CLASSES

CLASSES

Theatre Arlington’s Adult and Children’s Theatre School (A.C.T.S.) utilizes a progressive curriculum in order for students to build upon what they have learned in a previous class or level and reach their potential as students of theatre and the performing arts.


Class offerings in Private Voice, Dance and Piano add variety and opportunities for students to grow outside of traditional acting or musical theatre classes.


IMPORTANT DATES

Fall Semester: September 11 – December 6, 2023
Spring Semester: January 22 – April 17, 2023
End of Semester Showcases: December 4-6, 2023 & April 14-17, 2024


 Fall & Spring Courses 2023-24 

All students must meet the age requirement by the first day of class.

Creative Play
Ages 3 – 5
Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30
$35 registration fee to reserve place in class /  $220 or $55 x 4 installments per semester*

A focus and development of the imagination of the pre-school age child, using music and creative arts projects in order to make stories come alive.

Instructor: Maddie Leichnam

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Musical Theater
Ages 6-7
Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00
$35 registration fee to reserve place in class / $220 or $55
x 4 installments per semester*

An introduction to acting, dance and voice by teaching the basic environment and tools of the triple threat performer and how to use them.

Instructor: Raquel Wands

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Musical Theater
Ages 8 – 10
Tuesdays, 4:30-6:00
$35 registration fee to reserve place in class / $340 or $85 
x 4 installments per semester
*

An introduction to acting, dance and voice by teaching the basic environment and tools of the triple threat performer and how to use them.

Class #1 Instructor: Libby Hawkins

Class #2 Instructor: Landry Beckley

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Musical Theater
Ages 11 – 13
Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30
$35 registration fee to reserve place in class / $340 or $85
x 4 installments per semester*

An introduction to acting, dance and voice by teaching the basic environment and tools of the triple threat performer and how to use them.
This course is grouped by age.

Instructor: Libby Hawkins

Please note: The teen class is focused on contemporary musicals and styles, and audition songs.

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Acting for 6 – 7 Year Olds
Ages 6 -7
Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30
$35 registration fee to reserve place in class / $340 or $85
x 4 installments per semester*

An introduction to the world of theater and performing through the use of games, puppetry, music, high energy activities, creative arts projects and creative play. 

Instructor: Raquel Wands

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Acting for 8 – 10 Year Olds
Ages 8 -10
Mondays 4:30-6:00
$35 registration fee to reserve place in class / $340 or $85
x 4 installments per semester*

A flexible acting class for 8-10 year olds. Its structure is flexible because it will require the assessment of the instructor in order to teach to the abilities and experiences of the students. Study should focus on basic stage direction, theater terminology, characterization and performance skills.

Instructor: Libby Hawkins

This course has reached its enrollment limit. 

Please email Education Director Cassie Chisum to join the waitlist: cassie@theatrearlington.org

 
Acting for 11 – 12 Year Olds
Ages 11 -12
Mondays 6:00 – 7:30
$35 registration fee to reserve place in class / $340 or $85
x 4 installments per semester*

An introduction to the world of theater and performing through the use of games, puppetry, music, high energy activities, creative arts projects and creative play. 

Instructor: Heather Moore

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Acting for Teens
Ages 13 – 18
Mondays, 6:00-7:30
$35 registration fee to reserve place in class / $340 or $85
x 4 installments per semester*

An introduction to different genres of theater, as well as a historical base for performing and creating theater.
A flexible acting class for teenagers. Its structure is flexible because it will require the assessment of the instructor in order to teach to the abilities and experiences of the students. Study should focus on scene study, monologues, characterization and performance styles.

Instructor: Heather Moore

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*Payment Information:

Please note that the total fee is broken in to equal monthly payments and is not by class.
A $35 registration fee holds your place in class.

Payments are due upon registration, Oct 1, Nov 1, Dec 1, Jan 1, Feb 1, Mar 1 and Apr 1.


PRIVATE INSTRUCTION

Private in-person instruction in Dance, Acting, Voice, Audition Prep and Piano is available for children and adults by appointment.
$30 per 1/2-hour lesson

For more information and to schedule lessons, email Education Director, Cassie Chisum

Private instructors include: Cindy Honeycutt, Nik Blocker, Daniel Hernandez & Monica Dane 
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For information on Theatre Arlington’s Adults & Children’s Theater School,
please email Education Director, Cassie Chisum – cassie@theatrearlington.org
or call 817.261.9628 ext. 205