Grades: 7-12

In preparation for SDJT's world premiere production of Edgar Allan Poe's Gruesome Gallery of Grotesquerie, join director Blake McCarty for this unique series of devising workshops. Inspired by the macabre poetry and prose of Edgar Allan Poe, teen artists will have the opportunity to explore playwriting, improvisation, puppetry, songwriting, and design while creating material that will be used in the mainstage production later in the season. Students have no obligation to audition or participate in the show but will play a vital role in its development while expanding their skills and artistry.

Grades: 2-4

Use your imagination to bring an original play to life! Guided by the Teaching Artist, students will create and perform in several plays over the course of the session, and present their favorite to a live audience on the last day of class.

Grades: 5-8

Use your imagination to bring an original play to life! Guided by the Teaching Artist, students will create and perform in several plays over the course of the session, and present their favorite to a live audience on the last day of class.

Grades: 7-12

Want to learn how to stand out in an audition room or onstage? Get into the nuts and bolts of acting by learning how to analyze a scene for beats and insight into your character. Students will become “smart actors” through scene work while deepening their knowledge of blocking notation and theatrical terminology. This class is excellent preparation for students interested in auditioning for stage plays, and we welcome all levels of experience.

Grades: 4-6

Be the author of your own story in this class, designed for young actors with a penchant for playwriting. Collaborate with your Teaching Artist and classmates to invent original characters and stories, then bring your creations to life for friends and family on the last day of class!

Grades: Pre K- K

Swashbuckling adventures on the high seas, magical princesses and heroes who save the day! Celebrate Junior Theatre’s upcoming production of How I Became a Pirate as we portray dynamic characters from exciting stories! Children will build skills in speech and language, movement and teamwork, all while gaining confidence onstage and off.

Grades: 1-3

In honor of JT’s upcoming production of Matilda, celebrate the magical creations of beloved children’s author Roald Dahl! Students will explore and rehearse short scenes from popular Dahl tales while learning character development and performance fundamentals.

Grades: 4-6

If your life was a musical, what show-stopping number would you sing? Pairing songs and scenes together, this class gives students the opportunity to delve further into a variety of shows and characters. Learn the context of popular musical theatre numbers by incorporating the scenes that lead into songs. A great choice for students who are interested in developing their musical theatre skills.