Creative Drama 1

Ages 4 – 6
Saturday
11:15 – 12:15
Location: Arts Center
Instructor: Emily Murray 
Tuition: $190

(Formally called Creative Movement) Step into a world of wonder and imagination in our Creative Drama One class! Through guided play and imaginative exploration, children will discover the joys of self-expression and storytelling. Children learn to value self-expression through rhythm, games to develop coordination, sequencing exercises, pantomime, visual art, storybooks, songs, and dances. Class will end with a final demonstration. Great add-on to Sing, Sing, Sing class.

Creative Drama 2

Ages 7 – 9
Saturday
9:30 -11
Location: Arts Center
Instructor: Samantha Walker
Tuition: $240

This class begins the exciting journey of the budding actor. Children experience developmentally appropriate theatre games and dramatizations of stories that build skills, spark 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. Class will end with a final demonstration. This is a great add on to Broadway Kids Junior for a full theatrical immersion.

Creative Drama 3

Ages 10 – 13
Saturday
9:30 – 11
Location: Arts Center
Instructor: Anthony Teixeira
Tuition: $240

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 Creative Drama workshops within their age range as each class deepens understanding while introducing new material. Class will end with a final demonstration. This is a great add on to Broadway Kids for a full theatrical immersion!

Sing, Sing, Sing!

Ages 4 – 6
Saturday
10:00 – 11:00
Location: Arts Center
Instructor: Paige Neal
Tuition: $190

Get ready to raise your voice and let your inner star shine in Sing Sing Sing! This class is all about having a blast while mastering the art of singing. Dive into the world of music and creative expression through movement, dramatic play, and, of course, plenty of song. Join us for a harmonious journey of fun and learning that will have you singing your heart out in no time! Class will end with a final demonstration. Great add on to CD1. 

Broadway Kids Junior

Ages 7 – 9
Saturday
11:15 – 12:15
Location: Arts Center
Instructor: Paige Neal
Tuition: $190

Sing, Dance, Act, and DO – all at the same time? Love to act but do your knees turn to jelly during a singing audition? In this class, have fun bringing to songs what you already know about acting. You learn range, diction, pitch, and more to help you sing with expression and confidence. Discover how to move to the beat and the words to bring the song alive. Great add- on to CD2.

Broadway Kids

Ages 10 -13
Saturday
11:15 – 12:15
Location: Arts Center
Instructor: Bob Wilder & Suzette Hutchinson
Tuition: $190

Sing, Dance, Act, and DO – all at the same time? Love to act but do your knees turn to jelly during a singing audition? In this class, have fun bringing to songs what you already know about acting. You learn range, diction, pitch, and more to help you sing with expression and confidence. Discover how to move to the beat and the words to bring the song alive. Great add-on to CD3

Costume & Set Design Workshop

Grades 5 – 9
Friday 
4:30-6
Location: Theatre
Instructor: Matt Kohler & Cat Perry
Tuition: $240

In this exciting, hands-on course, students will explore the imaginative world of The Neverending Story while also learning how costumes and set design can bring a story to life. Students will learn about the roles of costume and set designers in theater, exploring how their work enhances the overall production. Each student will create a set design model and costume sketches, allowing them to visualize their ideas. In coordination of our actual stage production of The Neverending Story opening on the CCTC/HJT stage in April.

Advanced Workshop Series

Grades 8 – 12
Wednesday
6:00- 8:30 pm
Location: Arts Center, Theatre
Free

A series of advanced workshops for young theatre makers. Take a stand-alone workshop or join the whole series: The Art of Listening with Emily Murray; Devising Playground with Jenn Pina; Tech Workshop with Matt Kohler; Your Story Through Music with Trish LaRose; and Physicality for The Actor: What Do I Do With My Hands? with Ian Hamilton 

To register please email [email protected]

The Art of Listening – 2/25
Being present on stage is magnetic. The most powerful tool you have to be present is your ability to listen and respond truthfully and authentically in the moment. How do we listen on stage? How do we listen in life? Tap into your authentic, responsive self and let your character’s emotions and actions flow naturally. Through a series of improvisational and repetition exercises, we will play, listen, react, and connect.

Devising Playground – 3/4
Come work/play with CCTC/HJT Producing Artistic Director Jenn Pina as she shares ÁSA Theatre’s tenets of Authenticity, Specificity, and Abandon. We’ll check-in, warm-up, play, and experiment with using physical gesture and simple compositional tools as springboards for generating snippets of devised physical theatre. All experience levels welcome. Bring a water bottle, come having eaten (and maybe bring a sustaining snack?), and wear clothes you can move in. Come play!

Tech Workshop – 3/11
Step behind the scenes and into the world of technical theater with this dynamic workshop. Get ready for a hands-on experience, where students will dive into the intricate world of set construction, scenic painting, lighting design, props, and more. Don’t forget to dress in your paint clothes!

Your Story Through Music – 3/18
What is the soundtrack to your life? Bring in a favorite musical theatre or pop song to explore. We will use guided exercises and vocal techniques to find your voice through song.

Comedy Improv

Tuesday
6:30-8:30
Location: Arts Center
Instructor: Mike Devine
Tuition: $240

Have you ever watched an improv show and envisioned yourself as a performer? Or perhaps you’re an actor looking for a creative outlet? 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, 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!” Whether you’re a seasoned performer looking to hone your skills or a newcomer eager to dive deeper into the world of improv, this class offers a fun and challenging opportunity to grow as a comedic improviser. Get ready to laugh, play, and take your improv to the next level!

Scene Study & Monologue Prep 

Sunday
4 – 6 pm 
Location: Arts Center
Instructor: Nina Schuessler
Tuition: $190

In this class actors will have the opportunity to dive deep into their craft and explore character development through scene and monologue work. Working individually and in paired exercises, students will hone their performance skills and uncover hidden talents. Whether you are a seasoned actor looking to sharpen your skills or a beginner eager to explore the world of acting, this class offers a supportive and challenging environment to grow and thrive. By the end of the course, students can expect to have a greater understanding of their artistic process, a stronger connection to their characters, and a newfound confidence in their abilities. Join us and take your acting to the next level!

Roller Dance for Teens

Grades: 8 – 12
Monday
4:00 – 5:00
Location: Arts Center
Instructor: Emma Levy
Tuition: $190

A dance class on roller skates! Roller Dance builds balance and agility, and amazing relationships. Modern dance style that blends jazz and hip hop with lots of creativity and musicality. The dancers roll in the space of a yoga mat. Skates and protective equipment available. All levels welcome!

Roller Dance for Adults

Ages 18 and up
Monday
5:15 – 6:15
Location: Arts Center
Instructor: Emma Levy
Tuition: $190

A dance class on roller skates! Roller Dance builds balance and agility, and amazing relationships.  Modern dance style that blends jazz and hip hop with lots of creativity and musicality.  The dancers roll in the space of a yoga mat. Skates and protective equipment available. All levels welcome!

Tap 4

Ages 12-18
Wednesday
4:15 – 5:15
Location: Arts Center
Instructor: Terry Norgeot
Tuition: $190

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. The class schedule is offered in a three-season commitment, fall classes focus on building technique and the winter and spring will be rehearsing choreography for the Spring recital.

Tap & Jazz Adult/Teen

Wednesday
5:15-6:45
Location: Arts Center
Instructor: Terry Norgeot
Tuition: $270

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.

K-Pop Combat: Rhythm & Rumble

Ages 10 – 13 
Tuesday – Friday
9:30-12:00
Location: Theatre
Tuition: $300
Instructor: Chelsey Brown & Trish LaRose 

Part story telling, part stage combat, part choreography, and part face makeup! In this class students will learn choreographed dance routines, explore the world of stage combat, create their own demon hunter mini-dramas, and explore the Huntrix inspired makeup of the popular movie K-Pop Demon Hunters! Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with creativity, friendship, and a whole lot of K-pop flair! This class will have a final demonstration at 11:30am on the last day of class.

K-Pop Combat: Rhythm & Rumble

Ages 7 – 9
Tuesday – Friday
9:30-12:00
Location: Theatre
Tuition: $300
Instructor: Chelsey Brown & Emily Murray 

Part story telling, part stage combat, part choreography, and part face makeup! In this class students will learn choreographed dance routines, explore the world of stage combat, create their own demon hunter mini-dramas, and explore the Huntrix inspired makeup of the popular movie K-Pop Demon Hunters! Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with creativity, friendship, and a whole lot of K-pop flair! This class will have a final demonstration at 11:30am on the last day of class.
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Story Explorers: Click Clack Moo! 

Ages 4 – 6 
Tuesday – Thursday
9:45 – 11:45 
Instructor: Anthony Teixeira & Laura Froeschner
Location: Arts Center
Tuition: $225

In this interactive class, young learners will explore storytelling through creative play, music, and movement. Take a journey alongside Farmer Brown and his clever animals as we bring the story to life through imaginative role-playing and expressive storytelling. We’ll also incorporate arts and crafts to create props and costumes. Join us for a moo-velous time filled with laughter, imagination, and storytelling magic!