Geared for students 2-4 years old and their caregivers, this class will introduce beginning theatrical concepts such as expression, sensory skills and social play. Each class will focus on a children’s book and include music, crafts and movement and encourage parent-child connection. Each registration includes one child and up to two caregivers. TUITION: $120
Monday - Friday 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Choose a session:
June 10-14 July 15-19
Monday - Friday 9:30 AM - 12:00PM
May 27-31 June 3-7 July 1-5 July 8-12
The perfect program to introduce young children to the excitement and discipline of theatre. This gamesbased class delves into Aristotle’s tools for the actor: body, voice and imagination. Whether your child’s personality is outgoing or reserved, they can find success in this class. The last Friday of class wraps up with an in-class presentation of students work. TUITION $130
Games, storytelling, improvisation, puppetry, singing and movement foster a safe environment for students to create in this class. We focus on confidence, concentration, cooperation and FUN. Concludes with a joyous presentation of class work for family and friends.
TUITION: $230
This class is reserved for students who have previously attended the 2-week Juniors program and are looking to experience a new level of challenge. Students will be presented with an advanced curriculum designed to develop and grow our experienced young students and prepare them to advance in the next stages of Academy. Classes will be extended to include “endings� with Middle/Main program. Registration is subject to review by Academy Director. Online registration not available: please call the Academy office to register. TUITION: $250
A fantastic program designed specifically for 3rd & 4th grade students eager to learn about theatre. Core acting classes include voice & movement, improvisation, scene study, and musical theatre. Students will also explore behind the scenes elements of theatre, collaborate with main program students, and create original work to be shared with audiences. Â Great for new & returning students. Culminates in an exuberant presentation of class work for family and friends on final class day. TUITION: $380
2-Week Sessions
Full-Day Classes for Grades 5-12 Open to new or returning Students Tuition: $380
3-Week Sessions
Full-Day Classes for Grades 6-7 Returning Students only. Requires Director’s approval. First-time 3-week students will need to arrange an audition through the Academy Office. Tuition: $480
4-Week Sessions
Full-Day Classes for Grades 8-12 Returning Students only. Culminates in an evening showcase. All 4-week students will need to arrange an audition through the Academy Office. Students will be asked to prepare a 60-second monologue. Tuition: $580 *Academy classes will take place on Memorial Day and July 4th.
Musical Theatre An exciting way to develop characters, relationships, scenes and stage presence, while singing and dancing through musical numbers from the great Broadway shows of today and yesterday. Voice and Movement A high-spirited class combining the fundamentals of vocal and physical stage skills, and their integration into the actor’s craft. Improv Improv will sharpen even the quickest wit and keep you on your toes. Develop confidence, spontaneity, expression, fearlessness and teamwork. Acting for Film Students will dive deep into the nuances of film acting and discover the appropriate ways to transition from the stage to the screen. Devise and Design Collaborating effectively, the ensemble will dream, create and conceive original works through text, visual art, and music. Scenes Around the Globe Theatre is for everyone! For many years cultures all over the world have used theatre for reflection, celebration and conversation. Learn about how your story can impact and spark change in our community.
SALLY BAKER ACADEMY DIRECTOR Sally has been an actor, teacher and director for the past 14 years. She has a long history with the Springer, having done her first production on the Springer’s stage in 1984 and working as a teacher in the Academy for many years. Sally holds a Masters of Fine Arts in Drama and Theatre for Youth and Communities from UT-Austin and a BSEd from UGA in Secondary English Education.
RON ANDERSON ACADEMY FOUNDER
TEACHING LIFE SKILLS THROUGH STAGE SKILLS Students need a safe place to imagine and express themselves. At the Academy, the subjects we teach such as Improvisation, Movement, and Scene Study naturally provide an opportunity for students to develop skills such as cooperation, resilience, confidence, and self discipline. The skills needed to be successful onstage nurture the skills needed to be successful in life.
OUR TEACHING ARTISTS
Ron founded the Springer Theatre Academy in 1996, and served as Academy Director and Associate Artistic Director of the Springer until his retirement in 2015. Ron’s vision for the Springer Theatre Academy began with “Life Skills through Stage Skills,” which remains the foundation of our teaching philosophy.
Our summer staff is comprised of working actors, directors, theatre teachers and technicians from around the world who are highly skilled at what they do. Our teachers offer students the best training available in the Southeast based on their direct, personal experiences in the business. They are also people who care deeply about young people and are passionately committed to sharing with them the joy and craft of theatre.
DOROTHY MCCLURE ACADEMY NAMESAKE
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS: The Springer Theatre Academy
Dorothy W. “Dot” McClure, long-time theatre educator and namesake of the Springer Theatre Academy, is part of the heroic group of local arts patrons who saved the Springer Opera House from the wrecking ball in the 1960s.
acknowledges generous support from the following: McClure Family Foundation, Pezold Management Companies, J.W. & Ethel I. Woodruff Foundation, Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation, Publix Super Markets Charities, Altrusa Community Spouses Club of Fort Benning, Columbus Cultural Arts Alliance, and Georgia Council for the Arts.
2019-20 CHILDREN’S THEATRE SERIES ATHE A RAIBOW FISH D D Based on the international bestselling children’s book, Rainbow Fish is the musical story of the ocean’s most beautiful, most shimmery fish. When Rainbow Fish refuses to share his vibrant shimmering scales, the whole ocean seems to turn against him for his vanity. Unhappy that no one adores him anymore, the Rainbow Fish seeks out the wise Octopus who helps him understand that it is far more valuable to be admired for being kind than it is for being beautiful.
Akeelah is a, 11 year old girl growing up in a tough Chicago neighborhood. She is surrounded by realistic obstacles many young people face—crime, violence, drug abuse and the stress of wanting a better life. When her teacher pressures her into competing in her school’s Spelling Bee, Akeelah meets other competitors from diierent walks of life. She rises to the challenge of the Bee and learns that through hard work, perseverance, and friendship, words can change her world.