TWEENS & TEENS
(Grades 6–12)
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
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
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.
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 19, Mar 25
Mandatory Extra Rehearsal: Apr 16
Show date: Apr 17 at 6 PM & 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.
BROWARD CENTER SPOTLIGHTS
GRADES: 6 – 12 | BY AUDITION ONLY
Show Title: Spring Spectacular
SATURDAYS 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM | $335
Class dates: Feb 3 – Apr 20, 2024*
Skip dates: Mar 23, Mar 30
Rain date: TBD
Show date: Apr 23
*Extra rehearsals and performances scheduled as needed
Broward Center Spotlights is a performing vocal ensemble for students who love to sing in front of an audience. This audition-based musical theater program trains students to perform solos, duets and group numbers along with choreography for various Broward Center and community events. Team-taught by a professional music director and choreographer, students gain top-tier instruction in song and dance, musicianship, improved vocal technique and song interpretation, and build dance skills and stage presence using some of Broadway’s greatest songs. Past appearances include Christmas on Las Olas, Trick or Treat on 2nd Street, live television shows, Coffeehouse Cabarets and Broadway at the Beach. This session culminates with a Spring Spectacular in the Amaturo Theater.
Class fee includes a Broward Center Spotlights t-shirt.
Teaching Artists: Tammy Holder & Lily Coniglio
MUSICAL THEATER SINGING
GRADES: 6 – 12
TUESDAYS 7:00 – 8:15 PM | $335
Class dates: Jan 30 – Apr 9, 2024
Skip dates: Mar 26
Rain date: Apr 16
This group singing class is perfect for students who love show tunes. Students learn songs from some of Broadway's greatest composers while focusing on healthy vocal and breathing techniques, creating a character through song, and developing overall stage presence. Basic music theory and sight-reading instruction are included. All levels are welcome as students will sing in group numbers and explore their specific skill level through solos and duets..
Teaching artist: Tammy Holder
TEEN ACTING
GRADES: 9 – 12
WEDNESDAYS 6:00 – 7:15 PM | $335
Class dates: Jan 31 – Apr 10, 2024
Skip dates: Mar 27
Rain date: Apr 17
Principles of acting are explored in this class created specifically for teens. Students develop a foundational understanding of character, diction, vocal projection and breath control while building physical awareness and theater vocabulary. Warm-ups, theater games and in-class performances help students grow in self-confidence, public speaking and creativity. Family and friends are invited to a showcase in the JM Family Studio Theater.
Teaching artist: Jocelyn Lombardo
TEEN SPRING MUSICAL
GRADES: 9 – 12 | BY AUDITION ONLY
Show Title: MEAN GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL VERSION
THURSDAY 6:00 – 9:00 PM & SATURDAYS 3:00 – 6:00 PM | $455
Class dates: Feb 1 – Apr 27, 2024
Skip dates: Mar 23, 28, 30
Mandatory rehearsals: May 8 & 9
Show dates: May 10 & 11 at 8 PM
Rain dates: May 2 & 4
Advanced techniques in acting, singing and dance are integrated into the rehearsal process and culminate in a full-length musical production of Mean Girls – High School Version. The hilarious musical from book writer Tina Fey (30 Rock), lyricist Nell Benjamin (Legally Blonde) and composer Jeff Richmond (Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt), Mean Girls High School Version is an exclusive opportunity for our high school students to perform. 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. But when Cady and her friends devise a "Revenge Party" to end Regina’s reign, she learns the hard way that you can’t cross a Queen Bee without getting stung. Adapted from Fey's hit 2004 film, Mean Girls was nominated for a staggering 12 Tony Awards. This queen-bee took Broadway by storm and has joined the musical in-crowd.
Teaching Artists from The Performance Project, Inc.