Winter Classes
Winter Classes 2024
Classes are subject to rescheduling in the event conflicts are unavoidable. All production rehearsals run through the show dates of the specific show. Tech week rehearsals generally occur daily and are the final week of each production scheduled. Tech week rehearsals scheduled are mandatory. You are urged to check and clear any potential personal conflicts NOW for any of the shows you are interested in participating.
To secure placement all programs require a $50.00 non-refundable deposit.
Full payment is due the day of the audition. There are no refunds after the cast list has been posted.
Programs and productions for every age from 5 to 95
Reservation required for all 4th grade and up participants. Everyone receives a role.
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**Rehearsals for productions follow a different schedule. Please check audition dates and rehearsal start times for each show of choice below…
The list below is subject to change by season based on popularity and enrollment.
WINTER 2023/2024
Performance Rehearsals for all shows begin the week of January 8.
6 week style Classes begin Friday, 1/19
Mondays:
Fairy Tale Theatre Presents: Peter Pan ~ January 8 – March 4
Join us for our Fairytale Theater acting group. Each season we will perform a 30 minute production of a beloved fairytale with just our littlest thespians to be performed on the Town Hall Stage. Students will all receive a speaking role they can be successful with based on our initial first class. No auditions for this program. Guaranteed to bring a smile to any young performers face. Students will also be subject to a nominal costume fee and supplying own undergarments TBD during rehearsals.
Grades: 1-4 | Tuition : $204.00 | Class Time: Mondays 4:15-5:15 | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT I Show: March 9 at 11:00am I Performance on the Andrews Memorial Town Hall Stage.
Advanced Dramatic Theater (Grades 8 & up): January 8 – March 18
Each season, a group of performers serious about honing their acting skills may participate in a dramatic play. Play is determined seasonally, and may include thought-provoking discussion and analysis of the material, era, and socially conscious debate.
The Winter play will be Noises Off. Pre-screening/audition required. Parental discretion advised prior to registration as mature content may be performed. Please email kidzkonnectionct@gmail.com for an audition/interview.
Grades: 7 & up | Tuition: $225.00 | Class Time: Mondays 5:00pm – 8:00pm | Rehearsal Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT I Shows: March 22 & 23, 2024 **Tech Week March 18 – 21 daily rehearsals
2024 WINTER MAINSTAGE FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS
TUESDAYS January 9 – February 26 *Tech Week March 4 – 7*
Junior Thespians (Tuesday or Thursday)
Great for young emerging performers. Students will receive ensemble roles in the larger cast, learning at least 2 dance numbers and working on 1 scene to participate in with the larger cast, culminating in a full mainstage performance at the Clinton Town Hall. No audition necessary for this level.
Grades: 2/3 | Tuition: $204.00 | Class Time: Tuesdays 4:15pm – 5:15pm | Rehearsal Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT I Shows: March 8 -10 *Tech Week March 4 – 7 Performance on the Andrews Memorial Town Hall Stage.
Beginner/Intermediate Thespians (Tuesday or Thursday)
Fantastic instruction for young emerging performers culminating in a full mainstage performance at the Clinton Town Hall. Audition Required. Everyone will receive a role regardless of experience with acting. Contact kidzkonnectionct@gmail.com to reserve an audition.
Grades: 4/5 | Tuition: one day $254.00 | Class Time: Tuesdays OR Thursdays 5:15pm – 6:45 pm | Rehearsal Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT I Shows: March 8 -10 *Tech Week March 4 – 7 Performance on the Andrews Memorial Town Hall Stage.
Intermediate/Advanced Thespians
Perfect instruction in dance, acting and voice for youth interested in performance culminating in the winter mainstage musical, Peter Pan, on the Town Hall Stage. Audition Required. Everyone receives a role regardless of skill level. Please contact kidzkonnectionct@gmail.com to reserve an audition.
Grades: 6 & up | Tuition: $304.00 | Class Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Rehearsal Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT Shows: March 8 -10 *Tech Week March 4 – 7 Performance on the Andrews Memorial Town Hall Stage.
WEDNESDAYS:
Step to the Beat with Miss Keturah
In this 6 week class, taught by our newest instructor, Keturah Murnane, students grades 4 and up will explore 3 different styles of dance including Hip Hop, Ballet/Lyrical, Tap and Musical Theatre Jazz to help become more expressive on the stage and gain confidence dancing in any musical we may wish to audition for.
Grades: 4th and Up | Tuition : $154.00 | Class Time: Wednesdays 4:45 – 5:30pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT
Tap/Jazz Combo for the Tween & Teen Beginner
A traditional 6-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 dancing in an age-friendly environment. This high energy, full of fun moves class will have you tapping with confidence at auditions in no time!
Grades: 5th and Up | Tuition : $154.00 | Class Time: Wednesdays 5:30 – 6:15pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT
Miss Maria’s Best Bootcamps
Every 2 weeks we will offer a different boot camp intensive for the young performer. Bootcamp 1: Dancing in Heels 1/24 & 1/31; Bootcamp 2: Nail your Audition; Bootcamp 3: Audition prep for Spring Shows at the Academy. $56 for each 2 week bootcamp or take all 3 and get immediate 10% off.
The class is recommended for any beginning/intermediate or advanced dancer
Grades: 6th and Up | Tuition : $154.00 | Class Time: Wednesdays 6:15 – 7:00pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT
Advanced Tap (Pre-Screening Required)
All students who wish to participate in this class must be evaluated by our head dance teacher/choreographer, Maria Teresa Lonetti. This class is for advanced level performers who have prior experience with dance and/or theater.
Ages: New students must be pre-screened to determine appropriate placement in this class. Contact kidzkonnectionct@gmail.com for placement screening. | Tuition: $154.00 | Class Time: Wednesdays 7:00-7:45 | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT
2024 WINTER MAINSTAGE FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS
THURSDAYS January 9 – February 26 *Tech Week March 4 – 7*
Junior Thespians (Tuesday or Thursday)
Great for young emerging performers. Students will receive ensemble roles in the larger cast, learning at least 2 dance numbers and working on 1 scene to participate in with the larger cast, culminating in a full mainstage performance at the Clinton Town Hall. No audition necessary for this level.
Grades: 2/3 | Tuition: $204.00 | Class Time: Tuesdays 4:15pm – 5:15pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT I Shows: March 8 -10 *Tech Week March 4 – 7 Performance on the Andrews Memorial Town Hall Stage.
Beginner/Intermediate Thespians (Tuesday or Thursday)
Fantastic instruction for young emerging performers culminating in a full mainstage performance at the Clinton Town Hall. Audition Required. Everyone will receive a role regardless of experience with acting. Contact kidzkonnectionct@gmail.com to reserve an audition.
Grades: 4/5 | Tuition: one day $254.00 | Class Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:15pm – 6:45 pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT I Shows: March 8 -10 *Tech Week March 4 – 7 Performance on the Andrews Memorial Town Hall Stage.
Intermediate/Advanced Thespians
Perfect instruction in dance, acting and voice for youth interested in performance culminating in the winter mainstage musical, Peter Pan, on the Town Hall Stage. Audition Required. Everyone receives a role regardless of skill level. Please contact kidzkonnectionct@gmail.com to reserve an audition.
Grades: 6 & up | Tuition: $304.00 | Class Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT I Shows: March 8 -10 *Tech Week March 4 – 7 Performance on the Andrews Memorial Town Hall Stage.
FRIDAYS:
Every Friday drama classes/acting classes and Improvisation classes for all ages/grade levels:
Little Play Makers
A fun drama class designed specifically for children who are in grades 1/2 to learn to create their own stories through fun improvisation games and activities. Children learn to use their imaginations in a fun and cooperative environment to encourage kindness and positive social skills while discovering a love for the performing arts.
Grades: K-3 | Tuition: $154.00 | Class Time: Fridays, 4:15pm – 5:00pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT
Junior Madcappers
This once-a-week drama class helps students write their own comic material, create stories for performance and incorporates improvisation games and drama activities into a fun and cooperative experience. A perfect class for any child interested in exploring the performing arts in a free, imaginative setting.
Grades: 4 – 6 | Tuition: $154.00 | Class Time: Fridays 5:00-5:45pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT
Comedy Center
A traditional improvisation and comic theater 8-week class for older students looking for a class to explore comedy and improvisation. Students work separately and together to develop comic skits and routines appropriate for each age level.
Grades: 6th and Up | Tuition : $154.00 | Class Time: Fridays 5:45- 6:45pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT
Saturday 4 week 90 minute intensives 1/27 – 2/17
Next Level Dance with Keturah
A great way to introduce the young budding performer to all styles of dance necessary to have confidence in any musical. Join Keturah for this 4 week, 90 minute intensive and feel confident with any cold dance audition or just feel super confident in any musical you are cast in.
Grades: 7+ I Tuition: $154.00 I Class Time: 4 Saturdays, 90 minutes 10 – 11:30am 1/27; 2/3; 2/10; 2/17 I Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton, CT
Advanced Level Musical Theater, BYE BYE BIRDIE! will resume in March. Auditions for Bye Bye Birdie are March 26 & 28, 2024
Grades: 10+ (Grades 7 & 8 MUST participate in Peter Pan to be eligible for this advance show/Grade 9 must participate in either the mainstage OR the Advanced Dramatic Play or 2 classes at the Academy to be eligible) | Tuition : TBD | Class Time: Saturdays beginning March 30 from 10:00 am – 2:30 pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT
