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January 17, 2023
Music Box Theatre: An Introduction to Musical Theatre, Grades K to 2January 17, 2023 – Music Box Theatre: An Introduction to Musical Theatre, Grades K to 2 Instructor: Ruth Lettera (Click here for Ruth's Bio) Tuesdays, 4:15pm to 5:15pm 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14 *No class 2/21 (Winter Break for most area public schools) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/21, 3/28 Using song, character expression and choreographed movements and gestures as storytelling tools, students will assemble a mini-musical based upon a story or fable that they will perform for families on the final class. (A new mini-musical is explored each session for recurring students.) Students will be cast in various roles and provided with a script and recorded music tracks. The class will also include special craft projects which will be incorporated into their performance. All students must be available for their performance on the final date (March 14). Class materials will be provided through a Google Classroom. Registration: $275 Click here to register for Music Box Theatre, Grades K to 2.Acting Method for Middle School, Grades 6 to 8January 17, 2023 – Acting Method for Middle School, Grades 6 to 8 Instructor: Brian Bianco (Click here for Brian's Bio) Tuesdays, 5:15pm to 6:45pm 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14 *No class 2/21 (Winter Break for most area public schools) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/21, 3/28 Explore a variety of exercises and techniques of “Method Acting”: how to develop a character, to commit to the circumstances and truth of the moment, to play intention instead of just emotion, and bring more truth and realism to your acting performance, and apply those techniques to scene work. Registration: $275 Click here to register for Acting Method for Middle School, Grades 6 to 8.The Actor's Gym Master Class with Lynne Colatrella (for Adults)January 17, 2023 – The Actor's Gym Master Class with Lynne Colatrella (for Adults)Instructors: Lynne Colatrella, and guest artists (Click here for Lynne's Bio) Tuesdays, 7:00pm to 8:30pm 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14 *No class 2/21 (Winter Break for most area public schools) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/21, 3/28 In this class, we will explore the actors job from the moment the script is in your hand. Learning how to recognize beats (thought transitions) that the playwright has written, to character development, this class will explore the relationship between the actor and the playwright. The class will work cohesively as an ensemble working on scenes, monologues and even song interpretation, (you don’t have to be singer) with special guest directors and accompanists. Registration: $300 Click here to register for The Actors Gym Master Class (for Adults) with Lynne Colatrella. |
January 18, 2023
LOL: Comedy and Improv, Grades 6 to 8January 18, 2023 – LOL: Comedy and Improv, Grades 6 to 8 - (This class is no longer available.) Instructor: Tony Republicano (Click here for Tony's Bio) Wednesdays, 5:30pm to 6:55pm 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15 *No class 2/22 (Winter Break for most area public schools) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/22, 3/29 If you’ve got a talent and a love for making people laugh, this eight-week workshop is for you! Humor speaks to all personalities and is an effective way of channeling creativity to make poignant and relevant commentary. Explore a variety of comedic styles including improv, sketch, physical comedy, parody and stand-up. Sharpen your timing, heighten your creative instincts, develop your own comedic characters and ideas, while you also build trust in your scene partners, learn to listen and “pass the ball,” commit to the given circumstances in a scene, and bring freshness and spontaneity to your acting performance. Registration: $275 Off the Cuff: Adult ImprovJanuary 18, 2023 – Off the Cuff: Adult Improv Instructor: Tony Republicano (Click here for Tony's Bio) Wednesdays, 7:00pm to 8:30pm 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15 *No class 2/22 (Winter Break for most area public schools) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/22, 3/29 Improv is unscripted, allowing artists to draw from their own instincts, shed their inhibitions, and build confidence and ease onstage. It also allows them to build trust among their fellow performers, commit to the given circumstance of a scene or situation, build upon their ideas, and bring freshness, adaptability and spontaneity in their performance. These skills also apply to social, presentational, interview, 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. Registration: $275 Click here to register for Off the Cuff: Adult Improv. |
January 19, 2023
Imagi-Motion: How Actors Use Their Bodies, Grades K to 2January 19, 2023 – Imagi-Motion: How Actors Use Their Bodies, Grades K to 2 Instructor: Alexandra Cahr (Click here for Alexandra's Bio) Thursdays, 4:15pm to 5:15pm 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16 *No class 2/23 (Winter Break for most area public schools) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/23, 3/30 Young actors will build comfort and confidence in learning to use their bodies as acting tools. Acting requires more than words. Actors use their bodies and facial expressions to inform the audience of what kind of personality they are, and what they are feeling and thinking. Just simply how a character stands or how they walk can tell us an awful lot about them. (A giant would move very differently than a mouse, for example.) In this class, students will use music and movement exercises to get in tune with their bodies creatively, and explore how body language, posture, gesture and facial expression can be used as effectively as a costume in order to create a character. They will also use masks and work with props. Registration: $275 Click here to register for Imagi-Motion, Grades K to 2.Broadway Melodies: Musical Performance for Kids, Grades 3 to 5January 19, 2023 – Broadway Melodies: Musical Performance for Kids, Grades 3 to 5 Instructor: Ruth Lettera (Click here for Ruth's Bio) Thursdays, 4:30pm to 5:45pm 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16 *No class 2/23 (Winter Break for most area public schools) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/23, 3/30 Musical theatre singing is not just about vocal quality, but also character and storytelling as well. In this class, students will examine a few different Broadway numbers, not just building vocal technique and blending as an ensemble, but also exploring character choices and story line as well. Over the eight-week session, students will rehearse and stage their numbers, and perform them for families in a showcase during the final class! (Different musical selections are made each session for recurring students.) Registration: $275 Click here to register for Broadway Melodies, Grades 3 to 5. |
January 20, 2023 |
January 21, 2023
Teen Scene and Sketch Writing, Grades 9 to 12January 21, 2023 – Teen Scene and Sketch Writing, Grades 9 to 12 (This class is no longer available.)Instructor: Joseph Riedel (Click here for Joseph's Bio) Saturdays, 10:00am to 11:30am 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, ¾, 3/11, 3/18 *No class 2/18 (President’s Day Weekend) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/25, 4/1 Writing the sort of content you see from Saturday Night Live or Key and Peele is about more than simply doing something funny for the sake of being funny. Solid writing always comes from forming a strong central idea, then utilizing humor to explain your idea to the audience. The same applies to dramatic forms of writing: each scene of a play must center around a strong idea around which all dialogue and character choices are built. In this class, learners will identify themes that they are passionate about, format a strong thesis about those themes, then evolve those thesis statements into an original piece of writing where their unique creative voices shine. By the end of this class, you will not only present hilarious content to your audience, but you will identify who you are as a storyteller and deliver comedy that speaks to your audience in the unique way of which only you are capable. Registration: $275 Budding Actor’s Workshop: A Variety-Pack of Acting Skills, Grades K to 2January 21, 2023 – Budding Actor’s Workshop: A Variety-Pack of Acting Skills, Grades K to 2 Instructor: Tony Republicano (Click here for Tony's Bio) Saturdays, 10:30am to 11:30am 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18 *No class 2/18 (President’s Day Weekend) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/25, 4/1 This low-pressure class environment allows students to explore a variety pack of acting tools and techniques for budding young talents including improv, character creation, scripted scenes/sketches and commercials, without the pressure of rehearsing and preparation associated with putting on a show. Build confidence, presentation, social and public speaking skills. Highlights of the students’ work have often been presented in a showcase for an invited audience at the end of the session if the class is comfortable. Registration: $275 Click here to register for Budding Actor’s Workshop, Grades K to 2.Musical Theatre Dance: An Introduction to Tap and Theatre Jazz, Grades 3 to 5January 21, 2023 – Musical Theatre Dance: An Introduction to Tap and Theatre Jazz, Grades 3 to 5 (This class is no longer available.) Instructor: Anne-Marie Gerard Galler (Click here for Anne-Marie's Bio) Saturdays, 10:30am to 11:25am JUST SIX CLASSES: 1/21, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11 *No class 2/18 (President’s Day Weekend) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/18, 3/25 Designed for young actors looking to develop more comfort and confidence with dance and movement, particularly musical theatre styles such as theatre jazz and tap. Build basic skills that will help you in both audition and performance situations and give you more assurance while also having fun! Registration: $102 for all six weeks or register as a drop-in at just $20 per class. On the Spot: Comedy and Improv for Kids, Grades 3 to 5January 21, 2023 – On the Spot: Comedy and Improv for Kids, Grades 3 to 5 Instructor: Tony Republicano (Click here for Tony's Bio) Saturdays, 11:30am to 12:45pm 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18 *No class 2/18 (President’s Day Weekend) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/25, 4/1 If you’ve got a talent and a love for making people laugh, this eight-week workshop is for you! Humor speaks to all personalities and is an effective way of channeling creativity to make poignant and relevant commentary. In this class, 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. (Games and exercises are often varied from session to session for recurring students.) Registration: $275 Click here to register for On the Spot, Grades 3 to 5.Theatre Jazz for Teens and Adults: Beginner to Intermediate LevelsJanuary 21, 2023 – Theatre Jazz for Teens and Adults: Beginner to Intermediate LevelsInstructor: Anne-Marie Gerard Galler (Click here for Anne-Marie's Bio) Saturdays, 11:30am to 12:25pm JUST SIX CLASSES: 1/21, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11 *No class 2/18 (President’s Day Weekend) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/18, 3/25 Designed for actors who may not necessarily be trained dancers but are looking to improve their dance skills for musical theatre performance and auditions, this class will lay a foundation of technique while providing a fun and exciting classroom environment that will help you develop comfort and confidence. Registration: $102 for all six weeks or register as a drop-in at just $20 per class. Click here to register for ALL SIX WEEKS of Theatre Jazz for Teens and Adults.Click here to register AS A DROP-IN for Theatre Jazz for Teens and Adults. |
January 22, 2023 |
January 23, 2023
Broadway Tap for Tweens and Teens: Beginners and Intermediate, Grades 6 to 10January 23, 2023 – Broadway Tap for Tweens and Teens: Beginners and Intermediate, Grades 6 to 10 (This class is no longer available.) Instructor: Caitlin Roberts (Click here for Caitlin's Bio) Mondays, 5:00pm to 5:55pm 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20 *No class 2/20 (President’s Day) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/27 Designed for actors with less than a year and a half to no tap experience looking to get a “leg up,” our Broadway Tap classes explore a trademark style featured in popular musicals like Anything Goes, 42nd Street, Shuffle Along, Book of Mormon, Newsies, Something Rotten and TV shows like So You Think You Can Dance. Registration: $136 for all eight weeks or register as a drop-in at just $20 per class. Teen Scene and Monologue Workshop, Grades 9 to 12January 23, 2023 – Teen Scene and Monologue Workshop, Grades 9 to 12 (This class is no longer available.) Instructor: Brian Bianco (Click here for Brian's Bio) Mondays, 5:30pm to 7:00pm 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20 *No class 2/20 (President’s Day) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/27 Anyone can memorize lines, but an actor has to bring their character and dialogue to life through “truth.” How does an actor approach a scene and how do they recreate, process and control emotion? How do proper breath support, body language, physicalization of character and intention play a role in the success of an actor’s performance? How do they discover, process and respond to what is in the scene around them, and how do they convey their objectives and obstacles to the audience? Learn how to find clues in the text that relate to who your character is as a person, their objectives and obstacles, and how to make character-driven choices that lead you to a more truthful performance. Explore techniques that push you to greater heights, build confidence, help you become a stronger scene partner, and a better-rounded performer. Registration: $275 Broadway Tap for Adults: Beginners & IntermediateJanuary 23, 2023 – Broadway Tap for Adults: Beginners & Intermediate Instructor: Caitlin Roberts (Click here for Caitlin's Bio) Mondays, 6:00pm to 6:55pm 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20 *No class 2/20 (President’s Day) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/27 Designed for actors with less than two years tap experience looking to get a “leg up,” our Broadway Tap classes explore a trademark style featured in popular musicals like Anything Goes, 42nd Street, Shuffle Along, Book of Mormon, Newsies, Something Rotten and TV shows like So You Think You Can Dance. Registration: $136 for all eight weeks or register as a drop-in at just $20 per class. Click here to register for ALL EIGHT WEEKS of Broadway Tap for Adults: Beginners and Intermediate.Click here to register AS A DROP-IN for Broadway Tap for Adults: Beginners and Intermediate.Broadway Tap for Adults: AdvancedJanuary 23, 2023 – Broadway Tap for Adults: Advanced Instructor: Caitlin Roberts (Click here for Caitlin's Bio) Mondays, 7:00pm to 7:55pm 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20 *No class 2/20 (President’s Day) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/27 Designed for actors with more than two years tap experience looking to get a “leg up,” our Broadway Tap classes explore a trademark style featured in popular musicals like Anything Goes, 42nd Street, Shuffle Along, Book of Mormon, Newsies, Something Rotten and TV shows like So You Think You Can Dance. Registration: $136 for all eight weeks or register as a drop-in at just $20 per class. Click here to register for ALL EIGHT WEEKS of Broadway Tap for Adults: Advanced.Click here to register AS A DROP-IN for Broadway Tap for Adults: Advanced. |
January 24, 2023
Music Box Theatre: An Introduction to Musical Theatre, Grades K to 2January 24, 2023 – Music Box Theatre: An Introduction to Musical Theatre, Grades K to 2 Instructor: Ruth Lettera (Click here for Ruth's Bio) Tuesdays, 4:15pm to 5:15pm 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14 *No class 2/21 (Winter Break for most area public schools) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/21, 3/28 Using song, character expression and choreographed movements and gestures as storytelling tools, students will assemble a mini-musical based upon a story or fable that they will perform for families on the final class. (A new mini-musical is explored each session for recurring students.) Students will be cast in various roles and provided with a script and recorded music tracks. The class will also include special craft projects which will be incorporated into their performance. All students must be available for their performance on the final date (March 14). Class materials will be provided through a Google Classroom. Registration: $275 Click here to register for Music Box Theatre, Grades K to 2.Acting Method for Middle School, Grades 6 to 8January 24, 2023 – Acting Method for Middle School, Grades 6 to 8 Instructor: Brian Bianco (Click here for Brian's Bio) Tuesdays, 5:15pm to 6:45pm 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14 *No class 2/21 (Winter Break for most area public schools) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/21, 3/28 Explore a variety of exercises and techniques of “Method Acting”: how to develop a character, to commit to the circumstances and truth of the moment, to play intention instead of just emotion, and bring more truth and realism to your acting performance, and apply those techniques to scene work. Registration: $275 Click here to register for Acting Method for Middle School, Grades 6 to 8.The Actor's Gym Master Class with Lynne Colatrella (for Adults)January 24, 2023 – The Actor's Gym Master Class with Lynne Colatrella (for Adults)Instructors: Lynne Colatrella, and guest artists (Click here for Lynne's Bio) Tuesdays, 7:00pm to 8:30pm 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14 *No class 2/21 (Winter Break for most area public schools) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/21, 3/28 In this class, we will explore the actors job from the moment the script is in your hand. Learning how to recognize beats (thought transitions) that the playwright has written, to character development, this class will explore the relationship between the actor and the playwright. The class will work cohesively as an ensemble working on scenes, monologues and even song interpretation, (you don’t have to be singer) with special guest directors and accompanists. Registration: $300 Click here to register for The Actors Gym Master Class (for Adults) with Lynne Colatrella. |
January 25, 2023
LOL: Comedy and Improv, Grades 6 to 8January 25, 2023 – LOL: Comedy and Improv, Grades 6 to 8 - (This class is no longer available.) Instructor: Tony Republicano (Click here for Tony's Bio) Wednesdays, 5:30pm to 6:55pm 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15 *No class 2/22 (Winter Break for most area public schools) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/22, 3/29 If you’ve got a talent and a love for making people laugh, this eight-week workshop is for you! Humor speaks to all personalities and is an effective way of channeling creativity to make poignant and relevant commentary. Explore a variety of comedic styles including improv, sketch, physical comedy, parody and stand-up. Sharpen your timing, heighten your creative instincts, develop your own comedic characters and ideas, while you also build trust in your scene partners, learn to listen and “pass the ball,” commit to the given circumstances in a scene, and bring freshness and spontaneity to your acting performance. Registration: $275 Off the Cuff: Adult ImprovJanuary 25, 2023 – Off the Cuff: Adult Improv Instructor: Tony Republicano (Click here for Tony's Bio) Wednesdays, 7:00pm to 8:30pm 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15 *No class 2/22 (Winter Break for most area public schools) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/22, 3/29 Improv is unscripted, allowing artists to draw from their own instincts, shed their inhibitions, and build confidence and ease onstage. It also allows them to build trust among their fellow performers, commit to the given circumstance of a scene or situation, build upon their ideas, and bring freshness, adaptability and spontaneity in their performance. These skills also apply to social, presentational, interview, 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. Registration: $275 Click here to register for Off the Cuff: Adult Improv. |
January 26, 2023
Imagi-Motion: How Actors Use Their Bodies, Grades K to 2January 26, 2023 – Imagi-Motion: How Actors Use Their Bodies, Grades K to 2 Instructor: Alexandra Cahr (Click here for Alexandra's Bio) Thursdays, 4:15pm to 5:15pm 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16 *No class 2/23 (Winter Break for most area public schools) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/23, 3/30 Young actors will build comfort and confidence in learning to use their bodies as acting tools. Acting requires more than words. Actors use their bodies and facial expressions to inform the audience of what kind of personality they are, and what they are feeling and thinking. Just simply how a character stands or how they walk can tell us an awful lot about them. (A giant would move very differently than a mouse, for example.) In this class, students will use music and movement exercises to get in tune with their bodies creatively, and explore how body language, posture, gesture and facial expression can be used as effectively as a costume in order to create a character. They will also use masks and work with props. Registration: $275 Click here to register for Imagi-Motion, Grades K to 2.Broadway Melodies: Musical Performance for Kids, Grades 3 to 5January 26, 2023 – Broadway Melodies: Musical Performance for Kids, Grades 3 to 5 Instructor: Ruth Lettera (Click here for Ruth's Bio) Thursdays, 4:30pm to 5:45pm 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16 *No class 2/23 (Winter Break for most area public schools) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/23, 3/30 Musical theatre singing is not just about vocal quality, but also character and storytelling as well. In this class, students will examine a few different Broadway numbers, not just building vocal technique and blending as an ensemble, but also exploring character choices and story line as well. Over the eight-week session, students will rehearse and stage their numbers, and perform them for families in a showcase during the final class! (Different musical selections are made each session for recurring students.) Registration: $275 Click here to register for Broadway Melodies, Grades 3 to 5. |
January 27, 2023 |
January 28, 2023
Teen Scene and Sketch Writing, Grades 9 to 12January 28, 2023 – Teen Scene and Sketch Writing, Grades 9 to 12 (This class is no longer available.)Instructor: Joseph Riedel (Click here for Joseph's Bio) Saturdays, 10:00am to 11:30am 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, ¾, 3/11, 3/18 *No class 2/18 (President’s Day Weekend) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/25, 4/1 Writing the sort of content you see from Saturday Night Live or Key and Peele is about more than simply doing something funny for the sake of being funny. Solid writing always comes from forming a strong central idea, then utilizing humor to explain your idea to the audience. The same applies to dramatic forms of writing: each scene of a play must center around a strong idea around which all dialogue and character choices are built. In this class, learners will identify themes that they are passionate about, format a strong thesis about those themes, then evolve those thesis statements into an original piece of writing where their unique creative voices shine. By the end of this class, you will not only present hilarious content to your audience, but you will identify who you are as a storyteller and deliver comedy that speaks to your audience in the unique way of which only you are capable. Registration: $275 Budding Actor’s Workshop: A Variety-Pack of Acting Skills, Grades K to 2January 28, 2023 – Budding Actor’s Workshop: A Variety-Pack of Acting Skills, Grades K to 2 Instructor: Tony Republicano (Click here for Tony's Bio) Saturdays, 10:30am to 11:30am 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18 *No class 2/18 (President’s Day Weekend) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/25, 4/1 This low-pressure class environment allows students to explore a variety pack of acting tools and techniques for budding young talents including improv, character creation, scripted scenes/sketches and commercials, without the pressure of rehearsing and preparation associated with putting on a show. Build confidence, presentation, social and public speaking skills. Highlights of the students’ work have often been presented in a showcase for an invited audience at the end of the session if the class is comfortable. Registration: $275 Click here to register for Budding Actor’s Workshop, Grades K to 2.On the Spot: Comedy and Improv for Kids, Grades 3 to 5January 28, 2023 – On the Spot: Comedy and Improv for Kids, Grades 3 to 5 Instructor: Tony Republicano (Click here for Tony's Bio) Saturdays, 11:30am to 12:45pm 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18 *No class 2/18 (President’s Day Weekend) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/25, 4/1 If you’ve got a talent and a love for making people laugh, this eight-week workshop is for you! Humor speaks to all personalities and is an effective way of channeling creativity to make poignant and relevant commentary. In this class, 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. (Games and exercises are often varied from session to session for recurring students.) Registration: $275 Click here to register for On the Spot, Grades 3 to 5. |
January 29, 2023 |
January 30, 2023
Broadway Tap for Tweens and Teens: Beginners and Intermediate, Grades 6 to 10January 30, 2023 – Broadway Tap for Tweens and Teens: Beginners and Intermediate, Grades 6 to 10 (This class is no longer available.) Instructor: Caitlin Roberts (Click here for Caitlin's Bio) Mondays, 5:00pm to 5:55pm 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20 *No class 2/20 (President’s Day) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/27 Designed for actors with less than a year and a half to no tap experience looking to get a “leg up,” our Broadway Tap classes explore a trademark style featured in popular musicals like Anything Goes, 42nd Street, Shuffle Along, Book of Mormon, Newsies, Something Rotten and TV shows like So You Think You Can Dance. Registration: $136 for all eight weeks or register as a drop-in at just $20 per class. Teen Scene and Monologue Workshop, Grades 9 to 12January 30, 2023 – Teen Scene and Monologue Workshop, Grades 9 to 12 (This class is no longer available.) Instructor: Brian Bianco (Click here for Brian's Bio) Mondays, 5:30pm to 7:00pm 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20 *No class 2/20 (President’s Day) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/27 Anyone can memorize lines, but an actor has to bring their character and dialogue to life through “truth.” How does an actor approach a scene and how do they recreate, process and control emotion? How do proper breath support, body language, physicalization of character and intention play a role in the success of an actor’s performance? How do they discover, process and respond to what is in the scene around them, and how do they convey their objectives and obstacles to the audience? Learn how to find clues in the text that relate to who your character is as a person, their objectives and obstacles, and how to make character-driven choices that lead you to a more truthful performance. Explore techniques that push you to greater heights, build confidence, help you become a stronger scene partner, and a better-rounded performer. Registration: $275 Broadway Tap for Adults: Beginners & IntermediateJanuary 30, 2023 – Broadway Tap for Adults: Beginners & Intermediate Instructor: Caitlin Roberts (Click here for Caitlin's Bio) Mondays, 6:00pm to 6:55pm 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20 *No class 2/20 (President’s Day) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/27 Designed for actors with less than two years tap experience looking to get a “leg up,” our Broadway Tap classes explore a trademark style featured in popular musicals like Anything Goes, 42nd Street, Shuffle Along, Book of Mormon, Newsies, Something Rotten and TV shows like So You Think You Can Dance. Registration: $136 for all eight weeks or register as a drop-in at just $20 per class. Click here to register for ALL EIGHT WEEKS of Broadway Tap for Adults: Beginners and Intermediate.Click here to register AS A DROP-IN for Broadway Tap for Adults: Beginners and Intermediate.Broadway Tap for Adults: AdvancedJanuary 30, 2023 – Broadway Tap for Adults: Advanced Instructor: Caitlin Roberts (Click here for Caitlin's Bio) Mondays, 7:00pm to 7:55pm 1/23, 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/27, 3/6, 3/13, 3/20 *No class 2/20 (President’s Day) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/27 Designed for actors with more than two years tap experience looking to get a “leg up,” our Broadway Tap classes explore a trademark style featured in popular musicals like Anything Goes, 42nd Street, Shuffle Along, Book of Mormon, Newsies, Something Rotten and TV shows like So You Think You Can Dance. Registration: $136 for all eight weeks or register as a drop-in at just $20 per class. Click here to register for ALL EIGHT WEEKS of Broadway Tap for Adults: Advanced.Click here to register AS A DROP-IN for Broadway Tap for Adults: Advanced. |
January 31, 2023
Music Box Theatre: An Introduction to Musical Theatre, Grades K to 2January 31, 2023 – Music Box Theatre: An Introduction to Musical Theatre, Grades K to 2 Instructor: Ruth Lettera (Click here for Ruth's Bio) Tuesdays, 4:15pm to 5:15pm 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14 *No class 2/21 (Winter Break for most area public schools) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/21, 3/28 Using song, character expression and choreographed movements and gestures as storytelling tools, students will assemble a mini-musical based upon a story or fable that they will perform for families on the final class. (A new mini-musical is explored each session for recurring students.) Students will be cast in various roles and provided with a script and recorded music tracks. The class will also include special craft projects which will be incorporated into their performance. All students must be available for their performance on the final date (March 14). Class materials will be provided through a Google Classroom. Registration: $275 Click here to register for Music Box Theatre, Grades K to 2.Acting Method for Middle School, Grades 6 to 8January 31, 2023 – Acting Method for Middle School, Grades 6 to 8 Instructor: Brian Bianco (Click here for Brian's Bio) Tuesdays, 5:15pm to 6:45pm 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14 *No class 2/21 (Winter Break for most area public schools) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/21, 3/28 Explore a variety of exercises and techniques of “Method Acting”: how to develop a character, to commit to the circumstances and truth of the moment, to play intention instead of just emotion, and bring more truth and realism to your acting performance, and apply those techniques to scene work. Registration: $275 Click here to register for Acting Method for Middle School, Grades 6 to 8.The Actor's Gym Master Class with Lynne Colatrella (for Adults)January 31, 2023 – The Actor's Gym Master Class with Lynne Colatrella (for Adults)Instructors: Lynne Colatrella, and guest artists (Click here for Lynne's Bio) Tuesdays, 7:00pm to 8:30pm 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14 *No class 2/21 (Winter Break for most area public schools) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/21, 3/28 In this class, we will explore the actors job from the moment the script is in your hand. Learning how to recognize beats (thought transitions) that the playwright has written, to character development, this class will explore the relationship between the actor and the playwright. The class will work cohesively as an ensemble working on scenes, monologues and even song interpretation, (you don’t have to be singer) with special guest directors and accompanists. Registration: $300 Click here to register for The Actors Gym Master Class (for Adults) with Lynne Colatrella. |
February 1, 2023
LOL: Comedy and Improv, Grades 6 to 8February 1, 2023 – LOL: Comedy and Improv, Grades 6 to 8 - (This class is no longer available.) Instructor: Tony Republicano (Click here for Tony's Bio) Wednesdays, 5:30pm to 6:55pm 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15 *No class 2/22 (Winter Break for most area public schools) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/22, 3/29 If you’ve got a talent and a love for making people laugh, this eight-week workshop is for you! Humor speaks to all personalities and is an effective way of channeling creativity to make poignant and relevant commentary. Explore a variety of comedic styles including improv, sketch, physical comedy, parody and stand-up. Sharpen your timing, heighten your creative instincts, develop your own comedic characters and ideas, while you also build trust in your scene partners, learn to listen and “pass the ball,” commit to the given circumstances in a scene, and bring freshness and spontaneity to your acting performance. Registration: $275 Off the Cuff: Adult ImprovFebruary 1, 2023 – Off the Cuff: Adult Improv Instructor: Tony Republicano (Click here for Tony's Bio) Wednesdays, 7:00pm to 8:30pm 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15 *No class 2/22 (Winter Break for most area public schools) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/22, 3/29 Improv is unscripted, allowing artists to draw from their own instincts, shed their inhibitions, and build confidence and ease onstage. It also allows them to build trust among their fellow performers, commit to the given circumstance of a scene or situation, build upon their ideas, and bring freshness, adaptability and spontaneity in their performance. These skills also apply to social, presentational, interview, 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. Registration: $275 Click here to register for Off the Cuff: Adult Improv. |
February 2, 2023
Imagi-Motion: How Actors Use Their Bodies, Grades K to 2February 2, 2023 – Imagi-Motion: How Actors Use Their Bodies, Grades K to 2 Instructor: Alexandra Cahr (Click here for Alexandra's Bio) Thursdays, 4:15pm to 5:15pm 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16 *No class 2/23 (Winter Break for most area public schools) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/23, 3/30 Young actors will build comfort and confidence in learning to use their bodies as acting tools. Acting requires more than words. Actors use their bodies and facial expressions to inform the audience of what kind of personality they are, and what they are feeling and thinking. Just simply how a character stands or how they walk can tell us an awful lot about them. (A giant would move very differently than a mouse, for example.) In this class, students will use music and movement exercises to get in tune with their bodies creatively, and explore how body language, posture, gesture and facial expression can be used as effectively as a costume in order to create a character. They will also use masks and work with props. Registration: $275 Click here to register for Imagi-Motion, Grades K to 2.Broadway Melodies: Musical Performance for Kids, Grades 3 to 5February 2, 2023 – Broadway Melodies: Musical Performance for Kids, Grades 3 to 5 Instructor: Ruth Lettera (Click here for Ruth's Bio) Thursdays, 4:30pm to 5:45pm 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16 *No class 2/23 (Winter Break for most area public schools) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/23, 3/30 Musical theatre singing is not just about vocal quality, but also character and storytelling as well. In this class, students will examine a few different Broadway numbers, not just building vocal technique and blending as an ensemble, but also exploring character choices and story line as well. Over the eight-week session, students will rehearse and stage their numbers, and perform them for families in a showcase during the final class! (Different musical selections are made each session for recurring students.) Registration: $275 Click here to register for Broadway Melodies, Grades 3 to 5. |
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February 4, 2023
Teen Scene and Sketch Writing, Grades 9 to 12February 4, 2023 – Teen Scene and Sketch Writing, Grades 9 to 12 (This class is no longer available.)Instructor: Joseph Riedel (Click here for Joseph's Bio) Saturdays, 10:00am to 11:30am 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, ¾, 3/11, 3/18 *No class 2/18 (President’s Day Weekend) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/25, 4/1 Writing the sort of content you see from Saturday Night Live or Key and Peele is about more than simply doing something funny for the sake of being funny. Solid writing always comes from forming a strong central idea, then utilizing humor to explain your idea to the audience. The same applies to dramatic forms of writing: each scene of a play must center around a strong idea around which all dialogue and character choices are built. In this class, learners will identify themes that they are passionate about, format a strong thesis about those themes, then evolve those thesis statements into an original piece of writing where their unique creative voices shine. By the end of this class, you will not only present hilarious content to your audience, but you will identify who you are as a storyteller and deliver comedy that speaks to your audience in the unique way of which only you are capable. Registration: $275 Budding Actor’s Workshop: A Variety-Pack of Acting Skills, Grades K to 2February 4, 2023 – Budding Actor’s Workshop: A Variety-Pack of Acting Skills, Grades K to 2 Instructor: Tony Republicano (Click here for Tony's Bio) Saturdays, 10:30am to 11:30am 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18 *No class 2/18 (President’s Day Weekend) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/25, 4/1 This low-pressure class environment allows students to explore a variety pack of acting tools and techniques for budding young talents including improv, character creation, scripted scenes/sketches and commercials, without the pressure of rehearsing and preparation associated with putting on a show. Build confidence, presentation, social and public speaking skills. Highlights of the students’ work have often been presented in a showcase for an invited audience at the end of the session if the class is comfortable. Registration: $275 Click here to register for Budding Actor’s Workshop, Grades K to 2.Musical Theatre Dance: An Introduction to Tap and Theatre Jazz, Grades 3 to 5February 4, 2023 – Musical Theatre Dance: An Introduction to Tap and Theatre Jazz, Grades 3 to 5 (This class is no longer available.) Instructor: Anne-Marie Gerard Galler (Click here for Anne-Marie's Bio) Saturdays, 10:30am to 11:25am JUST SIX CLASSES: 1/21, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11 *No class 2/18 (President’s Day Weekend) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/18, 3/25 Designed for young actors looking to develop more comfort and confidence with dance and movement, particularly musical theatre styles such as theatre jazz and tap. Build basic skills that will help you in both audition and performance situations and give you more assurance while also having fun! Registration: $102 for all six weeks or register as a drop-in at just $20 per class. On the Spot: Comedy and Improv for Kids, Grades 3 to 5February 4, 2023 – On the Spot: Comedy and Improv for Kids, Grades 3 to 5 Instructor: Tony Republicano (Click here for Tony's Bio) Saturdays, 11:30am to 12:45pm 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11, 3/18 *No class 2/18 (President’s Day Weekend) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/25, 4/1 If you’ve got a talent and a love for making people laugh, this eight-week workshop is for you! Humor speaks to all personalities and is an effective way of channeling creativity to make poignant and relevant commentary. In this class, 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. (Games and exercises are often varied from session to session for recurring students.) Registration: $275 Click here to register for On the Spot, Grades 3 to 5.Theatre Jazz for Teens and Adults: Beginner to Intermediate LevelsFebruary 4, 2023 – Theatre Jazz for Teens and Adults: Beginner to Intermediate LevelsInstructor: Anne-Marie Gerard Galler (Click here for Anne-Marie's Bio) Saturdays, 11:30am to 12:25pm JUST SIX CLASSES: 1/21, 2/4, 2/11, 2/25, 3/4, 3/11 *No class 2/18 (President’s Day Weekend) **Make-Up Dates (in case of weather-related closings): 3/18, 3/25 Designed for actors who may not necessarily be trained dancers but are looking to improve their dance skills for musical theatre performance and auditions, this class will lay a foundation of technique while providing a fun and exciting classroom environment that will help you develop comfort and confidence. Registration: $102 for all six weeks or register as a drop-in at just $20 per class. Click here to register for ALL SIX WEEKS of Theatre Jazz for Teens and Adults.Click here to register AS A DROP-IN for Theatre Jazz for Teens and Adults. |