KIDS
Celebrating 10 Years of Classes
K–Grade 5
DRAMATIC PLAY: WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
GRADE: K
WEDNESDAYS 4:00 – 4:45 PM | $210
Class dates: Sep 4 – Nov 13, 2024
Skip date: Oct 2
Rain date: Nov 20
Teaching artists: Jessica Borbone
Let the wild rumpus start! This introductory acting class themed around popular children’s books is a fun and imaginative opportunity for kids to act out exciting adventures through the world of popular stories. Through role-playing and dramatic play activities, kids explore new locations, create characters, and bring the wild to life as they learn about story structure, increase their vocabulary, self-esteem, creativity and problem-solving skills. Join us for "Where the Wild Things Are" and let your child's imagination roar.
LET'S CREATE A SHOW! NEW
GRADES: 1 – 3
TUESDAYS 4:30 – 6:00 PM | $385
SHOW TITLE: PURE IMAGINATION
Class dates: Sep 10 – Nov 12, 2024
Show date: Nov 19
Rain date: Dec 3
Teaching artists: Andrez Franco & Rebecca Montgomery
Imagination takes the spotlight in Let’s Create A Show! In this new and unique theater class, young actors create a story, write their own songs and develop vibrant characters culminating in a final showcase they perform at the end of the semester. Team-taught by a professional vocal instructor and a professional choreographer, this class allows kids to explore the basics of acting, singing and dancing while they discover the joy of storytelling, the magic of musical expression, and the thrill of creating an original script to perform on stage. Fee includes script and basic costume.
LET'S EXPLORE A SHOW!
GRADES: 1 – 3
WEDNESDAYS 5:00 – 6:30 PM | $385
SHOW TITLE: JOURNEY OF THE NOBLE GNARBLE
Class dates: Sep 4 – Nov 13, 2024
Skip date: Oct 2
Show date: Nov 20
Rain date: Dec 4
Teaching artists: Jessica Borbone & Rebecca Montgomery
Step into the spotlight with our Let’s Explore a Show class! Designed for young performers, this immersive experience introduces students the captivating journey of bringing a show to life, from auditions to final bows. Journey of the Noble Gnarble is the story of a little gnarble with a big dream who travels along the ocean floor while meeting challenges along the way. This show teaches the importance of positivity and determination! Team-taught by a professional vocal instructor and a professional choreographer, this performance 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! Fee includes script and basic costume.
INTRO TO MUSICAL THEATER
GRADES: K – 2
SATURDAYS 9:00 – 10:00 AM | $320
GRADES: 3 – 5
SATURDAYS 10:15 – 11:15 AM | $320
Class dates: Sep 7 – Nov 16, 2024
Skip date: Oct 12
Rain date: Nov 23
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! ACT! DANCE!
GRADES: 3 – 5
SATURDAYS 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | $320
Class dates: Sep 7 – Nov 16, 2024
Skip date: Oct 12
Rain date: Nov 23
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 warm-ups and songs. They also improve dance technique through various choreography sequences. Students work on acting skills by creating characters and developing better voices 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 5:45 – 7:00 PM | $335
Class dates: Sep 4 – Nov 13, 2024
Skip date: Oct 2
Rain date: Nov 20
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 warm-ups 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: JaVonda Carter
ADVANCED MUSICAL THEATER WORKSHOP
GRADES: 4 – 12 | BY AUDITION ONLY
SATURDAYS 9:30 – 11:30 AM | $385
SHOW TITLE: 10TH ANNIVERSARY STUDENT SPECTACULAR
Class dates: Sep 7 – Nov 16, 2024
Skip date: Oct 12
Rain date: Nov 23
Extra rehearsal: Nov 23
Show date: Dec 3, 7:30 PM
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 in a special 10th Anniversary Student Spectacular in the Amaturo Theater.
Teaching Artists: Tammy Holder, Ven Daniel & Lily Coniglio
YOUTH FALL MUSICAL: DISNEY'S FROZEN JR.
GRADES: 4 – 10
MONDAYS 6:00 PM – 9:15 PM | $455
Class dates: Sep 9 – Nov 18, 2024
Skip date: Nov 11
Mandatory dress rehearsal: Nov 18
Show date: Nov 19
SATURDAYS 12:45 PM – 4:00 PM | $455
Class dates: Sep 7 – Nov 16, 2024
Skip date: Nov 11
Mandatory dress rehearsal: Nov 18
Show date: Nov 20
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. Based on the 2018 Broadway musical, Frozen Jr. brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart! This class is offered in partnership with the Performance Project, Inc.
Teaching artists from The Performance Project, Inc.
PERFORMANCE MENTOR PROGRAM: NARNIA
GRADES: 3 – 12 | BY AUDITION ONLY | $485
THURSDAYS 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM AND SATURDAYS 3:00 – 6:00 PM
Class dates: Sep 7 – Dec 7, 2024
Optional class: Oct 31
Skip dates: Oct 3, Oct 12, Nov 23, Nov 28, and Nov 30
Mandatory extra rehearsals: Dec 10, 11, and 12
Show dates: Dec 13* and 15
Advanced techniques in acting, singing and dance are integrated into the rehearsal process and culminate in a full-length musical production. This unique performance experience offers students the opportunity to study and perform alongside adult professional actors.
Narnia is a breathtaking musical production that whisks audiences away to a magical land of wonder and enchantment. Based on C.S. Lewis' beloved novel "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe," this spectacular show brings to life the timeless tale of four siblings who discover a secret world behind a wardrobe, where they join forces with the lion Aslan to defeat and save Narnia from eternal winter. With stunning costumes, sets, and special effects, the show is a visual feast that will captivate audiences of all ages. With its themes of courage, sacrifice, and redemption, Narnia will leave audiences of all ages spellbound and inspired.
Offered in partnership with The Performance Project School of the Arts.
*Students perform during a Broward County Public school day and will have to miss a day of school.
Teaching artists from The Performance Project, Inc.