Children's Theatre Company Announces Full Schedule Of Educational Programming Through Spring 2024
Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) has announced the upcoming education and engagement programs for fall 2023, winter 2023, and spring 2024.
By: A.A. Cristi Jun. 29, 2023
Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) has announced the upcoming education and engagement programs for fall 2023, winter 2023, and spring 2024. All classes are now available for registration at childrenstheatre.org/classes.
We are delighted for another year of classes this Fall,” said CTC’s Director of Education Ann Joseph-Douglas. “I’m pleased to share that we have some new offerings for pre-school and high school students this year. At CTC we are committed to offering a variety of classes for any curious student at all skill levels. From those who are looking to explore theatre for the first time to those who are seeking advance training and performance opportunities. Freedom of expression, building confidence and creating meaningful connections are just a few of the benefits of taking classes at CTC.”
Upcoming Offerings:
ACADEMY
Acting Academy (Grades 4-8)
The theatre arts training academy is a training program for students who are interested in advancing their skills. Academy acting classes meet twice a week for ten weeks. Acting students will receive focused training with industry professionals advancing their skills in acting, character development and script analysis and voice.
Students will have a final sharing at the conclusion of each 10-week session. This is an opportunity for Academy students to showcase their hard work and to receive positive feedback on what to work on for the upcoming sessions.
If a student is planning to audition for an upcoming show at school or CTC our teaching staff are available to help prepare any student to have their best audition.
Acting │ Tuition $400 per session│
Grades 4-5 - Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30 – 6:15pm
Fall Session │ September 26-December 7, 2023│Class ID: FAA-TT423
Winter Session│January 9-March 14, 2024 │Class ID: WAA-TT424
Spring Session│March 19-May 23, 2024 │ Class ID: SAA-TT424
Grades 6-8
Tuesday and Thursdays 6:30 -7:45pm
Fall Session │ September 26-December 7, 2023 │Class ID: FAA-TT523
Winter Session│ January 9-March 14, 2024 │Class ID: WAA-TT524
Spring Session│ March 19-May 23, 2024 │ Class ID: SAA-TT524
Voice Academy (Grades 4-8)
Voice Academy is for those who are interested in intensive vocal training. Students meet twice a week and will receive a group lesson and one small group coaching session each week. Students will build a foundation of technique to gain control over their singing voice and learn to care for their voice.
Voice │Tuition $400 per session
Grades 4-5 - Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 – 7:45pm Large group Lesson
Fall Session │ September 26-December 7, 2023 │Class ID: FVA-TT423
Winter Session│ January 9-March 14, 2024 │Class ID: WVA-TT424
Spring Session│ March 19-May 23, 2024 │Class ID: SVA-TT424
Grades 6-8 - Tuesday and Thursday 5:00 – 6:15pm Large group Lesson
Fall Session │ September 26-December 7, 2023| Class ID: FVA-TT523
Winter Session│ January 9-March 14, 2024 │Class ID: WVA-TT524
Spring Session│ March 19-May 23, 2024 │Class ID: SVA-TT524
INSTITUTE
CTC’s Institute program is an audition-based, pre-professional training program for young artists in grades 6-12 who are interested in advancing their training and may be considering a career in the arts. Highlights include intensive acting and musical theatre training with industry professionals, an annual spring showcase, mentorship by CTC artists, and college audition prep. Classes include voice and vocal work, viewpoints, Shakespeare, musical theatre dance, and more. The year ends in a showcase performance for the family and the CTC casting director.
Institute Session Dates
Institute Audition: September 13, 2023│6:00-7:30pm
Tuesdays 5-8pm
Fall Session | September 26 – December 5
Winter Session | January 9 – March 12
Spring Session | March 19 – May 14
Showcase Tech Rehearsal | Young Company│ Monday May 14 5-8pm
Young Ensemble │ Thursday May 16 5-8pm
Showcase Performance | Young Company │Tuesday May 15 6:30pm
Young Ensemble │Friday May 17 6:30pm
EARLY CHILDHOOD
Music in Motion (Ages 2-5)
Skip, leap, and jump! Experience the joy of locomotion and build skills in rhythm, tempo, and dynamics. Apply these skills and stretch the imagination through movement and dance exercises that strengthen fine and gross motor skills. Each session will expand on the previous session with the addition of new concepts and material. Students are not required to take sessions sequentially.
Benefits of Early Childhood Education
Theatre has positive impact on children’s education and SEL develop. Benefits include; improving self-confidence, communication skills and developing empathy and social awareness skills.
Classes are available on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
WEDNESDAYS
Fall Session 1
Dates: September 27-October 25, 2023
Wednesdays │9:30am-10:15am
Class ID: F1-30323
Tuition: $200
Fall Session 2
Dates: September 27-October 25, 2023
Wednesdays │9:30am-10:15am
Class ID: F2-30323
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 1
Dates: January 10-February 7, 2024
Wednesdays│9:30am-10:15am
Class ID: W1-30324
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 2
Dates: February 14-March 13, 2024
Wednesdays│9:30am-10:15am
Class ID: W1-30324
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 1
Dates: March 19-April 16, 2024
Wednesdays │9:30am-10:15am
Class ID: S1-30324
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 2
Dates: April 24-May 22, 2024
Wednesdays│9:30am-10:15am
Class ID: S2-30324
Tuition: $200
SATURDAYS
Fall Session 1
Dates: September 30-October 28, 2023
Saturdays │9am-9:45am
Class ID: F1-60323
Tuition: $200
Fall Session 2
Dates: November 4-December 9, 2023
Saturdays │9am-9:45am
Class ID: F2-60323
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 1
Dates: January 13-February 10, 2024
Saturdays│9am-9:45am
Class ID: W1-60324
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 2
Dates: February 17-March 16, 2024
Wednesdays│9am-9:45am
Class ID: W2-60324
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 1
Dates: March 23-April 20, 2024
Saturdays │9am-9:45am
Class ID: S1-60324
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 2
Dates: April 27-May 25, 2024
Wednesdays│9am-9:45am
Class ID: S2-60324
Tuition: $200
Storytime Jam (Ages 3-5)
Students gain confidence and develop communication skills by jumping into award-winning storybooks to become characters, act out scenes, and reimagine tales through movement, music, and art! This is an excellent class for curious kiddos who are full of energy.
Fall Session 1
Dates: September 30-October 28, 2023
Saturdays │10-11am
Class ID: F1-60223
Tuition: $200
Fall Session 2
Dates: November 4-December 9, 2023
Saturdays │10-11am
Class ID: F2-60223
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 1
Dates: January 13-February 10, 2024
Saturdays │10-11am
Class ID: W1-60224
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 2
Dates: February 17-March 16, 2024
Saturdays │10-11am
Class ID: W2-60224
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 1
Dates: March 23-April 20, 2024
Saturdays │10-11am
Class ID: S1-60224
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 2
Dates: April 27-May 25, 2024
Saturdays │10-11am
Class ID: S2-60224
Tuition: $200
Creative Movement (Ages 4-5)
This energetic class is designed to foster independence, cooperation, and communication skills. Songs, games, and dance are incorporated to emphasize imagination, coordination, and body awareness while teaching the beginning elements of dance.
Fall Session 1
Dates: September 30-October 28, 2023
Saturdays│10-11am
Class ID: F1-61323
Tuition: $200
Fall Session 2
Dates: November 4-December 9, 2023
Saturdays│10-11am
Class ID: F2-61323
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 1
Dates: January 13-February 10, 2024
Saturdays│10-11am
Class ID: W1-61324
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 2
Dates: February 17-March 16, 2024
Saturdays│10-11am
Class ID: W2-61324
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 1
Dates: March 23-April 20, 2024
Saturdays│10-11am
Class ID: S1-61324
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 2
Dates: April 27-May 25, 2024
Saturdays│10-11am
Class ID: S2-61324
Tuition: $200
Creative Play (Ages 4-5)
Rooted in interactive storytelling and imaginative play, the Creative Play curriculum is designed to support early learners social-emotional learning skill development. Each week students explore stories that guide them through a characters journey, acting out emotions or actions and participating in a craft or game centered around each lesson. Classes are available on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
WEDNESDAYS
Fall Session 1
Dates: September 27-October 25, 2023
Wednesdays │10:30am-11:30am
Class ID: F1-303E23
Tuition: $200
Fall Session 2
Dates: November 1-December 6, 2023
Wednesdays │10:30am-11:30am
Class ID: F2-313E23
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 1
Dates: January 10-February 7, 2024
Wednesdays │10:30am-11:30am
Class ID: W1-313E24
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 2
Dates: February 14-March 13, 2024
Wednesdays │10:30am-11:30am
Class ID: W2-303E24
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 1
Dates: March 19-April 16,2024
Wednesdays │10:30am-11:30am
Class ID: S1-303E24
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 2
Dates: April 24-May 22, 2024
Saturdays │10:30am-11:30am
Class ID: S2-303E24
Tuition: $200
SATURDAYS
Fall Session 1
Dates: September 30- October 28, 2023
Saturdays │9am-9:45am
Class ID: F1-603E23
Tuition: $200
Fall Session 2
Dates: November 4-December 9, 2023
Saturdays │9am-9:45am
Class ID: F2-603E23
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 1
Dates: January 13-February 10, 2024
Saturdays │9am-9:45am
Class ID: W1-60324
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 2
Dates: February 17-March 16, 2024
Saturdays │9am-9:45am
Class ID: W2-603E24
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 1
Dates: March 23-April 20, 2024
Saturdays │9am-9:45am
Class ID: S1-603E24
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 2
Dates: April 27-May 25, 2024
Saturdays │9am-9:45am
Class ID: S2-603E24
Tuition: $200
Adventures in The Art of Storytelling (Ages 4-5)
Adventures in the Art of Storytelling introduces elements of stage craft by incorporating storytelling, craft making, and music to embrace the inner artist. Students explore storytelling and character-building with a big splash of visual art! Read books, act stories, move to the music, and create theatre crafts like costumes, props, and puppet creations.
Fall Session 1
Dates: September 30-October 28, 2023
Saturdays │11:15am-12:15pm
Class ID: F1-61123
Tuition: $200
Fall Session 2
Dates: November 4-December 9, 2023
Saturdays │11:15am-12:15pm
Class ID: F2-61123
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 1
Dates: January 13-February 10, 2024
Saturdays │11:15am-12:15pm
Class ID: W1-61124
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 2
Dates: February 17-March 16, 2024
Saturdays │11:15am-12:15pm
Class ID: W2-61124
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 1
Dates: March 23-April 20, 2024
Saturdays │11:15am-12:15pm
Class ID: S1-61124
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 2
Dates: April 27-May 25, 2024
Saturdays │11:15am-12:15pm
Class ID: S2-61124
Tuition: $200
GRADES K-1
Discovery Theatre (Grades K – 1)
Discovery theatre is designed to encourage theatre exploration by implementing beginning acting skills and techniques. Each 5-week session students explore new concepts and techniques from improvisation, character development and movement. Students are not required to take sessions in sequence.
Fall Session 1
Dates: September 30-October 28, 2023
Saturdays │12:15pm-1:15pm
Class ID: F1-62123
Tuition: $200
Fall Session 2
Dates: November 4-December 9, 2023
Saturdays │12:15pm-1:15pm
Class ID: F2-62123
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 1
Dates: January 13-February 10, 2024
Saturdays │12:15pm-1:15pm
Class ID: W1-62124
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 2
Dates: February 17-March 16, 2024
Saturdays │12:15pm-1:15pm
Class ID: W2-62124
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 1
Dates: March 23-April 20, 2024
Saturdays │12:15pm-1:15pm
Class ID: S1-62124
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 2
Dates: April 27-May 25, 2024
Saturdays │12:15pm-1:15pm
Class ID: S2-62124
Tuition: $200
Dance Disney (Grades K-1)
Students learn the fundamentals of dance using Disney songs as inspiration. This class is designed for beginning or first-time dancers to strengthen posture and alignment while developing confidence, coordination, and creative physical expression.
Fall Session 1
Dates: September 30-October 28, 2023
Saturdays │11:15am-12:15pm
Class ID: F1-62323
Tuition: $200
Fall Session 2
Dates: November 4- December 9, 2023
Saturdays │11:15am-12:15pm
Class ID: F2-62323
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 1
Dates: January 13-Febraury 10, 2024
Saturdays │11:15am-12:15pm
Class ID: W1-62324
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 2
Dates: February 17-March 16, 2024
Saturdays │11:15am-12:15pm
Class ID: W2-62324
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 1
Dates: March 23-April 20, 2024
Saturdays │11:15am-12:15pm
Class ID: S1-62324
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 2
Dates: April 27-May 25, 2024
Saturdays │11:15am-12:15pm
Class ID: S2-62324
Tuition: $200
Sing Disney (Grades K-1)
Students learn the fundamentals of singing using your favorite Disney and Broadway songs! Create and explore characters through classic musical moments and scenes while building skills in diction, projection, pitch, and vocal expression.
Fall Session 1
Dates: September 30-October 28, 2023
Saturdays │11:15am-12:15pm
Class ID: F1-62223
Tuition: $200
Fall Session 2
Dates: November 4-December 9, 2023
Saturdays │11:15am-12:15pm
Class ID: F2-62223
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 1
Dates: January 13-February 10, 2024
Saturdays │11:15am-12:15pm
Class ID: W1-62224
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 2
Dates: February 17-March 16, 2024
Saturdays │11:15am-12:15pm
Class ID: W2-62224
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 1
Dates: March 23-April 20, 2024
Saturdays │11:15am-12:15pm
Class ID: S1-62224
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 2
Dates: April 27-May 25, 2024
Saturdays │11:15am-12:15pm
Class ID: S2-62224
Tuition: $200
Act It Out Loud (Grades K-1)
Students will dive into their favorite stories to create an original play. Through acting exercises and group brainstorming, students will work to develop a world premiere studio play to perform for family and friends at the end of each session. Classes are available in the mornings or afternoons.
Fall Session I │Mr. Fairy
Fall Session II │Julian is a Mermaid
Winter Session I │ The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Winter Session II │ Where the Wild Things Are
Spring Session I │ Not Quite Narwhal
Spring Session II │ Piggie and Elephant
MORNINGS
Fall Session 1 – Mr. Fairy
Dates: September 30-October 28, 2023
Saturdays │10am-11am
Class ID: F1-623E23
Tuition: $200
Fall Session 2 – Julian is a Mermaid
Dates: November 4-December 9, 2023
Saturdays │10am-11am
Class ID: F2-623E23
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 1 – The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Dates: January 13-February 10, 2024
Saturdays │10am-11am
Class ID: W1-623E24
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 2 – Where the Wild Things Are
Dates: February 17-March 16, 2024
Saturdays │10am-11am
Class ID: W2-623E24
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 1 – Not Quite Narwhal
Dates: March 23-April 20, 2024
Saturdays │10am-11am
Class ID: S1-623E24
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 2 – Piggie and Elephant
Dates: April 27-May 25, 2024
Saturdays │10am-11am
Class ID: S2-623E24
Tuition: $200
AFTERNOONS
Fall Session 1 – Mr. Fairy
Dates: September 30-October 28, 2023
Saturdays │1pm-2pm
Class ID: F1-623E23b
Tuition: $200
Fall Session 2 – Julian is a Mermaid
Dates: November 4-December 9, 2023
Saturdays │1pm-2pm
Class ID: F2-623E23b
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 1 – The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Dates: January 13-February 10, 2024
Saturdays │1pm-2pm
Class ID: W1-623E24b
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 2 – Where the Wild Things Are
Dates: February 17-March 16, 2024
Saturdays │1pm-2pm
Class ID: W2-623E24b
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 1 – Not Quite Narwhal
Dates: March 23-April 20, 2024
Saturdays │1pm-2pm
Class ID: S1-623E24b
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 2 – Piggie and Elephant
Dates: April 27-May 25, 2024
Saturdays │1pm-2pm
Class ID: S2-623E24b
Tuition: $200
GRADES 2-3
Beginning Musical Theatre Dance (Grades 2-3)
Learn foundational musical theatre dance skills and terminology! Work with songs from beloved musicals to develop rhythm, coordination, and confidence with the right blend of jazz, tap, and modern dance.
Fall Session 1
Dates: September 30-October 28, 2023
Saturdays │9am-10am
Class ID: F1-63323
Tuition: $200
Fall Session 2
Dates: November 4-December 9, 2023
Saturdays │9am-10am
Class ID: F2-63323
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 1
Dates: January 13-February 10, 2024
Saturdays │9am-10am
Class ID: W1-63324
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 2
Dates: February 17-March 16, 2024
Saturdays │9am-10am
Class ID: W2-63324
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 1
Dates: March 23-April 20, 2024
Saturdays │9am-10am
Class ID: S1-63324
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 2
Dates: April 27-May 25, 2024
Saturdays │9am-10am
Class ID: S2-63324
Tuition: $200
Fundamentals of Acting (Grades 2-3)
Explore story construction, character development, and performance skills through ensemble exercises that activate the actor’s tools: body, voice, and imagination. Classes are available in the mornings and afternoons.
MORNINGS
Fall Session 1
Dates: September 30-October 28, 2023
Saturdays │10:15am-11:15am
Class ID: F1-63123
Tuition: $200
Fall Session 2
Dates: November 4-December 9, 2023
Saturdays │10:15am-11:15am
Class ID: F2-63123
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 1
Dates: January 13-February 10, 2024
Saturdays │10:15am-11:15am
Class ID: W1-63124
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 2
Dates: February 17-March 16, 2024
Saturdays │9am-10am
Class ID: W2-63124
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 1
Dates: March 23-April 20, 2024
Saturdays │10:15am-11:15am
Class ID: S1-63124
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 2
Dates: April 27-May 25, 2024
Saturdays │10:15am-11:15am
Class ID: S2-63124
Tuition: $200
AFTERNOONS
Fall Session 1
Dates: September 30-October 28, 2023
Saturdays │1pm-2pm
Class ID: F1-63123b
Tuition: $200
Fall Session 2
Dates: November 4-December 9, 2023
Saturdays │1pm-2pm
Class ID: F2-63123b
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 1
Dates: January 13-February 10, 2024
Saturdays │1pm-2pm
Class ID: W1-63124b
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 2
Dates: February 17-March 16, 2024
Saturdays │1pm-2pm
Class ID: W2-63124b
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 1
Dates: March 23-April 20, 2024
Saturdays │1pm-2pm
Class ID: S1-63124b
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 2
Dates: April 27-May 25, 2024
Saturdays │1pm-2pm
Class ID: S2-63124b
Tuition: $200
Sing Out (Grades 2-3)
Learn vocal fundamentals by performing songs from Broadway and other musical theatre traditions. Practice vocal expression skills and build the connection between body and voice, all while strengthening diction, projection, and pitch.
Fall Session 1
Dates: September 30-October 28, 2023
Saturdays │ 2:15pm-3:15pm
Class ID: F1-63223
Tuition: $200
Fall Session 2
Dates: November 4-December 9, 2023
Saturdays │2:15pm-3:15pm
Class ID: F2-63223
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 1
Dates: January 13-February 10, 2024
Saturdays │2:15pm-3:15pm
Class ID: W1-63224
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 2
Dates: February 17-March 16, 2024
Saturdays │2:15pm-3;15pm
Class ID: W2-63224
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 1
Dates: March 23-April 20, 2024
Saturdays │2:15pm-3:15pm
Class ID: S1-63224
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 2
Dates: April 27-May 25, 2024
Saturdays │2:15pm-3:15pm
Class ID: S2-63224
Tuition: $200
GRADES 4-5
Broadway Voice Jr. (Grades 4-5)
Students learn the basics of vocal production, vocal strength, and health, and discover how to express character through song. For singers who want to act and actors who want to sing, this class develops strong actor-singer skills through group work and solos from contemporary and classic Broadway hits.
Fall Session 1
Dates: September 30-October 28, 2023
Saturdays │ 12pm-1pm
Class ID: F1-64223
Tuition: $200
Fall Session 2
Dates: November 4-December 9, 2023
Saturdays │12pm-1pm
Class ID: F2-64223
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 1
Dates: January 13-February 10, 2024
Saturdays │12pm-1pm
Class ID: W1-64224
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 2
Dates: February 17-March 16, 2024
Saturdays │12pm-1pm
Class ID: W2-64224
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 1
Dates: March 23-April 20, 2024
Saturdays │12pm-1pm
Class ID: S1-64224
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 2
Dates: April 27-May 25, 2024
Saturdays │12pm-1pm
Class ID: S2-64224
Tuition: $200
Acting (Grades 4-5)
Each session students will work on scenes from today’s best plays for young actors. Over the year students will work to strengthen acting skills while going in-depth on physical and vocal choices, character development, and stage movement. Each 5-week session will incorporate new material and techniques. Students are not required to take classes sequentially. Classes are available on Tuesday and Saturday evenings.
TUESDAYS
Fall Session 1
Dates: September 26-October 24, 2023
Tuesdays │ 6:30pm-7:30pm
Class ID: F1-44123
Tuition: $200
Fall Session 2
Dates: October 31-December 5, 2023
Tuesdays │6:30pm-7:30pm
Class ID: F2-44123
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 1
Dates: January 9-February 6, 2024
Tuesdays │6:30pm-7:30pm
Class ID: W1-44124
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 2
Dates: February 13-March 12, 2024
Tuesdays │6:30pm-7:30pm
Class ID: W2-44124
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 1
Dates: March 19-April 16, 2024
Tuesdays │6:30pm-7:30pm
Class ID: S1-44124
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 2
Dates: April 23-May 21, 2024
Tuesdays │6:30pm-7:30pm
Class ID: S2-44124
Tuition: $200
SATURDAYS
Fall Session 1
Dates: September 30-October 28, 2023
Saturdays │ 11:30am-12:30pm
Class ID: F1-64123
Tuition: $200
Fall Session 2
Dates: November 4-December 9, 2023
Saturdays │11:30am-12:30pm
Class ID: F2-64123
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 1
Dates: January 13-February 10, 2024
Saturdays │11:30am-12:30pm
Class ID: W1-64124
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 2
Dates: February 17-March 16, 2024
Saturdays │11:30am-12:30pm
Class ID: W2-64124
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 1
Dates: March 23-April 20, 2024
Saturdays │11:30am-12:30pm
Class ID: S1-64124
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 2
Dates: April 27-May 25, 2024
Saturdays │11:30am-12:30pm
Class ID: S2-64124
Tuition: $200
Musical Theatre and Dance (Grades 4-5)
Work with a director to rehearse a musical while strengthening existing acting and vocal skills. Go in-depth on physical and vocal choices, character development, and stage movement. Students must be comfortable memorizing lines, basic choreography, and singing.
Fall Session 1
Dates: September 28-October 26, 2023
Thursdays │ 5:15pm-6:15pm
Class ID: F1-44223
Tuition: $200
Fall Session 2
Dates: November 2-December 7, 2023
Thursdays │ 5:15pm-6:15pm
Class ID: F2-44223
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 1
Dates: January 11-February 8, 2024
Thursdays │ 5:15pm-6:15pm
Class ID: W1-44224
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 2
Dates: February 15-March 14, 2024
Thursdays │ 5:15pm-6:15pm
Class ID: W2-44224
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 1
Dates: March 21-April 18, 2024
Thursdays │ 5:30pm-6:30pm
Class ID: S1-44224
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 2
Dates: April 25-May 23, 2024
Thursdays │ 5:30pm-6:30pm
Class ID: S2-44224
Tuition: $200
GRADES 6-8
Broadway Voice (Grades 6-8)
Students will expand both vocal and dramatic skills through solos, duets, and ensemble singing from classic and contemporary Broadway songs. Students will learn to connect vocal skills to critical dramatic intention by focusing on songs as monologues and how the singer acts the song.
Fall Session 1
Dates: September 30-October 28, 2023
Saturdays │ 1pm-2pm
Class ID: F1-65223
Tuition: $200
Fall Session 2
Dates: November 4-December 9, 2023
Saturdays │1pm-2pm
Class ID: F2-65223
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 1
Dates: January 13-February 10, 2024
Saturdays │1pm-2pm
Class ID: W1-65224
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 2
Dates: February 17-March 16, 2024
Saturdays │1pm-2pm
Class ID: W2-65224
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 1
Dates: March 23-April 20, 2024
Saturdays │1pm-2pm
Class ID: S1-65224
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 2
Dates: April 27-May 25, 2024
Saturdays │1pm-2pm
Class ID: S2-65224
Tuition: $200
Acting (Grades 6-8)
Each session students will work on scenes and monologues from today’s best plays for young actors. Over the year students will work to strengthen acting skills while going in-depth on physical and vocal choices, character development and stage movement. Each 5-week session will incorporate new material and techniques. Students are not required to take classes sequentially.
Fall Session 1
Dates: September 26-October 24, 2023
Tuesdays │ 6:30pm-7:30pm
Class ID: F1-25123
Tuition: $200
Fall Session 2
Dates: October 31-December 5, 2023
Tuesdays │6:30pm-7:30pm
Class ID: F2-25123
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 1
Dates: January 9-February 6, 2024
Tuesdays │6:30pm-7:30pm
Class ID: W1-25124
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 2
Dates: February 13-March 12, 2024
Tuesdays │6:30pm-7:30pm
Class ID: W2-25124
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 1
Dates: March 19-April 16, 2024
Tuesdays │6:30pm-7:30pm
Class ID: S1-25124
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 2
Dates: April 23-May 21, 2024
Tuesdays │6:30pm-7:30pm
Class ID: S2-25124
Tuition: $200
Musical Theatre (Grades 6-8)
Work with a director to rehearse a musical while strengthening existing acting and vocal skills. Go in-depth on physical and vocal choices, character development, and stage movement. Students must be comfortable memorizing lines, basic choreography, and singing.
Fall Session 1
Dates: September 28-October 26, 2023
Thursdays │ 6:30pm-7:30pm
Class ID: F1-45223
Tuition: $200
Fall Session 2
Dates: November 2-December 7, 2023
Thursdays │ 6:30pm-7:30pm
Class ID: F2-45223
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 1
Dates: January 11-February 8, 2024
Thursdays │ 6:30pm-7:30pm
Class ID: W1-45224
Tuition: $200
Winter Session 2
Dates: February 15-March 14, 2024
Thursdays │ 6:30pm-7:30pm
Class ID: W2-45224
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 1
Dates: March 21-April 18, 2024
Thursdays │ 6:30pm-7:30pm 5:30pm-6:30pm
Class ID: S1-45224
Tuition: $200
Spring Session 2
Dates: April 25-May 23, 2024
Thursdays │ 6:30pm-7:30pm
Class ID: S2-45224
Tuition: $200
Improv (Grades 6-8)
“Yes, and” is the first rule of improv. In this class students will learn to enliven their skills and trust their instincts. The study of improv is not just about making funny choices but making dynamic choices on the fly and spontaneously creating original characters and storylines.
Fall Session
Dates: September 28-December 7, 2023
Thursdays │ 5:15pm-6:30pm
Class ID: F1-45423
Tuition: $400 per 10-week session
Winter Session
Dates: January 11-March 14, 2024
Thursdays │ 5:15pm-6:30pm
Class ID: W1-45424
Tuition: $400 per 10-week session
Spring Session
Dates: March 21-May 23, 2024
Thursdays │ 5:15pm-6:30pm
Class ID: S1-45424
Tuition: $400 per 10-week session
GRADES 9-12
Improv (Grades 9-12)
“Yes, and” is the first rule of improv. In this class students will learn to enliven their skills and trust their instincts. The study of improv is not just about making funny choices but making dynamic choices on the fly and spontaneously creating original characters and storylines.
Fall Session
Dates: September 26-December 5, 2023
Tuesdays │ 5:15pm-6:30pm
Class ID: F1-26423
Tuition: $400 per 10-week session
Winter Session
Dates: January 9-March 12, 2024
Tuesdays │ 5:15pm-6:30pm
Class ID: W1-26424
Tuition: $400 per 10-week session
Spring Session
Dates: March 19-May 21, 2024
Tuesdays │ 5:15pm-6:30pm
Class ID: S1-26424
Tuition: $400 per 10-week session
Stage Combat (Grades 9-12)
Learn basic stage combat in a safe, controlled environment. Students will be instructed in safe procedures involved in stage combat. Students will understand the safety rules, terminology, and basic skills of stage fighting. Led by a certified instructor, each session will offer a new technical skill while guiding students in the creation of thrilling and dynamic fight scenes.
Fall Session – unarmed
Students will learn their individual roles as actor-combatant, warm-up exercises, tagging, and fighting unarmed combat.
Dates: September 28-December 7, 2023
Thursdays │ 5:15pm-6:45pm
Class ID: F1-26323
Tuition: $400 per 10-week session
Winter Session – Single Sword
This class will introduce students to the basic style of single sword combat including attacks, defenses, and footwork.
Dates: January 11-March 14, 2024
Thursdays │ 5:15pm-6:45pm
Class ID: W1-26324
Tuition: $400 per 10-week session
Spring Session – Broad Sword
Students will learn the basic style of Broad sword combat. Students will learn proper partnering and acting skills needed to “sell” the fight.
Dates: March 21-May 23, 2024
Thursdays │ 5:15pm-6:45pm
Class ID: S1-26324
Tuition: $400 per 10-week session
Policies and Important Information
How to Register
ONLINE: You can register online at any time at childrenstheatre.org/education/classes-and-camps.
PHONE: You can register over the phone with the Ticket Office at 612.874.0400, Tuesday-Friday, 11am-5pm.
More information online: Sign up to audition for TAT performance programs, find out about CTC professional audition opportunities, meet the faculty, purchase camps, and find information on camp sizes and what to bring! Visit childrenstheatre.org/education.
Ways to Save
Save 10% off tuition if you register more than one student in your household or register a student for more than one class (in the same order). Some restrictions apply.
Payment plans are available when using a credit card by phone.
Need-based scholarships are available through the ACT Pass program until all funds are allocated. Apply online at childrenstheatre.org/actpass or call our Ticket Office at 612.874.0400.
Cancellation
You will receive a refund minus a $50 cancellation fee if you cancel at least two weeks before your class begins.
No refund or credit will be issued if you cancel less than two weeks before your class begins.
No refund or credit will be issued if a student is registered for an age-inappropriate class and TAT staff, or the student’s family determine it to be an unsuccessful fit. Our age ranges are strict.
Theatre Arts Training’s Scholarship Program: Made Possible by You
At Children’s Theatre Company, we believe that every child should have the opportunity to experience the arts-to learn, grow and discover themselves. But for many families, this exploration is not financially possible. Please consider a donation to help support our Theatre Arts Training Scholarship program. Your gift will help a child live out their dream. Every dollar counts-if we all do a little, we all do a lot. Thank you.
Consider donating today. childrenstheatre.org/give
Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) is the nation’s largest and most acclaimed theatre for young people and serves a multigenerational audience. It creates theatre experiences that educate, challenge, and inspire for more than 250,000 people annually. CTC is the only theatre focused on young audiences to win the coveted Tony Award® for regional theatre and is the only theatre in Minnesota to receive three Tony® nominations (for its production of A Year with Frog and Toad). CTC is committed to creating world-class productions at the highest level and to developing new works, more than 200 to date, dramatically changing the canon of work for young audiences.
CTC’s engagement and learning programs annually serve more than 93,000 young people and their communities through Theatre Arts Training, student matinees, Neighborhood Bridges, and early childhood arts education programs. ACT One is CTC’s comprehensive platform for access, diversity, and inclusion in our audiences, programs, staff, and board that strives to ensure the theatre is a home for all people, all families, reflective of our community. childrenstheatre.org
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