This adult class will focus on developing full, unique, and believable characters through various techniques. Using monologues and short scenes, the actor will find out the importance of characterization. This class is appropriate for all experience levels.

In this musical theatre performance class, students in grades 3-6 will dance to the beat with Vanessa and sing to the rhythms with Pamela as they rehearse for their April showcase performance on the Raymond Center stage. Students must be available for tech rehearsals on April 12 from 9 a.m. to noon and April 13 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., and for the 7:30 p.m. performance on April 14, 2025. There is no class March 17 during spring break.

Prerequisite: Students must have been cast to participate in this program. Pinky’s Players is a Venice Theatre community engagement program - with so much heart - that gives adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities a chance to experience the delight of performing on VT's Raymond Center stage in May. Actors must be available for technical rehearsals May 1-8, 2025 from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. and performances May 8-11, 2025. Please note this program is not structured to offer one-on-one student support. Student actors must meet admission criteria.

Prerequisite: Fall Beginning Acting for grades 3-5 or by permission. In this beginning performance acting class for grades 3-5, students apply the FUNdamentals learned last semester as they rehearse for the Raymond Center Showcase. Students must be available for tech rehearsals on April 12 from 9 a.m. to noon and April 13 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and for the 7:30 p.m. performance on April 14, 2025. There is no class March 18 during spring break.

Prerequisite: Fall Acting Level 1 for grades 6-8 or by permission. In this level 1 performance class for grades 6-8, students will build on the skills they learned last semester as they get ready to perform on VT's Raymond Center stage on April 15. Students will have fun as they continue to discover their body, voice, mind and imagination! Students must be available for tech rehearsals on April 12 from 9 a.m. to noon and April 13 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and for the 7:30 p.m. performance on April 14, 2025. There is no class March 18 during spring break.

Prerequisite: Fall Intermediate Acting for grades 4-5 or by permission of instructor. In this intermediate performance acting class for grades 4-5, students will continue to build their skills and have fun as they get ready to perform on VT's Raymond Center stage. Students must be available for tech rehearsals on April 12 from 9 a.m. to noon and April 13 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., and for the 7:30 p.m. performance on April 14, 2025. There is no class March 19 during spring break.

Prerequisite: Fall intermediate Acting for grades 6-8 or permission of instructor. In this intermediate performance acting class for grades 6-8, students will continue to build their skills and have fun as they get ready to perform on VT's Raymond Center stage. Students must be available for tech rehearsals on April 12 from 9 a.m. to noon and April 13 from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m., and for the 7:30 p.m. performance on April 14, 2025. There is no class March 19 during spring break.

Join Vanessa in her popular adult dance class. She'll have your feet doing moves you never knew they could do. Great for the adult who wants to brush up for auditions or just wants to move and have fun!