Spring Classes
Audition dates for the Advanced Musical, The Phantom of the Opera, Advanced Dramatic Theater Play and the Spring Production, The Little Mermaid JR are March 25th and 27th.
Email kidzkonnectionct@gmail.com or shorlinetheateracademy@gmail.com after registering for a production to reserve an audition time slot.
Beginner Thespians (K-4th grades) DO NOT audition. Casting determined in a non-competitive way and parts handed out after the first class together.
Advanced Dramatic Theater (Grades 8 & up) TBD
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.
Pre-screening/audition required. Parental discretion advised prior to registration as mature content may be performed. Please email shorelinetheateracademy@gmail.com for an audition/interview.
Grades: 8 & up | Tuition: $225.00 | Class Time: Mondays beginning 4/8 from 5:00pm – 8:00pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT l Show Dates: May 17 & 18.
TUESDAYS:
MUSICAL AUDITIONS GRADES 4 AND UP ONLY
Show Dates:
Tuesday Group -Finding Nemo Kids Cast A: Saturday, June 14th at 1pm;
Thursday Group – Finding Nemo Kids Cast B: Sunday, June 15th at 1pm
There are no auditions for K thru 4th grades. Roles for that age range are given out to students after the first rehearsal to get to know each child and encourage cooperative team building with a non-competitive approach to enjoying the arts.
Finding Nemo Kids (grades K-4) (Tuesday or Thursday)
This once-a-week program gives young actors who may be new to the stage an opportunity to perform in their own 40 minute Musical Production, Finding Nemo Kids, in a more intimate setting casting only students grades K thru 4. No audition necessary for this group.
Grades: K-4 | Tuition: $224.00 | Class Time: SELECT Tuesdays OR Thursdays 4:30pm – 5:30pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT
The Little Mermaid JR (grades 4+) (Tuesday or Thursday)
Fantastic instruction for young emerging performers culminating in the spring Curtain Call musical, The Little Mermaid JR. Audition Required. Everyone will receive a role regardless of experience with acting. Contact kidzkonnectionct@gmail.com to reserve an audition.
Grades: 4+ | Tuition: $287.00 | Class Time: SELECT Tuesdays OR Thursdays 5:30pm – 7:30pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT
WEDNESDAYS:
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
Ms. Maria’s dance Boot Camps: Heels & Audition Mastery (Grades 5 and up)
The Dance Boot Camp is an intensive 6-week program designed to elevate your dance skills and prepare you for the demands of the professional dance world. This course is split into two focused segments: mastering the art of dancing in heels and honing your auditioning techniques through cold call auditions.
Weeks 1-3: Dancing in Heels
Step in to your confidence and style with three weeks dedicated to dancing in heels. You’ll learn how to move gracefully, maintain balance, and express power through your movements, all while wearing heels. Each session will challenge your technique, endurance, and versatility, ensuring that by the end of this segment, you’ll feel comfortable and powerful dancing in any style or choreography while in heels.
Weeks 4-6: Cold Call Dance Auditioning
The second half of the boot camp prepares you for the high-pressure environment of cold call auditions. Over three weeks, you’ll experience mock auditions, learning how to quickly pick up choreography, deliver confident performances, and stand out in a competitive field. You’ll receive personalized feedback to refine your technique, stage presence, and audition strategy, ensuring you’re ready to make a lasting impression at any audition.
The class is recommended for any beginning/intermediate or advanced dancer
Grades: 5th and Up | Tuition : $154.00 | Class Time: Wednesdays 6:15- 7pm | 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
THURSDAYS:
MUSICAL AUDITIONS FOR GRADES 4 AND UP ONLY
Show Dates:
Tuesday Group – Finding Nemo Kids Cast A: Saturday, June 14th at 1pm;
Thursday Group – Finding Nemo Kids Cast B: Sunday, June 15th at 1pm
There are no auditions for K thru 4th grades. Roles for that age range are given out to students after the first rehearsal to get to know each child and encourage cooperative team building with a non-competitive approach to enjoying the arts.
Finding Nemo Kids (grades K-4) (Tuesday or Thursday)
This once-a week program gives young actors who may be new to the stage an opportunity to perform in their own 40 minute Musical Production, Finding Nemo Kids, in a more intimate setting casting only students grades K thru 4. No audition necessary for this group.
Grades: K-4 | Tuition: $224.00 | Class Time: SELECT Tuesdays OR Thursdays 4:30pm – 5:30pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT
The Little Mermaid JR (Grades 4+) (Tuesday or Thursday)
Fantastic instruction for young emerging performers culminating in the spring Curtain Call musical, The Little Mermaid JR. Audition Required. Everyone will receive a role regardless of experience with acting. Contact kidzkonnectionct@gmail.com to reserve an audition.
Grades: 4+ | Tuition: $287.00 | Class Time: SELECT Tuesdays OR Thursdays 5:30pm – 7:30 pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT
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 K-3 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 (grades 6 – 8 & grades 9 – 12) 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- 6:30pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT
SATURDAYS:
LATE SPRING ADVANCED MUSICAL AUDITIONS ARE MARCH 25th & 27th
The Spring Advanced Musical is The Phantom of the Opera
Rehearsals: Saturdays, 10:00-2:30 l Mandatory Tech: TBD l Show Dates: TBD I Grades: 10th* grade though Adult | Tuition: $325.00 10th grade-Age 20 I
(anyone over 21 please visit Adult Program Page for information on Production fee for our adult professional actors)
*7th and 8th graders must be currently enrolled students, and also be signed up for one of the Main stage running congruent to the advanced musical they are wanting to participate in
**9th graders must be signed up for either the Winter mainstage program, the spring advanced play, Spring Jr. Show or two spring classes running at the Academy
***Actors are only permitted to miss 3 rehearsals, must be available for all of tech week and all performances. Any breach of this will mean immediate dismissal from the show with out refund. No exceptions will be made.
****Special accommodations may be possible for graduating seniors and events that coincide with their own high school senior mandatory event schedule.
The Advanced Musical Theater program is a program designed for our most senior performers. These performers are considered our most advanced actors due to their years of theater experience and training. These requirements have been put in place to insure that our younger performers gain the experience needed to be considered one of our advanced performers. A volunteer option is available for those for performers that unable to complete the list requirements. Students will also need to give a detailed explanation to the best of their ability why they are unable to meet the performance/class requirement. Then it will be submitted to the board for approval. Please, follow the link to our volunteer page for more information in regards to volunteering.
*Day and times may change due to shows currently running in the space and the needs of the cast
