Grades 9 - 12
Teens on Broadway!
Whether your high schooler is preparing for a college career in the Arts, headed directly to Broadway, or simply wants to get more instruction in their favorite hobby, OnStage has a class perfect for them!
Classes begin with exciting theatre warm-up activities and exercises. All of our activities are musically oriented. Depending on the nature and age of the class, students then engage in the exploration of improvisation, musical theatre or scene study activities. Fundamental theatre skills such as diction, blocking, and stage directions plus vocal skills, and dance skills are reinforced throughout the rehearsals.
Our goal at OnStage is to provide a fun and creative, yet professional, environment where each child can tap into their imagination and creativity. We encourage kids to be different and to be themselves. The idea of “process drama” (where emphasis is placed solely on the instruction) is not our only focus. We are OnStage - we are about application of instruction to the performance stage.
So go ahead, read further and find a class just perfect for your teen's individual talents!
Stage 101
This is an introduction class to the foundation of being a Broadway Star. Students will study and practice acting principles, voice development, dance movement, and the use of the imagination. Making props and costumes and learning stage make-up is also part of this course. Class takes place in the Black Box Theatre.
All perfect for a spotlight on the stage!
12 week session
1 hour class
$ TBA
Musical Theater 101:
!WICKED!
Love Elphaba and Glinda?
Think that WICKED is just wonderful?
This Pre-Wizard of Oz Broadway show is the #1 touring show in America right now and we are performing it!
In response to the need for in-depth training in musical theatre, this is the first class of its kind to combine customized goal setting for the individual student while learning to work as a cast. The mission of this class is to train actors to sing and dance as well as to provide a performance outlet in the Black Box Theatre. This class is perfect for the newcomer to musical theatre.
Equal importance is placed on acting, singing and dancing techniques. Student’s abilities and needs are assessed by the instructors and specific individual goals are set for the overall cast and the individual student. Each semester focuses on a new musical so you can take this class over and over and learn something new everytime!
This performance will be the staging of Wicked~
Come, take a trip to OZ!
12 week session
1 hour class
$ TBA
ME, MYSELF, & I
Students will learn monologues ranging from serious to comedic. All refreshing and modern pulling from some of the most popular plays on stage.
Never again do the same monologue as
everyone else at the audition!
12 week session
1 hour class
$ TBA
ALL THAT JAZZ!
Students will explore music and dance through basic choreography appropriate for musical theatre. If your teen wants to be a Broadway Star or just look and act like one, then this class is for them.
This course is a basic preparation class to prepare the actor/singer for the dance floor.
There's No Business like SHOW Business!
12 week session
1 hour class
$ TBA
COMEDY ANYONE?
Old and new comedic scenes come to life each week as students learn the basic principles of improvisation and physical comedy theatre.
Through intensive levels of instruction in a fun and exciting environment students will find their funny and learn to hone their comedic talents. The final show is an original creation using the imagination of the performers themselves – all in the Black Box Theatre!
Laugh & be silly - all in the name of THEATRE!
12 week session
1 hour class
$ TBA
Song-Writing & Commercial Music 101 
Using an interactive approach, this
course teaches students the basic principals of song-writing which include creative writing skills, necessary keyboard skills, microphone techniques, and the music business
The students will be given the opportunity to present their work in a master-class setting. Songwriting 101 is for beginners who want to learn the basic fundamentals.
12 week session
1 hour class
$ TBA
Song-Writing & Commercial Music 201
This course focuses on developing a large music project and receiving feedback from the instructor and other students. Much like a master class setting, this class teaches advanced techniques of songwriting and produces ensemble material.
Open Mic performances for both classes in the Black Box Theatre.
12 week session
1 hour class
$ TBA
Musical Theatre 201
This is the second phase of Musical Theater 101 and is by audition only.
We offer a comprehensive curriculum which works together to integrate the three disciplines of Acting, Dance and Music into the actor’s body and technique creating a well-rounded and versatile young actor. The end result is a performance by the cast.
The faculty is comprised of some of the finest teaching artists and working professionals who specialize in the integration of these three disciplines. Both old and new musicals are used each semester from Rodgers & Hammerstein to Stephen Schwartz.
The music portion trains the actor in vocal technique, sight singing and ear training.
The dance curriculum consists of the actor developing great choreography skills and/or continuing strong technique in ballet, tap and jazz. Throughout the dance progression, the curriculum builds to all styles of theatre dance, song and dance and modern dance to further incorporate the actor’s physical body into all areas of their work. The acting portion incorporates speech and body movement and develops the actor's musical theatre techniques.
This class is intensive, fun, and inspiring
for those who are serious artists.
18 week session
1 1/2 hour
$ TBA
*fee does not include costume
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