FALL 2023 CLASSES

SYNOPSIS: In DASHING THROUGH THE SNOW, a short play with music, the North Pole Penguin Squad: Perry, Pearl, and Pico are on a mission to bring Christmas caroling cheer to the Arctic Islands. When clumsy little penguin, Melvin, wants to join the squad, they are challenged and frustrated with finding a task Melvin will not make a mess of. In the end, Perry, Pearl, and Pico remember the truest gift of Christmas comes in sharing and trust. Featuring classic holiday music. 

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ACT ONE is for students ages 4-5 and will focus on strengthening theatre technique, backstage etiquette, and introduction to the audition process. Led by a certified Early Childhood Educator, these students will have fun playing games to grow in the art of storytelling and will perform in two end-of-semester showcases, Winter and Spring.

SYNOPSIS: In Disney's MY SON PINOCCHIO JR, the classic tale of toymaker, Geppetto’s, little wooden puppet is given new life. This new musical, which retells the classic Disney story from Geppetto’s perspective, features the beloved classic songs, “When You Wish upon a Star” and “I’ve Got No Strings,” alongside a host of new songs by Oscar winner and Grammy Award winner, Stephen Schwartz. Join the Blue Fairy, Stromboli, and a lively cast of characters as Geppetto discovers the meaning of family. 

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CURTAIN CALL is for children ages 6-10 who are excited about singing, dancing, and acting! Led by a certified Early Childhood Educator, this class is packed with fun games, songs that build mind and body confidence, and the practical application of theatre education through the experience of performing for an audience. Performances will be in the Spring and enrollment for both semesters is required.

SYNOPSIS: Roald Dahl's JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH JR is an adventurous musical about courage and self-discovery. When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that grows a tremendous peach, rolls into the ocean and launches a journey of enormous proportions. James befriends a collection of singing insects that ride the giant piece of fruit across the ocean, facing hunger, sharks and plenty of disagreements along the way.

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TAKE FIVE is for students ages 11-13 and combines the learning elements with the producing of a junior show. Each semester is spent focusing on technical components of theatre and applying that knowledge in a practical context. This class is a great choice for children in middle school as they learn theatre production, navigate age appropriate challenges, and create a community of like-minded friends.

SYNOPSIS: Based on Stephen King’s blockbuster 1974 debut novel, CARRIE. Carrie White is a teenage outcast who longs to fit in. At school, she’s bullied by the popular crowd, and virtually invisible to everyone else. At home, she's dominated by her loving but cruelly controlling mother. What none of them know is that Carrie’s just discovered she’s got a special power, and if pushed too far, she’s not afraid to use it.

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CENTER STAGE is for students 14 years old and up and will emphasize elements of a production, such as rehearsal technique, onstage and offstage etiquette, props, sets, and costumes all within the context of producing a show. Students will audition for parts and rehearse during class time. Additional rehearsals will be added at the discretion of the director and will include weekends and extra evenings.

JAZZ focuses on quick assimilation and dynamic articulation through stylized and musical movement. It's a great way to prepare your student for musical theatre dance!