Youth Theatre, Drama Program
Acting classes develop confidence and encourage imaginative exploration and discovery. Classes cover theatre games, terminology, improvisation, monologue and scene work. Each class developes every aspect of acting, while students have a ton of fun. Each of the three yearly performances are structured to incorporate fundamental building blocks and allow the student to grow with each show. Drama is especially beneficial for an introverted child. It also aids in building positive self - esteem and open creativity in a safe atomsphere where students are encouraged to grow. It's a fantastic program with little emphasis on becoming professional actors yet providing the skills for acting, public speaking and role playing and laying the ground work for students who wish to pursue drama in college and professionally. For actors interested in musical theatre, Theatre Dance, is offered as a 5 week dance class for male and female actors, singers and older beginners. This class covers basic combinations composed of technical steps for musical theatre jazz, tap and ballet. No special clothing or shoes are needed, however jazz and tap shoes are recommended. We find this class especially appealing to students who feel uncomfortable in traditional dance classes. Performance opportunities are provided 1 time the first semester and 2 times the second semester for Drama Basics Students and 2 times first semester and 3 times second semester for Drama Performance Students. These classes are instructed by Debbie Endris.
Drama Basics
For Elementary Schoolers: 7 - 12 year olds
Meets once per week for 60 minutes
Drama Performance
For Middle - Senior High Schoolers: 13- 18 years old
Meets once per week for 90 minutes
Acting classes develop confidence and encourage imaginative exploration and discovery. Classes cover theatre games, terminology, improvisation, monologue and scene work. Each class developes every aspect of acting, while students have a ton of fun. Each of the three yearly performances are structured to incorporate fundamental building blocks and allow the student to grow with each show. Drama is especially beneficial for an introverted child. It also aids in building positive self - esteem and open creativity in a safe atomsphere where students are encouraged to grow. It's a fantastic program with little emphasis on becoming professional actors yet providing the skills for acting, public speaking and role playing and laying the ground work for students who wish to pursue drama in college and professionally. For actors interested in musical theatre, Theatre Dance, is offered as a 5 week dance class for male and female actors, singers and older beginners. This class covers basic combinations composed of technical steps for musical theatre jazz, tap and ballet. No special clothing or shoes are needed, however jazz and tap shoes are recommended. We find this class especially appealing to students who feel uncomfortable in traditional dance classes. Performance opportunities are provided 1 time the first semester and 2 times the second semester for Drama Basics Students and 2 times first semester and 3 times second semester for Drama Performance Students. These classes are instructed by Debbie Endris.
Drama Basics
For Elementary Schoolers: 7 - 12 year olds
Meets once per week for 60 minutes
Drama Performance
For Middle - Senior High Schoolers: 13- 18 years old
Meets once per week for 90 minutes
Vocal Program
Private voice lessons are offered to develop technique and personal style. They develop confidence and basic music understanding. Classes teach students proper breathing, pitch, musicality and timing. Many of our students have performed principle roles in high school and community musical theatre productions as well as majored in vocal performance in college. Voice lessons are great for choir students, theatre lovers and shower enthusiast. Basically, it's great for everyone! Private lessons meet for 30 minutes once a week and are instructed by Dan Endris.
Private voice lessons are offered to develop technique and personal style. They develop confidence and basic music understanding. Classes teach students proper breathing, pitch, musicality and timing. Many of our students have performed principle roles in high school and community musical theatre productions as well as majored in vocal performance in college. Voice lessons are great for choir students, theatre lovers and shower enthusiast. Basically, it's great for everyone! Private lessons meet for 30 minutes once a week and are instructed by Dan Endris.