Our program dates and registration for 2022 will be available February 1, 2022.

Curtain Call’s Summerstock and Summerstock Junior are full-day, conservatory-style workshop programs in dramatic and musical theatre arts. Students hone creative, collaborative and social skills as well as performance skills. Each session runs two weeks and accommodates a maximum of 40 students. Those students are then placed in age-appropriate groups for a rotating schedule of study in a variety of performance subjects under a team of specialized instructors. For example:

Monday	Group A	Group B	Group C
Class 1	Modern Acting	Improv	Shakespeare
Class 2	Shakespeare	Modern Acting	Improv
Class 3	Improv	Shakespeare	Modern Acting

(See the session descriptions below for what specific areas of study each session explores).

Their class work is highlighted in a student showcase at the end of each session. A lunch and snack break will be part of the daily schedule. Lunch will normally take place on the playground and picnic area of the Sterling Farms property, weather permitting. Students will need to bring their own lunch, snack and water bottles.

Sibling Discounts and Payment Plan Options are available. Scholarships are available for students in need. Details on how to apply as well as information on our staff’s backgrounds can be found in the sidebar to the right if you are on your computer or tablet (or to the bottom if you are on your phone).

Click here for our Summerstock 2021 COVID-19 Policies.

For more information, email brian@curtaincallinc.com.

 

Summerstock Creative Theatre (Grade 6 to 12):

This two-week program offers a rotation of study in Improv (or unscripted theatre), Modern Acting for stage and screen and Shakespeare or Classical Acting. Students must be entering grades 6 thru 12.

Dates : 2022 dates TBD

Times: Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 4:30pm.

Registration: $750 (Register for both Creative and Musical and save $200.)

 

Summerstock Musical Theatre (Grade 6 to 12):

This two-week program offers a rotation of study in Acting, Voice and Dance for Musical Theatre performance and will also include lessons in audition preparation. Students must be entering grades 6 thru 12.

Dates : 2022 dates TBD

Times: Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 4:30pm.

Registration: $800 (Register for both Creative and Musical and save $200.)

 

Summerstock Junior (Grade K to 5):

There are two-separate, two-week sessions of Summerstock Junior. They are not linked nor is one a continuation of the other. Students are welcome to sign up for both two-week sessions or just one.

These two-week programs offer a rotation of study in Improv, Acting, Singing and Dance/Movement. Students must be entering grades K to 5.

 

Summerstock Junior One:

Dates : 2022 dates TBD

Times: Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 3:00pm.

 

Summerstock Junior Two:

Dates : 2022 dates TBD

Times: Monday to Friday, 10:00am to 3:00pm.

 

Registration: $750 (Per session. Register for both Sessions One and Two and save $200.)

 

Enjoy some highlights from our 2021 Summerstock and Summerstock Junior Workshops:

 

“Opening Up” from the musical, Waitress

 

A student-written original commercial, Multichair.

 

“All for the Best” from the musical, Godspell

 

A student-written original commercial, Slide and Break.

 

“Trashing the Camp” from Disney’s Tarzan

 

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26December 26, 2021	27December 27, 2021 July in Christmas: Musical Monday Full-Day Workshop, Grades 4 to 12 Close December 27, 2021 9:00 am – 3:00 pm MUSICAL MONDAY (Grades 4 through 12); 9:00am to 3:00pm In the interest of heightened caution due to a spike in case numbers and positivity rates from the Omicron variant, this workshop program has been cancelled. In age-appropriate groups, students will rotate throughout the day between a team of specialized instructors who've worked professionally in the industry, and build confidence and skills in voice, acting and dance for musical theatre performance and auditions. All students grade 6 to 12 must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination. (Fully vaccinated means that the student must have had their second dose of an FDA or WHO approved two dose COVID-19 vaccine, OR have had their single dose of an FDA or WHO approved single dose COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the start of the class.) Because those groups will consist of fully vaccinated students, those students may remove masks in the classrooms IF they so choose. All classes take place at Curtain Call, The Sterling Farms Theatre Complex, 1349 Newfield Avenue in Stamford, CT, with two professional stages, three studio classrooms and an equipped scene shop. Students should bring a lunch. While classes are indoors, we advise students to dress warmly (in layers) and comfortably in clothing in which they can move well. Please wear sneakers. NO FLIP-FLOPS, SANDALS, OPEN-TOED SHOES, CROCS OR HEELYS.  You may bring dance shoes for our Musical Monday and Junior Barnstormers to change into if you have them.  Registration: $100 (Register for each additional day at 10% off! Sibling discounts available of 20% off each additional child or teen!) More about July in Christmas: Musical Monday Full-Day Workshop, Grades 4 to 12	28December 28, 2021 July in Christmas: Junior Barnstormers Full-Day Workshop, Grades K to 5 Close December 28, 2021 9:00 am – 2:00 pm JUNIOR BARNSTORMERS (Grades K to 5 ONLY); 9:00am to 2:00pm In the interest of heightened caution due to a spike in case numbers and positivity rates from the Omicron variant, this workshop program has been cancelled. In age-appropriate groups, students will rotate throughout the day between specialized instructors for a fun and active day of music, acting, movement and theatre games. All classes take place at Curtain Call, The Sterling Farms Theatre Complex, 1349 Newfield Avenue in Stamford, CT, with two professional stages, three studio classrooms and an equipped scene shop. Students should bring a lunch. While classes are indoors, we advise students to dress warmly (in layers) and comfortably in clothing in which they can move well. Please wear sneakers. NO FLIP-FLOPS, SANDALS, OPEN-TOED SHOES, CROCS OR HEELYS.  You may bring dance shoes for our Musical Monday and Junior Barnstormers to change into if you have them.  Registration: $100 (Register for each additional day at 10% off! Sibling discounts available of 20% off each additional child or teen!) More about July in Christmas: Junior Barnstormers Full-Day Workshop, Grades K to 5 July in Christmas: Techie Tuesday Full-Day Workshop, Grades 6 to 12 Close December 28, 2021 9:00 am – 3:00 pm TECHIE TUESDAY (Grades 6 to 12 ONLY); 9:00am to 3:00pm In the interest of heightened caution due to a spike in case numbers and positivity rates from the Omicron variant, this workshop program has been cancelled. In age-appropriate groups, students will rotate throughout the day to learn basic skills and safety in set construction, lighting, sound and painting from a professional set carpenter and sound technician, lighting designer and theatre electrician, and scenic artist. All students grade 6 to 12 must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination. (Fully vaccinated means that the student must have had their second dose of an FDA or WHO approved two dose COVID-19 vaccine, OR have had their single dose of an FDA or WHO approved single dose COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the start of the class.) Because those groups will consist of fully vaccinated students, those students may remove masks in the classrooms IF they so choose. All classes take place at Curtain Call, The Sterling Farms Theatre Complex, 1349 Newfield Avenue in Stamford, CT, with two professional stages, three studio classrooms and an equipped scene shop. Students should bring a lunch. While classes are indoors, we advise students to dress warmly (in layers) and comfortably in clothing in which they can move well. Please wear sneakers. NO FLIP-FLOPS, SANDALS, OPEN-TOED SHOES, CROCS OR HEELYS.  For our Techie Tuesday, all students must wear sneakers or a work boot – something that encloses the foot. Techie Tuesday students in anything other than a sneaker or work boot will not be permitted to participate in any hands-on work in the classroom. Registration: $100 (Register for each additional day at 10% off! Sibling discounts available of 20% off each additional child or teen!) More about July in Christmas: Techie Tuesday Full-Day Workshop, Grades 6 to 12	29December 29, 2021 July in Christmas: Wocka-Wocka Wednesday Full-Day Workshop, Grades 4 to 12 Close December 29, 2021 9:00 am – 3:00 pm WOCKA-WOCKA WEDNESDAY (Grades 4 through 12); 9:00am to 3:00pm In the interest of heightened caution due to a spike in case numbers and positivity rates from the Omicron variant, this workshop program has been cancelled. In age-appropriate groups, students will rotate throughout the day between a staff of working, professional comic and stage artists in three essential forms of comedy: improv, sketch comedy and slapstick. All students grade 6 to 12 must be fully vaccinated and provide proof of vaccination. (Fully vaccinated means that the student must have had their second dose of an FDA or WHO approved two dose COVID-19 vaccine, OR have had their single dose of an FDA or WHO approved single dose COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 days prior to the start of the class.) Because those groups will consist of fully vaccinated students, those students may remove masks in the classrooms IF they so choose. All classes take place at Curtain Call, The Sterling Farms Theatre Complex, 1349 Newfield Avenue in Stamford, CT, with two professional stages, three studio classrooms and an equipped scene shop. Students should bring a lunch. While classes are indoors, we advise students to dress warmly (in layers) and comfortably in clothing in which they can move well. Please wear sneakers. NO FLIP-FLOPS, SANDALS, OPEN-TOED SHOES, CROCS OR HEELYS.  You may bring dance shoes for our Musical Monday and Junior Barnstormers to change into if you have them. Registration: $100 (Register for each additional day at 10% off! Sibling discounts available of 20% off each additional child or teen!) More about July in Christmas: Wocka-Wocka Wednesday Full-Day Workshop, Grades 4 to 12	30December 30, 2021	31December 31, 2021	1January 1, 2022
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16January 16, 2022	17January 17, 2022	18January 18, 2022 Music Box Theatre: an Introduction to Musical Theatre, Grades K to 2 Close January 18, 2022 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm Music Box Theatre: an Introduction to Musical Theatre, Grade K to 2 Instructor: Natasha Fenster Tuesdays, 4:15pm to 5:15pm 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/22, 3/29 *No class 2/22 – winter recess for most area public schools. 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 record 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 that can be done with items at home which will be incorporated into their performance. All students must be available for the recording of their performance on the final date. Class materials and our recorded performance will be provided through a Google Classroom. Registration: $275 (10% off all eight-week registrations made by January 1, 2022) Click here to register for Music Box Theatre, Grades K to 2. More about Music Box Theatre: an Introduction to Musical Theatre, Grades K to 2 Broadway Tap for Adults: Beginners Close January 18, 2022 6:00 pm – 6:55 pm Broadway Tap for Adults: Beginners (Grades 9 to 12 welcome) THIS CLASS IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR REGISTRATION. Instructor: Caitlin Roberts Tuesdays, 6:00pm to 6:55pm 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/22, 3/29 *No class 2/22 – most schools are closed for winter break; families may have plans or wish to travel. Designed for actors with less than a year and a half or 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: $128 for all eight weeks (10% off all eight-week registrations made by January 1, 2022) or register as a drop-in at just $18 per class. More about Broadway Tap for Adults: Beginners Broadway Tap for Adults: Continuing Close January 18, 2022 7:00 pm – 7:55 pm Broadway Tap for Adults: Continuing (Grades 9 to 12 welcome) THIS CLASS IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR REGISTRATION. Instructor: Caitlin Roberts Tuesdays, 7:00pm to 7:55pm 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/22, 3/29 *No class 2/22 – most schools are closed for winter break; families may have plans or wish to travel. Designed for actors with a year and a half or more 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: $128 for all eight weeks (10% off all eight-week registrations made by January 1, 2022) or register as a drop-in at just $18 per class. More about Broadway Tap for Adults: Continuing	19January 19, 2022 LOL: Comedy and Improv for Tweens, Grades 6 to 8 Close January 19, 2022 4:00 pm – 5:25 pm LOL: Comedy and Improv for Tweens, Grade 6 to 8 Instructor: Tony Republicano Wednesdays, 4:00pm to 5:25pm 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/23, 3/30 *No class 2/24 for winter vacation for most area schools. 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 on important issues and ideas. Sharpen your timing, heighten your creative instincts, and develop your own comedic characters and ideas as you explore improv, sketch, physical comedy, parody and stand-up. Registration: $275 (10% off all eight-week registrations made by January 1, 2022) Click here to register for LOL: Comedy and Improv, Grades 6 to 8. More about LOL: Comedy and Improv for Tweens, Grades 6 to 8 Spontaneous Fits: Comedy and Improv for Teens, Grades 9 to 12 Close January 19, 2022 5:30 pm – 6:55 pm Spontaneous Fits: Comedy and Improv for Teens, Grade 9 to 12 THIS CLASS IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR REGISTRATION. Instructor: Tony Republicano Wednesdays, 5:30pm to 6:55pm 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/23, 3/30 *No class 2/24 for winter vacation for most area schools. Humor speaks to all personalities and is an effective way of channeling creativity to make poignant and relevant commentary on important issues and ideas. In this eight-week workshop, students will use structured games and exercises to help tap into their creative instincts, sharpen their comedic timing, build confidence in themselves and their performance as well as trust in their scene partners. They will develop their own characters and original scenes and monologues, and also explore the art of satire and parody. Registration: $275 (10% off all eight-week registrations made by January 1, 2022) More about Spontaneous Fits: Comedy and Improv for Teens, Grades 9 to 12 Off the Cuff: Adult Comedy and Improv Close January 19, 2022 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Off the Cuff: Adult Comedy and Improv Instructor: Tony Republicano Wednesdays, 7:00pm to 8:30pm 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/23, 3/30 *No class 2/24 for winter vacation for most area schools. Improv is unscripted, allowing artists to draw from their own instincts, shed their inhibitions, build confidence and ease 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. Registration: $275 (10% off all eight-week registrations made by January 1, 2022) Click here to register for Off the Cuff: Adult Comedy and Improv. More about Off the Cuff: Adult Comedy and Improv	20January 20, 2022 Based on the Book: an Introduction to Play-Acting, Grades K to 2 Close January 20, 2022 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm Based on the Book: an Introduction to Play-Acting, Grade K to 2 THIS CLASS IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR REGISTRATION. Instructor: Madison Coppola Thursdays, 4:15pm to 5:15pm 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/24, 3/31 *No class 2/24 for winter vacation for most area schools. This drama class is for young actors who may not enjoy musicals as much but love to act. Over the eight weeks, the class will creatively collaborate to develop and rehearse an adaptation from a children’s fiction or non-fiction story that teaches a moral or educational lesson. This performance will be recorded for families on the final class. While our stage adaptation will incorporate music, it will be more for the purpose of adding movement and physicality, and setting dramatic tone. Students will build confidence and social interaction skills as they work as a creative team. All students must be available for the recording of their performance on the final date. Class materials and our recorded performance will be provided through a Google Classroom. Registration: $275 (10% off all eight-week registrations made by January 1, 2022) More about Based on the Book: an Introduction to Play-Acting, Grades K to 2 Broadway Melodies: Musical Performance for Kids, Grades 3 to 5 Close January 20, 2022 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm Broadway Melodies: Musical Performance for Kids, Grade 3 to 5 Instructor: Jonathan Cahr and Ruth Lettera Thursdays, 4:30pm to 5:45pm 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/24, 3/31 *No class 2/24 for winter vacation for most area schools. 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. Over the eight-week session, students will rehearse and stage a few different musical numbers from a variety of musical favorites! (Different musical selections are made each session for recurring students.) Registration: $275 (10% off all eight-week registrations made by January 1, 2022) Click here to register for Broadway Melodies, Grades 3 to 5. More about Broadway Melodies: Musical Performance for Kids, Grades 3 to 5 Tweens on Screen, Grades 6 to 8 Close January 20, 2022 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Tweens on Screen, Grade 6 to 8 Instructor: Madison Coppola Thursdays, 5:30pm to 7:00pm 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/24, 3/31 *No class 2/24 for winter vacation for most area schools. Acting for the camera more closely reflects the way we perceive things in reality than acting on the stage, and requires its own unique set of skills. Explore how the camera lens can become your best friend.  In this eight-week workshop, you’ll learn the basic skills needed to act and audition for television, film and commercials as well as how to set up your own camera and record your own audition submissions at home. Classroom footage will be made available to students so they may observe their progress and see how they read on-camera. (For reasons based around COVID-19, we will focus on monologues and shooting any scenes as individual shots so as to maintain safe protocols and social distancing.) You’ll also receive tips for how to find the right agent or manager and book professional work. Class materials and recordings of student work will be posted through a Google Classroom. Registration: $275 (10% off all eight-week registrations made by January 1, 2022) Click here to register for Tweens on Screen, Grades 6 to 8. More about Tweens on Screen, Grades 6 to 8	21January 21, 2022	22January 22, 2022 An Actor's Toolbox: Tools to Build Technique, Grades 9 to 12 Close January 22, 2022 10:00 am – 11:30 am An Actor’s Toolbox: Tools to Build Technique, Grades 9-12 THIS CLASS IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR REGISTRATION. Instructor: Grady Dennis Saturdays, 10:00am to 11:30am 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/26, 4/2 *No class 2/19 for President’s Day Weekend.  How does an actor approach a scene and how do they recreate, process and control emotion? How do proper breath support, body language, and physicalization of both character and intention play a role in the success of an actor’s performance? How does an actor learn to “fade and focus”: the art of knowing when it’s time to become the focus of the scene and when to fade into the role of the active listener? 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? What warm-up exercises are best for an actor to prepare their body, voice and mental focus before beginning an audition, rehearsal or performance? In this eight-week workshop you’ll layer specific technical skills upon your already existing skills to begin creating and tailoring your own personal style as an actor. Using ambiguous dialogue, monologues, and improvisation, you’ll develop techniques that push you to greater heights, build confidence, and become a stronger scene partner and a better-rounded performer. Registration: $275 (10% off all eight-week registrations made by January 1, 2022) More about An Actor's Toolbox: Tools to Build Technique, Grades 9 to 12 Budding Actor's Workshop: a Variety Pack of Acting Skills, Grade K to 2 Close January 22, 2022 10:00 am – 11:00 am Budding Actor’s Workshop: a Variety-Pack of Acting Skills, Grade K to 2 THIS CLASS IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR REGISTRATION. Instructor: Tony Republicano Saturdays, 10:00am to 11:00am 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/26, 4/2 *No class 2/19 for President’s Day Weekend. 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, scripted scenes/sketches, monologues 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 and downloading through a Google Classroom. Registration: $275 (10% off all eight-week registrations made by January 1, 2022) More about Budding Actor's Workshop: a Variety Pack of Acting Skills, Grade K to 2 On the Spot: Comedy and Improv for Kids, Grades 3 to 5 Close January 22, 2022 11:10 am – 12:25 pm On the Spot: Comedy and Improv for Kids, Grade 3 to 5 THIS CLASS IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR REGISTRATION. Instructor: Tony Republicano Saturdays, 11:10am to 12:25pm 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/26, 4/2 *No class 2/19 for President’s Day Weekend. 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 on important issues and ideas. 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 (10% off all eight-week registrations made by January 1, 2022) More about On the Spot: Comedy and Improv for Kids, Grades 3 to 5
23January 23, 2022	24January 24, 2022 Broadway Bound: Audition Prep and Solo Work, Grades 6 to 8 Close January 24, 2022 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Broadway Bound: Audition Prep and Solo Work, Grade 6 to 8 Instructor: Matthew Stolfi Mondays, 4:00pm to 5:30pm 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/28, 4/4 *No class 2/21 for Presidents Day. In this class, students will receive one-on-one attention as they work on solos, duets and small group features. Each student will also work on and develop an up-tempo and ballad piece to add to their audition repertoire, building technique and discipline as they learn from each other. Registration: $275 (10% off all eight-week registrations made by January 1, 2022) Click here to register for Broadway Bound, Grades 6 to 8. More about Broadway Bound: Audition Prep and Solo Work, Grades 6 to 8 Kids on Camera, Grades 3 to 5 Close January 24, 2022 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm Kids on Camera, Grade 3 to 5 Instructor: Madison Coppola Mondays, 4:30pm to 5:45pm 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/28, 4/4 *No class 2/21 for Presidents Day. Different than on-stage acting, acting on screen is very intimate and more closely reflects the way we perceive things in reality. The camera picks up every detail. Learn how to feel comfortable and confident on-camera, how to best present yourself on screen, and explore commercials and scenes for TV and film, as well as how to do cold-readings for on-camera auditions. You’ll also pick up useful tips on how to find professional work and industry tricks of the trade! Registration: $275 (10% off all registrations made by January 1, 2022) Click here to register for Kids on Camera, Grades 3 to 5. More about Kids on Camera, Grades 3 to 5 Broadway Bound: Audition Prep and Solo Work, Grades 9 to 12 Close January 24, 2022 5:40 pm – 7:10 pm Broadway Bound: Audition Prep and Solo Work, Grade 9 to 12 Instructor: Matthew Stolfi Mondays, 5:40pm to 7:10pm 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/28, 4/4 *No class 2/21 for Presidents Day. In this class, students will receive one-on-one attention as they work on solos, duets and small group features. Each student will also work on and develop an up-tempo and ballad piece to add to their audition repertoire, building technique and discipline as they learn from each other. Registration: $275 (10% off all eight-week registrations made by January 1, 2022) Click here to register for Broadway Bound, Grades 9 to 12. More about Broadway Bound: Audition Prep and Solo Work, Grades 9 to 12 TV and Film Acting for Adults Close January 24, 2022 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm TV and Film Acting for Adults Instructor: Madison Coppola Mondays, 7:00pm to 8:30pm 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/28, 4/4 *No class 2/21 for Presidents Day. Acting for the camera more closely reflects the way we perceive things in reality than acting on the stage, and requires its own unique set of skills. Explore how the camera lens can become your best friend.  In this eight-week workshop, you’ll learn the basic skills needed to act and audition for television, film and commercials as well as how to set up your own camera and record your own audition submissions at home. Classroom footage will be made available to students so they may observe their progress and see how they read on-camera. (For reasons based around COVID-19, we will focus on monologues and shooting any scenes as individual shots so as to maintain safe protocols and social distancing.) You’ll also receive tips for how to find the right agent or manager and book professional work. Class materials and recordings of student work will be posted through a Google Classroom. Registration: $275 (10% off all eight-week registrations made by January 1, 2022) Click here to register for TV and Film Acting for Adults. More about TV and Film Acting for Adults	25January 25, 2022 Music Box Theatre: an Introduction to Musical Theatre, Grades K to 2 Close January 25, 2022 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm Music Box Theatre: an Introduction to Musical Theatre, Grade K to 2 Instructor: Natasha Fenster Tuesdays, 4:15pm to 5:15pm 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/22, 3/29 *No class 2/22 – winter recess for most area public schools. 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 record 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 that can be done with items at home which will be incorporated into their performance. All students must be available for the recording of their performance on the final date. Class materials and our recorded performance will be provided through a Google Classroom. Registration: $275 (10% off all eight-week registrations made by January 1, 2022) Click here to register for Music Box Theatre, Grades K to 2. More about Music Box Theatre: an Introduction to Musical Theatre, Grades K to 2 Broadway Tap for Adults: Beginners Close January 25, 2022 6:00 pm – 6:55 pm Broadway Tap for Adults: Beginners (Grades 9 to 12 welcome) THIS CLASS IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR REGISTRATION. Instructor: Caitlin Roberts Tuesdays, 6:00pm to 6:55pm 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/22, 3/29 *No class 2/22 – most schools are closed for winter break; families may have plans or wish to travel. Designed for actors with less than a year and a half or 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: $128 for all eight weeks (10% off all eight-week registrations made by January 1, 2022) or register as a drop-in at just $18 per class. More about Broadway Tap for Adults: Beginners Broadway Tap for Adults: Continuing Close January 25, 2022 7:00 pm – 7:55 pm Broadway Tap for Adults: Continuing (Grades 9 to 12 welcome) THIS CLASS IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR REGISTRATION. Instructor: Caitlin Roberts Tuesdays, 7:00pm to 7:55pm 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/22, 3/29 *No class 2/22 – most schools are closed for winter break; families may have plans or wish to travel. Designed for actors with a year and a half or more 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: $128 for all eight weeks (10% off all eight-week registrations made by January 1, 2022) or register as a drop-in at just $18 per class. More about Broadway Tap for Adults: Continuing	26January 26, 2022 LOL: Comedy and Improv for Tweens, Grades 6 to 8 Close January 26, 2022 4:00 pm – 5:25 pm LOL: Comedy and Improv for Tweens, Grade 6 to 8 Instructor: Tony Republicano Wednesdays, 4:00pm to 5:25pm 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/23, 3/30 *No class 2/24 for winter vacation for most area schools. 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 on important issues and ideas. Sharpen your timing, heighten your creative instincts, and develop your own comedic characters and ideas as you explore improv, sketch, physical comedy, parody and stand-up. Registration: $275 (10% off all eight-week registrations made by January 1, 2022) Click here to register for LOL: Comedy and Improv, Grades 6 to 8. More about LOL: Comedy and Improv for Tweens, Grades 6 to 8 Spontaneous Fits: Comedy and Improv for Teens, Grades 9 to 12 Close January 26, 2022 5:30 pm – 6:55 pm Spontaneous Fits: Comedy and Improv for Teens, Grade 9 to 12 THIS CLASS IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR REGISTRATION. Instructor: Tony Republicano Wednesdays, 5:30pm to 6:55pm 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/23, 3/30 *No class 2/24 for winter vacation for most area schools. Humor speaks to all personalities and is an effective way of channeling creativity to make poignant and relevant commentary on important issues and ideas. In this eight-week workshop, students will use structured games and exercises to help tap into their creative instincts, sharpen their comedic timing, build confidence in themselves and their performance as well as trust in their scene partners. They will develop their own characters and original scenes and monologues, and also explore the art of satire and parody. Registration: $275 (10% off all eight-week registrations made by January 1, 2022) More about Spontaneous Fits: Comedy and Improv for Teens, Grades 9 to 12 Off the Cuff: Adult Comedy and Improv Close January 26, 2022 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Off the Cuff: Adult Comedy and Improv Instructor: Tony Republicano Wednesdays, 7:00pm to 8:30pm 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/23, 3/30 *No class 2/24 for winter vacation for most area schools. Improv is unscripted, allowing artists to draw from their own instincts, shed their inhibitions, build confidence and ease 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. Registration: $275 (10% off all eight-week registrations made by January 1, 2022) Click here to register for Off the Cuff: Adult Comedy and Improv. More about Off the Cuff: Adult Comedy and Improv	27January 27, 2022 Based on the Book: an Introduction to Play-Acting, Grades K to 2 Close January 27, 2022 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm Based on the Book: an Introduction to Play-Acting, Grade K to 2 THIS CLASS IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR REGISTRATION. Instructor: Madison Coppola Thursdays, 4:15pm to 5:15pm 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/24, 3/31 *No class 2/24 for winter vacation for most area schools. This drama class is for young actors who may not enjoy musicals as much but love to act. Over the eight weeks, the class will creatively collaborate to develop and rehearse an adaptation from a children’s fiction or non-fiction story that teaches a moral or educational lesson. This performance will be recorded for families on the final class. While our stage adaptation will incorporate music, it will be more for the purpose of adding movement and physicality, and setting dramatic tone. Students will build confidence and social interaction skills as they work as a creative team. All students must be available for the recording of their performance on the final date. Class materials and our recorded performance will be provided through a Google Classroom. Registration: $275 (10% off all eight-week registrations made by January 1, 2022) More about Based on the Book: an Introduction to Play-Acting, Grades K to 2 Broadway Melodies: Musical Performance for Kids, Grades 3 to 5 Close January 27, 2022 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm Broadway Melodies: Musical Performance for Kids, Grade 3 to 5 Instructor: Jonathan Cahr and Ruth Lettera Thursdays, 4:30pm to 5:45pm 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/24, 3/31 *No class 2/24 for winter vacation for most area schools. 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. Over the eight-week session, students will rehearse and stage a few different musical numbers from a variety of musical favorites! (Different musical selections are made each session for recurring students.) Registration: $275 (10% off all eight-week registrations made by January 1, 2022) Click here to register for Broadway Melodies, Grades 3 to 5. More about Broadway Melodies: Musical Performance for Kids, Grades 3 to 5 Tweens on Screen, Grades 6 to 8 Close January 27, 2022 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Tweens on Screen, Grade 6 to 8 Instructor: Madison Coppola Thursdays, 5:30pm to 7:00pm 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/24, 3/31 *No class 2/24 for winter vacation for most area schools. Acting for the camera more closely reflects the way we perceive things in reality than acting on the stage, and requires its own unique set of skills. Explore how the camera lens can become your best friend.  In this eight-week workshop, you’ll learn the basic skills needed to act and audition for television, film and commercials as well as how to set up your own camera and record your own audition submissions at home. Classroom footage will be made available to students so they may observe their progress and see how they read on-camera. (For reasons based around COVID-19, we will focus on monologues and shooting any scenes as individual shots so as to maintain safe protocols and social distancing.) You’ll also receive tips for how to find the right agent or manager and book professional work. Class materials and recordings of student work will be posted through a Google Classroom. Registration: $275 (10% off all eight-week registrations made by January 1, 2022) Click here to register for Tweens on Screen, Grades 6 to 8. More about Tweens on Screen, Grades 6 to 8	28January 28, 2022	29January 29, 2022 An Actor's Toolbox: Tools to Build Technique, Grades 9 to 12 Close January 29, 2022 10:00 am – 11:30 am An Actor’s Toolbox: Tools to Build Technique, Grades 9-12 THIS CLASS IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR REGISTRATION. Instructor: Grady Dennis Saturdays, 10:00am to 11:30am 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/26, 4/2 *No class 2/19 for President’s Day Weekend.  How does an actor approach a scene and how do they recreate, process and control emotion? How do proper breath support, body language, and physicalization of both character and intention play a role in the success of an actor’s performance? How does an actor learn to “fade and focus”: the art of knowing when it’s time to become the focus of the scene and when to fade into the role of the active listener? 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? What warm-up exercises are best for an actor to prepare their body, voice and mental focus before beginning an audition, rehearsal or performance? In this eight-week workshop you’ll layer specific technical skills upon your already existing skills to begin creating and tailoring your own personal style as an actor. Using ambiguous dialogue, monologues, and improvisation, you’ll develop techniques that push you to greater heights, build confidence, and become a stronger scene partner and a better-rounded performer. Registration: $275 (10% off all eight-week registrations made by January 1, 2022) More about An Actor's Toolbox: Tools to Build Technique, Grades 9 to 12 Budding Actor's Workshop: a Variety Pack of Acting Skills, Grade K to 2 Close January 29, 2022 10:00 am – 11:00 am Budding Actor’s Workshop: a Variety-Pack of Acting Skills, Grade K to 2 THIS CLASS IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR REGISTRATION. Instructor: Tony Republicano Saturdays, 10:00am to 11:00am 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/26, 4/2 *No class 2/19 for President’s Day Weekend. 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, scripted scenes/sketches, monologues 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 and downloading through a Google Classroom. Registration: $275 (10% off all eight-week registrations made by January 1, 2022) More about Budding Actor's Workshop: a Variety Pack of Acting Skills, Grade K to 2 On the Spot: Comedy and Improv for Kids, Grades 3 to 5 Close January 29, 2022 11:10 am – 12:25 pm On the Spot: Comedy and Improv for Kids, Grade 3 to 5 THIS CLASS IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR REGISTRATION. Instructor: Tony Republicano Saturdays, 11:10am to 12:25pm 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/26, 4/2 *No class 2/19 for President’s Day Weekend. 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 on important issues and ideas. 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 (10% off all eight-week registrations made by January 1, 2022) More about On the Spot: Comedy and Improv for Kids, Grades 3 to 5
30January 30, 2022	31January 31, 2022 Broadway Bound: Audition Prep and Solo Work, Grades 6 to 8 Close January 31, 2022 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm Broadway Bound: Audition Prep and Solo Work, Grade 6 to 8 Instructor: Matthew Stolfi Mondays, 4:00pm to 5:30pm 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/28, 4/4 *No class 2/21 for Presidents Day. In this class, students will receive one-on-one attention as they work on solos, duets and small group features. Each student will also work on and develop an up-tempo and ballad piece to add to their audition repertoire, building technique and discipline as they learn from each other. Registration: $275 (10% off all eight-week registrations made by January 1, 2022) Click here to register for Broadway Bound, Grades 6 to 8. More about Broadway Bound: Audition Prep and Solo Work, Grades 6 to 8 Kids on Camera, Grades 3 to 5 Close January 31, 2022 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm Kids on Camera, Grade 3 to 5 Instructor: Madison Coppola Mondays, 4:30pm to 5:45pm 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/28, 4/4 *No class 2/21 for Presidents Day. Different than on-stage acting, acting on screen is very intimate and more closely reflects the way we perceive things in reality. The camera picks up every detail. Learn how to feel comfortable and confident on-camera, how to best present yourself on screen, and explore commercials and scenes for TV and film, as well as how to do cold-readings for on-camera auditions. You’ll also pick up useful tips on how to find professional work and industry tricks of the trade! Registration: $275 (10% off all registrations made by January 1, 2022) Click here to register for Kids on Camera, Grades 3 to 5. More about Kids on Camera, Grades 3 to 5 Broadway Bound: Audition Prep and Solo Work, Grades 9 to 12 Close January 31, 2022 5:40 pm – 7:10 pm Broadway Bound: Audition Prep and Solo Work, Grade 9 to 12 Instructor: Matthew Stolfi Mondays, 5:40pm to 7:10pm 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/28, 4/4 *No class 2/21 for Presidents Day. In this class, students will receive one-on-one attention as they work on solos, duets and small group features. Each student will also work on and develop an up-tempo and ballad piece to add to their audition repertoire, building technique and discipline as they learn from each other. Registration: $275 (10% off all eight-week registrations made by January 1, 2022) Click here to register for Broadway Bound, Grades 9 to 12. More about Broadway Bound: Audition Prep and Solo Work, Grades 9 to 12 TV and Film Acting for Adults Close January 31, 2022 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm TV and Film Acting for Adults Instructor: Madison Coppola Mondays, 7:00pm to 8:30pm 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/14, 2/28, 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/28, 4/4 *No class 2/21 for Presidents Day. Acting for the camera more closely reflects the way we perceive things in reality than acting on the stage, and requires its own unique set of skills. Explore how the camera lens can become your best friend.  In this eight-week workshop, you’ll learn the basic skills needed to act and audition for television, film and commercials as well as how to set up your own camera and record your own audition submissions at home. Classroom footage will be made available to students so they may observe their progress and see how they read on-camera. (For reasons based around COVID-19, we will focus on monologues and shooting any scenes as individual shots so as to maintain safe protocols and social distancing.) You’ll also receive tips for how to find the right agent or manager and book professional work. Class materials and recordings of student work will be posted through a Google Classroom. Registration: $275 (10% off all eight-week registrations made by January 1, 2022) Click here to register for TV and Film Acting for Adults. More about TV and Film Acting for Adults	1February 1, 2022 Music Box Theatre: an Introduction to Musical Theatre, Grades K to 2 Close February 1, 2022 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm Music Box Theatre: an Introduction to Musical Theatre, Grade K to 2 Instructor: Natasha Fenster Tuesdays, 4:15pm to 5:15pm 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/22, 3/29 *No class 2/22 – winter recess for most area public schools. 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 record 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 that can be done with items at home which will be incorporated into their performance. All students must be available for the recording of their performance on the final date. Class materials and our recorded performance will be provided through a Google Classroom. Registration: $275 (10% off all eight-week registrations made by January 1, 2022) Click here to register for Music Box Theatre, Grades K to 2. More about Music Box Theatre: an Introduction to Musical Theatre, Grades K to 2 Broadway Tap for Adults: Beginners Close February 1, 2022 6:00 pm – 6:55 pm Broadway Tap for Adults: Beginners (Grades 9 to 12 welcome) THIS CLASS IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR REGISTRATION. Instructor: Caitlin Roberts Tuesdays, 6:00pm to 6:55pm 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/22, 3/29 *No class 2/22 – most schools are closed for winter break; families may have plans or wish to travel. Designed for actors with less than a year and a half or 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: $128 for all eight weeks (10% off all eight-week registrations made by January 1, 2022) or register as a drop-in at just $18 per class. More about Broadway Tap for Adults: Beginners Broadway Tap for Adults: Continuing Close February 1, 2022 7:00 pm – 7:55 pm Broadway Tap for Adults: Continuing (Grades 9 to 12 welcome) THIS CLASS IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR REGISTRATION. Instructor: Caitlin Roberts Tuesdays, 7:00pm to 7:55pm 1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/22, 3/29 *No class 2/22 – most schools are closed for winter break; families may have plans or wish to travel. Designed for actors with a year and a half or more 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: $128 for all eight weeks (10% off all eight-week registrations made by January 1, 2022) or register as a drop-in at just $18 per class. More about Broadway Tap for Adults: Continuing	2February 2, 2022 LOL: Comedy and Improv for Tweens, Grades 6 to 8 Close February 2, 2022 4:00 pm – 5:25 pm LOL: Comedy and Improv for Tweens, Grade 6 to 8 Instructor: Tony Republicano Wednesdays, 4:00pm to 5:25pm 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/23, 3/30 *No class 2/24 for winter vacation for most area schools. 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 on important issues and ideas. Sharpen your timing, heighten your creative instincts, and develop your own comedic characters and ideas as you explore improv, sketch, physical comedy, parody and stand-up. Registration: $275 (10% off all eight-week registrations made by January 1, 2022) Click here to register for LOL: Comedy and Improv, Grades 6 to 8. More about LOL: Comedy and Improv for Tweens, Grades 6 to 8 Spontaneous Fits: Comedy and Improv for Teens, Grades 9 to 12 Close February 2, 2022 5:30 pm – 6:55 pm Spontaneous Fits: Comedy and Improv for Teens, Grade 9 to 12 THIS CLASS IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR REGISTRATION. Instructor: Tony Republicano Wednesdays, 5:30pm to 6:55pm 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/23, 3/30 *No class 2/24 for winter vacation for most area schools. Humor speaks to all personalities and is an effective way of channeling creativity to make poignant and relevant commentary on important issues and ideas. In this eight-week workshop, students will use structured games and exercises to help tap into their creative instincts, sharpen their comedic timing, build confidence in themselves and their performance as well as trust in their scene partners. They will develop their own characters and original scenes and monologues, and also explore the art of satire and parody. Registration: $275 (10% off all eight-week registrations made by January 1, 2022) More about Spontaneous Fits: Comedy and Improv for Teens, Grades 9 to 12 Off the Cuff: Adult Comedy and Improv Close February 2, 2022 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Off the Cuff: Adult Comedy and Improv Instructor: Tony Republicano Wednesdays, 7:00pm to 8:30pm 1/19, 1/26, 2/2, 2/9, 2/16, 3/2, 3/9, 3/16 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/23, 3/30 *No class 2/24 for winter vacation for most area schools. Improv is unscripted, allowing artists to draw from their own instincts, shed their inhibitions, build confidence and ease 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. Registration: $275 (10% off all eight-week registrations made by January 1, 2022) Click here to register for Off the Cuff: Adult Comedy and Improv. More about Off the Cuff: Adult Comedy and Improv	3February 3, 2022 Based on the Book: an Introduction to Play-Acting, Grades K to 2 Close February 3, 2022 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm Based on the Book: an Introduction to Play-Acting, Grade K to 2 THIS CLASS IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR REGISTRATION. Instructor: Madison Coppola Thursdays, 4:15pm to 5:15pm 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/24, 3/31 *No class 2/24 for winter vacation for most area schools. This drama class is for young actors who may not enjoy musicals as much but love to act. Over the eight weeks, the class will creatively collaborate to develop and rehearse an adaptation from a children’s fiction or non-fiction story that teaches a moral or educational lesson. This performance will be recorded for families on the final class. While our stage adaptation will incorporate music, it will be more for the purpose of adding movement and physicality, and setting dramatic tone. Students will build confidence and social interaction skills as they work as a creative team. All students must be available for the recording of their performance on the final date. Class materials and our recorded performance will be provided through a Google Classroom. Registration: $275 (10% off all eight-week registrations made by January 1, 2022) More about Based on the Book: an Introduction to Play-Acting, Grades K to 2 Broadway Melodies: Musical Performance for Kids, Grades 3 to 5 Close February 3, 2022 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm Broadway Melodies: Musical Performance for Kids, Grade 3 to 5 Instructor: Jonathan Cahr and Ruth Lettera Thursdays, 4:30pm to 5:45pm 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/24, 3/31 *No class 2/24 for winter vacation for most area schools. 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. Over the eight-week session, students will rehearse and stage a few different musical numbers from a variety of musical favorites! (Different musical selections are made each session for recurring students.) Registration: $275 (10% off all eight-week registrations made by January 1, 2022) Click here to register for Broadway Melodies, Grades 3 to 5. More about Broadway Melodies: Musical Performance for Kids, Grades 3 to 5 Tweens on Screen, Grades 6 to 8 Close February 3, 2022 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Tweens on Screen, Grade 6 to 8 Instructor: Madison Coppola Thursdays, 5:30pm to 7:00pm 1/20, 1/27, 2/3, 2/10, 2/17, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/24, 3/31 *No class 2/24 for winter vacation for most area schools. Acting for the camera more closely reflects the way we perceive things in reality than acting on the stage, and requires its own unique set of skills. Explore how the camera lens can become your best friend.  In this eight-week workshop, you’ll learn the basic skills needed to act and audition for television, film and commercials as well as how to set up your own camera and record your own audition submissions at home. Classroom footage will be made available to students so they may observe their progress and see how they read on-camera. (For reasons based around COVID-19, we will focus on monologues and shooting any scenes as individual shots so as to maintain safe protocols and social distancing.) You’ll also receive tips for how to find the right agent or manager and book professional work. Class materials and recordings of student work will be posted through a Google Classroom. Registration: $275 (10% off all eight-week registrations made by January 1, 2022) Click here to register for Tweens on Screen, Grades 6 to 8. More about Tweens on Screen, Grades 6 to 8	4February 4, 2022	5February 5, 2022 An Actor's Toolbox: Tools to Build Technique, Grades 9 to 12 Close February 5, 2022 10:00 am – 11:30 am An Actor’s Toolbox: Tools to Build Technique, Grades 9-12 THIS CLASS IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR REGISTRATION. Instructor: Grady Dennis Saturdays, 10:00am to 11:30am 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/26, 4/2 *No class 2/19 for President’s Day Weekend.  How does an actor approach a scene and how do they recreate, process and control emotion? How do proper breath support, body language, and physicalization of both character and intention play a role in the success of an actor’s performance? How does an actor learn to “fade and focus”: the art of knowing when it’s time to become the focus of the scene and when to fade into the role of the active listener? 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? What warm-up exercises are best for an actor to prepare their body, voice and mental focus before beginning an audition, rehearsal or performance? In this eight-week workshop you’ll layer specific technical skills upon your already existing skills to begin creating and tailoring your own personal style as an actor. Using ambiguous dialogue, monologues, and improvisation, you’ll develop techniques that push you to greater heights, build confidence, and become a stronger scene partner and a better-rounded performer. Registration: $275 (10% off all eight-week registrations made by January 1, 2022) More about An Actor's Toolbox: Tools to Build Technique, Grades 9 to 12 Budding Actor's Workshop: a Variety Pack of Acting Skills, Grade K to 2 Close February 5, 2022 10:00 am – 11:00 am Budding Actor’s Workshop: a Variety-Pack of Acting Skills, Grade K to 2 THIS CLASS IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR REGISTRATION. Instructor: Tony Republicano Saturdays, 10:00am to 11:00am 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/26, 4/2 *No class 2/19 for President’s Day Weekend. 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, scripted scenes/sketches, monologues 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 and downloading through a Google Classroom. Registration: $275 (10% off all eight-week registrations made by January 1, 2022) More about Budding Actor's Workshop: a Variety Pack of Acting Skills, Grade K to 2 On the Spot: Comedy and Improv for Kids, Grades 3 to 5 Close February 5, 2022 11:10 am – 12:25 pm On the Spot: Comedy and Improv for Kids, Grade 3 to 5 THIS CLASS IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR REGISTRATION. Instructor: Tony Republicano Saturdays, 11:10am to 12:25pm 1/22, 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/26, 3/5, 3/12, 3/19 Make-up dates (in case of weather or emergency closings): 3/26, 4/2 *No class 2/19 for President’s Day Weekend. 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 on important issues and ideas. 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 (10% off all eight-week registrations made by January 1, 2022) More about On the Spot: Comedy and Improv for Kids, Grades 3 to 5

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