1516 Arden Drama School Catalogue by Arden Theatre Company

aRDen DRaMa sCHool 2015/16 theatre classes for kids and teens

fall 2015

Winter 2016

spring 2016

Table of Contents Ages 2-4. ........................................................... 4 Grades K-2 Performance Labs (8 weeks)............................... 5 Studio Electives (3 & 4 weeks)............................. 6 One-Day Workshops......................................... 6 Play-in-a-Day . ................................................. 9 Spring Break Camp........................................ 10

Grades 3-5 Performance Labs (8 weeks)............................... 7 Studio Electives (3 & 4 weeks)............................. 8 One-Day Workshops......................................... 8 Play-in-a-Day.................................................... 9 Spring Break Camp........................................ 10

Off From School? Classes for Grades K-6 on days when schools are closed .................... 9-10

Grades 6-8 Performance Labs (6 weeks)............................. 12 Studio Electives (3 & 4 weeks) .......................... 13 One-Day Workshops....................................... 14

Grades 9-12 Performance Labs (6 weeks)............................. 16 Studio Electives (3 & 4 weeks) .......................... 17 One-Day Workshops....................................... 18

Calendar of Classes . ................................ 19-22

02 ................................................................................................... INTRO

aRDen DRaMa sCHool: Your theatre. Your children. Their stage.

Arden Drama School – the education and training branch of the prestigious Arden Theatre Company – provides theatre classes for students Pre-K through 12th grade taught by Philadelphia’s top professional artists. With curriculum offered for all age groups, emphasis is put on growing confidence and skills at each grade level, with greater performance opportunities provided for middle and high school students. Our focus for classes is as follows:

PRe-sCHool classes (for kids ages 2-4 and their caregivers)

Make Discoveries arden

Classes for GRaDes K, 1, 2 foster Creativity and Have fun

Drama school provides your child the opportunity

Classes for GRaDes 3, 4, 5 Grow Creativity and strengthen Teamwork

to study with Philadelphia’s top theatre artists.

Classes for GRaDes 6, 7, 8 learn skills and build Confidence

Classes for GRaDes 9, 10, 11, 12 Refine skills and Gain experience Arden Drama School looks forward to creating lasting relationships with our students and families. The more we know about your child, the stronger their classroom experience will be. Feel free to contact Director of Drama School Amanda Morton at any time to begin a conversation about your family’s goals! email: amorton@ardentheatre.org.

all classes are held at the arden’s Hamilton family arts Center at 62 n. 2nd street, located three doors from the arden.

04 . ................................................................................ AGE 2-4 CLASSES

AGES 2-4 and their caregivers In an eight-week long experience, caregivers and children ages 2-4 work together with a teaching artist to make discoveries through stories and movement! Students can sign up for all eight weeks or drop in as your family’s schedule allows!

Fall Session: October 3 – November 23, 2015 Winter Session: January 9 – February 29, 2016 Spring Session: April 2 – May 23, 2016 Cost: Take all 8 weeks for $100 or drop in any day for $15.

BOOKWORMS Each week in Bookworms, we read a different book together and then use theatre games and creative movement to bring the story to life. Parents, grandparents and caregivers are all invited but not required to participate. Saturdays, 10 – 10:45am

ANTSY PANTS In this energetic class we explore music and movement while learning games, songs and dances. Parents, grandparents and caregivers are all invited but not required to participate. Mondays, 10 – 10:45am

05 . ................................................................... K-2/PERFORMANCE LABS

GRADES K-2 PERFORMANCE LABS (8 weeks) Over the course of eight weeks, students and teachers work together to build and develop skills that culminate in a presentation for family and friends at the end of the session. A great option for children who are looking to cultivate their talents in a consistent classroom setting, Performance Labs for Grades K-2 focus on fostering creativity and having fun.

Fall Session: October 3 – November 21, 2015 Winter Session: January 9 – February 27, 2016 Spring Session: April 2 – May 21, 2016 Cost: 8 classes for $160

SING ALONG Using music from Disney and Broadway classics, kids will learn to sing songs and use movement to bring a story to life! On the last day of class they will share what they’ve learned with family and friends. Saturdays, 11am – 12pm Grades: K – 2

TREASURE TRUNK Digging through a treasure trunk full of props and costumes, kindergarteners will focus on the use of imagination to create their own characters and stories. Saturdays, 11am – 12pm Grade: K

STORYCRAFTERS In this class, kids use their favorite story book characters to learn about the basics of acting and storytelling. They will create their own mini-play featuring their favorite elements of books that will be read aloud every week. Saturdays, 10am – 11:30am Grades: 1 – 2

06 . ............................... K-2/STUDIO ELECTIVES & ONE-DAY WORKSHOPS

STUDIO ELECTIVES (3* & 4 weeks) Designed for your child to drop in for one class or to take multiple weeks, Studio Electives are a flexible and fun option to fit your family’s busy schedule. Cost: 4 classes for $100 or Drop-in for $30 per class

MUSICAL THEATRE JAM Kids will learn how to bring a song to life through dance and character exploration. Each class features a different song based on that session’s theme. Drop into one or two days, or join us for all four weeks*! FALL: Songs from The Wizard of Oz December 5, 12, 19* WINTER: Disney songs March 5, 12, 19, 26 SPRING: Songs from Junie B. Jones June 4, 11, 18, 25

Saturdays, 11am – 1pm *Due to the Papal visit, Fall Musical Theatre Jam will only have 3 classes. For those interested in buying the 4 class package for $100 for this session, you will be able to choose any One-Day Workshop (below) for your child to attend at no additional charge to supplement the 3 week elective.

ONE-DAY WORKSHOPS Affordable, fun, and content-specific, One-Day Workshops are a great way to try an Arden Drama School class or to explore a new area of theatre!

FAIRY TALE MIX UP

Cost: $20

STAGE MAKEUP

What happens when Peter Pan meets the Big Bad Wolf? Or when the Mad Hatter runs into the seven dwarves? Kids will work together to create a new mashed-up version of their favorite tales.

Cost: $30 (includes material fee)

Saturday, 12:30pm – 2:30pm October 10 January 16 April 9

Come get your makeup done before trick-or-treating begins!

Learn how to apply stage makeup and transform your face into a cool new character. HALLOWEEN EDITION!!

Sat, October 31, 1pm – 2:30pm

Saturday, June 25, 1:30pm – 3pm

INTRO TO DANCE

Cost: $20

Students learn a choreographed dance and perform it for family and friends at the end of class. Sat, September 19, 11am – 1pm Sat, January 23, 12:30 – 2:30pm Sat, March 26, 1:30 – 3:30pm

OFF FROM SCHOOL? Special classes are offered on days when schools are closed. Children spend the day being creative and having fun – parents don’t have to worry about child care! Find more details on pages 9-10

07 . ................................................................... 3-5/PERFORMANCE LABS

GRADES 3-5 PERFORMANCE LABS (8 weeks) Over eight weeks, students and teachers work together to build and develop skills that culminate in a presentation for family and friends at the end of the session. A great option for children who are looking to cultivate their talents in a consistent classroom setting, Performance Labs for Grades 3-5 focus on growing creativity and strengthening teamwork.

Fall Session: October 3 – November 21, 2015 Winter Session: January 9 – February 27, 2016 Spring Session: April 2 – May 21, 2016 Cost: 8 classes for $160

ACTING: CHARACTERS AND CREATIVE PLAY What’s your kid’s favorite character from a book, movie or TV show? In this class, kids learn basic acting skills and create scenes using characters from their most cherished stories. Saturdays, 10am – 12pm

SHOWTIME! Kids will work with a script to learn about staging scenes and developing characters. On the last day of class, parents and friends are invited to see selected scenes from the play. Students explore a new play each session. Saturdays, 1pm – 3pm Fall: The Jungle Book

Winter: Alice in Wonderland

Spring: Pinocchio

MUSICAL THEATRE SHOWTIME! Students will work with an acting and vocal teacher on the script and music from a children’s musical! Through exploration of song, dance, and acting, students will take the first step in learning how a musical is put together. On the last day of class, they will perform selections for family and friends. Students explore a new musical each session. Saturdays, 3pm – 5pm Fall: Aladdin Winter: 101 Dalmatians

Spring: Seussical

08 . ............................... 3-5/STUDIO ELECTIVES & ONE-DAY WORKSHOPS

Saturdays, 1:30pm – 4:30pm *Due to the Papal visit, Fall Musical Theatre Jam will only have 3 classes. For those interested in buying the 4 class package for $100 for this session, you will be able to choose any One-Day Workshop (below) for your child to attend at no additional charge to supplement the 3 week elective.

ONE-DAY WORKSHOPS Affordable, fun, and content-specific, One-Day Workshops are a great way to try an Arden Drama School class or to explore a new area of theatre! Cost: $30 per class Saturdays, 11am – 1pm

KIDZ COMEDY In this active and hilarious class, kids will channel their inner comedian through improv games and clowning. September 19 December 12 March 19 June 11

MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE Students will be introduced to the world of musical theatre dance using songs they know and love from Disney and Broadway scores. December 19 March 5 June 4

09 ................................................................................ K-5/PLAY-IN-A-DAY

GRaDes K-6

off fRoM sCHool?

PlaY-In-a-DaY The Arden’s award-winning workshop has become a favorite experience for kids on holidays off from school. Kids work together to create, write and perform their own original play. Each Play-in-a-Day is as unique as the group of kids! Grades: K-5 10am – 3pm Cost: $50/day or buy three days at one time for $25 each

Monday, october 12 (Columbus Day) Tuesday, november 3 (election Day) Wednesday, november 11 (Veteran’s Day) Monday, December 28 (Winter break)

KIDS CLASSES

Tuesday, December 29 (Winter break) Monday, January 18 (Martin luther King Jr. Day) Monday, february 15 (Presidents’ Day)

10 . .................................................................... K-5/SPRING BREAKCAMP These special classes are scheduled on days when schools are closed so your child can spend the day being creative and having fun – and so you don’t have to worry about child care!

SPRING BREAK CAMP An action-packed camp taught by theatre professionals. Kids will spend the week taking acting, improv, music, dance, storytelling, and design classes while they work as a team to create and original show.

Monday – Friday, March 21 – 25 Grades: K-6 9:30am – 4:30pm Cost: $400/week or $80 per day

Pro-rated camp days available if you’d like to take one, two, or three days instead of the whole week. Extended Day available 8:30am – 9:30am and 4:30pm – 6:00pm for an additional cost.

12 . ................................................................... 6-8/PERFORMANCE LABS

GRADES 6-8 PERFORMANCE LABS (6 weeks) Over six weeks, students and teachers work together to build and develop skills that culminate in a presentation for family and friends. A great option for students who are looking to cultivate their talents in a consistent classroom setting, Performance Labs for Grades 6-8 focus on learning skills and building confidence.

Fall Session: October 17 – November 21, 2015 Winter Session: January 23 – February 27, 2016 Spring Session: April 16 – May 21, 2016 Cost: 6 classes for $120

FUNDAMENTALS OF ACTING This class is for students who are interested in learning a variety of acting techniques through scene work, character and movement exercises. Students will work with professional actors who know first-hand what it takes to develop and grow as an actor! Saturdays, 12:30pm – 2:30pm

PITCH PERFECT Do you like to sing, learn new music, and dance? In this class, students work with a professional singer and music director to create group numbers using pop, rock and Broadway songs while incorporating choreography. On the last day, friends and family are treated to a showcase! Saturdays, 12:30pm – 2:30pm

FUNDAMENTALS OF SINGING Students will work with a professional singer and music director to learn about key vocal techniques used by professional performers to maintain strong vocal health as they grow as singers. They will be guided through learning a new song, how to project character and point of view, and gain confidence singing in front of an audience. Students will learn group numbers, trios, or duets in preparation for a final musical presentation for friends and family on the last day. Saturdays, 3pm – 5pm

13 . ....................................................................... 6-8/STUDIO ELECTIVES

GRADES 6-8 STUDIO ELECTIVES (3* & 4 weeks) Designed for your child to drop in for one class or to take multiple weeks, Studio Electives are a flexible and fun option to fit your family’s busy schedule. Cost: 4 classes for $100 or Drop-in for $30 per class

MUSICAL THEATRE LAB Students delve into an ensemble piece from a Broadway show and present it to friends and family each week. Take one day or take them all - each class features a different song. FALL: Songs from Hairspray WINTER: Songs from Little Shop of Horrors SPRING: Songs from Violet

December 5, 12, 19* March 5, 12, 19, 26 June 4, 11, 18, 25

by 2015 Tony Award®-Winner Jeanine Tesori

Saturdays, 10am – 1pm

COMEDY 101 In this comedy workshop, students will learn the basics of comedy through improv games and sketch comedy exercises. Students will then create short comedy scenes to perform for friends and family each week. FALL: December 5, 12, 19* WINTER: March 5, 12, 19, 26 SPRING: June 4, 11, 18, 25

Saturdays, 2pm – 5pm

*Due to the Papal visit, Fall Studio Electives will only have 3 classes. For those interested in buying the 4 class package for $100 for this session, you will be able to choose any One-Day Workshop (right) for your child to attend at no additional charge to supplement the 3 week elective.

6th GRADER OFF FROM SCHOOL? Special classes are offered on days when schools are closed. Children spend the day being creative and having fun – parents don’t have to worry about child care! Find more details on pages 10

14 . .................................................................. 6-8/ONE-DAY WORKSHOPS

ONE-DAY WORKSHOPS Affordable, fun, and content-specific, One-Day Workshops are a great way to try an Arden Drama School class or to explore a new area of theatre! Cost: $30 per class

COMEDY OF SHAKESPEARE “Thou ruttish swag-bellied fustilarian! Take you me for a sponge?” Even “The Bard” had a great sense of humor, and now students can learn how to channel their comedic impulses in new and creative ways! Explore the humorous side of Shakespeare through some of theatre’s most beloved comedies. Saturday, September 19, 12pm – 2pm

MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE In this workshop, students will take their musical theatre skills to the next level by learning what it means to communicate a story through dance. They will be taught by a professional choreographer, and guided through a comprehensive dance warm up, professional movement exercises, and put together a Broadway dance routine. Saturday, January 16, 1pm – 3pm

HIP HOP WORKSHOP In the spirit of Broadway’s Hamilton and In the Heights, students will have the chance to work with a professional choreographer/dancer on hip hop routines that fuse storytelling with dance in innovative ways. Saturday, April 9, 1pm – 3pm

Check out ardendramaschool.com for information on teachers and added classes!

16 . ................................................................. 9-12/PERFORMANCE LABS

GRADES 9-12 PERFORMANCE LABS (6 weeks) Over six weeks, students and teachers work together to build and develop skills that culminate in a presentation for family and friends. A great option for students who are looking to cultivate their talents in a consistent classroom setting, Performance Labs for Grades 9-12 focus on refining skills and gaining experience.

Fall Session: October 17 – November 21, 2015 Winter Session: January 23 – February 27, 2016 Spring Session: April 16 – May 21, 2016 Cost: 6 classes for $120

ACTING: PROCESS AND PERFORMANCE This class uses scenes and monologues from classic, contemporary, and student-written work to explore acting objectives and playable actions – as well as learn physical and vocal techniques – to bring a character to life. You’ll learn scene analysis, memorization tools, and the vocabulary of a stage actor. If you like performing, want to learn how to better express yourself onstage, and want to know more about what it takes to be an actor, this is a great class for you. Saturdays, 12:30pm – 2:30pm

SKETCH COMEDY Do you like watching Saturday Night Live? Or Key and Peele? In this class, students create their own sketch comedy show. You’ll participate in improv-based warm-ups, create characters, write sketches, and rehearse a sketch show to perform on the last day of class for friends and family. Saturdays, 3pm – 5pm

MUSICAL THEATRE TECHNIQUE Expand your vocal and acting skills in a class that teaches you what it takes to be a musical theatre performer. Students work with a professional music director and acting teacher on classic and contemporary Broadway music to strengthen vocal technique, communicate effectively through song, and build knowledge of musical theatre repertoire. There will be a chance to work on solos, duets, trios, and ensemble numbers that will be shared with parents and friends on the last day. Saturdays, 3pm – 5pm

17 . ..................................................................... 9-12/STUDIO ELECTIVES

GRADES 9-12 STUDIO ELECTIVES (3* & 4 weeks) Designed for you to drop in for one class or to take multiple weeks, Studio Electives are a flexible and fun option to fit your busy schedule. Cost: 4 classes for $100 or Drop-in for $30 per class

MUSICAL THEATRE LAB Students delve into an ensemble piece from a Broadway show and present it to friends and family each week. Take one day or take them all – each class features a different song. FALL: Songs from Hairspray WINTER: Songs from Little Shop of Horrors SPRING: Songs from Violet

December 5, 12, 19* March 5, 12, 19, 26 June 4, 11, 18, 25

by 2015 Tony Award-Winner Jeanine Tesori

Saturdays, 1:30pm – 4:30pm

ACTING FOR THE CAMERA This class will teach students basic techniques for acting on camera, and how they differ from the requirements of stage acting. They will explore working with commercial, sitcom, and drama scripts, as well as learn how to make a lasting impression for an on-camera audition. Take one class or take them all – each class will feature a different core technique. FALL: December 5, 12, 19* WINTER: March 5, 12, 19, 26 SPRING: June 4, 11, 18, 25

Saturdays, 2pm – 5pm

*Due to the Papal visit, Fall Studio Electives will only have 3 classes. For those interested in buying the 4 class package for $100 for this session, you will be able to choose any One-Day Workshop (right) to attend at no additional charge to supplement the 3 week elective.

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18 . ................................................................ 9-12/ONE-DAY WORKSHOPS

ONE-DAY WORKSHOPS COLLEGE AUDITION PREP: SINGERS Learn what it takes to prepare a successful audition for a performing arts college. A professional director and music director will work with students to fine tune audition materials, and give tips on what will make their audition memorable. All performers should come prepared to perform any monologues and/or songs they are planning to use at their auditions. Saturday, September 19, 2pm – 5pm Saturday, January 16, 2pm – 5pm Cost: $50

COLLEGE AUDITION PREP: ACTORS Learn what it takes to prepare a successful audition for a performing arts college. A professional director will work with students to fine tune audition materials, and give tips on what will make their audition memorable. All performers should come prepared to perform monologues they are planning to use at their auditions. Saturday, September 19, 10am – 1pm Cost: $40

COLLEGE AUDITION PREP: DANCERS If you’re planning to audition for a musical theatre college program, you will have to go through a dance call. This class will help you prepare for what will be expected, as well as dance audition etiquette. Saturday, September 19, 10am – 1pm Saturday, December 5, 11am – 2pm Cost: $40

SHAKESPEARE: SPEAK THE SPEECH This class will help you gain a deeper understanding of how to embody Shakespeare’s text and themes. This class is paired with seeing a 8pm performance of Equivocation following the class. Thursday, October 29, 4pm – 6:30pm Cost: $30 for the workshop or $50 including a ticket to 8pm Equivocation

HIP HOP WORKSHOP In the spirit of Broadway’s Hamilton and In the Heights, students will work with a professional choreographer/dancer on hip hop routines that fuse storytelling with dance in innovative ways. Saturday, March 5, 10am – 1pm Cost: $40

19 . ............................................. INDEX OF CLASSES BY DATE (SEP, OCT)

Sat, SEP 19 Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr.

K-2........ INTRO TO DANCE...................................................... p6 3-5........ KIDZ COMEDY........................................................... p8 6-8........ COMEDY OF SHAKESPEARE...................................... p14 9-12...... COLLEGE AUDITION PREP: SINGERS ....................... p18 9-12...... COLLEGE AUDITION PREP: DANCERS ...................... p18 9-12...... COLLEGE AUDITION PREP: ACTORS ......................... p18

Sat, OCT 3 Pre-school . BOOKWORMS .......................................................... p4 Gr. K-2........ SING ALONG (8wk)..................................................... p5 Gr. K........... TREASURE TRUNK (8wk)............................................ p5 Gr. 1-2........ STORYCRAFTERS (8wk).............................................. p5 Gr. 3-5........ ACTING: CHARACTERS & CREATIVE PLAY (8wk*)........ p7 Gr. 3-5........ SHOWTIME! The Jungle Book (8wk*)................................ p7 Gr. 3-5........ MUSICAL THEATRE SHOWTIME! Aladdin (8wk*)............ p7

Mon, OCT 5 Pre-school... ANTSY PANTS .......................................................... p4

Sat, OCT 10 Pre-school... BOOKWORMS .......................................................... p4 Gr. K-2........ FAIRY TALE MIX UP .................................................. p6 Gr. K-2........ (8wk* Performance Labs continue)............................ p5 Gr. 3-5........ (8wk* Performance Labs continue)............................ p7

Mon, OCT 12 (Columbus Day) Pre-school... ANTSY PANTS .......................................................... p4 Gr. K-5........ PLAY-IN-A-DAY........................................................... p9

Sat, OCT 17 Pre-school... BOOKWORMS .......................................................... p4 Gr. K-2........ (8wk* Performance Labs continue)............................ p5 Gr. 3-5........ (8wk* Performance Labs continue)............................ p7 Gr. 6-8........ FUNDAMENTALS OF ACTING (6wk^)........................... p12 Gr. 6-8........ PITCH PERFECT (6wk^).............................................. p12 Gr. 6-8........ FUNDAMENTALS OF SINGING (6wk^)......................... p12 Gr. 9-12...... ACTING: PROCESS & PERFORMANCE (6wk^).............. p16 Gr. 9-12...... SKETCH COMEDY (6wk^)............................................ p16 Gr. 9-12...... MUSICAL THEATRE TECHNIQUE (6wk^)...................... p16

Mon, OCT 19 Pre-school... ANTSY PANTS........................................................... p4

Sat, OCT 24 Pre-school... BOOKWORMS .......................................................... p4 Gr. K-2........ (8wk* Performance Labs continue)............................ p5 Gr. 3-5........ (8wk* Performance Labs continue)............................ p7 Gr. 6-8........ (6wk^ Performance Labs continue)............................ p12 Gr. 9-12...... (6wk^ Performance Labs continue)............................ p16

20 . ............................................ INDEX OF CLASSES BY DATE (OCT, NOV)

Mon, OCT 26 Pre-school... ANTSY PANTS .......................................................... p4

Thu, OCT 29 Gr. 9-12...... SHAKESPEARE: SPEAK THE SPEECH ....................... p18

Sat, OCT 31 Pre-school... BOOKWORMS .......................................................... p4 Gr. K-2........ STAGE MAKEUP........................................................ p6 Gr. K-2........ (8wk* Performance Labs continue)............................ p5 Gr. 3-5........ (8wk* Performance Labs continue)............................ p7 Gr. 6-8........ (6wk^ Performance Labs continue)............................ p12 Gr. 9-12...... (6wk^ Performance Labs continue)............................ p16

Mon, NOV 2 Pre-school... ANTSY PANTS .......................................................... p4

Tue, NOV 3 (Election Day) Gr. K-5........ PLAY-IN-A-DAY........................................................... p9

Sat, NOV 7 Pre-school... BOOKWORMS........................................................... p4 Gr. K-2........ (8wk* Performance Labs continue)............................ p5 Gr. 3-5........ (8wk* Performance Labs continue)............................ p7 Gr. 6-8........ (6wk^ Performance Labs continue)............................ p12 Gr. 9-12...... (6wk^ Performance Labs continue)............................ p16

Mon, NOV 9 Pre-school... ANTSY PANTS .......................................................... p4

Wed, NOV 11 (Veteranâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day) Gr. K-5........ PLAY-IN-A-DAY........................................................... p9

Sat, NOV 14 Pre-school... BOOKWORMS........................................................... p4 Gr. K-2........ (8wk* Performance Labs continue)............................ p5 Gr. 3-5........ (8wk* Performance Labs continue)............................ p7 Gr. 6-8........ (6wk^ Performance Labs continue)............................ p12 Gr. 9-12...... (6wk^ Performance Labs continue)............................ p16

Mon, NOV 16 Pre-school... ANTSY PANTS .......................................................... p4

Sat, NOV 21 Pre-school... BOOKWORMS........................................................... p4 Gr. K-2........ (8wk* Performance Labs continue)............................ p5 Gr. 3-5........ (8wk* Performance Labs continue)............................ p7 Gr. 6-8........ (6wk^ Performance Labs continue)............................ p12 Gr. 9-12...... (6wk^ Performance Labs continue)............................ p16

Mon, NOV 23 Pre-school... ANTSY PANTS........................................................... p4

21 . ............................................ INDEX OF CLASSES BY DATE (DEC, JAN)

Sat, DEC 5 Gr. K-2........ MUSICAL THEATRE JAM from The Wizard of Oz................ p6 Gr. 3-5........ MUSICAL THEATRE JAM from The Wizard of Oz ............... p8 Gr. 6-8........ MUSICAL THEATRE LAB Songs from Hairspray . ............. p13 Gr. 6-8........ COMEDY 101 ........................................................... p13 Gr. 9-12...... MUSICAL THEATRE LAB Songs from Hairspray . ............. p17 Gr. 9-12...... ACTING FOR THE CAMERA ....................................... p17 9-12............ COLLEGE AUDITION PREP: DANCERS ...................... p18

Sat, DEC 12 Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr.

K-2........ MUSICAL THEATRE JAM from The Wizard of Oz ............... p6 3-5........ MUSICAL THEATRE JAM from The Wizard of Oz ............... p8 3-5........ KIDZ COMEDY . ........................................................ p8 6-8........ MUSICAL THEATRE LAB Songs from Hairspray . ............. p13 6-8........ COMEDY 101 ........................................................... p13 9-12...... MUSICAL THEATRE LAB Songs from Hairspray . ............. p17 9-12...... ACTING FOR THE CAMERA ....................................... p17

Sat, DEC 19 Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr.

K-2........ MUSICAL THEATRE JAM from The Wizard of Oz ............... p6 3-5........ MUSICAL THEATRE JAM from The Wizard of Oz ............... p8 3-5........ MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE ...................................... p8 6-8........ MUSICAL THEATRE LAB Songs from Hairspray . ............. p13 6-8........ COMEDY 101 ........................................................... p13 9-12...... MUSICAL THEATRE LAB Songs from Hairspray . ............. p17 9-12...... ACTING FOR THE CAMERA........................................ p17

Mon, DEC 28 (Winter Break) Gr. K-5........ PLAY-IN-A-DAY........................................................... p9

Tue, DEC 29 (Winter Break) Gr. K-5........ PLAY-IN-A-DAY........................................................... p9

Sat, JAN 9 Pre-school... BOOKWORMS........................................................... p4 Gr. K-2........ SING ALONG (8wk)..................................................... p5 Gr. K........... TREASURE TRUNK (8wk)............................................ p5 Gr. 1-2........ STORYCRAFTERS (8wk).............................................. p5 Gr. 3-5........ ACTING:CHARACTERS&CREATIVE PLAY(8wk*)............ p7 Gr. 3-5........ SHOWTIME! Alice in Wonderland (8wk*)............................. p7 Gr. 3-5........ MUSICAL THEATRE SHOWTIME! 101 Dalmatians (8wk*)... p7

22 . ............................................. INDEX OF CLASSES BY DATE (JAN, FEB)

Mon, JAN 11 Pre-school... ANTSY PANTS........................................................... p4

Sat, JAN 16 Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr.

K-2........ FAIRY TALE MIX UP................................................... p6 K-2........ (8wk* Performance Labs continue) ........................... p5 3-5........ (8wk* Performance Labs continue) ........................... p7 6-8........ MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE....................................... p14 9-12...... COLLEGE AUDITION PREP: SINGERS........................ p18

Mon, JAN 18 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day) Pre-school... ANTSY PANTS .......................................................... p4 Gr. K-5........ PLAY-IN-A-DAY........................................................... p9

Sat, JAN 23 Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr.

K-2........ INTRO TO DANCE...................................................... p6 K-2........ (8wk* Performance Labs continue) ........................... p5 3-5........ (8wk* Performance Labs continue) ........................... p7 6-8........ FUNDAMENTALS OF ACTING (6wk^)........................... p12 6-8........ PITCH PERFECT (6wk^).............................................. p12 6-8........ FUNDAMENTALS OF SINGING (6wk^)......................... p12 9-12...... ACTING: PROCESS & PERFORMANCE (6wk^).............. p16 9-12...... SKETCH COMEDY (6wk^)............................................ p16 9-12...... MUSICAL THEATRE TECHNIQUE (6wk^)...................... p16

Mon, JAN 25 Pre-school... ANTSY PANTS........................................................... p4

Sat, JAN 30 Pre-school... BOOKWORMS........................................................... p4 Gr. K-2........ (8wk* Performance Labs continue) ........................... p5 Gr. 3-5........ (8wk* Performance Labs continue) ........................... p7 Gr. 6-8........ (6wk^ Performance Labs continue) . ......................... p12 Gr. 9-12...... (6wk^ Performance Labs continue) . ......................... p16

Mon, FEB 1 Pre-school... ANTSY PANTS........................................................... p4

Sat, FEB 6 Pre-school... BOOKWORMS........................................................... p4 Gr. K-2........ (8wk* Performance Labs continue) ........................... p5 Gr. 3-5........ (8wk* Performance Labs continue) ........................... p7 Gr. 6-8........ (6wk^ Performance Labs continue) . ......................... p12 Gr. 9-12...... (6wk^ Performance Labs continue) . ......................... p16

23 . ............................................ INDEX OF CLASSES BY DATE (FEB, MAR)

Mon, FEB 8 Pre-school... ANTSY PANTS........................................................... p4

Sat, FEB 13 Pre-school... BOOKWORMS........................................................... p4 Gr. K-2........ (8wk* Performance Labs continue) ........................... p5 Gr. 3-5........ (8wk* Performance Labs continue) ........................... p7 Gr. 6-8........ (6wk^ Performance Labs continue) . ......................... p12 Gr. 9-12...... (6wk^ Performance Labs continue) . ......................... p16

Mon, FEB 15 (Presidents’ Day) Pre-school... ANTSY PANTS........................................................... p4 Gr. K-5........ PLAY-IN-A-DAY........................................................... p9

Sat, FEB 20 Pre-school... BOOKWORMS........................................................... p4 Gr. K-2........ (8wk* Performance Labs continue)............................ p5 Gr. 3-5........ (8wk* Performance Labs continue)............................ p7 Gr. 6-8........ (6wk^ Performance Labs continue)............................ p12 Gr. 9-12...... (6wk^ Performance Labs continue)............................ p16

Mon, FEB 22 Pre-school... ANTSY PANTS........................................................... p4

Sat, FEB 27 Pre-school... BOOKWORMS........................................................... p4 Gr. K-2........ (8wk* Performance Labs continue) ........................... p5 Gr. 3-5........ (8wk* Performance Labs continue) ........................... p7 Gr. 6-8........ (6wk^ Performance Labs continue) . ......................... p12 Gr. 9-12...... (6wk^ Performance Labs continue) . ......................... p16

Mon, FEB 29 Pre-school... ANTSY PANTS........................................................... p4

Sat, MAR 5 Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr.

K-2........ MUSICAL THEATRE JAM Disney songs. ........................ p6 3-5........ MUSICAL THEATRE JAM Disney songs. ........................ p8 3-5........ MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE....................................... p8 6-8........ MUSICAL THEATRE LAB Little Shop of Horrors................. p13 6-8........ COMEDY 101............................................................ p13 9-12...... MUSICAL THEATRE LAB Little Shop of Horrors................. p17 9-12...... ACTING FOR THE CAMERA........................................ p17 9-12...... HIP HOP WORKSHOP................................................ p18

24 . ........................................... INDEX OF CLASSES BY DATE (MAR, APR)

Sat, MAR 12 Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr.

K-2........ MUSICAL THEATRE JAM Disney songs. ........................ p6 3-5........ MUSICAL THEATRE JAM Disney songs. ........................ p8 6-8........ MUSICAL THEATRE LAB Little Shop of Horrors................. p13 6-8........ COMEDY 101............................................................ p13 9-12...... MUSICAL THEATRE LAB Little Shop of Horrors................. p17 9-12...... ACTING FOR THE CAMERA........................................ p17

Sat, MAR 19 Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr.

K-2........ MUSICAL THEATRE JAM Disney songs. ........................ p6 3-5........ MUSICAL THEATRE JAM Disney songs. ........................ p8 3-5........ KIDZ COMEDY........................................................... p8 6-8........ MUSICAL THEATRE LAB Little Shop of Horrors................. p13 6-8........ COMEDY 101............................................................ p13 9-12...... MUSICAL THEATRE LAB Little Shop of Horrors................. p17 9-12...... ACTING FOR THE CAMERA........................................ p17

Mon-Fri, MAR 21-25 Gr. K-6........ SPRING BREAK CAMP............................................... p10

Sat, MAR 26 Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr.

K-2........ INTRO TO DANCE...................................................... p6 K-2........ MUSICAL THEATRE JAM Disney songs. ........................ p6 3-5........ MUSICAL THEATRE JAM Disney songs. ........................ p8 6-8........ MUSICAL THEATRE LAB Little Shop of Horrors................. p13 6-8........ COMEDY 101............................................................ p13 9-12...... MUSICAL THEATRE LAB Little Shop of Horrors................. p17 9-12...... ACTING FOR THE CAMERA........................................ p17

Sat, APR 2 Pre-school... BOOKWORMS........................................................... p4 Gr. K-2........ SING ALONG (8wk)..................................................... p5 Gr. K........... TREASURE TRUNK (8wk)............................................ p5 Gr. 1-2........ STORYCRAFTERS (8wk).............................................. p5 Gr. 3-5........ ACTING: CHARACTERS & CREATIVE PLAY (8wk*)........ p7 Gr. 3-5........ SHOWTIME! Pinocchio (8wk*). ....................................... p7 Gr. 3-5........ MUSICAL THEATRE SHOWTIME! Seussical (8wk*).......... p7

Mon, APR 4 Pre-school... ANTSY PANTS........................................................... p4

Sat, APR 9 Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr.

K-2........ FAIRY TALE MIX UP................................................... p6 6-8........ HIP HOP WORKSHOP................................................ p14 K-2........ (8wk* Performance Labs continue) ........................... p5 3-5........ (8wk* Performance Labs continue) ........................... p7

Mon, APR 11 Pre-school... ANTSY PANTS 1........................................................ p4

25 . ............................................ INDEX OF CLASSES BY DATE (APR, MAY)

Sat, APR 16 Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr.

K-2........ (8wk* Performance Labs continue) ........................... p5 3-5........ (8wk* Performance Labs continue) ........................... p7 6-8........ FUNDAMENTALS OF ACTING (6wk^)........................... p12 6-8........ PITCH PERFECT (6wk^).............................................. p12 6-8........ FUNDAMENTALS OF SINGING (6wk^)......................... p12 9-12...... ACTING: PROCESS & PERFORMANCE (6wk^).............. p16 9-12...... SKETCH COMEDY (6wk^)............................................ p16 9-12...... MUSICAL THEATRE TECHNIQUE (6wk^)...................... p16

Mon, APR 18 Pre-school... ANTSY PANTS........................................................... p4

Sat, APR 23 Pre-school... BOOKWORMS........................................................... p4 Gr. K-2........ (8wk* Performance Labs continue) ........................... p5 Gr. 3-5........ (8wk* Performance Labs continue) ........................... p7 Gr. 6-8........ (6wk^ Performance Labs continue) . ......................... p12 Gr. 9-12...... (6wk^ Performance Labs continue) . ......................... p16

Mon, APR 25 Pre-school... ANTSY PANTS........................................................... p4

Sat, APR 30 Pre-school... BOOKWORMS........................................................... p4 Gr. K-2........ (8wk* Performance Labs continue) ........................... p5 Gr. 3-5........ (8wk* Performance Labs continue) ........................... p7 Gr. 6-8........ (6wk^ Performance Labs continue) . ......................... p12 Gr. 9-12...... (6wk^ Performance Labs continue) . ......................... p16

Mon, MAY 2 Pre-school... ANTSY PANTS........................................................... p4

Sat, MAY 7 Pre-school... BOOKWORMS........................................................... p4 Gr. K-2........ (8wk* Performance Labs continue) ........................... p5 Gr. 3-5........ (8wk* Performance Labs continue) ........................... p7 Gr. 6-8........ (6wk^ Performance Labs continue) . ......................... p12 Gr. 9-12...... (6wk^ Performance Labs continue) . ......................... p16

Mon, MAY 9 Pre-school... ANTSY PANTS........................................................... p4

Sat, MAY 14 Pre-school... BOOKWORMS........................................................... p4 Gr. K-2........ (8wk* Performance Labs continue) ........................... p5 Gr. 3-5........ (8wk* Performance Labs continue) ........................... p7 Gr. 6-8........ (6wk^ Performance Labs continue) . ........................ p12 Gr. 9-12...... (6wk^ Performance Labs continue) . ........................ p16

26 . ............................................ INDEX OF CLASSES BY DATE (MAY, JUN)

Mon, MAY 16 Pre-school... ANTSY PANTS........................................................... p4

Sat, MAY 21 Pre-school... BOOKWORMS........................................................... p4 Gr. K-2........ (8wk* Performance Labs continue) ........................... p5 Gr. 3-5........ (8wk* Performance Labs continue) ........................... p7 Gr. 6-8........ (6wk^ Performance Labs continue) . ......................... p12 Gr. 9-12...... (6wk^ Performance Labs continue) . ......................... p16

Mon, MAY 23 Pre-school... ANTSY PANTS........................................................... p4

Sat, JUN 4 Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr.

K-2........ MUSICAL THEATRE JAM from Junie B. Jones. ................. p6 3-5........ MUSICAL THEATRE JAM from Junie B. Jones. ................. p8 3-5........ MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE....................................... p8 6-8........ MUSICAL THEATRE LAB songs from Violet.................... p13 6-8........ COMEDY 101............................................................ p13 9-12...... MUSICAL THEATRE LAB songs from Violet.................... p17 9-12...... ACTING FOR THE CAMERA ....................................... p17

Sat, JUN 11 Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr.

K-2........ MUSICAL THEATRE JAM from Junie B. Jones. ................. p6 3-5........ MUSICAL THEATRE JAM from Junie B. Jones. ................. p8 3-5........ KIDZ COMEDY........................................................... p8 6-8........ MUSICAL THEATRE LAB songs from Violet.................... p13 6-8........ COMEDY 101............................................................ p13 9-12...... MUSICAL THEATRE LAB songs from Violet.................... p17 9-12...... ACTING FOR THE CAMERA........................................ p17

Sat, JUN 18 Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr.

K-2........ MUSICAL THEATRE JAM from Junie B. Jones. ................. p6 3-5........ MUSICAL THEATRE JAM from Junie B. Jones. ................. p8 6-8........ MUSICAL THEATRE LAB songs from Violet.................... p13 6-8........ COMEDY 101............................................................ p13 9-12...... MUSICAL THEATRE LAB songs from Violets................... p17 9-12...... ACTING FOR THE CAMERA........................................ p17

Sat, JUN 25 Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr. Gr.

K-2........ STAGE MAKEUP........................................................ p6 K-2........ MUSICAL THEATRE JAM from Junie B. Jones. ................. p6 3-5........ MUSICAL THEATRE JAM from Junie B. Jones. ................. p8 6-8........ MUSICAL THEATRE LAB songs from Violet.................... p13 6-8........ COMEDY 101............................................................ p13 9-12...... MUSICAL THEATRE LAB songs from Violet.................... p17 9-12...... ACTING FOR THE CAMERA........................................ p17

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