Drama & Creative Imagination- K-3rd Grades This class introduces creative play and brings stories and our imaginations to life. Young actors will learn to act believably in imaginative circumstances through acting exercises, game play, storytelling and theater related skits and activities. We will engage students in creativity by using their bodies and minds explore drama and theatrics.
Drama - 4th-12th Grades Our actors learn techniques in voice, movement, improvisation, character work and scene study along with exercises that help sharpen their senses, instincts and imagination. Ensemble and connection work teach actors to focus as one rather than individuals. Excellence comes through repetition and preparation. We incorporate techniques by Stanislaviski, Hagen, Adler and others to expose actors to the full gamut of techniques currently being taught by masters in the craft for monologue, scene study and ensemble work. "If you were born with the ability to change someone's perspective or emotions, never waste that gift. It is one of the most powerful gifts God can give - THE ABILITY TO INFLUENCE!" - Shannon Adler
Musical Theater Technique - K-2nd & 3rd-5th Grades Musical theater is a form of theatrical performance that combines songs, spoken words, acting, and dance. Theatrical performance teaches essential life skills including showmanship, teamwork, and creativity while providing a platform for one to discover their inner talents and build self-confidence. In addition to building musical theater singing and dancing skills, students will work on monologues and participate in a mock audition. They will learn the proper skills for auditioning and creating an audition book. Students will perform in the WFA Dance Showcase.
Musical Theater Technique & Spring Production - 6th-12th Grades In the Fall semester, students will train in 3 areas of technique: acting, dance and vocal technique (descriptions below). In the Spring semester, they will switch to working on a full production of MTI's Disney Newsies Jr.!
Musical Theater Dance Styles: is less of a particular style, and more of a description of dancing that is rooted in the diverse history of Broadway musicals. In the performing business, auditions are your tests, and dance classes are where you study. In this class we will focus on increasing your strength, flexibility and endurance. Both theatre and dance history as well as vocabulary will be incorporated in this class.
Acting: Our actors learn techniques in voice, movement, improvisation, character work and scene study along with exercises that help sharpen their senses, instincts and imagination. Ensemble and connection work teach actors to focus as one rather than individuals. Excellence comes through repetition and preparation. We incorporate techniques by Stanislaviski, Hagen, Adler and others to expose actors to the full gamut of techniques currently being taught by masters in the craft for monologue, scene study and ensemble work.
"If you were born with the ability to change someone's perspective or emotions, never waste that gift. It is one of the most powerful gifts God can give - THE ABILITY TO INFLUENCE!" - Shannon Adler
Drama Classes Girls: Black leggings or athletic pants, solid black t-shirt or WFA t-shirt, sneakers. Hair pulled back off of face. No crop tops or midriff showing. If t-shirt shows midriff when arms are raised then black leotard underneath is recommended. Boys: Black athletic pants or shorts, solid black t-shirt or WFA t-shirt, sneakers.
Musical Theater Technique Girls Attire: Black leggings or athletic pants, solid black t-shirt or WFA t-shirt, sneakers. Black jazz shoes (laced or non-laced). Hair should be pulled into a pony tail or bun. No crop tops or midriff showing. If t-shirt shows midriff when arms are raised then black leotard underneath is recommended. Boys Attire: Black, fitted, athletic shirt (tank or t-shirt) or WFA T-shirt, Black athletic shorts or pants that don't go past the ankle. Black jazz shoes (laced or non-laced).
Musical Theater Technique & Production Girls Attire: Black leggings or athletic pants, solid black t-shirt or WFA t-shirt, sneakers. Black jazz shoes (laced or non-laced). Hair should be pulled into a pony tail or bun. No crop tops or midriff showing. If t-shirt shows midriff when arms are raised then black leotard underneath is recommended. Boys Attire: Black, fitted, athletic shirt (tank or t-shirt) or WFA T-shirt, Black athletic shorts or pants that don't go past the ankle. Black jazz shoes (laced or non-laced).
Musical Theater Performance Fee, due in December *in place of tuition*: $125 Musical Theater Technique & Spring Production (6th-12th Grades) $70 All other Musical Theater Classes
We offer a multi-class discountof 10% off each additional class, excluding specialty dance classes, art and individual lessons. This discount does not apply to the first class. We highly encourage our students to take multiple forms of technique.
Drama, Music & Movement & Musical Theater Technique Classes: Dress Rehearsal: Friday, April 21st - Time TBA Showcase: Friday, April 28th - Time TBA
Musical Theater Production: newsies jr.
Musical Theater Technique & Production Class 6th-12th Grades In class auditions: Nov 21st & Nov 28th (subject to change) Extra Show Rehearsals: Dec 10th, Jan 21st, March 25th, and April 29th - Times TBA Tech Rehearsals: May 1st & 2nd (evenings) Show Dates: May 4th, 5th & 6th - Times TBA (Thurs or Friday off of school required for in-house field trip showing)
