Hartford Stage Announces Youth and Adult Classes for 2013

Hartford Stage announces the schedule for youth and adult theatre classes for 2013.

Children's Theatre classes beginning in January take place on Saturdays from January 19 to March 23, and Tuesdays from January 22 to March 26. Classes for ages 5 to 8 include Story Theatre, Let's Act, Musical Theatre Cabaret, Jr., Mini-Production: "We Come From Everywhere," and Production Class: DISNEY'S DALMATION KIDS. Classes for ages 9 and up include Acting Out!, Youth Acting, Acting for the Camera & Beyond!, Theatre Sports Comedy Improvisation Troupe, and Production Class: Myth Adventures: Five Greek Classics.

Hartford Stage also offers full-week theatre programs for youth ages 7-14 during February (February 18-22) and April (April 15-19) vacations. A free spring break program is available for Hartford residents in grades 6-8 during the Hartford Public Schools spring break (April 1-5).

Classes for adults ages 18 and up include Scene Study and Actor Showcase. Scene Study is a six-week course on Mondays, January 21 to February 25 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Actor Showcase auditions will be held on Monday, January 14 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. by appointment only. Rehearsals will be held weeknights during March, April and early May for a performance on Monday, May 13.

Other adult classes include Next Step: Improv (February 5-March 26) and Acting Shakespeare (April 29-June 3).

Private coaching in Acting and Voice are also available by appointment.

For more information and to register for a class, call 860.520.7244 or visit www.hartfordstage.org/education.