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:

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

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, or in our Dressing Room Theatre where tables are available for seating. Students should bring their own lunch and snacks in a bag or lunch box, as well as a water bottle, clearly labeled with their name. Please avoid packing any nut-related items as a number of students (and sometimes staff) often suffer from nut-related allergies.

ALL CORRESPONDENCE WITH PARENTS WILL TAKE PLACE BY EMAIL. Once you have registered, you will receive an automated confirmation from our online system. Further information and any necessary forms (waivers, photo releases and emergency/medical forms) will be sent via email at least two weeks prior to the start of the session (if not sooner). If you do have questions in the meantime, please contact Education Director Brian Bianco at brian@curtaincallinc.com or 203-329-8207 (x700).

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).

For more information, email brian@curtaincallinc.com or call 203-329-8207 (x700).

Summerstock Creative Theatre: Grade 6 to 12

This two-week program offers a rotation of study in Improv (or unscripted theatre), Acting and (NEW THIS SUMMER) Play and Sketch Writing. Students must be entering grades 6 thru 12 in the 2023/2024 school year.

Dates: *Because July 4th falls on a Tuesday this year, it shortens our 2nd week of the session, when we are normally in rigorous preparation for our showcase. We are currently ironing out the schedule for our Summerstock Creative Theatre Session and will post by Saturday afternoon, February 4, 2023.

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

Showcase Performance: TBD

Registration: $775 (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 in the 2023/2024 school year.

Dates: July 10 to 21, 2023

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

Showcase Performance: Friday, July 21 at 7:00pm

Registration: $825 (Register for both Creative and Musical and save $200!)

Click here to register for Summerstock Musical Theatre, Grades 6 to 12 (July 10 to 21, 2023).

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 either or both two-week sessions.

These two-week programs offer a rotation of study in Improv, Acting, Singing and Dance/Movement. Students must be entering grades K to 5 in the 2023/2024 school year.

Registration: $775 (Per session. Register for both Sessions One and Two and save $200.)

Summerstock Junior One:

Dates: July 24 to August 4, 2023

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

Showcase Performance: Friday, August 4 at 3:00pm

Click here to register for Summerstock Junior One, Grades K to 5 (July 24 to August 4, 2023).

Summerstock Junior Two:

Dates: August 7 to 18, 2023

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

Showcase Performance: Friday, August 18 at 3:00pm

Click here to register for Summerstock Junior Two, Grades K to 5 (August 7 to 18, 2023).

Click here to register for BOTH Summerstock Junior One AND Two, Grades K to 5, and Save $200!

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

Opening Up – Full Group

“Opening Up” from the musical, Waitress

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29January 29, 2023	30January 30, 2023 Broadway Tap for Tweens and Teens: Beginners and Intermediate, Grades 6 to 10 Close January 30, 2023 5:00 pm – 5:55 pm 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. More about Broadway Tap for Tweens and Teens: Beginners and Intermediate, Grades 6 to 10 Teen Scene and Monologue Workshop, Grades 9 to 12 Close January 30, 2023 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm 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 More about Teen Scene and Monologue Workshop, Grades 9 to 12 Broadway Tap for Adults: Beginners & Intermediate Close January 30, 2023 6:00 pm – 6:55 pm 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. More about Broadway Tap for Adults: Beginners & Intermediate Broadway Tap for Adults: Advanced Close January 30, 2023 7:00 pm – 7:55 pm 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. More about Broadway Tap for Adults: Advanced	31January 31, 2023 Music Box Theatre: An Introduction to Musical Theatre, Grades K to 2 Close January 31, 2023 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm 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. More about Music Box Theatre: An Introduction to Musical Theatre, Grades K to 2 Acting Method for Middle School, Grades 6 to 8 Close January 31, 2023 5:15 pm – 6:45 pm 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. More about Acting Method for Middle School, Grades 6 to 8 The Actor's Gym Master Class with Lynne Colatrella (for Adults) Close January 31, 2023 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm 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. More about The Actor's Gym Master Class with Lynne Colatrella (for Adults)	1February 1, 2023 Kids On-Camera, Grades 3 to 5 Close February 1, 2023 4:15 pm – 5:25 pm Kids On-Camera, Grades 3 to 5 Instructor: Tony Republicano (Click here for Tony's Bio) Wednesdays, 4:15pm to 5:25pm 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 Acting on-camera is very different than acting onstage. On stage, actors must be “larger than life” so they can be seen and heard all the way from the back of the theatre or in the balcony. Acting for the camera comes closer to reality than acting on stage, and is more intimate. The camera can zoom in as closely or intently as needed, and hones in on what exactly the audience should see. Learn how to best present yourself on-camera and explore auditions, commercials, scenes for TV and film using actual, network and professional scripts. You’ll also pick up useful tips on how to book professional work and industry tricks of the trade! Registration: $275 Click here to register for Kids On-Camera, Grades 3 to 5. More about Kids On-Camera, Grades 3 to 5 LOL: Comedy and Improv, Grades 6 to 8 Close February 1, 2023 5:30 pm – 6:55 pm 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 More about LOL: Comedy and Improv, Grades 6 to 8 Off the Cuff: Adult Improv Close February 1, 2023 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm 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. More about Off the Cuff: Adult Improv	2February 2, 2023 Imagi-Motion: How Actors Use Their Bodies, Grades K to 2 Close February 2, 2023 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm 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. More about Imagi-Motion: How Actors Use Their Bodies, Grades K to 2 Broadway Melodies: Musical Performance for Kids, Grades 3 to 5 Close February 2, 2023 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm 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. More about Broadway Melodies: Musical Performance for Kids, Grades 3 to 5	3February 3, 2023	4February 4, 2023 Teen Scene and Sketch Writing, Grades 9 to 12 Close February 4, 2023 10:00 am – 11:30 am 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 More about Teen Scene and Sketch Writing, Grades 9 to 12 Budding Actor’s Workshop: A Variety-Pack of Acting Skills, Grades K to 2 Close February 4, 2023 10:30 am – 11:30 am 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. More about Budding Actor’s Workshop: A Variety-Pack of Acting Skills, Grades K to 2 Musical Theatre Dance: An Introduction to Tap and Theatre Jazz, Grades 3 to 5 Close February 4, 2023 10:30 am – 11:25 am 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. More about Musical Theatre Dance: An Introduction to Tap and Theatre Jazz, Grades 3 to 5 On the Spot: Comedy and Improv for Kids, Grades 3 to 5 Close February 4, 2023 11:30 am – 12:45 pm 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. More about On the Spot: Comedy and Improv for Kids, Grades 3 to 5 Theatre Jazz for Teens and Adults: Beginner to Intermediate Levels Close February 4, 2023 11:30 am – 12:25 pm Theatre Jazz for Teens and Adults: Beginner to Intermediate Levels Instructor: 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. More about Theatre Jazz for Teens and Adults: Beginner to Intermediate Levels
5February 5, 2023	6February 6, 2023 Broadway Tap for Tweens and Teens: Beginners and Intermediate, Grades 6 to 10 Close February 6, 2023 5:00 pm – 5:55 pm 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. More about Broadway Tap for Tweens and Teens: Beginners and Intermediate, Grades 6 to 10 Teen Scene and Monologue Workshop, Grades 9 to 12 Close February 6, 2023 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm 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 More about Teen Scene and Monologue Workshop, Grades 9 to 12 Broadway Tap for Adults: Beginners & Intermediate Close February 6, 2023 6:00 pm – 6:55 pm 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. More about Broadway Tap for Adults: Beginners & Intermediate Broadway Tap for Adults: Advanced Close February 6, 2023 7:00 pm – 7:55 pm 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. More about Broadway Tap for Adults: Advanced	7February 7, 2023 Music Box Theatre: An Introduction to Musical Theatre, Grades K to 2 Close February 7, 2023 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm 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. More about Music Box Theatre: An Introduction to Musical Theatre, Grades K to 2 Acting Method for Middle School, Grades 6 to 8 Close February 7, 2023 5:15 pm – 6:45 pm 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. More about Acting Method for Middle School, Grades 6 to 8 The Actor's Gym Master Class with Lynne Colatrella (for Adults) Close February 7, 2023 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm 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. More about The Actor's Gym Master Class with Lynne Colatrella (for Adults)	8February 8, 2023 Kids On-Camera, Grades 3 to 5 Close February 8, 2023 4:15 pm – 5:25 pm Kids On-Camera, Grades 3 to 5 Instructor: Tony Republicano (Click here for Tony's Bio) Wednesdays, 4:15pm to 5:25pm 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 Acting on-camera is very different than acting onstage. On stage, actors must be “larger than life” so they can be seen and heard all the way from the back of the theatre or in the balcony. Acting for the camera comes closer to reality than acting on stage, and is more intimate. The camera can zoom in as closely or intently as needed, and hones in on what exactly the audience should see. Learn how to best present yourself on-camera and explore auditions, commercials, scenes for TV and film using actual, network and professional scripts. You’ll also pick up useful tips on how to book professional work and industry tricks of the trade! Registration: $275 Click here to register for Kids On-Camera, Grades 3 to 5. More about Kids On-Camera, Grades 3 to 5 LOL: Comedy and Improv, Grades 6 to 8 Close February 8, 2023 5:30 pm – 6:55 pm 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 More about LOL: Comedy and Improv, Grades 6 to 8 Off the Cuff: Adult Improv Close February 8, 2023 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm 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. More about Off the Cuff: Adult Improv	9February 9, 2023 Imagi-Motion: How Actors Use Their Bodies, Grades K to 2 Close February 9, 2023 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm 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. More about Imagi-Motion: How Actors Use Their Bodies, Grades K to 2 Broadway Melodies: Musical Performance for Kids, Grades 3 to 5 Close February 9, 2023 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm 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. More about Broadway Melodies: Musical Performance for Kids, Grades 3 to 5	10February 10, 2023	11February 11, 2023 Teen Scene and Sketch Writing, Grades 9 to 12 Close February 11, 2023 10:00 am – 11:30 am 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 More about Teen Scene and Sketch Writing, Grades 9 to 12 Budding Actor’s Workshop: A Variety-Pack of Acting Skills, Grades K to 2 Close February 11, 2023 10:30 am – 11:30 am 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. More about Budding Actor’s Workshop: A Variety-Pack of Acting Skills, Grades K to 2 Musical Theatre Dance: An Introduction to Tap and Theatre Jazz, Grades 3 to 5 Close February 11, 2023 10:30 am – 11:25 am 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. More about Musical Theatre Dance: An Introduction to Tap and Theatre Jazz, Grades 3 to 5 On the Spot: Comedy and Improv for Kids, Grades 3 to 5 Close February 11, 2023 11:30 am – 12:45 pm 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. More about On the Spot: Comedy and Improv for Kids, Grades 3 to 5 Theatre Jazz for Teens and Adults: Beginner to Intermediate Levels Close February 11, 2023 11:30 am – 12:25 pm Theatre Jazz for Teens and Adults: Beginner to Intermediate Levels Instructor: 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. More about Theatre Jazz for Teens and Adults: Beginner to Intermediate Levels
12February 12, 2023	13February 13, 2023 Broadway Tap for Tweens and Teens: Beginners and Intermediate, Grades 6 to 10 Close February 13, 2023 5:00 pm – 5:55 pm 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. More about Broadway Tap for Tweens and Teens: Beginners and Intermediate, Grades 6 to 10 Teen Scene and Monologue Workshop, Grades 9 to 12 Close February 13, 2023 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm 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 More about Teen Scene and Monologue Workshop, Grades 9 to 12 Broadway Tap for Adults: Beginners & Intermediate Close February 13, 2023 6:00 pm – 6:55 pm 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. More about Broadway Tap for Adults: Beginners & Intermediate Broadway Tap for Adults: Advanced Close February 13, 2023 7:00 pm – 7:55 pm 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. More about Broadway Tap for Adults: Advanced	14February 14, 2023 Music Box Theatre: An Introduction to Musical Theatre, Grades K to 2 Close February 14, 2023 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm 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. More about Music Box Theatre: An Introduction to Musical Theatre, Grades K to 2 Acting Method for Middle School, Grades 6 to 8 Close February 14, 2023 5:15 pm – 6:45 pm 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. More about Acting Method for Middle School, Grades 6 to 8 The Actor's Gym Master Class with Lynne Colatrella (for Adults) Close February 14, 2023 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm 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. More about The Actor's Gym Master Class with Lynne Colatrella (for Adults)	15February 15, 2023 Kids On-Camera, Grades 3 to 5 Close February 15, 2023 4:15 pm – 5:25 pm Kids On-Camera, Grades 3 to 5 Instructor: Tony Republicano (Click here for Tony's Bio) Wednesdays, 4:15pm to 5:25pm 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 Acting on-camera is very different than acting onstage. On stage, actors must be “larger than life” so they can be seen and heard all the way from the back of the theatre or in the balcony. Acting for the camera comes closer to reality than acting on stage, and is more intimate. The camera can zoom in as closely or intently as needed, and hones in on what exactly the audience should see. Learn how to best present yourself on-camera and explore auditions, commercials, scenes for TV and film using actual, network and professional scripts. You’ll also pick up useful tips on how to book professional work and industry tricks of the trade! Registration: $275 Click here to register for Kids On-Camera, Grades 3 to 5. More about Kids On-Camera, Grades 3 to 5 LOL: Comedy and Improv, Grades 6 to 8 Close February 15, 2023 5:30 pm – 6:55 pm 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 More about LOL: Comedy and Improv, Grades 6 to 8 Off the Cuff: Adult Improv Close February 15, 2023 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm 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. More about Off the Cuff: Adult Improv	16February 16, 2023 Imagi-Motion: How Actors Use Their Bodies, Grades K to 2 Close February 16, 2023 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm 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. More about Imagi-Motion: How Actors Use Their Bodies, Grades K to 2 Broadway Melodies: Musical Performance for Kids, Grades 3 to 5 Close February 16, 2023 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm 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. More about Broadway Melodies: Musical Performance for Kids, Grades 3 to 5	17February 17, 2023	18February 18, 2023
19February 19, 2023	20February 20, 2023	21February 21, 2023	22February 22, 2023 Special One-Day Improv Workshop for Teens with "The Chris and Paul Show!" Close February 22, 2023 5:15 pm – 7:15 pm SPECIAL, ONE-DAY IMPROV WORKSHOPS FOR TEENS AND ADULTS with award-winning comedic performers and Curtain Call alums Chris O’Neill and Paul Valenti of “The Chris and Paul Show!”   Wednesday, February 22, 2023: Teens (Grades 8 to 12): 5:15pm to 7:15pm   Sunday, February 26, 2023: Teens (Grades 8 to 12): 12:30pm to 2:30pm * Workshops are nonsequential. The information covered on one date will be the same information covered on the other. You can sign up for just one or are welcome to sign up for both (at a discount). Taught by international sketch comedy award winners Chris O’Neill and Paul Valenti of “The Chris and Paul Show,” this is a physical comedy workshop for performers of any skill level – from beginner to expert. Prepare to explore the world of improv and sketch while being pushed to take greater risks in your acting. Classes focus on physicality, building an environment, trusting your fellow scene partner, self-editing, embracing silence, character creation, taking big chances and overcoming a fear of failure. Chris and Paul will equip you with the tools to think outside of the box in the world of improv, clowning, sketch and beyond. Paul Valenti is a seasoned performer, writer and improviser in New York City. He has had the opportunity to perform throughout the US and in the UK. Paul also has directed numerous short plays and sketches and is an Improv coach as well. Winner of Best Actor at the NYTV Festival for the pilot of The Chris and Paul Show and Best Newcomer at The Montreal Sketch Festival. Nominated for Best Newcomer at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival and proud alumnus of Second City NYC.   Christopher John O’Neill is a comedian and Broadway actor, best known for playing the role of Elder Arnold Cunningham in the musical The Book of Mormon. While performing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with his two-man traveling comedy act, The Chris and Paul Show, O'Neill was spotted by a casting director and invited to audition for the role of Elder Cunningham. He won the 2015 Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Lead Actor for the role, during the show’s run at The Kennedy Center.    Registration: Just $150! Click here to register for our TEEN Workshop. More about Special One-Day Improv Workshop for Teens with "The Chris and Paul Show!" Special One-Day Improv Workshop for Adults with "The Chris and Paul Show!" Close February 22, 2023 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm SPECIAL, ONE-DAY IMPROV WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS with award-winning comedic performers and Curtain Call alums Chris O’Neill and Paul Valenti of “The Chris and Paul Show!”     Wednesday, February 22, 2023: Adults: 7:30pm to 9:30pm   Sunday, February 26, 2023: Adults: 10:00am to 12:00pm * Workshops are nonsequential. The information covered on one date will be the same information covered on the other. You can sign up for just one or are welcome to sign up for both (at a discount). Taught by international sketch comedy award winners Chris O’Neill and Paul Valenti of “The Chris and Paul Show,” this is a physical comedy workshop for performers of any skill level – from beginner to expert. Prepare to explore the world of improv and sketch while being pushed to take greater risks in your acting. Classes focus on physicality, building an environment, trusting your fellow scene partner, self-editing, embracing silence, character creation, taking big chances and overcoming a fear of failure. Chris and Paul will equip you with the tools to think outside of the box in the world of improv, clowning, sketch and beyond. Paul Valenti is a seasoned performer, writer and improviser in New York City. He has had the opportunity to perform throughout the US and in the UK. Paul also has directed numerous short plays and sketches and is an Improv coach as well. Winner of Best Actor at the NYTV Festival for the pilot of The Chris and Paul Show and Best Newcomer at The Montreal Sketch Festival. Nominated for Best Newcomer at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival and proud alumnus of Second City NYC.   Christopher John O’Neill is a comedian and Broadway actor, best known for playing the role of Elder Arnold Cunningham in the musical The Book of Mormon. While performing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with his two-man traveling comedy act, The Chris and Paul Show, O'Neill was spotted by a casting director and invited to audition for the role of Elder Cunningham. He won the 2015 Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Lead Actor for the role, during the show’s run at The Kennedy Center.    Registration: Just $150! Click here to register for our ADULT Workshop. More about Special One-Day Improv Workshop for Adults with "The Chris and Paul Show!"	23February 23, 2023	24February 24, 2023	25February 25, 2023 Teen Scene and Sketch Writing, Grades 9 to 12 Close February 25, 2023 10:00 am – 11:30 am 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 More about Teen Scene and Sketch Writing, Grades 9 to 12 Budding Actor’s Workshop: A Variety-Pack of Acting Skills, Grades K to 2 Close February 25, 2023 10:30 am – 11:30 am 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. More about Budding Actor’s Workshop: A Variety-Pack of Acting Skills, Grades K to 2 Musical Theatre Dance: An Introduction to Tap and Theatre Jazz, Grades 3 to 5 Close February 25, 2023 10:30 am – 11:25 am 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. More about Musical Theatre Dance: An Introduction to Tap and Theatre Jazz, Grades 3 to 5 On the Spot: Comedy and Improv for Kids, Grades 3 to 5 Close February 25, 2023 11:30 am – 12:45 pm 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. More about On the Spot: Comedy and Improv for Kids, Grades 3 to 5 Theatre Jazz for Teens and Adults: Beginner to Intermediate Levels Close February 25, 2023 11:30 am – 12:25 pm Theatre Jazz for Teens and Adults: Beginner to Intermediate Levels Instructor: 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. More about Theatre Jazz for Teens and Adults: Beginner to Intermediate Levels
26February 26, 2023 Special One-Day Improv Workshop for Adults with "The Chris and Paul Show!" Close February 26, 2023 10:00 am – 12:00 pm SPECIAL, ONE-DAY IMPROV WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS with award-winning comedic performers and Curtain Call alums Chris O’Neill and Paul Valenti of “The Chris and Paul Show!”     Wednesday, February 22, 2023: Adults: 7:30pm to 9:30pm   Sunday, February 26, 2023: Adults: 10:00am to 12:00pm * Workshops are nonsequential. The information covered on one date will be the same information covered on the other. You can sign up for just one or are welcome to sign up for both (at a discount). Taught by international sketch comedy award winners Chris O’Neill and Paul Valenti of “The Chris and Paul Show,” this is a physical comedy workshop for performers of any skill level – from beginner to expert. Prepare to explore the world of improv and sketch while being pushed to take greater risks in your acting. Classes focus on physicality, building an environment, trusting your fellow scene partner, self-editing, embracing silence, character creation, taking big chances and overcoming a fear of failure. Chris and Paul will equip you with the tools to think outside of the box in the world of improv, clowning, sketch and beyond. Paul Valenti is a seasoned performer, writer and improviser in New York City. He has had the opportunity to perform throughout the US and in the UK. Paul also has directed numerous short plays and sketches and is an Improv coach as well. Winner of Best Actor at the NYTV Festival for the pilot of The Chris and Paul Show and Best Newcomer at The Montreal Sketch Festival. Nominated for Best Newcomer at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival and proud alumnus of Second City NYC.   Christopher John O’Neill is a comedian and Broadway actor, best known for playing the role of Elder Arnold Cunningham in the musical The Book of Mormon. While performing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with his two-man traveling comedy act, The Chris and Paul Show, O'Neill was spotted by a casting director and invited to audition for the role of Elder Cunningham. He won the 2015 Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Lead Actor for the role, during the show’s run at The Kennedy Center.    Registration: Just $150! Click here to register for our ADULT Workshop. More about Special One-Day Improv Workshop for Adults with "The Chris and Paul Show!" Special One-Day Improv Workshop for Teens with "The Chris and Paul Show!" Close February 26, 2023 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm SPECIAL, ONE-DAY IMPROV WORKSHOPS FOR TEENS with award-winning comedic performers and Curtain Call alums Chris O’Neill and Paul Valenti of “The Chris and Paul Show!”   Wednesday, February 22, 2023: Teens (Grades 8 to 12): 5:15pm to 7:15pm   Sunday, February 26, 2023: Teens (Grades 8 to 12): 12:30pm to 2:30pm * Workshops are nonsequential. The information covered on one date will be the same information covered on the other. You can sign up for just one or are welcome to sign up for both (at a discount). Taught by international sketch comedy award winners Chris O’Neill and Paul Valenti of “The Chris and Paul Show,” this is a physical comedy workshop for performers of any skill level – from beginner to expert. Prepare to explore the world of improv and sketch while being pushed to take greater risks in your acting. Classes focus on physicality, building an environment, trusting your fellow scene partner, self-editing, embracing silence, character creation, taking big chances and overcoming a fear of failure. Chris and Paul will equip you with the tools to think outside of the box in the world of improv, clowning, sketch and beyond. Paul Valenti is a seasoned performer, writer and improviser in New York City. He has had the opportunity to perform throughout the US and in the UK. Paul also has directed numerous short plays and sketches and is an Improv coach as well. Winner of Best Actor at the NYTV Festival for the pilot of The Chris and Paul Show and Best Newcomer at The Montreal Sketch Festival. Nominated for Best Newcomer at The Edinburgh Fringe Festival and proud alumnus of Second City NYC.   Christopher John O’Neill is a comedian and Broadway actor, best known for playing the role of Elder Arnold Cunningham in the musical The Book of Mormon. While performing at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with his two-man traveling comedy act, The Chris and Paul Show, O'Neill was spotted by a casting director and invited to audition for the role of Elder Cunningham. He won the 2015 Helen Hayes Award for Outstanding Lead Actor for the role, during the show’s run at The Kennedy Center.    Registration: Just $150! Click here to register for our TEEN Workshop. More about Special One-Day Improv Workshop for Teens with "The Chris and Paul Show!"	27February 27, 2023 Broadway Tap for Tweens and Teens: Beginners and Intermediate, Grades 6 to 10 Close February 27, 2023 5:00 pm – 5:55 pm 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. More about Broadway Tap for Tweens and Teens: Beginners and Intermediate, Grades 6 to 10 Teen Scene and Monologue Workshop, Grades 9 to 12 Close February 27, 2023 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm 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 More about Teen Scene and Monologue Workshop, Grades 9 to 12 Broadway Tap for Adults: Beginners & Intermediate Close February 27, 2023 6:00 pm – 6:55 pm 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. More about Broadway Tap for Adults: Beginners & Intermediate Broadway Tap for Adults: Advanced Close February 27, 2023 7:00 pm – 7:55 pm 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. More about Broadway Tap for Adults: Advanced	28February 28, 2023 Music Box Theatre: An Introduction to Musical Theatre, Grades K to 2 Close February 28, 2023 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm 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. More about Music Box Theatre: An Introduction to Musical Theatre, Grades K to 2 Acting Method for Middle School, Grades 6 to 8 Close February 28, 2023 5:15 pm – 6:45 pm 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. More about Acting Method for Middle School, Grades 6 to 8 The Actor's Gym Master Class with Lynne Colatrella (for Adults) Close February 28, 2023 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm 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. More about The Actor's Gym Master Class with Lynne Colatrella (for Adults)	1March 1, 2023 Kids On-Camera, Grades 3 to 5 Close March 1, 2023 4:15 pm – 5:25 pm Kids On-Camera, Grades 3 to 5 Instructor: Tony Republicano (Click here for Tony's Bio) Wednesdays, 4:15pm to 5:25pm 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 Acting on-camera is very different than acting onstage. On stage, actors must be “larger than life” so they can be seen and heard all the way from the back of the theatre or in the balcony. Acting for the camera comes closer to reality than acting on stage, and is more intimate. The camera can zoom in as closely or intently as needed, and hones in on what exactly the audience should see. Learn how to best present yourself on-camera and explore auditions, commercials, scenes for TV and film using actual, network and professional scripts. You’ll also pick up useful tips on how to book professional work and industry tricks of the trade! Registration: $275 Click here to register for Kids On-Camera, Grades 3 to 5. More about Kids On-Camera, Grades 3 to 5 LOL: Comedy and Improv, Grades 6 to 8 Close March 1, 2023 5:30 pm – 6:55 pm 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 More about LOL: Comedy and Improv, Grades 6 to 8 Off the Cuff: Adult Improv Close March 1, 2023 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm 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. More about Off the Cuff: Adult Improv	2March 2, 2023 Imagi-Motion: How Actors Use Their Bodies, Grades K to 2 Close March 2, 2023 4:15 pm – 5:15 pm 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. More about Imagi-Motion: How Actors Use Their Bodies, Grades K to 2 Broadway Melodies: Musical Performance for Kids, Grades 3 to 5 Close March 2, 2023 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm 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. More about Broadway Melodies: Musical Performance for Kids, Grades 3 to 5	3March 3, 2023	4March 4, 2023 Teen Scene and Sketch Writing, Grades 9 to 12 Close March 4, 2023 10:00 am – 11:30 am 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 More about Teen Scene and Sketch Writing, Grades 9 to 12 Budding Actor’s Workshop: A Variety-Pack of Acting Skills, Grades K to 2 Close March 4, 2023 10:30 am – 11:30 am 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. More about Budding Actor’s Workshop: A Variety-Pack of Acting Skills, Grades K to 2 Musical Theatre Dance: An Introduction to Tap and Theatre Jazz, Grades 3 to 5 Close March 4, 2023 10:30 am – 11:25 am 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. More about Musical Theatre Dance: An Introduction to Tap and Theatre Jazz, Grades 3 to 5 On the Spot: Comedy and Improv for Kids, Grades 3 to 5 Close March 4, 2023 11:30 am – 12:45 pm 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. More about On the Spot: Comedy and Improv for Kids, Grades 3 to 5 Theatre Jazz for Teens and Adults: Beginner to Intermediate Levels Close March 4, 2023 11:30 am – 12:25 pm Theatre Jazz for Teens and Adults: Beginner to Intermediate Levels Instructor: 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. More about Theatre Jazz for Teens and Adults: Beginner to Intermediate Levels

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