Kids’ Classes

Summer 2023 – Grades 7-12

These classes take place at the Theatre
105 Division Street in West Harwich

ACTING & IMPROV

Grades 7-12
Tuesday & Thursday
9:30-11:30

Tickle your own funny bone with timing, rhythm and saying yes! Create characters and stories on the spot. Explore the world of comedy using improvisation, schtick and comic timing. Students will focus on character development using improvisation and script work to hone their craft!

ADVANCED TECH

Grades 7-12
Tuesday & Thursday
12:00-2:00

Explore the elements of set, sound and lighting design, stage craft and set construction. All materials are provided.

SHAKESPEARE SHAKE-UP

Grades 7-12
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
12:00-2:00

Shake it up with Shakespeare! We will have fun playing with scenes from Midsummer Night’s Dream, Julius Caesar, Richard the Third, Romeo and Juliet and The Tempest among others. Each day scenes will be analyzed, reworked, rehearsed and the presented. The more you put in the greater the reward!

MUSICAL THEATRE CABARET

Grades 7-12
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
12:00-1:30

Sing, dance, act! Learn how to sell a song, follow and count choreography and act a part all at the same time. In the theatre we call it a “triple threat.” Expand your talents and performance opportunities! Final demonstration of course work.

MONOLOGUE PREPARATION WORKSHOP

Grades 7-12
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
2:00-3:30

Whether you are preparing for college auditions or looking to improve your acting skills, getting a handle on effectively choosing and performing monologues is key to your success. In this two-week course, students will work on developing confidence in their monologuing skills with a combination of instruction and peer collaboration while exploring character development and motivation. Students are invited to bring a monologue of their choice or to choose one from our collection. You will leave with the confidence to present yourself at the top of your skill level and wow your audience!

JUNIOR PLAYERS TROUPE

Grades 7-12
Monday-Friday
9:30-11:30

This is an 6 week Performance Class! This ensemble of actors performs plays and stories for young and family audiences. This class will be in residence at the Cape Cod Theatre Company / Harwich Junior Theatre in July and tour to community groups in August. Auditions TBD at the Theatre, 105 Division Street in West Harwich. This will be a group audition held as a class. As an alternative, you may send an audition tape to [email protected]. Auditions are for new students only. Returning Junior Players please register on-line.

Summer 2023 – Grades Pre-K through Grade 6

These classes take place at The Arts Center
265 Sisson Road in Harwich Center

CREATIVE MOVERS & STORY EXPLORERS

Pre-K-Grade 1
Monday-Friday
9:30-11:00

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, work together, and use their imaginations, bodies, and voices while traveling inside favorite storybooks.

CREATIVE DRAMA

Grades 1-4
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
12:00-2:00

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.

IMAGINATION STAGE

Grades 5-6
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
12:00-2:00

Enhance theatre skills through carefully crafted exercises and dramatizing stories
and plays. Students focus on character development using improvisation and script
work to hone their craft. Actors are encouraged to repeat workshops
within their age range as each class increases understanding while using new
material.

ENCANTO! MUSICAL THEATRE CLASS

Grades 2-6
Monday-Friday
9:30-11:30

Celebrate your own unique magic in this fun, exciting musical theatre class. Students will recreate scenes and learn songs and dances from Disney’s hit film, Encanto. Focus will be on building a strong ensemble and supporting each other on and off the stage. You will learn a bit about Colombian art and culture too! Join us on Friday for a final demonstration of the magic we create!

SHREK! MUSICAL THEATRE CLASS

Grades 2-6
Monday-Friday
9:30-11:30

Shrek Class- We will have Ogre-sized weeks of fun this July at CCTC/ HJT. With fairy tale creatures, animals, birds, a donkey and princess among others. This will be a fantastical adventure in the “Big, Bright, Beautiful World” of the Theatre. “Make a Move” and sign up today! Join us on Friday for a final demonstration of the magic we created.

THE JUNGLE BOOK! MUSICAL THEATRE CLASS

Grades 2-6
Monday-Friday
9:30-11:30

Join us for a musical adventure with The Jungle Book class. “Trust in Me”, “it’s a Kick” and you will be singing and dancing your “Baloo’s Blues” away. Join us on Friday for a final demonstration as we journey through The Jungle Book.

WIZARDS & FAIRIES

Grades 1-6
Tuesday & Thursday
12:00-2:00

Come play in a world of fairies, wizards, and magical creatures. In this class, students can play their favorite characters as we explore and enact different stories. Have fun as you experiment with all sorts of interesting art materials to enhance the experience and create crafts to bring home. Imaginations are welcome!

FAIRIES & DRAGONS

Grades 1-6
Tuesday & Thursday
12:00-2:00

Come play in a world of fairies, dragons and magical creatures. In this class, students can play their favorite characters as we explore and enact different stories. Have fun as you experiment with all sorts of interesting art materials to enhance the experience and create crafts to bring home. Imaginations are welcome!

MYSTICAL ANIMALS & MAGICAL PLACES

Grades 1-6
Tuesday & Thursday
12:00-2:00

Come play in a world of magical creatures and create the environments where they live. In this class, students can play their favorite characters as we explore and enact different stories. Have fun as you experiment with all sorts of interesting art materials to enhance the experience and create crafts to bring home. Imaginations are welcome!

THEATRE CAMP!

Grades 1-4
Monday-Friday
9:30-3:00

All new full day theatre arts camp! In this 2 week class you will build a fantastical world and become the imaginative characters who live in it! Musical theatre mornings followed by creative drama afternoons with adventures and stories bringing your favorite characters to life. Tuesday and Thursday afternoons have fun as you experiment with all sorts of interesting art materials. Create an array of colorful projects with streamers, yarn, and paint. Explore ways you can turn your creativity into exciting theatre and vibrant art! We will also touch on elements of technical theatre such as prop building. Bring a snack and your lunch for break time and socializing in the picnic area. Each 2 week camp is unique! This class takes place at the Art’s Center.

THEATRE CAMP!

Grades 5-6
Monday-Friday
9:30-3:00

All new full day theatre arts camp! In this 2 week class you will engage in a full theatrical process. Build confidence as you work with your ensemble on different aspects of a production. Mornings are filled with musical theatre and afternoons with theatre games and character development through creative drama and improvisation. Tuesday and Thursday afternoons create an array of colorful projects as we experiment with all sorts of interesting art materials. Explore ways you can turn your creativity into vibrant art! Bring a snack and your lunch for break time and socializing in the picnic area. Each 2 week camp is unique! This class takes place at The Arts Center, 265 Sisson Rd in Harwich Center.

BEFORE CARE

Grades K-6
Monday-Friday
8:30-9:30

This is an opportunity for families that may need to drop students off earlier than the morning start of classes. We will only offer before care services with a minimum of 5 students.

AFTER CARE

Grades K-6
Monday-Friday
2:00-4:00

This is an opportunity for families that may need to pick up students later than the end of their scheduled class times. We will only offer after care services with a minimum of 5 students.

DANCE

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

TAP 3

Grades 5-8
Thursday 4:15-5:15 PM
This class meets at The Arts Center, 265 Sisson Rd in Harwich Center

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.

TAP 5

Tuesday 5:00-6:00 PM
Grades 7 – Adult
This class meets at The Arts Center, 265 Sisson Rd in Harwich Center

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.

ADULT / TEEN TAP

Grades 9 – Adult
Thursday 5:30-6:30 PM
This class meets at The Arts Center, 265 Sisson Rd in Harwich Center

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.