KIDS
(Pre-K–Grade 5)
DRAMATIC PLAY: ADVENTURE AWAITS
GRADES: PRE-K
TUESDAYS 3:30–4:15 PM | $200
Class dates: Sep 12– Nov 28, 2023
Skip dates: Oct 31, Nov 21
Teaching artist: Andrez Franco
GRADES: K
WEDNESDAYS 3:30–4:15 PM | $200
Class dates: Sep 13– Nov 15, 2023
Teaching artist: Jessica Borbone
Every day is an adventure in this introductory drama class. Each week, your child explores a different book and theme and embarks on a new adventure using props and dramatic play. This class teaches students about story structure while helping to increase their vocabulary, confidence, and problem-solving skills. Young performers learn to use their body, voice, and imagination as they travel to new lands, sail around the world, meet exotic animals and save the planet!
LET'S EXPLORE A SHOW!
Grades 1–3
Show Title: THE FAIRY TALE AWARDS
TUESDAYS 4:30–6:00 PM | $375 - SOLD OUT
Class dates: Sep 12–Dec 5, 2023
Skip dates: Oct 31, Nov 21
Show date: Dec 5
WEDNESDAYS 4:30–6:00 PM | $375 - A FEW SPOTS LEFT
Class dates: Sep 13–Nov 15, 2023
Show date: Nov 17
Students explore a new and exciting show selected specifically for their age and skill level! This year’s show honors favorite fairy tale characters during an awards ceremony, “The Granny’s”! Who will win Best Dramatic Scene? Best Choreography? And the coveted Best Villain Award? All your favorite fairy tale characters will have a chance to shine including the Big Bad Wolf, Three Little Bears, Snow White and Jack and Jill. Team-taught by theater professionals, this class allows young students to explore the basics of acting, singing and dancing while experiencing the process of auditions, rehearsals and putting on scenes and songs from a show. Kids create wonderful memories on stage in the JM Family Studio Theater while having fun! Family and friends are invited to an open class at the end of the semester. Fee includes script and costume pieces.
Teaching artists: Jessica Borbone & Andrez Franco
INTRO TO MUSICAL THEATER
GRADES: 1–2
SATURDAYS 9:00–10:00 AM | $310
GRADES: 3–5
SATURDAYS 10:15–11:15 AM | $310
Class dates: Sep 23–Dec 9, 2023
Skip dates: Nov 11, Nov 25
The dynamic world of musical theater is explored in this introductory skills-building class. Students develop the basics of singing, dancing, and acting using songs and choreography from a wide range of popular Broadway musicals in a supportive environment. Students learn stage directions, basic dance steps and terminology. Participants also engage in healthy vocal production techniques which include proper breathing, matching pitch and singing in an ensemble. Family and friends are invited to an open class at the end of the semester. Two sessions of this class are recommended.
Teaching artists: Jessica Borbone & Tara Goodman
SING! DANCE! ACT!
GRADES: 2–5
SATURDAYS 11:30 AM–12:30 PM | $310
Class dates:Sep 23–Dec 9, 2023
Skip dates: Nov 11, Nov 25
Team-taught by a professional music director and a professional choreographer, students build upon skills learned in Intro to Musical Theater. In this intermediate class, students learn how to use all three skills within the context of a Broadway scene and song to perform each with technical skill and confidence. Students continue to develop healthy singing through vocal warmups and songs. They also improve dance technique through various choreography sequences. Students work on acting skills by creating characters and developing better voice and diction in their work. These elements combined help students develop a stronger stage presence.
This class may be taken more than once to develop existing talents and discover new abilities through skills-building activities, theater games and learning material from Broadway repertoire. Two semesters of Intro to Musical Theater (or similar class) are recommended as a prerequisite for this class.
Teaching artists: Jessica Borbone & Tara Goodman
ACTING & IMPROV
GRADES: 4–6
WEDNESDAYS 6:15–7:30 PM | $325
Class dates: Sep 13-Nov 15, 2023
Explore the “fun”damentals of acting and improv! Students learn foundational acting and improv skills and explore how to use their bodies, voices, and minds to create characters and imaginary circumstances. Through interactive warmups and skills-building activities, students develop improv and acting techniques as they build confidence and stretch their imagination. This class will strengthen social interactions and develop effective listening and communication skills. All levels welcome.
Teaching artist: Jill Lustig
ADVANCED MUSICAL THEATER WORKSHOP
GRADES: 4–12 | BY AUDITION ONLY
SATURDAYS 9:30 AM–11:30 AM | $375
Class dates: Sep 23 - Dec 9, 2023
Skip dates: Nov 11, Nov 25
Tech rehearsal: Dec 9
Show date: Dec 10
In this advanced-level class, students develop musical theater skills on a pre-professional level by strengthening techniques in singing, dancing, and acting. Each week students focus on specific skills and receive top-tier instruction from our teaching artist professionals. Students explore acting methods, script analysis and how to create strong characters. For dance, students work on stretching and flexibility and study various musical theater dance styles. Singing instruction focuses on expanding healthy vocal technique, learning music theory, and developing skills to build a character through song. Students integrate skills and gain confidence as strong and engaging musical theater performers. This class culminates with a public performance of an exciting new Holiday Spectacular in the Amaturo Theater.
Teaching Artists: Tammy Holder, Ven Daniel & Lily Coniglio
BROADWAY DANCE
GRADES: 4–9 | $325
MONDAYS 6:45 PM–8:00 PM
Class dates: Sep 11-Nov 27, 2023
Skip dates: Sep 25, Nov 20
Broadway Dance is the exploration of traditional and contemporary Broadway dance styles that include elements of ballet, jazz, and modern dance. It’s the perfect class for students who want to learn the basic steps found in musical theater dance. Students will improve dance skills for auditions and performances. This beginner-level class focuses on core fundamental exercises and technical steps while introducing a variety of movement styles. No dance experience necessary.
Teaching artist: Becca Montgomery
YOUTH FALL MUSICAL: YOU'RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN
GRADES: 4–10
MONDAYS 6:00 PM–9:15 PM | $425
Class dates: Sep 11-Nov 13, 2023
Skip date: Sep 25
Mandatory dress rehearsal: Nov 13
Show date: Nov 14
SATURDAYS 11:45 AM–2:45 PM | $425
Class dates: Sep 9-Nov 15, 2023
Skip date: Sep 16
Show date: Nov 15
In an all-encompassing theatrical experience, students learn acting, singing and dancing as well as production disciplines such as costumes, props, make-up and staging and use these skills to put on a final show in the Amaturo Theater. With charm, wit, and heart, You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown explores life through the eyes of Charlie Brown and his friends in the Peanuts gang. This revue of songs and vignettes offers young actors many opportunities for solo songs and scenes. This class is offered in partnership with the Performance Project, Inc.
Teaching artists from The Performance Project, Inc.
PERFORMANCE MENTOR PROGRAM: A CHRISTMAS CAROL, THE MUSICAL
GRADES: 2–12 | BY AUDITION ONLY | $440
THURSDAYS 6:00–9:00 PM & SATURDAYS 3:00-6:00 PM
Class dates: Sep 14-Nov 18, 2023
Skip dates: Sep 16, Nov 11
Mandatory extra rehearsals: Nov 27, 28, 29
Show dates*: Nov 30, Dec 1, Dec 2, Dec 13, Dec 14, Dec 15
For those IN District 13 Thespians: Nov 30, Dec 1
For those NOT in District 13 Thespians: Dec 1, Dec 2
Advanced techniques in acting, singing and dance are integrated into the rehearsal process and culminate in a full-length musical production of A Christmas Carol. This unique performance experience offers students the opportunity to study and perform alongside adult professional actors. Join Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, and a host of colorful characters for this traditional holiday tale adapted for family audiences. This musical production of the Charles Dickens classic is a wonderful way to celebrate the season with the entire family. *Students perform during a Broward County Public school day and will have to miss a day of school. Offered in partnership with The Performance Project School of the Arts.
Teaching artists from The Performance Project, Inc.