Nothing gets the drama moving like a good fight scene! In this physical class students will learn many ways to portray staged confrontations SAFELY. A variety of weapon types will be introduced as well as unarmed and slapstick style techniques. We will explore how stage combat can be the "story within the story" and dramatically enhance a performance. OCTOBER 28 - DECEMBER 16

(GRADES 3-5) Everyone loves the short stories, parables, folklore, and tall tales of our cultures' histories. With this class, students will learn about why those stories were important, why they have such lasting power even today, and then combine elements from some of their favorites into an original piece to be presented to the parents at the final showcase.  October 28 - December 16

(Grades 6 - 12) The Bard's tales are a huge part of any actor's training, but how do you get started understanding them? This class will be an overview of several of Shakespeare's most famous works, helping students penetrate what's actually happening amidst the "verily's" and the "Thou's" We will learn short monologues and scenes and then present them in both classic and modern language. FEBRUARY 3 - FEBRUARY 24

(Grades 3-5) When the emotion is too much for words, we SING! Students will learn several musical theater songs from both classic and modern times and present them with simple movements in a musical review for parents. FEBRUARY 3 - FEBRUARY 24