Upcoming Classes and Workshops

Civic holds classes and workshops on a variety of theatrical topics, including acting and character development, directing, light and sound design, and many more topics. Classes and workshops are offered for both children and adults. No experience is necessary, and all are welcome. Come learn more about the process!

A Civic Theatre Education Program

Fall Session for 7-8 Year Olds: "Broadway Bound: Musical Theatre"

This series has already started. Call 765-423-PLAY for more information.
September 5 – October 17, 2017

An introduction to musical theatre for ages 7-8, including basics on how to read a musical score, choreography, character development and scene building. Students will prepare a scene and song for performance on the final day of class.

Go to https://campscui.active.com/orgs/CivicTheatreofGreaterLafayette to register online!More details

A Civic Theatre Education Program

Fall Session for 11 Years and up: "Broadway Bound: Musical Theatre"

This series has already started. Call 765-423-PLAY for more information.
September 7 – October 19, 2017

An introduction to musical theatre for ages 11 and up, including basics on how to read a musical score, choreography, character development and scene building. Students will prepare a scene and song for performance on the final day of class.

Go to https://campscui.active.com/orgs/CivicTheatreofGreaterLafayette to register online!More details

A Civic Theatre Education Program

Teen Troupe

This series has already started. Call 765-423-PLAY for more information.
September 9, 2017 – April 28, 2018

Teen Troupe is a free program offered to teens in the Greater Lafayette area. The purpose is to build and develop a performance group that extends our Civic reach out into the community. The group is, for the most part, student-led to determine interests and goals. Improvisational theatre is usually the core of our time spent together, but there are opportunities to expand our repertoire and experiences! You do not have to commit to attending every Saturday of troupe, though in preparation for performances, you may be asked to commit to certain days...More details

A Civic Theatre Education Program

Fall Session for 9-10 Year Olds: "Broadway Bound: Musical Theatre"

This series has already started. Call 765-423-PLAY for more information.
September 6 – October 18, 2017

An introduction to musical theatre for ages 9-10, including basics on how to read a musical score, choreography, character development and scene building. Students will prepare a scene and song for performance on the final day of class.

Go to https://campscui.active.com/orgs/CivicTheatreofGreaterLafayette to register online!More details

A Civic Theatre Education Program

Saturday Fun for 3-6 Year Olds: Seasons

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Registration Fee12$
November 18, 2017

"Seasons" Participants will apply basic set decorating concepts through a study of seasons on stage. They will choose and design a simple scene using basic prop items, and play out a scene that would take place during that season. Students will learn about stage directions, communicating with face, body, and voice, and apply their creativity and spatial sense to a visual design.

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A Civic Theatre Education Program

Playwriting for Teens

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Registration Fee30$
October 23, 2017 – January 15, 2018

Teens will be guided through the process of writing a 10-minute script of an original play, with the end goal of submitting their final piece into the 3rd Annual TEeN-Minute Play Festival held in March. Class meets once a month for 4 months, leading up to the submission deadline in January.

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A Civic Theatre Education Program

Saturday Fun for 3-6 Year Olds: The Five Senses

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Registration Fee12$
January 20, 2018

"The Five Senses" Participants will explore how an actor uses all five senses to develop a character. From the look of stage lights, sound effects, the taste of food used in a scene, the feel of a costume, and how olfactory senses can stir up a memory, students will get a hands-on experience in developing a character using each sense on stage. Students will learn about stage directions, communicating with face, body, and voice, and insight into developing a character.

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A Civic Theatre Education Program

Winter Session for 7-8 Year Olds: "Unscripted: Improvisation"

Register by calling 765-423-PLAY
Registration Fee95$
January 9 – February 20, 2018

Students ages 7-8 will develop improvisational skills such as storytelling, character creation and development, and the art of thinking on their feet. Participants will explore games and exercises that help them create brand new scenes and stories to share in a culminating performance on the final day of class.

Go to https://campscui.active.com/orgs/CivicTheatreofGreaterLafayette to register online!More details

A Civic Theatre Education Program

Winter Session for 9-10 Year Olds: "Unscripted: Improvisation"

Register by calling 765-423-PLAY
Registration Fee95$
January 10 – February 21, 2018

Students ages 9-10 will develop improvisational skills such as storytelling, character creation and development, and the art of thinking on their feet. Participants will explore games and exercises that help them create brand new scenes and stories to share in a culminating performance on the final day of class.

Go to https://campscui.active.com/orgs/CivicTheatreofGreaterLafayette to register online!More details

A Civic Theatre Education Program

Winter Session for 11 Years and up: "Unscripted: Improvisation"

Register by calling 765-423-PLAY
Registration Fee95$
January 11 – February 22, 2018

Students ages 11 and up will develop improvisational skills such as storytelling, character creation and development, and the art of thinking on their feet. Participants will explore games and exercises that help them create brand new scenes and stories to share in a culminating performance on the final day of class.

Go to https://campscui.active.com/orgs/CivicTheatreofGreaterLafayette to register online!More details

A Civic Theatre Education Program

Saturday Fun for 3-6 Year Olds: Role Play

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Registration Fee12$
March 17, 2018

"Role Play" Participants will dive into acting out different roles, specifically focusing on jobs within our community. They will be in charge of creating a character from selecting their own costume props, talking about their job description, and demonstrating the way their character would walk, talk, and behave in a given situation. Students will learn about stage directions, communicating with face, body, and voice, and how to create a character from prior experiences.

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A Civic Theatre Education Program

Spring Session for 7-8 Year Olds: "From Page to Stage"

Register by calling 765-423-PLAY
Registration Fee95$
April 3 – May 15, 2018

7-8 year olds: Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 pm at the Monon Depot TheatreMore details

A Civic Theatre Education Program

Spring Session for 9-10 Year Olds: "From Page to Stage"

Register by calling 765-423-PLAY
Registration Fee95$
April 4 – May 16, 2018

9-10 year olds: Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 pm at the Monon Depot TheatreMore details

A Civic Theatre Education Program

Spring Session for 11 Years and up: "From Page to Stage"

Register by calling 765-423-PLAY
Registration Fee95$
April 5 – May 17, 2018

11 year olds and up: Thursdays 4:30-5:30 pm at the Monon Depot TheatreMore details

A Civic Theatre Education Program

Saturday Fun for 3-6 Year Olds: Musical Theatre

Register by calling 765-423-PLAY
Registration Fee12$
May 19, 2018

"Musical Theatre" Participants will get an overview of musical theatre while applying basics of stage movement and dance, singing, and musical instruments. Students will learn about stage directions, communicating with face, body, and voice, and expression of emotion through music.

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A Civic Theatre Education Program

Teen Night at the Theatre

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Open to AllNo Fee
October 6, 2017 – May 25, 2018

Teen Nights are held the weekend after the closing of a MainStage or Civic Youth production. The objective of Teen Night is to provide a space for local teens from all area schools to gather and build their theatre community. For two hours, teens get to “play” in the theatre with student-led activities, including improvisation games, open mic nights, audition tips, and exploration of other theatre arts topics of interest provided from the group! Light snacks are provided. Participation is free! Ages 13-18 are welcome to attend...More details