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(Pre-K–Grade 5)

DRAMATIC PLAY: EPIC EXPLORATIONS & TRAVELS

GRADES: K

WEDNESDAYS 4:00 – 4:45 PM | $210
Class dates: Jan 31 – Apr 10, 2024
Skip date: Mar 27
Rain date: Apr 17
Teaching artist: Jessica Borbone

Every day is an adventure in this introductory drama class. Your child explores a different book and theme each week and embarks on an epic 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 take epic journeys, explore new lands and meet exotic characters and animals from around the world!

LET'S EXPLORE A SHOW!

Grades 1 – 3
Show Title: Leap Day

TUESDAYS 4:30 – 6:00 PM | $385
Class dates: Jan 30 – Apr 16, 2024
Skip date: Mar 26
Show date: Apr 16
Rain date: Apr 23
Teaching artists: Andrez Franco & Rebecca Montgomery

WEDNESDAYS 5:00 – 6:30 PM | $385
Class dates: Jan 31 – Apr 17, 2024
Skip date: Mar 27
Show date: Apr 17
Rain date: Apr 24
Teaching Artists: Jessica Borbone & Erin Dahlgren

Step into the spotlight with our "Let’s Explore a Show" class! Designed for young performers, this immersive experience guides students through the captivating journey of bringing a show to life, from auditions to final bows. In this session’s show, the Days of the Week have a day off and celebrate with a huge party at the House of Father Time. However, this Leap Day, nothing goes as planned. The Days feel overworked, demanding an 8th day be added to the week. Tuesday and Friday’s friendship is not what it used to be. And Mother Nature makes a surprising appearance which puts everyone on edge!

Taught by theater professionals, the class covers the fundamentals of acting, singing and dancing in the vibrant setting of the JM Family Studio Theater. As they hone their skills, students not only create lasting memories on stage but also have a blast along the way. The class culminates in a performance, where family and friends are invited to witness the magic. Class fee includes a script and costume pieces.

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: Feb 3 – Apr 20, 2024
Skip dates: Mar 23, Mar 30
Rain date: Apr 27

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: 3 – 5

SATURDAYS 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | $320

Class dates: Feb 3 – Apr 20, 2024
Skip dates: Mar 23, Mar 30
Rain date: Apr 27

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: Jan 31 – Apr 10, 2024
Skip date: Mar 27
Rain date: Apr 17

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

MTI PILOT PRODUCTION / ADVANCED MUSICAL THEATER WORKSHOP

GRADES: 4 – 12 | BY AUDITION ONLY
Show Title: DREAMWORKS THEATRICALS TROLLS THE MUSICAL JR.

SATURDAYS 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM | $435

Class dates: Feb 3 – Apr 20, 2024
Skip dates: Mar 23, Mar 30
Additional rehearsals: May 1, 4, 8, 15 & 18
Tech Rehearsals: May 20, 21 & 22
Show dates: May 23, 24 & 25

Trolls know how to put on a show! Join Poppy and her merry band of Trolls in a brand-new musical adventure set after the events of the first film! The Broward Center has been selected by Music Theater International (MTI) and Dreamworks Theatricals to produce a pilot production of Dreamworks Theatricals Trolls the Musical Jr. As one of the first theaters in the country to produce the junior version of this brand-new original musical, students have a unique opportunity to continue developing their musical theater skills while working on an exciting pilot production. Don't miss the chance to be part of this delightful, whimsical musical filled with catchy songs, lively dances, uproarious comedy, and, of course, plenty of vivid colors.

Classes and rehearsals culminate in three performances on May 23 & 24 at 7:00 PM and May 25 at 10:30 AM in the Amaturo Theater.

Teaching Artists: Tammy Holder, Ven Daniel & Lily Coniglio

This project is made possible by support from Florida Theatrical Association and Funding Arts Broward, supporting innovative local visual and performing arts in Broward County.

BROADWAY DANCE

GRADES: 4 – 9

MONDAYS 6:15 PM – 7:30 PM | $335

Class dates: Jan 29 – Apr 15, 2024
Skip dates: Feb 19, Mar 25
Rain date: Apr 19

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 SPRING MUSICAL

GRADES: 5 – 10
Show Title: MEAN GIRLS JR.

SATURDAYS 12:45 PM – 3:45 PM | $445

Class dates: Jan 27  Apr 13, 2024
Skip dates: Mar 23, Mar 30
Show date: Apr 18 at 8 PM
Rain Date: TBD

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 in a performance of Mean Girls Jr. in the Amaturo Theater. This new musical from book writer Tina Fey (30 Rock), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and composer Jeff Richmond (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) is packed with keen wit, an undeniably catchy score, and a sincere message for everyone. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. Cady and her friends devise a "Revenge Party" to end Regina’s reign with Cady going undercover as an aspiring Plastic. When the lines between the real Cady and her Plastic self get blurred, she must find her way back to herself and her true friends.

Adapted from Fey's 2004 blockbuster film and the Broadway smash hit, the Mean Girls JR. script was specifically written for tween groups to perform. .

Teaching artists from The Performance Project, Inc.

YOUTH SPRING MUSICAL

GRADES: 5 – 10
Show Title: MEAN GIRLS JR.

MONDAYS 6:00 PM – 9:15 PM | $445

Class dates: Jan 29  Apr 15, 2024
Skip dates: Feb 29, Mar 25
Show date: Apr 17 at 6 PM and 8 PM
Rain Date: TBD

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 in a performance of Mean Girls Jr. in the Amaturo Theater. This new musical from book writer Tina Fey (30 Rock), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and composer Jeff Richmond (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt) is packed with keen wit, an undeniably catchy score, and a sincere message for everyone. Cady Heron may have grown up on an African savanna, but nothing prepared her for the wild and vicious ways of her strange new home: suburban Illinois. How will this naïve newbie rise to the top of the popularity pecking order? By taking on The Plastics, a trio of lionized frenemies led by the charming but ruthless Regina George. Cady and her friends devise a "Revenge Party" to end Regina’s reign with Cady going undercover as an aspiring Plastic. When the lines between the real Cady and her Plastic self get blurred, she must find her way back to herself and her true friends.

Adapted from Fey's 2004 blockbuster film and the Broadway smash hit, the Mean Girls JR. script was specifically written for tween groups to perform. .

Teaching artists from The Performance Project, Inc.