP 5

Tuesday 5:15-6:15 PM
Grades 7 – Adult

This advanced class includes proper warm-ups and stretches for the body, combined
with across-the-floor progressions. This technique class will focus on faster and more
intricate footwork. Students at this level will develop speed, clarity, dynamics, and the
ability to execute complex rhythmic combinations. This is a performance class.

Instructor: Terry Norgeot

TAP FOR BEGINNERS

Grades 2 – 7
Tuesday 4:00-5:00 PM

This beginner class focuses on the fundamentals of Tap. Students
put beginning technique to work, learning new steps, rhythms, patterns and combinations. It also focuses on the development of coordination, concentration, listening skills and develops confidence in form and technique.

Instructor: Terry Norgeot

ADULT / TEEN TAP

Grades 9 – Adult
Wednesday 5:15-6:15 PM

2-3 years of prior tap experience. Includes an introduction to proper
barre warm-ups and stretches for the body, combined with across the floor progressions
and mini combinations. The class will concentrate on building confidence through
mastering more difficult patterns and steps. This is a performance class.

Instructor: Terry Norgeot