DANIELSON, CT STUDIO
THEATRE CLASSES-
Students have many performance opportunities throughout the year including student productions and auditioned musicals - visit our AUDITIONS page for information.
September 9, 2024 - June 14, 2025
NOW ENROLLING
YOUTH THEATRE PROGRAM - age 9-12
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. For the emerging actor in all of us. These classes begins to introduce students to the philosophies of the stage and channel creative energies through weekly experiences. Imaginations run wild and children benefit from the structured learning environment that puts their creative thoughts first! Students will also have much stage time and learn the ins and outs of performing, including rehearsal readiness, theatre etiquette, and audition preparedness. Visit our PUTNAM class offerings for additional music and theatre education and performance opportunities.
•Music and Acting 1 - age 6-8 Saturdays 9:15-10:00am
Little ones will love this creative, fun, and engaging class! Children will explore the imaginative world of theatre through storytelling, movement, puppetry, music, singing, and creative making. Children build self-confidence and awareness through a series of exercises, games, and collaborations. This is a wonderful program for all children to let their creative voice shine.
•Music and Acting 2 - age 9-12 Saturdays 10:00-11:00am
SING! DANCE! ACT! SHINE! 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. Theatre classes allow students to holistically engage the mind and body, while making connections to theory and improvisational impulse. Students will also immerse into the world of BROADWAY where they will study various Broadway shows and learn music and choreography from select titles. Students 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+
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. Visit our PUTNAM class offerings for additional music and theatre education and performance opportunities.
• Teen Musical Theatre - age 13+ Saturdays 11:00-12:00
Music and Acting 3 split their time between musical concepts and competency, an exploration of musicals through choreography and design, and acting techniques. 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. 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.