Theater Programs
Main Stage Musical Theater
Ages: 6-14 years old
Explore acting, singing, and dancing on stage in this musical theater class designed for enthusiastic performers. Over a semester, students will engage in creative writing, acting techniques, singing and voice development, dance, and stage movement. Integrating elements of theater therapy, the class also supports emotional expression, mental health, and resilience. The class culminates in an original play created by the students, performed for a Holiday or Spring showcase. Classes are once a week for 1 hour, with 2-hour dress rehearsals towards the end of the semester. No auditions are required, and certificates are awarded upon successful completion.
Special Note: Parental involvement is essential for fostering a supportive and nurturing environment that enables children to thrive and reach their full potential in all areas of their lives. We believe that educating parents together with their children is one of the most important missions of ITA. Parents of our students are smart, caring, intelligent, and involved in the creative process with their children! In our Theater class, parents help with production, costumes, props, lines and more! Parents are also welcome to have a role in the show!
Main Stage Theater Adventures
Ages: 5-9 years old
Young actors will create their own show for a Holiday or Spring performance. During the semester-long class, students develop skills in using the tools of an actor: body, voice and imagination. Through theater games, creative movement, music, speech, and character development, students explore the stage, learn their lines, practice reaction and work with a partner. The class meets for 1-hr once a week with 2-hr rehearsals towards the end of the session. No auditions are required. The class will perform an original play, created by kids at the end of the session. Certificates will be awarded to all participants upon the successful completion of the theater program.
Special Note: Parental involvement is essential for fostering a supportive and nurturing environment that enables children to thrive and reach their full potential in all areas of their lives. We believe that educating parents together with their children is one of the most important missions of ITA. Parents of our students are smart, caring, intelligent, and involved in the creative process with their children! In our Theater class, parents help with production, costumes, props, lines and more! Parents are also welcome to have a role in the show!
Theater Fun
Ages: 5-12 years old
Join us for theater fun to play, learn, and meet new friends! This class is designed for those of you who are interested to try and learn acting. During this session, kids will play acting games to develop emotions, expressions, speech, focus, reaction, creative movement, and partner communication. We will use their favorite stories to practice acting, improvisation, storytelling, imagination, and creativity. Kids will love this activity which will also help them grow confidence, develop presentation skills they will use at school, and prepare them to be a part of a show in the future.
Theater Improv
Ages: 5-10, 10-14 years old
If you always wanted to get introduced to acting and improv, this class is for you! Improvisation is a basic skill for those who want to be successful in life as it teaches you fast thinking, confidence, communication with others and on spot problem solving. Participants will play improv games, read small scenes, work on voice projection, reaction, thinking on spot, acting and expressions. Invite your friends to have a fun night together!
Audition Basics workshop
Ages: 10-15 years old
Whether you are planning to do an audition, presentation, interview or a competition, this class will teach you tips and tricks on how to present yourself in the most successful way. Participants will learn and practice voice projection and acting technique, cold reading and stage presence. Most importantly, students will get valuable advice on how to overcome stage fright and make a successful appearance at your audition or presentation.
Acting Together workshop
Ages: 6-10 years old with adults
What could be better than spending a night acting together with your child? Kids and parents will have lots of fun playing acting games and practicing how to speak using ‘stage voice’, making facial expressions and body movements, and working with a partner. Acting experience helps with gaining confidence, self-expression, reaction, attention, and adds another exciting moment to cherish together!
Actors Take the Stage: Movie Edition
Ages: 8-12 years old
Do you have a favorite character from a movie you always wanted to play on stage? This class will take popular scenes from movies and allow you to act them out with a scene partner. Students develop stage presence, vocal projection and movement for the actor. Instead of going to the movies, act out your favorite ones!