Junior Division & Senior Division
Young Actors' Theatre believes in giving opportunities to as many students as possible. In order to accomplish this, we have 2 student production divisions: Juniors Division (grades 1-7) & Seniors Division (grades 8-college.) Our Junior Division students are required to take a class concurrently with production enrollment in order to continue their training in the arts. Senior Division students may be exempt from classes if enrolled in some type of performing arts class at school.
Our classes will be broken up by age a group into elementary and middle school. Unless otherwise approved by instructor, students will register for classes in their respective age group.
We offer eight-week sessions & a six-week session, depending on the rehearsal time for the associated production. Young Actors' Theatre believes students must continue work on the craft of theater in order to excel. The classes that are offered focus on the development of fundamental skills necessary in Musical Theatre. While in no way elementary, the students will be able to utilize the newly acquired skills on stage, as they progress further as a performer. The cost of the eight-week session is $165. The cost of the six-week session is $125.00.
Classes begin week of September 13, 2010 for a 6-week session.
Core Classes (1.5 hour class) - 7 Week Sessions - $125 |
CLASS |
DAY & TIME** |
Intro to Theatre - Grades 2-5 |
Mon - 4:30-6:00 |
Musical Theatre Dance - Grades 5-8
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Wed - 4:30-6:00
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Hip Hop - Grades 5-8 |
Wed - 4:30-6:00 |
Singing and Voice - Grades 5-8 |
Fri - 4:30-6:00 |
** Day and Time subject to change
Class sizes limited to 20 students per class.
Ballet - The basic to all dance, Ballet doesn't have to be slow and boring. You will learn grace, and balance, as well as deep muscle toning. This teacher for this class is TBA.
Hip Hop - A fun way to learn the dance moves, and groove to the latest songs. Not only will you learn the latest hip hop moves of today, but we'll be discussing the proper technique. The high energy class is taught by Erica Gallardo.
Behind the Scenes - Learn what it takes to work behind the scenes in our productions. Classes will consist of building sets, painting sets, setting up lighting and sound, and many more elements. Taught by seasoned "behind the scenes" veteran, Dan McCalley.
Improv & Monologues - Improv is critical to theater because you learn how to think on your feet. Additionally, monologue work is crucial to any audition in theatre. You will learn much about character development, and so much more. Taught by YAT Veteran, Luke Benning, this class is a sure hit for the older students.
Voice & Movement - An introduction to the dynamics of voice and movement, this class focuses on character development and the use of the body as an expressional tool.
Musical Theatre Tap - Tap is a critical element of dance onstage. Many classic musicals, and many newer musicals are created around the tap dance. Learn all the latest technical moves in tap.
Stage Combat - When a fight ensues onstage, it always looks so real. Learn how to hit, fall, battle, and so much more in this exciting class taught by Luke Benning.
Intro to Theatre - Designed for the younger student, this class is a way to get the students singing and moving onstage. Many elements are taught in this class such as stage position, projection, character development, vocal placement, and many more. This class taught by Michelle Mullen.
The Wonderful World of Makeup - Learn all the tricks to make your makeup really pop out onstage. There will be many different types of makeup taught for this exciting and new class. There is an additional $15 makeup fee for this class.
YAT Production Policies
Young Actors’ Theatre is an award-winning youth theatre organization. We do not discriminate in any way, and believe that every student deserves a place on stage. We also believe in recognizing and acknowledging growth within the company, and yet strive to place the best possible students in the role for the best production possible. We do not double cast our shows, but we reserve the right to designate understudies.
