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Acting in Motion
with Hunter Brown
Ages: 8 - 13
Grades 4-6
Level up your performances by embodying characters through movement and physicality. Learn to tell compelling stories without words, bringing characters to life with energy and precision. Dive into the thrilling world of stage combat and the timeless humor of slapstick comedy. Whether you're delivering a dramatic duel or a hilarious pratfall, this class will equip you with the skills to captivate any audience. Join us for an unforgettable journey as we embrace the physical side of acting!
No Script, No Problem
with Jasmin Haddad
Ages: 8 - 13
Grades 4-6
From creating hilarious characters to inventing wacky scenarios on the spot, improv empowers performers to think on their feet and hone teamwork and problem-solving skills. Whether you're new to the stage or a seasoned performer, you’ll build confidence, learn to think on your feet and have lots of laughs along the way. Let spontaneity take center stage as you embrace the unexpected!
Mini Musical: Tuck Everlasting
with Eliza Vedar
Ages: 8 - 13
Grades 4-6
Journey into Treegap, New Hampshire as we put on a Mini Musical! Explore a medley of songs and scenes from the hit show Tuck Everlasting. Grow skills in all areas of musical theatre while bringing your characters to life in the classroom. Share your adventures with friends and family at our Open Sharing performance on the final day of class! A great opportunity for students hoping to audition for an upcoming JT production.
Please note that class will end at 5:30 pm on October 30th.
Sideways Stories of Louis Sachar
with Amanda Brais
Ages: 8 - 12
Grades 4-6
Join the wacky world of Louis Sachar with larger-than-life characters from Holes and Sideways Stories from Wayside School! Stretch your imagination and sharpen your acting skills as you collaborate with classmates to create original scenes featuring iconic characters like Stanley Yelnats and Mrs. Gorf. An excellent opportunity for eligible students who are interested in preparing to audition for JT's winter production of Sideways Stories from Wayside School!
Playwriting Lab
with Shellina Hefner
Ages: 8 - 13
Grades 4-6
Put pen to page and present your original stories on stage! Collaborate with classmates to write and perform in an original play. Harness your storytelling skills and share a one-of-a-kind creation with friends and family on the final day of class!
Tap Techniques
with Leasa Thernes
Grades 4-6
Time Step to success with this foundational tap dance class! Master tap essentials as you blend basic steps into dynamic and fast-paced combinations. Boost your coordination while perfecting swift footwork and intricate rhythms. Fine tune your technique and unlock the full potential of your rhythmic abilities!
*Students are not required to have tap shoes to participate in this class, but are encouraged to bring their own if they have them.
Audition Readiness Workshop
with Kira Blaskovich
Ages: 8 - 13
Grades 4-6
A great actor always prepares! Work with Kira Blaskovich, director of our upcoming production of Sideways Stories from Wayside School, to get ready for our 77th season and set yourself up for success in the audition room. Learn how to choose the monologue or song that best highlights your skills, and get valuable feedback in a low-stakes classroom setting. Get tips to ace your audition and leave your stage fright at the door!
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Thanksgiving Break Camp (3-day)
with Various Instructors
Grades K-6
School may be out but theatre is in! Elementary students are welcome to join us for three fun-filled days rotating through classes in drama, music, dance and a specialty subject. Whether your child is used to the spotlight or new to the stage, our Thanksgiving Break camp has something for everyone!
*Camp days are from 9am-3pm. Students must be at least 5 years old and enrolled in a full-day school program to participate. A detailed informational letter will be sent out the week prior to camps. Students should bring a water bottle, closed-toe shoes, a sack lunch and two snacks.
For the safety of all students, we have a closed classroom policy. Adults are not permitted to sit in on JT classes until our invited Open Sharing on the final day of classes or camps.