Spring Classes
Classes begin the week of March 30th and run through the week of May 25th
We hope to be up and running with all classes after our two-week hiatus, however we will be reviewing the national and CDC guidelines and following all recommendations regarding social-distancing and limiting group gatherings. We will reassess the situation and make a final decision regarding spring classes within the next two weeks.
This list is subject to change based on enrollment.
Beginning Acting for Grades 2 & 3
Perfect for the little actor just starting out and just landed a role in a mainstage production or other show. This class will cover fun improvisation games, creating kooky characters, and learning how to act your best! All actors in the world had to start somewhere. Why don’t you start with us?
Ages: TBA | Tuition: $169.00 | Class Time: Friday 4:15-5:00pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT
Beginning Tap/Jazz for Teens/Tweens
Students will learn jazz and tap techniques while enjoying a fast-paced and fun class! There is no previous dance experience required to participate in this class.This class is designed to teach the older actor the critical basics to tap and jazz dancing in an age-friendly environment. We welcome performers of all skill levels!
Ages: Grades 5+ (10+ Years Old) | Tuition: $169.00 | Class Time: Tuesdays 7:00-8:00pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT
Advanced Tap
All students who wish to participate in this class must be evaluated by our head dance teacher/ choreographer, Maria Lonetti. This class is for advanced-level performers who have prior experience with dance and/ or theater.
Ages: TBA | Tuition: $169.00 | Class Time: Mondays 6:00-7:00 | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT
Contemporary Dance
This class is perfect for the performer that is looking to hone their movement skills and learn how to express themselves through dance.
Ages: Grades 6+ (12+ years old) | Tuition: $169.00 | Class Time: Mondays 7:00-8:00pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT
Backstage Basics
Want to be part of the theater arts but performing isn’t your thing? Try learning about the behind the scenes of putting on a show. In this 4 week class, students will learn the basics of all things backstage. Each week students will spend time on a different aspect of backstage work including, sound and lighting training, stage manager, prop master and stage crew to help you discover what may most interest you when working behind the scenes. Students in this class are expected to be present during tech week and the final performance.
Ages: Grades 6+ (11+ years old) | Tuition : $169.00 | Class Time: Mondays 7:00-8:00pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT
Tap/Jazz Combo for the Teen Beginner
A traditional 8-week class for students looking to improve their dance skills. Many young people discover theater over time and once bit by the bug realize they are missing essential dance skills to get top roles in high school theater or professionally. This class is designed to teach the older actor the critical basics to tap and jazz dancing in an age-friendly environment. This high energy, full of fun moves class will have you tapping with confidence and shimmying better than Shakira at auditions in no time!
Ages: Grades 5+ (10+ years old) | Tuition : $169.00 | Class Time: Tuesdays 7:15-8:15pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT
Fight Choreography/Slapstick Comedy
A fun and energetic 8-week class for students looking to learn or improve their ability to perform choreographed fights on stage. In this class, students will learn the basics of physical stage-fighting using fake weapons and their bodies. Students will explore everything from slap-stick humor to fully choreographed sword-fights.
Ages: Grades 4+ (9+ years old) | Tuition: $169.00 | Class Time: Thursdays 7:15-8:15pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT
Friday Night Live Kidz
This once-a-week improvisation class is perfect for the ham of your house who loves to create original material and imagine freely. In this 8 week class, kids play plenty of fun drama games and activities to explore creativity while developing an original skit to perform for family and friends.
Ages: Grades K-3 (5-9 years old) | Tuition: $169.00 | Class Time: Fridays, 4:30pm – 5:15pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT
Friday Night Live Tweens Edition
This Saturday Night Live-esque 8-week class is perfect for every class clown or budding actor looking to gain more confidence. Students work separately and together to develop comic skits and routines appropriate for each age level. Great for any performer interested in stand-up comedy or improvisational acting. Note: There are no exceptions to grade level placement for this program.
Ages: Grades 4-5 (9-11 years old) | Tuition: $169.00 | Class Time: Fridays 5:15-6:15pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT
Advanced Acting Trio Class Series – SPECIAL DEAL!
The following three classes work well when taken at the Take ALL 3 of the following Advanced Acting classes and receive 25% off the entire bundle! Three classes valued at a total of $507.00 NOW for only a $375.00. *NOTE: This deal only applies for students taking all 3 classes in the Advanced Acting Trio Class Series.
Scene Study
This advanced level acting class allows students to explore scenes and monologues from classic and contemporary plays by famous playwrights such as Arthur Miller, Eugene O’Neil, Tom Stoppard and others. Geared towards a young adult and adult audience, each week students will work on scenes from different plays, developing characters and honing different acting techniques. Please be aware that the content learned in this class is designed for a mature student and audience.
Ages: Grades 7+ (12+ years old) | Tuition : $169.00 | Class Time: Fridays 4:00-4:45pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT
Character Development
A traditional 8-week class for any student hoping to gain larger roles in their community or school theater. A perfect compliment to the Advanced Acting Techniques class! This class allows students to dive deeper into the world of character development and explore various types of characters throughout all of theater’s history. Students will explore monologues and scenes to work on embodying characters from a range of plays including classic works, historical literature, and even including more contemporary playwrights. This class is a part of the Advanced Acting Trio Class Series.
Ages: Grades 6+ (11+ years old) | Tuition : $169.00 | Class Time: Fridays 4:45-5:30pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT
Friday Night Live Teens
A traditional 8-week class for older students looking for an opportunity to study more serious improvisational techniques without sacrificing the more fun and creative aspects of improv and comedy. This Saturday Night Live-esque class is perfect for every class clown or budding actor looking to gain more confidence. Students work separately and together to develop comic skits and routines appropriate for each age level. Great for any performer interested in stand-up comedy or improvisational acting. This class is a part of the Advanced Acting Trio Class Series.
Ages: Grades 6+ (11+ years old) | Tuition : $169.00 | Class Time: Fridays 5:30-6:30pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT
