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 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 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

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

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)

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 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 

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

Year round. Ages 8 - Adult.