THEATRE CLASSES-
Students have many performance opportunities throughout the year including student productions and auditioned musicals - visit our AUDITIONS page for information.
September 11 2023 - June 15, 2024
NOW ENROLLING
EARLY CHILDHOOD THEATRE PROGRAM - age 5-6
Sing, Dance, Act, SHINE! Learn all about the stage! The elementary program exposes students to
many aspects of the theatrical performing arts and is a wonderful experience and outlet for all children.
Self-confidence, discipline, teamwork, and creativity are all developed as students explore the
wonders of the STAGE!!
•Introduction to Theatre - age 5-6 Wednesdays 5:00-6:00pm
Little ones will love this creative, fun, and engaging class! Children will explore the basics of stage direction, acting, song, movement, and imaginative play in a safe and supportive environment. Children build self-confidence and awareness through a series of exercises, games, and collaborations. Students will also explore puppetry and storytelling.
YOUTH THEATRE PROGRAM - age 6-9
Sing, Dance, Act, SHINE! Learn all about the stage! The youth program exposes students to
many aspects of the theatrical performing arts and is a wonderful experience and outlet for all children. These classes are designed to develop children’s confidence, self-expression, focus and social skills as well as inspiring creativity through dramatic play, imaginative theatre games, storytelling, dance and song.
•Musical Theatre 1/2 - age 6 - 8 Wed 4:00-5:00pm • Musical Theatre 2/3 - age 7-9 Wed 5:00-6:00pm
SING! DANCE! ACT! CREATE! Children will explore the basics of stage direction, acting, ensemble singing, movement, stage presence, character development, improvisation, and imaginative play in a safe and supportive environment. Children build self-confidence and awareness through a series of exercises, games, and collaborations. Students will also explore puppetry, costume design, and storytelling. This is a wonderful program for all children to let their creative voice shine.
JUNIOR THEATRE PROGRAM - age 9-13
For the emerging actor in all of us. These classes begins to introduce students to the philosophies of the stage. Channel creative energies through weekly experiences that help build self-awareness and confidence. Imaginations run wild and children benefit from the structured learning environment that puts their creative thoughts first! The Theatre Program offers the opportunity to study acting/improvisation concepts, musical theatre, theatre arts and design. Students will also have much stage time and learn the ins and outs of performing, including rehearsal readiness, theatre etiquette, and audition preparedness.
•Theatre Arts 3/4 - age 9-13 Mondays 5:00-6:00pm
Theatre Arts 3 explores the world of Theatre Making and Design. Students explore all that happens behind the curtain from Directing, Stage Management, Costuming, Prop Design and Construction, Stage Make-up, Producing, Set Design, and Lighting and Sound Design. Students also engage with Puppetry, Mask-Making and Storytelling.
•Acting 3/4 - age 9-13 Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm
Students intensely explore acting methods, stage presence, character development, improvisation, and imaginative play in a safe and supportive environment. Students build self-confidence and awareness through a series of exercises, games, and collaborations. Junior level theatre classes allow students to holistically engage the mind and body, while making connections to theory and improvisational impulse.
•Playwriting 3/4 - age 9-13 Thursdays 7:00-8:00pm
Students work with the foundations of creative writing and play structure. Members of the class devise work in a collaborative setting / share / gain feedback and inspiration / workshop ideas and concepts / plays will be performed at a later date by students and community of The Complex
• Musical Theatre 3/4 - age 9-13 Thursdays 5:00-6:00
SING! DANCE! ACT! SHINE! Students will immerse into the world of BROADWAY where they will study various Broadway shows and learn music and choreography from select titles. Musical Theatre students will have a blast as they spend their time learning new music and dance, stage presence, performance skills and foundational performance theories. Musical Theatre class is an exploration of American Musical Theatre. Students will prepare and present as soloists as well as members of small groups and larger ensembles. Students will also gain tools for audition preparation.
TEEN THEATRE PROGRAM - age 13+ (or by invitation)
Teen Theatre classes are intensive and inspiring. Students deeply engage with technical approaches, historical context, various methods, and prominent artists. The Teen Program is comprehensive in its curriculum, giving students the opportunity to explore theatre as actor, director, designer, producer, writer, and technician.
•Teen Theatre Arts 5 - age 13+ Mondays 4:00-6:00pm
Teen Theatre Arts examines the world of Theatre Making and Design. Students explore all that happens behind the curtain from Directing, Stage Management, Costuming, Stage Make-up, Producing, Set Design, and Lighting and Sound Design. Students also engage with Puppetry, Mask-Making and Storytelling. Theatre Arts students are part of the production team for all Complex Performances, making props, costumes, and sets.
• Teen Musical Theatre - age 13+ Tuesdays 4:00-5:00pm
Musical Theatre teens and seniors split their time between musical concepts and competency, and an exploration of musicals through choreography and design. Understanding music in the written form is a crucial skill for a performer, as is understanding the many layers of artistry within any show. This class surveys American Musical Theatre and the various movements within the genre.
• Teen Acting - age 13+ Tuesdays 5:00-6:00pm
Students explore acting methods, stage presence, character development, improvisation, directing, and stage management. Students build self-confidence, awareness and personal voice through a series of exercises, explorations, and collaborations. Students will unpack their own philosophies of self to allow a strong personal foundation to work from.
• Teen Dance/Theatre Composition - age 13+ Saturdays 9:00-10:00am
In this multi-discipline class students will explore the world or performance making, while refining their personal voice. Students will work in dance or theatre or a combination of multi-disciplines. Composition class will provide students with the tools needed to learn and implement the elements of design, conceptual development, creative structures, and stage realization. Students will work independently and collaboratively on a range of creative experiences to refine their craft and individual voice.