Winter Classes
Winter Classes 2025
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 or after December 30, 2024, within one week of any class/program starting.
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 2025
Performance Rehearsals for all shows begin the week of January 13.
6 week style Classes begin Monday, 1/20
Mondays:
Grades 7+: Advanced Dramatic Theater (Grades 8 & up): January 13 – March 22
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 is Game of Tiaras. 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 21 & 22, 2025 **Tech Week March 17 – 20 daily rehearsals
TUESDAYS:
2025 WINTER MAINSTAGE FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS**
January 13 – March 9 *Tech Week March 3 – 6*
Grades 8th and under rehearse Tuesday and Thursdays and grades 9th and up rehearse Saturdays
Grades 1 – 3: 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 7 – 9 *Tech Week March 3 – 6* Performance on the Andrews Memorial Town Hall Stage.
Grades 4/5: 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 $264.00 | Class Time: Tuesdays OR Thursdays 5:15pm – 6:45 pm | Rehearsal Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT I Shows: March 7 – 9 *Tech Week March 3 – 6 Performance on the Andrews Memorial Town Hall Stage.
Grades 6+: Intermediate/Advanced Thespians (Tuesday AND Thursday)
Perfect instruction in dance, acting and voice for youth interested in performance culminating in the winter mainstage musical 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: $355.00 | Class Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Rehearsal Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT Shows: March 7 -9 *Tech Week March 3 – 6 Performance on the Andrews Memorial Town Hall Stage.
WEDNESDAYS:
Grades K – 4: Disney 101 Dalmations Kids ~ January 8 – March 5
Join us for our 101 Dalmations. Each season we will perform a 40 minute production of a beloved fairytale with just our littlest thespians to be performed on the Town Hall Stage for a matinee performance at 11:00am on the Sunday of the mainstage show. 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: K-4 | Tuition : $258.00 | Class Time: Wednesdays 4:15-5:45 | 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.
Grades 5+: 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 : $90 for active members and $124.00 for new members | Class Time: Wednesdays 5:45 – 6:30pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT
Grades 6+: 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. Bootcamp 2: Character Development for the Musical Performer. Shows at the Academy. The class is recommended for any beginning/intermediate or advanced dancer
Grades: 6th and Up | Tuition: $90 for active members and $124.00 for new members | Class Time: Wednesdays 6:30 – 7:15pm | 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: $90 for active members and $124.00 for new members | Class Time: Wednesdays 7:15-8:00pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT
THURSDAYS:
2025 WINTER MAINSTAGE FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS
January 13 – March 9 *Tech Week March 3 – 6*
Grades 8th and under rehearse Tuesday and Thursdays and grades 9th and up rehearse Saturdays
Grades 1 – 3: 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: 1-3 | Tuition: $204.00 | Class Time: Tuesdays 4:15pm – 5:15pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT I Shows: March 7 – 9 *Tech Week March 3 – 6 Performance on the Andrews Memorial Town Hall Stage.
Grades 4/5: 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 $264.00 | Class Time: Tuesdays or Thursdays 5:15pm – 6:45 pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT I Shows: March 7 – 9 *Tech Week March 4 – 7 Performance on the Andrews Memorial Town Hall Stage.
Grades 6+: Intermediate/Advanced Thespians (Tuesday AND Thursday)
Perfect instruction in dance, acting and voice for youth interested in performance culminating in the winter mainstage musical 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: $355.00 | Class Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT I Shows: March 7 – 9 *Tech Week March 3 – 6* Performance on the Andrews Memorial Town Hall Stage.
FRIDAYS:
Every Friday drama classes/acting classes and Improvisation classes for all ages/grade levels:
Grades K – 3: Little Play Makers – 101 Dalamations Fairytale Series
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: $204.00 | Class Time: Fridays, 4:15pm – 5:00pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT
Grades 4-6: 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: $90.00 for active members. $124.00 for new members. | Class Time: Fridays 5:00-5:45pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT
Grades 7+: 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 : $90.00 for active members. $124.00 for new members. | Class Time: Fridays 5:45- 6:45pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT
SATURDAYS:
GRADES 9+: Advanced Level Musical Theater, Exciting news! Advanced Mainstage option for grades 9+
We have added an exciting opportunity for our advanced level actors during this season which is normally an off season for the Advanced Musical Theater Program. The advanced program rehearsals will run on Saturdays and then will join the intermediate level during tech week. Just like in a normal mainstage, on their off night actors will participate as ensemble.
Grades: 9+ | Tuition : $355.00 | Class Time: Saturdays from 10:00 am – 2:30 pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT | Performance at The Andrews Memorial Town Hall | Any current active 7th or 8th grader that is not available to attend Tuesday or Thursday rehearsals must contact the artistic director directly in regards to attending Saturday rehearsals.
