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On the Spot

$315

with Jasmin Haddad

Calendar Apr 8, 2026 at 4:30 pm, runs for 9 weeks

Grades 7 and 8

Hone your improv skills by jumping into unscripted scenes where anything can happen! Improv training provides a solid foundation in developing strong listening skills and sharp instincts. Explore character and story in real time, supporting scene partners while making confident, specific choices. Short-form games keep the energy high, while longer improvisations allow scenes to grow and evolve. Practice staying present on stage, heightening moments without forcing them, and challenging yourself to take creative risks!

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Mini-Musical: The Little Mermaid

$315

with Stephen Evangelista

Calendar Apr 9, 2026 at 4:30 pm, runs for 9 weeks

Grades 4-6

Come under the sea with JT and bring a condensed version of this beloved musical to life! Strengthen acting and singing skills as you swim through a world of magical melodies with unforgettable characters like Ariel, Flounder, and Ursula. Mini-musicals provide young performers a unique opportunity to build ensemble and performance skills and grow confidence while preparing for future productions.

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Pokémon Party

$315

with Hunter Brown

Calendar Apr 9, 2026 at 4:30 pm, runs for 9 weeks

Grades 1-3

Pikachu chooses YOU! Jump into the world of Pokémon and become a Trainer who creates a brand new Pokémon of your own. Through acting games and imaginative play, you’ll discover how your Pokémon moves, sounds, and shows its powers, then bring it to life for an audience. Team up with fellow Trainers to imagine new adventures, face off against Team Rocket, and save the day together. Along the way, you’ll build confidence, collaboration, and performance skills in a playful world powered by imagination. Gotta catch ’em all!

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Adventures in Wonderland

$315

with Shellina Hefner

Calendar Apr 11, 2026 at 9:30 am, runs for 9 weeks

Grades 1-3

Follow your curiosity down the rabbit hole into a world full of whimsy and wonder! Design magical realms, mischievous creatures, and fantastical props, then bring them to life through storytelling. Explore beloved characters and unusual settings as art and imagination collide in this delightfully topsy-turvy adventure.

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Fairy Tale Remix

$315

with Shellina Hefner

Calendar Apr 11, 2026 at 10:30 am, runs for 9 weeks

Grades 4-6

What if Cinderella had never lost her slipper, or the Big Bad Wolf had never found the Little Pigs’ houses? Combine acting and playwriting as we work together to reimagine classic fairy tales, twisting familiar stories into bold, original adventures. Through character work and collaborative storytelling, young actors explore humor, conflict, and unexpected outcomes while building confidence on stage. Celebrate JT’s spring production of Shrek the Musical as we flip “once upon a time” on its head and bring quirky, fractured fairy tales to life!

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Magic Time Machine

$315

with Stefani Langley-Palmer

Calendar Apr 11, 2026 at 10:30 am, runs for 9 weeks

PreK-K Students

Hop into a magical time machine that leads to amazing adventures! Develop your actor’s tools, using your body, voice, and imagination to ride dinosaurs, explore medieval castles, and envision what the future might hold. Through movement, pretend play, and acting games, young performers bring adventures to life while stretching their imagination and creativity.

* For students ages 4 and up. Students must be fully potty-trained to participate in camps and classes. 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.

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Session 7 Acting Academy 7-12: Shakespeare After Dark

$375

with Various Instructors

Calendar Jul 20, 2026 at 9 am, runs for 1 week

Grades 7-12

Session 7, July 20-24 2026

Explore eerie, magical, and dangerous nighttime moments from the plays of William Shakespeare– where ghosts walk, witches whisper prophecies, and secrets unfold under cover of darkness. Build atmosphere and sharpen instincts as we dive into thrilling scenes filled with ambition, betrayal, enchantment, and suspense, from moonlit forests to haunted castles.Through scene work, dramaturgy, and exploration of heightened language, discover how to bring Shakespeare’s most mysterious characters to life. When the sun sets, the truth comes out. 

These camps are geared towards students who want a faster paced "rehearsal & performance" experience. Classes will primarily emphasize acting, though other theatrical elements (playwriting, movement, auditioning, etc) may be included. 

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