Theatre Academy
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Main Stage Theater Adventures
Ages: 4-8 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, observation exercises and original scene development, students explore the stage, learn their lines, practice reaction and working with a partner. The class will perform an original play, created by kids at the end of the session.
Main Stage Musical Theater
Ages: 9 – 13 years old
Explore being a “triple threat” by acting, singing and dancing on stage! This class is a great introduction to musical theater and ensemble work. During a fun, high-energy class, young students will work on voice development, acting exercises and a simple dance routine. Both classic Broadway songs and hits from popular children’s musicals are used in this class to provide children the exposure to all types of age-appropriate music prominent in theater today. Parents and friends are invited to join us at the last class for the final performance!
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.
Theater Improv workshop
Ages: 10-15 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, acting and expressions. Invite your friends to have a fun night together!
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!
Actors Take the Stage
Ages: 9-14 years old
This class is designed for those of you who have always wanted to act on stage! Young actors will bring their favorite stories to life by theater improvisation and scene development. Students will learn and develop important tools & skills of an actor: body, voice and imagination through theater games, creative movement and acting exercises. Parents are invited to join us for games and fun on the last day of class.
Performance Troop
Ages: 5 – 12 years old
If your child loves singing, dancing, and acting, come and join our performance troop! Past and new students are invited to rehearse a very special, featured musical celebration performance. During the rehearsals, children will build and sharpen their singing and dancing skills by doing fun warm-ups, musical games, breathing exercises, and more! On September 11th, the Troop will perform at the Finale of the Talent Show at the Carmel Children’s Festival for Arts & Education.