DANCE—YOUTH THEATRE—YOUTH

Hip Hop

Get your dance on! Build endurance, flexibility, strength, and balance. Have fun breaking a sweat while learning the energetic style of hip hop dance. Focus on rhythm, musicality, basic footwork, modern choreography, smooth moves, and more. Students have the option to perform in the MAC Spring Dance Recital on Thursday, June 1 at 7:00pm.

Age 4–6

Tu 2:30–3:15pm

$100 [10 Classes] 1151479 Kelsi Schnitter

Age 7–10 Tu 3:30–4:30pm

$120 [10 Classes] 1149972

Age 10–15 Tu 4:45–5:45pm

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SIGN UP BEGINNING AT 12:30PM:

• MARCH 8 for April 3–May 7 activities

• APRIL 12 for May 8–June 25 activities

Theatre Classes

Theatre classes develop confidence and self-expression through fully inhabited voices and bodies, clear communication, and presentation. Focus, commitment, empathy and listening, teamwork and leadership and a feeling of community. Student/teacher ratios are kept low to ensure everyone receives the attention they need. A high priority is placed on creating a trusting ensemble and a safe environment for courageously exploring theatrical expression.

Sea and Space Escapades

Age 4–7

From the Mariana Trench to the Milky Way, calling all budding oceanographers and astronauts to act out stories and create art projects featuring exploration of sea and space. New adventures await.

Sa 9:15–10:15am

4/8–6/10

$120 [10 Classes] 1150008 Alyson Osborn

Let’s Pretend

Age 4–6

Open the gates to enchantment and wonder while acting out favorite fairy tales and folk tales. Young actors use their imaginations to develop creative abilities, gain selfconfidence and learn cooperation. An excellent way to introduce young children to theatrical play!

Sa 3:30–4:30pm

4/8–6/10

$120 [10 Classes] 1151002 Julia Pearl

Creative Movement

Age 5–8

Experience the joy of dance, music, and theatre as they are intertwined into creative movement. Express yourself through a unique form of storytelling and become whatever you can imagine... Develop new ways of thinking and moving, while gaining performance skills and confidence.

Sa 10:30–11:30am 4/8–6/10

$120 [10 Classes] 1150005 Alyson Osborn

Acting Fundamentals: Beginner

Dive into the magic of creating live theatre! Learn about the different elements of collaborative storytelling, including: creation of characters, improvisation, vocal techniques, and more. Build confidence through theatre games and acting exercises in a safe and nurturing environment. *No class 5/29

Age 7–9

Sa 2:00–3:00pm

$120 [10 Classes] 1151779 Julia Pearl

Age 8–12

M 4:00–5:00pm

$108 [9 Classes] 1150542 Nick Herb

Tu 4:00–5:00pm 4/4–6/6

$120 [10 Classes] 1150004 Nick Herb

Acting Fundamentals: Advanced

Age 8–12

Take your skills to the next level. This class is for students who love literature and are eager to explore acting more deeply. Take pride in bringing beloved characters and stories to life through theatre and improv games, voice work, and movement. Prerequisite: Acting Fundamentals: Beginner or equivalent experience recommended.

Tu 5:15–6:15pm 4/4–6/6

$120 [10 Classes] 1150003 Nick Herb

Improv—Youth

Age 8–12

A basic tool of performance, improvisation skills help the actor or public speaker think and react effectively in a variety of situations. Capture the mood of play while sharpening creative skills in activities such as games, movement exercises and open scenes. *No class 5/29

M 5:15–6:15pm 4/3–6/5*

$108 [9 Classes]

Theatre—Magic

Age 8–12

1150771 Nick Herb

Are you ready to unlock your inner magician? Learn tricks of the trade and develop theatrical performance skills with a focus on strengthening stage presence and poise. Work with props and develop your theatrical performance skills! Entertain family and friends with coins, cards, and more as you foster your self-confidence.

Sa 11:45am–1:15pm 4/8–6/10

$150 [10 Classes] 1150006 Alyson Osborn

Page to Stage: Sword, Sorcery, and Summer School

Age 9–12

Summer is here and school is out! Unfortunately, there’s no summer vacation for our young wizards. They’ll be attending mandatory summer school with a strange new professor. They’ll be studying non-magical humans and it’s forbidden to use magic. As usual, there’s a battle of good versus evil, but this time wands are not allowed!

This production class concludes with a fully-staged performance for family and friends on the last day of class—June 6 at 7:00pm. Student attendance is required at all rehearsals and the performance.

Tu 6:00–7:30pm 4/4–6/6

$220 [10 Classes] 1145796

Dawn Panttaja and T. Scarrott

This production class concludes with a fully-staged performance for family and friends on the last day of class—June 13 at 5:00pm. Student attendance is required at all rehearsals and the performance.

Tu 4:00–5:30pm 4/11–6/13

$220 [10 Classes] 1150241 Dawn Panttaja and T. Scarrott

Studio Theatre: Alice’s Adventures Underground

Age 13–20

Down the rabbit hole and through the looking glass. What begins as a lazy afternoon in the park turns into a surreal adventure of epic proportion. This is the story of the real Alice and her sisters who suddenly find themselves in Lewis Carroll’s Wonderland. Beware the Jabberwocky! This fully staged theatre production has a part for the shy first-timer and the seasoned young professional. Student attendance is required at all rehearsals and performances.

Sa 9:30am–12:30pm 4/1–6/3

$360 [14 Classes] 1149705 Dawn Panttaja and T. Scarrott

Additional Evening Rehearsals:

• Monday, May 22 | 6:30–8:30pm

• Thursday, May 25 | 6:30–8:30pm

• Monday, June 5 | 6:30–8:30pm

• Thursday, June 8—Final Dress | 6:30– 8:30pm

Performances:

• Friday, June 9 | 7:00pm

• Saturday, June 10 | 7:00pm

• Sunday, June 11 | 2:00pm

Adult Acting Basics

Age 18 & up

Anyone can benefit from the skills actors use to help build confidence and strengthen communication skills in everyday life. Through theatre games and short scene work, reveal the natural actor inside you, and strengthen skills you can use at work and school, from giving presentations to working with clients. Stimulate the imagination, spark creativity, learn to have fun and relax while thinking on your feet and navigating new situations; this class will energize, challenge, inspire and surprise you! For those who would like to participate, there will be a presentation on the last day of class.

Tu 6:30–8:00pm 4/4–6/6

$120 [10 Classes] 1150747 Nick Herb

Improv–Adult

Age 18 & up

A basic tool of performance, improvisation skills help the actor or public speaker think and react effectively in a variety of situations. Capture the mood of play while sharpening creative skills in activities such as games, movement exercises and open scenes. *No class 5/29

M 6:30–8:00pm 4/3–6/5*

$108 [9 Classes] 1150774 Nick Herb