Programs
5180102 / Youth Theater: Sketch Comedy & Improvisation
Learn the art of Sketch Comedy and Improv! Your child will work with a professional teaching artist to develop and rehearse a combination of classic and original sketch comedy pieces. Students will also dive into the art of improv through engaging games, scene work, and improvisational exercises. Fun and hilarity will certainly ensue! Students will perform a showcase of their work on the last day of the session.
5180102-1 - Sketch Comedy and Improvisation
9/16/2024 - 11/18/2024
5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Location
Centennial Activity Center
5180103 / Youth Theater: Musical Theater Singing
Students will work with a professional voice instructor to fine tune their singing skills. We will work on a variety of musical theatre vocal styles, from classic to contemporary. Students will improve their pitch, rhythm, and vocal range though group singing exercises. There will be a showcase of their work on the last day of the session.
5180103-1 - Musical Theatre Singing (Ages 5-8)
9/17/2024 - 11/19/2024
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Centennial Activity Center
5180103-2 - Musical Theatre Singing (Ages 9-14)
9/17/2024 - 11/19/2024
5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Location
Centennial Activity Center
5180104 / Youth Theater: Musical Theater Dance
Students will work on a variety of dance styles used in musical theatre, including modern, jazz, hip hop, ballet, folk, plus many more! We will learn choreography from a variety of classic and contemporary Broadway musicals and present a showcase of our work on the last day of the session.
5180104-1 - Musical Theatre Dance (Ages 5-8)
9/18/2024 - 11/20/2024
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Centennial Activity Center
5180105 / Youth Theater: Audition Technique
Looking to prep for that next audition? Students will learn the tools and preparation needed to go into auditions with confidence. We will cover a variety of different types of auditions including cold readings, monologues, on camera, musical theater, and more! Whether you are auditioning for the school play, professional theater, or a feature film, this class will leave you prepared to nail that next audition!
5180105-1 - Audition Technique
9/18/2024 - 11/20/2024
5:15 pm - 6:15 pm
Location
Centennial Activity Center
5180106 / Youth Theater: Premier Program
Fun is the focus of this 90-minute class that dedicates 30 minutes each to singing, dancing and acting. Your little star will learn basic vocal technique, understand timing when singing, refine coordination while working on simple rhythm and dance moves, and explore stories and characters through fun drama games and activities. In Hooray for Hollywood, students will take to the stage with a musical revue of songs and dances from the silver screen! Join us for a showcase that honors the golden age of cinema and celebrates the enduring power of Hollywood’s most unforgettable melodies.
All of the Premier Program classes perform on Sunday, November 17
*Classes on Saturday, Nov 2 will be held at the Maine Park Leisure Center, 2701 W. Sibley St., Park Ridge.
*Classes on Sunday, Oct 27, Nov 3, & Nov 10 will be held at the Centennial Activity Center, 100 S. Western Ave., Park Ridge.
No class Oct 31 & Nov 16
5180106-1 - Premier Program: Hooray for Hollywood
9/14/2024 - 11/17/2024
9:00 am - 10:30 am
Location
Centennial Activity Center
5180106-2 - Premier Program: Hooray for Hollywood
9/14/2024 - 11/17/2024
10:45 am - 12:15 pm
Location
Centennial Activity Center
5180106-3 - Premier Program: Hooray for Hollywood
9/15/2024 - 11/17/2024
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
5180106-4 - Premier Program: Hooray for Hollywood
9/12/2024 - 11/17/2024
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm