Get ready to take an imaginative trip! Inspired by mystery objects found in the treasure trunk, students will head off on a new adventure each class using movement, creative problem-solving, and imaginative play. An engaging theme charts the course for a fun-filled journey. A hands-on art project adds to the fun. In this session, students are encouraged to bring their colorful imaginations out to play! A final demonstration for family and friends will occur on the last day of class.

A fun and physical introduction to the fundamental building blocks of drama (body, voice, mind, and imagination). With a theme selected to spark and support the creative process, students will participate in movement exercises, story reenactments, theatre games, improvisation, role-playing, music, dance, and visual arts. At the last class, family and friends are invited to join the group to watch the creative process in action.

A taste of musical theatre for young movers and shakers! Students will sing and dance to favorite songs from the musical Annie, as they learn to “tell the story” of the song. Through music and movement exercises, theatre games, and improvisation, students will dance, sing, and act in musical numbers they help create! At the final class, family and friends are invited to join the group to watch the creative process in action.

The Actor’s Toolbox engages students in the creative process and supports their growth as actors, individually and in ensemble. Throughout the class sessions, participants will develop and explore the fundamentals of performance (body, voice, mind, and imagination) by exploring technique, ensemble building, movement, voice, and working with introductory text. We recommend students take this class more than once, to continue stocking their toolbox and keeping their tools sharp! A final presentation for family and friends will take place on the last day of class.

Explores the fundamentals of musical theatre. Participants will develop characters within the context of a musical scene, explore various musical styles, and develop songs, scenes, and numbers from different musicals. Through solo, small-group, and ensemble work, students will learn how to transition from scene to song, creating a believable shift that allows the audience to follow a character’s journey. A final presentation for family and friends will take place on the last day of class.

Ignites students’ ability to make bold choices in the moment. Through short- and long-form improv activities, participants build skills to create and sustain improvised situations. The emphasis is on developing a facility for improvisation as both performance art and a rehearsal technique. At the final class, family and friends are invited to join the fun and to be prepared for anything—if you’re in the room, you’re in the scene!

Ignites students’ ability to make bold choices in the moment. Through short- and long-form improv activities, participants build skills to create and sustain improvised situations. The emphasis is on developing a facility for improvisation as both performance art and a rehearsal technique. At the final class, family and friends are invited to join the fun and to be prepared for anything—if you’re in the room, you’re in the scene!

In our Actors' Studio series, serious acting students will move deeper into developing their craft. In Unpacking Scenes, students will learn how to unpack the “given circumstances” of a scene and work collaboratively with a scene partner to convey the heart of a piece. In the final class, students will share what they’ve learned with friends and family.. A final demonstration for family and friends will take place on the last day of class.

In our Musical Theatre Songbook series, musical theatre students will deepen and refine their skills by exploring pieces from the songbooks of notable Broadway Composers/lyricists. Students will deepen their musical theatre technique as they tackle complex works and explore the vocal dynamics and acting techniques to lift the lyrics off the page and truly act the songs. We recommend students take this class if they’ve taken Musical Theatre Fundamentals or have previous experience. A final presentation for family and friends will occur on the last day of class.
Stephen Schwartz: Wicked, Pippin, Godspell, and more!