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THEATER CLASSES

The Black Box Theatre
offers classes for the beginning, intermediate and advanced actor that focus on "The Method," which strives to make each actor understand the most honest and truthful way to create and perform their role.

Classes are available for children, teens and adults. Each class culminates in a performance, to which friends and family are invited.

The Black Box Theatre produces four mainstage productions per year. Students who participate in our acting classes are encouraged to audition for our productions to test their progress in an actual play.

Special 2Fer Offer on Classes!
 
Buy One Class, Get One Free!
Offer cannot be combined with any other offers and applies to Spring Sessions only.



CLASS REGISTRATION FORM

Theater Classes ~ Children & Adult

BUY ONE CLASS, GET ONE FREE with our "2Fer Offer"!

Offer applies to SPRING SESSIONS only. Cannot be

combined with any other discounts or offers.


A Note on Theater Classes

Theater classes are structured in a cumulative manner, meaning

students are encouraged to repeat classes and continue to learn.

The instruction is student~focused and is based on objectives

identified for each learner. While students are grouped by age,

they learn based on what they know and how they can continue

to grow.

 

 

Theater Classes ~ Children & Adult

 

TUESDAY THEATER CLASSES

Session 4: Apr 27th ~ June 15th

 

Storytelling through Improvisation ~ Alex Rotella ~ Ages 6~9

$125 Tuesdays 4~5pm

Through various theatre games, physical warm~ups and basic

sensory exercises, students will be taught the process of creating

stories and characters through improvisation. Participants will

stretch their imagination muscles, as well as practice teamwork

and listening skills. The session will end with a performance for

 family and friends.

 

Introduction to Acting for Adults ~ Richard Morra

$150 ~ Tuesdays 6:30~8pm

Using scenes and monologues from contemporary plays, each

student will enjoy learning how to bring characters to life in a

safe and caring environment. Students who take this class are

 encouraged to audition for our main stage productions to test

 their abilities in an actual play. The session will end with a

performance for family and friends.

 

WEDNESDAY THEATER CLASSES

Session 4: Apr 28th ~ June 16th

 

Teen Acting ~ Rich Morra ~ Ages 13~18

$150 Wednesdays 4~5:30pm

This class gets into more detailed work, focusing on elements

 of method acting tailored to the individual needs of each student.

Concentrating on the physical and analytical approaches to acting,

students will choose their own works to study and perform. The

session will end with a performance for family and friends.

 

Acting for Kids ~ Alex Rotella ~ Ages 10~13

$150 ~ Wednesdays 4~5:30pm

Students will have an opportunity to explore the basics of acting

 in a supportive and creative environment. Through improvisation,

theatre games and scene work, performance skills and

techniques will be developed and nurtured. The session will end

with a performance for family and friends.

 

Acting for the Musical Theater ~ Tom DeSimone ~ Ages 9 & up

$250 ~ Wednesdays 5:30~7:30pm

Dreaming of the stage and the bright lights of Broadway? This is

 the course for you! A fun~filled and exciting class all about acting

and singing for the musical theatre. This class will explore styles

 of musical theatre from the 50s & 60s through musicals of today.

Much emphasis will be on musical scenes, the use of imaging

within the journey of music, acting the song and dialogue. At

the end of this 8 week mini conservatory, all students display

acquired skills and knowledge in our Off Broadway performance.


Dance Classes new!

Children & Adult

 

MONDAY DANCE CLASSES for CHILDREN & ADULTS

Session 4: Apr 26th ~ June 14th

 

Kinetic Kids ~ Nicole Laliberte

$80 ~ Mondays 11~11:45am (3~4 yrs.), 4~4:45pm (5~7yrs.)

 A wonderful way to introduce your little one to dance! 

He wont stop moving? This is the class for him!  Basic

stretching and warm~ups are designed to appeal to the

sense of imagination and involve student input. 

Next, creative movement through space allows your child

 to express herself individually, while developing awareness

of patterns, shape, rhythm and dynamic.  Across the floor

exercises combine locomotor movements like running, s

kipping, and galloping with leaps and turns, greatly increasing

coordination and self~confidence.

 

What is Dance, Anyway?

$125 ~ Mondays 5~6pm ~ Ages 13 & up

Why is ballet in French? How is dance intertwined with

cultural identity? Modern dance. Is that like Hip Hop?

What am I supposed to be looking for? Is that a good

dance? What words do I use to describe THAT? How do

they do that? Answer these questions and more through

lectures, readings, video viewings, discussions, and actual

movement experiences.  A great way to get your feet wet!       

 


CLASS REGISTRATION FORM
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