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Classes and Workshops
Spring into New Theatre Skills
Saturdays 11:30-1:00
Tuition: $25/Class (Save 15% when you choose 4 or more classes)
Age: Teens and Adults
This spring, the stage is yours! Whether you’re looking to refine your craft, explore a new theatrical skill, or dive in for the first time, our brand-new Spring Series has something for everyone. With five exciting classes to choose from, you can pick the one that speaks to you—or take them all and make it a season of total transformation!
April 12: Jump and Turn with Emma Michael: This class focuses on the fundamentals of jumps and turns, helping you build strength, balance, and precision. Learn targeted drills, technique exercises to help you develop the power and control needed to execute clean turns and soaring jumps with confidence.
April 26: Makeup for the Stage with Katey Martinek: In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of theatrical makeup application, focusing on contouring and highlighting techniques that enhance facial features and expressions under stage lighting.
May 3: Finding Your Audition Song: Selection & Preparation with Emma Peterman and Maggie Timmer: Explore how to analyze song choices, refine your vocal delivery, and bring authentic storytelling to your performance. Whether you’re auditioning for a musical or building your repertoire, this class will help you walk into the audition room with confidence and a song that truly shines!
May 10: Getting the Most from Your Script with Katherine Mumma: This class will teach you how to use context clues—dialogue, stage directions, and character interactions—to make informed and compelling acting choices. You will explore using script analysis to bring depth and authenticity to your performance, ensuring that every line you deliver is rich with meaning.
May 17: Latin Ball Room with Nadya Beyar: Feel the rhythm and ignite your passion for dance! This class introduces the fundamentals of Latin ballroom, focusing on the technique, footwork, and styling of the Cha-Cha. No partner required—just bring your energy and get ready to move!
Scene Partners
Making Connections on Stage
Teaching Artist: Shannon Hill
M,T,W,Th June 16-19
Ages: Teens and Adults
Tuition: $115
This class offers a supportive space to explore the essentials of acting with others. Through engaging exercises, duet scene work, and honest feedback, students will strengthen their ability to listen, respond authentically, and build trust with a scene partner. With a special emphasis on connection, timing, and storytelling, participants will walk away with new tools for truthful acting, as well as a deeper appreciation for the collaborative nature of theatre. Great for actors preparing for auditions, productions, or anyone looking to grow in confidence and communication.
In the Moment
Improv for Actors
Teaching Artist: Christine Sargeant
M,T,W,Th, July 7-10, 6:00-8:00
Ages: Teens and Adults
Tuition: $115
Strong performances begin with strong presence. In this energizing class, actors will build their improvisation skills with a specific focus: sharpening in-the-moment awareness to bring more spontaneity, truth, and depth to scripted work. Through games, exercises, and improv challenges, participants will practice trusting their instincts, staying present with scene partners, and reacting truthfully—essential tools for character development and rehearsal room success.
Broadway Moves
Four Nights. Four Genres. All Broadway.
Teaching Artist: Sara Sherman
Ages: Teens and Adults
Time: 6:00-7:30
Tuition: $25/class
This series of drop-in dance classes is the perfect way to sharpen your skills, explore new styles, and celebrate the movement that brings musical theatre to life. Each evening focuses on a unique genre, style, or storytelling technique, inspired by iconic Broadway shows. Come to one or attend them all!
June 17: Classic Musical Theatre Dance
Featured Song: “Cool” from West Side Story
Learn moves from the Golden Age of Broadway, rooted in a combination of ballet and jazz technique. Inspired by the choreography of Agnes de Mille (Oklahoma!, Carousel) and Jerome Robbins (On the Town, West Side Story), this class focuses on a combination of graceful and sharp technical movements that flow smoothly into one another.
June 19: Jazz Fusion
Featured Song: “Livin’ it Up” from Hadestown
This class infuses jazz technique with elements of street dance, funk, and contemporary movement, as seen in musicals like The Lion King, Wicked, and Hadestown. Learn how to move seamlessly between different styles to make a dance feel cohesive, while paying close attention to musical accents and rhythms.
July 22: Contemporary Movement
Featured Song: “the Predatory Wasp” from Illinoise
Explore the power of telling a story through movement. Inspired by musicals like the Outsiders, Jagged Little Pill, and Illinoise, this class will teach you how to create fluid movements with your body, fueled by the emotional content of a musical piece. This unique dance form allows for freedom in movement and interpretation, embracing individuality and expression.
July 24: Hip Hop on Broadway
Featured Song: “Problem/Can’t Feel My Face” from & Juliet
This upbeat class will pair foundational street dance skills with high energy choreography. Inspired by musicals like Hell’s Kitchen, Hamilton, and & Juliet, learn the art of performing dynamic, hard-hitting movements that focus heavily on accenting the unique beats of pop, r&b, and hip hop music.
Stage Combat
The Art of the Sword
Teaching Artist: Steven Schwall,
Certified Teacher of Stage Combat
Monday and Wednesday, 6:00-8:00
Ages: Teens and Adults
Tuition: $58/2-day class series
Step into the world of knights, heroes, and epic battles in this exciting stage combat series led by certified fight instructor Steven Schwall. With a medieval twist, each session will focus on the safe and dramatic use of traditional weapons, teaching the techniques and storytelling behind every strike. All experience levels welcome, this class is your training ground for epic storytelling.
Choose one or take both:
Single-Handed Broadsword – July 28 & 30
Learn the foundations of stage combat with the classic one-handed broadsword. This session covers footwork, targeting, timing, and partner safety—all while crafting believable and thrilling swordplay.
Broadsword with Shield – August 4 & 6
Level up your skills as you add the complexity of shield work to your combat vocabulary. This session introduces shield use for both defense and dramatic staging, building on the techniques of the first series or standing alone for new adventurers.
Musical Theatre Camp: The Best Little Theatre in Town
A Musical Theatre Camp for Teens & Adults of All Abilities
July 21-August 8 (Monday – Friday), 6:00-8:00
Camp Performance: 7:00, August 8, The Civic Auditorium
Ages: Teens and Adults (13+)
- Early Bird Tuition: $ 90 (Early Bird Pricing expires May 15)
- Tuition: $100
Join us for a fun-filled, “play within a play” musical adventure! In this heartwarming story, a small-town theatre faces closure due to lack of funding, and it’s up to the determined owner, director, and cast to save the day. With plenty of drama, comedy, and some delightful tunes, this camp will bring the story to life as participants explore the elements of a classic musical production. Perfect for teens and adults of all experience levels and abilities, The Best Little Theater in Town is a wonderful opportunity to learn, perform, and become part of an ensemble working together to create something truly special.
Whether you are new to theatre or an experienced performer, this camp offers something for everyone. Spaces are limited, so register today! Bring your creativity, your passion, and your energy – and help us create the “Best Little Theater in Town!”