As children continue to develop and mature, they become ready for more advanced training in the performing arts. 

Our classes for this age range from improvisation, to musical theatre, to choreography, to scene study.

Adventures in Theatre
Ages 7-10                                                                                                 Saturdays 1:00PM-2:00PM
Classes run January 21-March 24                                                    Price:  125.00



This class is open to those who are trying theatre for the first time and those who are ripe old veterans of the stage!  With fun and exciting theatre games, students will learn the basics of creative dramatics and explore all theatre concepts through acting out stories and plays. Students will work with costumes, props and even makeup as we explore the wonderful world of theatre together. Students will also put on a small production at the end of their ten week class.

Scene Study

Ages 10-15                                                                                              Monday 7:00PM-8:30PM
Classes run January 16-March 19                                                    Price:  160.00

 

In this session of Scene Study students will work on a condensed production. This class is the perfect opportunity for those looking to work on something small scale. It is a great class taught by Rose Hopkins. It is for students who want to get a taste for performing and it is a wonderful class for students to learn how to dig deeper into a character. We will have a showcase performance of their short play on the final class.

Improvisation for the Stage
Ages 10-15                                                                                               Tuesdays  7:30PM-9:00PM
Class runs from January 17-March 20                                             Price: 160.00



Meredith Melville brings years of Improvisation experience to The Actors Garden. This class is for those ready to take on a fun challenge. Improvisation is a great way for actors to learn how to always be in the moment, ready to react and ready to commit to a character. With loads of fun improvisation games, this class is a great way to polish your acting skills.

The Choreography Project                                                                                                                         
Ages 10-15                                                                                               Wednesdays 7:30PM-9:00PM
Class runs January 18-March 21                                                      Price 160.00

This class is open to new and returning students…Bob Fosse, Tommy Tune, Jerome Robbins-these names are synonymous with musical theatre choreography.  Students will not only learn about these legends in the theatre, they will also learn how to dance in the style of these gifted artists.  Join our own gifted musical theatre artist Angie Wendt for a great class that will get you moving.

Introducing Shakespeare!                                                                                                                                
Ages 10-14                                                                                               Thursday 7:30PM-9:00PM                                                                                                              Classes run January 19-March 22                                                    Price:  160.00                        

Interested in Shakespeare, but afraid of his language?  This new class will help shake your fears! In this class students will learn all about the Bard, how to interpret his cryptic works and even learn about traditions of the Elizabethan theatre. And no Actors Garden class would be complete without the fun so there will be plenty of theatre games as well! The class will culminate in a performance of scenes on the final night of class from one of Shakespeare’s greatest works, A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

Musical Theatre I-The Audition                                                                                               
Ages 10-14                                                                                                Sundays 1:00PM-3:00PM                                                                                                         Class runs January 22-March 25                                                        Price 175.00 (includes material fees)

What a great way to prepare for any upcoming shows or camp you may be considering!! Students will gain confidence in their audition skills and will find that right piece to showcase their talents.  This class will not only equip students with that perfect song but will also help them develop it into an impressive audition piece and help the actor get noticed!  Students will have the opportunity to showcase their audition song in our final class.