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9/13
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4/14
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4/21
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4/28
4:30-5:30 pm
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5/05
4:30-5:30 pm
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5/12
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5/19
4:30-5:30 pm
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9/15
4:30-5:30 pm
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9/22
4:30-5:30 pm
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9/29
4:30-5:30 pm
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10/06
4:30-5:30 pm
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10/13
4:30-5:30 pm
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10/20
4:30-5:30 pm
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10/27
4:30-5:30 pm
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9/15
4:30-5:30 pm
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9/22
4:30-5:30 pm
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9/29
4:30-5:30 pm
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10/06
4:30-5:30 pm
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10/13
4:30-5:30 pm
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10/20
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10/27
4:30-5:30 pm


2023 Fall Classes
Intro to Acting
This intro level class is designed specifically to help young actors learn the basics of performance including stage directions, movement, voice, expression, character development, self-awareness and ensemble-building. This class will culminate in a performance for family and friends during the final half of the last day of class. Ages 7-9.
WHEN: Mondays, 5-6p
Sept. 18 - Nov. 6
WHERE: Civic Theatre
INSTRUCTORS: Cordell Ford and Jacob Brown
COST: $175
Build a Play
Build a Play is a wonderful opportunity for the creative mind to blossom through story building and performance. In this class, students will be given tools to help create original stories and bring them to life through scene work and character development. Team building activities will help foster the cooperative learning environment necessary to provide a positive experience for each class member, while they work together to bring their stories to life. A culminating performance of their favorite pieces will be shared with family and friends during the final half of the last day of class. *Awesome class to build literacy skills Ages 10-13
WHEN: Tuesdays, 5:30-6:30p
Sept. 5 - Oct. 24
WHERE: First United Methodist
INSTRUCTOR: Rachel Wallace
COST: $175
Teen Troupe
Teen Troupe provides a space for teens who love theatre to gather, share, volunteer and/or create towards their individual and collective passions. Micah Davis facilitates engaging activities, attending performances, and unique experiences for this fun group to partake in and build community among peers with similar interests. Ages 13-18.
WHEN: Saturdays, 1:00-2:30p
Sept. 9th - Nov. 4th
WHERE: Civic Theatre
INSTRUCTOR: Micah Davis
COST: $45 OR $20 w/volunteer commitment
Costuming for the Beginner
This is a perfect opportunity to learn about how costuming works in a community theatre setting! Without professional costume designers on staff, our costumes come together with the hard work of a volunteer or small team of volunteers. In this hands-on class, this team will work with the director of “A Christmas Story” and Julie Baumann to design and create the looks the director wants for our December production. The final product will be the costumes that are used in the Civic show! No drawing required, though encouraged for those who love to draw! We will work a lot with idea boards and images gathered from outside sources to bring our ideas to life! Ages 12-18
WHEN: Saturdays 11a-12:30 p
Oct. 28 - Nov. 18
WHERE: Civic Theatre Office
INSTRUCTOR: Julie Baumann
COST: $50
Intro to Stage Management
Intro to Stage Management
This class will focus on the skills and methods that students need to master in order to successfully support a production from start to finish. Students will learn about the responsibilities of a stage manager during production meetings, auditions, rehearsals, shows, and more, and will work over the course of the class to build a stage management kit, including excerpts of a prompt kit and templates for paperwork. In short, stage managers make everything happen. Register for class to learn more about what that everything is! Ages 14 and up!
WHEN: Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00p
Sept. 27-Nov. 1
WHERE: Civic Theatre
INSTRUCTOR: T.J. Rosa
COST: $125 (includes $30 budget for supplies)
Musical Theatre Choreography: Seussical
Participants will get experience learning how musical theatre choreography helps tell the story of the song, specifically with songs from the musical “Seussical.” Students will be taught various choreography lessons, and then given the challenge of creating their own unique choreography to teach to their classmates. This class will end with a short performance for family and friends to share some of their favorite dances. Ages 8-12.
WHEN: Thursdays, 5:00-6:00p
Sept. 14 - Nov. 2
WHERE: Trinity United Methodist
INSTRUCTOR: Kennedy Houser
COST: $175
Stand Up Comedy
Discover your funniest self in this crash course designed to facilitate YOUR best experience writing and delivering comedy. Play around with different styles and techniques on stage, and receive helpful feedback to develop your material into comedy gold. Ages 10-18
WHEN: Sundays, 4-5p
Sept. 17 - Oct. 8
WHERE: Civic Theatre
INSTRUCTOR: Liam Kelley
COST: $75