Broadway Melodies: Musical Performance for Kids Grade 3-5 (IN-PERSON)
January 27, 2021 –
Broadway Melodies: Musical Performance for Kids Grade 3-5 (IN-PERSON)
Instructor: Jonathan Cahr
Wednesdays, 4:15pm to 5:30pm
1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24
(No class 2/17 for winter break in most area school systems. Make up dates for weather or emergency cancellation: 3/31 and 4/7.)
Musical theatre singing is not just about vocal quality, but character and storytelling as well. In this class, students will examine a few Broadway numbers, exploring character choices and story line as well building vocal technique and blending as an ensemble.
LOL: Comedy and Improv for Tweens Grade 6-8 (IN-PERSON)
January 27, 2021 –
LOL: Comedy and Improv for Tweens Grade 6-8 (IN-PERSON)
**This class has reached capacity for safe social distancing. Please contact our Education Director at brian@curtaincallinc.com or 203-329-8207 if you wish to be put on a wait list.**
Instructor: Tony Republicano
Wednesdays, 4:30pm to 6:00pm
1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24
(No class 2/17 for winter break in most area school systems. Make up dates for weather or emergency cancellation: 3/31 and 4/7.)
If you’ve got a talent and a love for making people laugh, this eight-week workshop is for you! Sharpen your timing, heighten your instincts, develop your own comedic characters and ideas as you explore improv, sketch, physical comedy, parody and stand-up. As this is primarily a skill-building class, students should not feel pressure to hold a showcase performance, but can if the class so decides.
Off the Cuff: Comedy and Improv for Adults (ONLINE)
January 27, 2021 –
Off the Cuff: Comedy and Improv for Adults ages 16 thru adult (ONLINE)
Instructor: Tony Republicano
Wednesdays, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24
(No class 2/17.)
Improv is unscripted, allowing artists to draw from their own instincts, shed their inhibitions, build personal ease and confidence onstage, and develop trust among fellow performers. These skills also apply to social, interview, audition and business situations. In this eight-week class, you’ll develop creative reflexes through a series of theatre games, impromptu scenarios, and character and team-building exercises. Classes will meet using Zoom. Any study materials related to the class will be posted through a Google Classroom.
(No class 2/18 for winter break in most area school systems.)
This class is for high school drama students who have a yearning to sit on the other side of the production table. Learn how to communicate and collaborate with actors, crew, designers, producers, audiences, and the press. You’ll also investigate plot, theme, character, exposition, imagery, motivation, conflict, blocking, lighting, script analysis and how to revolutionize and transform spaces. Classes will meet using Zoom. Class materials and recordings of student work will be posted through a Google Classroom.
An Actor's Toolbox for Teens Grade 9-12 (IN-PERSON)
January 30, 2021 –
An Actor’s Toolbox for Teens Grade 9-12 (IN-PERSON)
Instructor: James Feuer
Saturdays, 10:00am to 11:30am
1/30, 2/6, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27
(No class 2/13 for President’s Day Weekend. Make up dates for weather or emergency cancellation: 4/10 and 4/17.)
This class offers study in a variety of acting areas: physical theatre, stage speaking, scene and monologue study as well as some theatre history. A new subject will be covered every two to three weeks. Students will build more confidence in how they present themselves on stage and in auditions, learn how to physicalize their creative instincts, make acting choices that are specific and motivated, and create a toolbox of techniques they can use for audition and performance situations.
(No class 2/13 for President’s Day Weekend. Make up dates for weather or emergency cancellation: 4/10 and 4/17.)
This no-pressure class environment allows students to explore a variety pack of acting tools and techniques for budding young talents including improv, character creation, monologues, scenes, sketches, on-camera scenes and commercials. Build confidence, presentation, social and public speaking skills. Highlights of the students’ work will be recorded and made available to families for viewing.
On the Spot: Comedy and Improv for Kids Grade 3-5 (IN-PERSON)
January 30, 2021 –
On the Spot: Comedy and Improv for Kids Grade 3-5 (IN-PERSON)
**This class has reached capacity for safe social distancing. Please contact our Education Director at brian@curtaincallinc.com or 203-329-8207 if you wish to be put on a wait list.**
Instructor: Tony Republicano
Saturdays 12:30pm to 2:00pm
1/30, 2/6, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27
(No class 2/13 for President’s Day Weekend. Make up dates for weather or emergency cancellation: 4/10 and 4/17.)
Laughter is something we all share and enjoy! In this eight-week, low-pressure, workshop, young actors will tap into their own creative ideas and instincts as they explore improv, sketches, physical comedy, parody and joke-telling! They’ll build confidence and teamwork as they learn to trust in themselves and their fellow actors, and recognize the difference between appropriate and inappropriate humor. As this is primarily a skill-building class, students should not feel pressure to hold a showcase performance, but can if the class so decides.
Tweens On-Screen: TV and Film Acting and Audition Prep Grade 6-8 (IN-PERSON)
January 30, 2021 –
Tweens On-Screen: TV and Film Acting and Audition Prep Grade 6-8 (IN-PERSON)
Instructor: James Feuer
Saturdays, 12:30pm to 2:00pm
1/30, 2/6, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27
(No class 2/13 for President’s Day Weekend. Make up dates for weather or emergency cancellation: 4/10 and 4/17.)
Very different than acting on stage, acting for the camera is very intimate and cameras pick up so much more detail than can translate on stage. This class will explore scene and monologue work for TV and film performance and auditions and also guide students in how to prepare for audition submissions.
Broadway Bound: Musical Audition Prep for Tweens Grade 6-8 with Broadway Music Director Dan Micciche (ONLINE)
February 1, 2021 –
Broadway Bound Online: Musical Audition Prep for Tweens Grade 6-8 with the Music Director of Broadway’s WICKED, Dan Micciche (ONLINE)
Instructor: Dan Micciche
Mondays: 4:00pm to 5:30pm
2/1, 2/8, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29
(No class 2/15 for President’s Day.)
This intensive study in musical performance offers students opportunities for solo work and individual focus. Under the guidance of Broadway music director Dan Micciche, they’ll explore selections from some of Broadway and Off-Broadway’s best to find and prepare new audition songs (up-tempo and ballad) to add to their audition repertoire. Classes will meet using Zoom. Class materials and recordings of student work will be posted through a Google Classroom.
Broadway Bound: Musical Audition Prep for Teens Grade 9-12 with Broadway Music Director Dan Micciche (ONLINE)
February 1, 2021 –
Broadway Bound Online: Musical Audition Prep for Teens Grade 9-12 with the Music Director of Broadway’s WICKED, Dan Micciche (ONLINE)
Instructor: Dan Micciche
Mondays: 5:45pm to 7:15pm
2/1, 2/8, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29
(No class 2/15 for President’s Day.)
This intensive study in musical performance offers students opportunities for solo work and individual focus. Under the guidance of Broadway music director Dan Micciche, they’ll explore selections from some of Broadway and Off-Broadway’s best to find and prepare new audition songs (up-tempo and ballad) to add to their audition repertoire. Classes will meet using Zoom. Class materials and recordings of student work will be posted through a Google Classroom.
Broadway Melodies: Musical Performance for Kids Grade 3-5 (IN-PERSON)
February 3, 2021 –
Broadway Melodies: Musical Performance for Kids Grade 3-5 (IN-PERSON)
Instructor: Jonathan Cahr
Wednesdays, 4:15pm to 5:30pm
1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24
(No class 2/17 for winter break in most area school systems. Make up dates for weather or emergency cancellation: 3/31 and 4/7.)
Musical theatre singing is not just about vocal quality, but character and storytelling as well. In this class, students will examine a few Broadway numbers, exploring character choices and story line as well building vocal technique and blending as an ensemble.
LOL: Comedy and Improv for Tweens Grade 6-8 (IN-PERSON)
February 3, 2021 –
LOL: Comedy and Improv for Tweens Grade 6-8 (IN-PERSON)
**This class has reached capacity for safe social distancing. Please contact our Education Director at brian@curtaincallinc.com or 203-329-8207 if you wish to be put on a wait list.**
Instructor: Tony Republicano
Wednesdays, 4:30pm to 6:00pm
1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24
(No class 2/17 for winter break in most area school systems. Make up dates for weather or emergency cancellation: 3/31 and 4/7.)
If you’ve got a talent and a love for making people laugh, this eight-week workshop is for you! Sharpen your timing, heighten your instincts, develop your own comedic characters and ideas as you explore improv, sketch, physical comedy, parody and stand-up. As this is primarily a skill-building class, students should not feel pressure to hold a showcase performance, but can if the class so decides.
Off the Cuff: Comedy and Improv for Adults (ONLINE)
February 3, 2021 –
Off the Cuff: Comedy and Improv for Adults ages 16 thru adult (ONLINE)
Instructor: Tony Republicano
Wednesdays, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/24, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, 3/24
(No class 2/17.)
Improv is unscripted, allowing artists to draw from their own instincts, shed their inhibitions, build personal ease and confidence onstage, and develop trust among fellow performers. These skills also apply to social, interview, audition and business situations. In this eight-week class, you’ll develop creative reflexes through a series of theatre games, impromptu scenarios, and character and team-building exercises. Classes will meet using Zoom. Any study materials related to the class will be posted through a Google Classroom.
(No class 2/18 for winter break in most area school systems.)
This class is for high school drama students who have a yearning to sit on the other side of the production table. Learn how to communicate and collaborate with actors, crew, designers, producers, audiences, and the press. You’ll also investigate plot, theme, character, exposition, imagery, motivation, conflict, blocking, lighting, script analysis and how to revolutionize and transform spaces. Classes will meet using Zoom. Class materials and recordings of student work will be posted through a Google Classroom.
An Actor's Toolbox for Teens Grade 9-12 (IN-PERSON)
February 6, 2021 –
An Actor’s Toolbox for Teens Grade 9-12 (IN-PERSON)
Instructor: James Feuer
Saturdays, 10:00am to 11:30am
1/30, 2/6, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27
(No class 2/13 for President’s Day Weekend. Make up dates for weather or emergency cancellation: 4/10 and 4/17.)
This class offers study in a variety of acting areas: physical theatre, stage speaking, scene and monologue study as well as some theatre history. A new subject will be covered every two to three weeks. Students will build more confidence in how they present themselves on stage and in auditions, learn how to physicalize their creative instincts, make acting choices that are specific and motivated, and create a toolbox of techniques they can use for audition and performance situations.
(No class 2/13 for President’s Day Weekend. Make up dates for weather or emergency cancellation: 4/10 and 4/17.)
This no-pressure class environment allows students to explore a variety pack of acting tools and techniques for budding young talents including improv, character creation, monologues, scenes, sketches, on-camera scenes and commercials. Build confidence, presentation, social and public speaking skills. Highlights of the students’ work will be recorded and made available to families for viewing.
On the Spot: Comedy and Improv for Kids Grade 3-5 (IN-PERSON)
February 6, 2021 –
On the Spot: Comedy and Improv for Kids Grade 3-5 (IN-PERSON)
**This class has reached capacity for safe social distancing. Please contact our Education Director at brian@curtaincallinc.com or 203-329-8207 if you wish to be put on a wait list.**
Instructor: Tony Republicano
Saturdays 12:30pm to 2:00pm
1/30, 2/6, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27
(No class 2/13 for President’s Day Weekend. Make up dates for weather or emergency cancellation: 4/10 and 4/17.)
Laughter is something we all share and enjoy! In this eight-week, low-pressure, workshop, young actors will tap into their own creative ideas and instincts as they explore improv, sketches, physical comedy, parody and joke-telling! They’ll build confidence and teamwork as they learn to trust in themselves and their fellow actors, and recognize the difference between appropriate and inappropriate humor. As this is primarily a skill-building class, students should not feel pressure to hold a showcase performance, but can if the class so decides.
Tweens On-Screen: TV and Film Acting and Audition Prep Grade 6-8 (IN-PERSON)
February 6, 2021 –
Tweens On-Screen: TV and Film Acting and Audition Prep Grade 6-8 (IN-PERSON)
Instructor: James Feuer
Saturdays, 12:30pm to 2:00pm
1/30, 2/6, 2/20, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20, 3/27
(No class 2/13 for President’s Day Weekend. Make up dates for weather or emergency cancellation: 4/10 and 4/17.)
Very different than acting on stage, acting for the camera is very intimate and cameras pick up so much more detail than can translate on stage. This class will explore scene and monologue work for TV and film performance and auditions and also guide students in how to prepare for audition submissions.
Broadway Melodies: Musical Performance for Kids Grade 3-5 (IN-PERSON)