Homeschoolers ages 5-7: Let’s have FUN with improvisation, theatre games, and movement! Discover the actor’s tools: body, voice, mind, and imagination! Bonus: Theatre promotes group dynamics and improves communication and problem solving skills.

This improvisation class customized for students in grades 3-5 is guaranteed fun! Improv aka the joy of acting without a script, develops listening skills, group cooperation, and the ability to think on one's feet. There will be a corresponding spring semester class with a performance.

Instructors: Sandy Davisson, Vanessa Russo, Stephanie Jabre, and Alyssa Goudy 

This 4-day audition prep workshop is for female actors ages 6-12 who are interested in auditioning for the musical Annie.

Topics covered:

• Sept. 20: Theatre etiquette and monologues 
• Sept. 27: Prepping for the Vocal Audition
• Oct. 4: Prepping for the Dance Audition
• Oct.11: Characterization and auditioning with "the side"

Students are encouraged to bring in a 30-second monologue for the Sept. 20th class, and 16-32 measures of a song and sheet music for the Sept. 27th class. Feedback will be given. All workshops will be in the Raymond Center Classroom, except the Oct. 4th class which will be in the Education Rehearsal Room in the Main Building. 

Homeschoolers ages 5-7: Let’s have FUN with improvisation, theatre games, and movement! Discover the actor’s tools: body, voice, mind and imagination! Bonus: Theatre promotes group dynamics and improves communication and problem solving skills.

Homeschool students ages 8-14 will discover and develop their actor’s tools–body, voice, mind, and imagination–through improvisation activities, theatre games, and movement. During class time, students will have the opportunity to work individually, in small groups, and as a whole group.

In this introduction to acting class for grades 3-6, students will get a taste of the joy of acting. The class will include theatre games while introducing the actor's tools: body, voice, mind, and imagination.

This acting class encourages students in grades K-2 to have fun while exploring the actor’s tools: body, voice, mind and imagination. Bonus: Increased self-confidence and better presentation skills!