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Youth Classes

Kids and Teen Classes begin Saturday, September 30th  

Youth Classes invite artists of all levels to explore and develop their skills. These courses are offered in eight or 10 week sessions. American Stage Education fosters an accessible environment that encourages curiosity, collaboration, and a sense of belonging. Our teaching artist staff consists of working theatre professionals who are competent, trained in key methodologies, and have a passion for teaching.

$300 for 10 weeks / $250 for 8 weeks

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Sing & Dance Along! Kids Musical Theatre for Ages 5-7

Teacher:
Day and Time
Saturday 10:35-12:05pm
Age
5-7
Teacher

Does your child sing and dance along in front of the television while watching a Disney animated classic? Well this is the class for them! Through group numbers from their favorite animated musicals, kids will learn how to sing and dance together as an ensemble. The class will end with an informal presentation of the songs explored in class.

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Creative Play: Kids Acting for Ages 5-7

Teacher:
Day and Time
Saturday 9-10:30am
Age
5-7
Teacher

Children will have so much fun re-imagining characters and scenes from their favorite stories and books! They will begin to use their bodies, voices, minds, and imaginations to bring these new stories to life all the while learning how to collaborate! The class will end with a final sharing of the stories explored in class.

Taught by:
Sophia Williar, assisted by Mykaila Judge
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Broadway Baby: Youth Musical Theatre for Ages 8-12

Teacher:
Day and Time
Saturday 10:35-12:05pm
Age
8-12
Teacher

Musical theater is more than just singing and dancing; it’s acting through a song. By using material from Broadway and movie musicals, your child will explore how to interpret a song and gain strong collaborative skills by working on group numbers. This class will culminate in a final sharing of their works in progress on the last day of the session for family and friends.

Taught by:
John Perez, assist Ryan Hill
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Lights! Camera! Action! Acting for TV & Commercials Ages 8-12

Teacher:
Day and Time
Saturday 12:05-1:35pm
Age
8-12
Teacher

In this fun and creative class, kids will learn the basics for television and film acting by creating original commercials and scenes. Through acting techniques and scene analysis students will learn how to create characters  that will jump off the screen.

Taught by:
Ivy Sunflower & Jess Jennelle
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Acting Out! Youth Acting for Ages 8-12

Teacher:
Day and Time
Saturday 9-10:30am
Age
8-12
Teacher

Let your child discover the actor inside of them! This class is the first step to building confidence and a solid foundation in the art of acting. Students will learn basic theatre skills in a supportive and creative environment. Learn how to answer the questions all actors must ask before they even start a scene: Who? Where? What? Why? How? Students will share what they’ve learned in a final sharing for family and friends on the last day of the session!

Taught by:
Ivy Sunflower, assist by Jess Jennelle
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Showstoppers!: Teen Musical Theatre for Ages 13-17

Teacher:
Day and Time
Saturday 12:05-2:05pm
Age
13-17
Teacher

Musical theater performance is more than just singing; it’s acting through a song. In this ongoing, multi-level training program for teens, these young artists will be immersed in the material from a contemporary or classical Broadway musical. Teens will not only explore how to interpret a song and gain collaboration skills by working on group numbers but they will also learn about the creators and the history of the material that they will work on. This class will culminate in a final sharing for their friends and family. (The Teen Ensemble or Teen Comedy Club are great companion classes for teens artists who are looking for a well rounded training experience)

Taught by:
Ryann Hill & John Perez
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Teen Comedy Club: Improv for Teens Ages 13-17

Teacher:
Day and Time
10 weeks Saturdays 10:00-12:00pm
Age
13-17
Teacher

Improvisation skills are the foundation of any successful performance. A dynamic performance relies on improv skills: teamwork, listening, spontaneity, and thinking quickly on your feet. Students learn the rules of improv by playing improv exercises and games to increase performance skills and awaken creativity. This class is excellent for students looking to boost self-confidence and positivity or for fans of the script-less performance. This class will end the session with a fun and hilarious final sharing.

Taught by:
Davina Reid
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The Teen Ensemble: Teen Acting for Ages 13-17

Teacher:
Day and Time
Saturday 10:00-12:00PM
Age
13-17
Teacher

Teens will explore how to apply the actor’s tools (body, voice, mind, and imagination) to take creative risks while building characters and making strong and exciting choices. Main class objectives: to build an ensemble, learn technique through a rehearsal process, and flexing the tools of the actor, students will use dramatic and comedic scenes and monologues. This class is designed as ongoing training for intermediate and advanced teen actors. Students will perform works in progress with family and friends on the last day of the session!

Taught by:
Jose Aviles
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Adult Classes

Adult Classes begin Tuesday, September 26th

Adult Classes invite artists of all levels to explore and develop their skills. These courses are offered in eight , 10, or 12 week sessions. American Stage Education fosters an accessible environment that encourages curiosity, collaboration, and a sense of belonging. Our teaching artist staff consists of working theatre professionals who are competent, trained in key methodologies, and have a passion for teaching.

$360 for 12 weeks /$300 for 10 weeks / $250 for 8 weeks

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Before Broadway Musical Theatre Workshop

Teacher:
Day and Time
Monday 6:30-8:30pm
Teacher

Through fun group work and exhilarating personal coaching, fine-tune your voice and learn how to act through a song in a fun and relaxed environment. This course is designed to introduce you to character development, diction, breathing, voice control and movement.

Taught by:
Ryan Hill & John Perez
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God I Hope I Get It: Dance for Non-Dancers

Teacher:
Day and Time
8 weeks Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm
Teacher

Exceed expectations at your next dance call audition! In this fun and unique dance class, students will discover the tricks of the trade by learning staple musical theatre dance moves and exploring character in choreography. In this stress-free and supportive environment you will gain confidence to tackle your next audition dance call!

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An Actor Prepares: Intro to Acting

Teacher:
Day and Time
10 weeks Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm
Teacher

Have you ever been curious about acting? Begin your exploration of the actor's journey by learning techniques that every actor must know. In a fun, supportive and stress-free environment! You’ll learn the fundamentals of the craft and apply them toward creating a character in a monologue. This class culminates in a final sharing of works in progress for family and friends.

Taught by:
Jose Aviles
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Comedy Tonight Improv for Beginners

Teacher:
Day and Time
8 weeks Tuesdays 6:30-8:30pm
Teacher

Whether you're an actor who wants to give better auditions or a lawyer who wants to be more at ease when speaking in front of people, beginner's improv will help you think more quickly on your feet, unblock your creativity and think outside of the box!

Taught by:
Davina Reid
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Broadway Bound: Intermediate/Advanced Musical Theatre

Teacher:
Day and Time
10 weeks Monday 6:30-8:30
Teacher

Through dynamic ensemble work and personal coaching fine tune your vocal and acting skills through song. This musical theatre scene-study course focuses on making strong choices toward discovering objectives, taking risks, and living in the moment through song. Outside partner work may be required. This class will culminate in a performance of works in progress for family and friends at the end of the session.

Taught by:
Juan Rodriguez
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Scene Study: Intermediate Acting

Teacher:
Day and Time
10 weeks Mondays 6:30-8:30pm
Teacher

In this continuation to our beginning acting class, students will further their study of acting technique and character development through scene work while continuing to develop and hone the actors tools. Explore strong character choices, taking risks in a scene, and creating dynamic relationships between characters. Outside work is required for this class. This class culminates in a performance of works in progress for family and friends on the final day of the session.

Taught by:
Jose Aviles
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Through the Lens: Acting for the Camera

Teacher:
Day and Time
12 weeks Tuesdays 6:30-8:30
Teacher

Whether you are a beginner looking to learn new methods or an artist honing your craft, this exploratory course will introduce students to the fundamentals of film acting. Experience artistic growth as you monitor your progress through weekly recorded performances each week in preparation for acting on the big screen.

Taught by:
Cranston Cumberbatch
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