We're delighted to have recently created a wonderful new collaboration with the Congregation Beth Israel of West Hartford, and we are currently offering 2 classes that are held on site at Beth Israel Congregation!
Classes are open to all! No experience necessary!
Ages 6-8
Description: In this class, students will engage in movement and vocal exercises, fun improvisation games and creative drama exploration to better understand what it means to be an actor or actress! They will also learn basic stagecraft terms to better understand the world of theatre such as what is stage left? A prop? What does a director do?. Reading and memorization skills are not necessary but students may be given a small, basic script adapted from children books and/or stories to learn.
Mon | 4:15 - 5:00pm | Nov 20th, 27th, Dec 4th, 11th, 14th
Class Status: Open for Enrollment
Tuition: $130.00
Registration fee: $5.00
Max # of students: 10
Teaching Artist: Amanda Prose
Ages 9 - 12
Description: This class introduces new students to the exciting world of theatre and performance! Students will learn the key elements of an Actor’s Toolbox: Voice, Body, Imagination, Concentration and Cooperation through fun and creative games and improvisational games!
Mon | 5:15 - 6:15pm | Nov 20th, 27th, Dec 4th, 11th, 14th
Class Status: Open for Enrollment
Tuition: $130.00
Registration fee: $5.00
Max # of students: 10
Teaching Artist: Amanda Prose
Grades K-2 (ages 6-8)
Description: In this class, students will re-imagine familiar stories like Snow White and Peter Pan with surprising new characters, settings, and obstacles! Over the eight-week session students will learn acting skills such as creating characters and scenes, how to express emotions on stage and how to work as a team through fun games and exercises!
Mondays
Dates: Jan 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 26, March 4, 11, 18* (no class on Feb 19th)
Class Status: Open for Enrollment
**Share Day for Families and Friends: Monday, March 18th. Time: TBD. Regular class will take place prior to the share.
Tuition: $150 plus $5.00 registration fee
Teaching Artist: Amanda Prose
Grades 3-8 (ages 9-13)
Description: This lively class will use improvisational exercises to teach students the importance of listening, saying YES, being present and using those skills to create characters and build worlds. Improvisational acting is based in comedy and we encourage silliness and fun! Improv has many benefits including bringing a sense of calm in dealing with the unknown, feelings of confidence and decreased sense of anxiety! This class is open to new students, but returning students are welcomed too!
Mondays
Dates: Jan 22, 29, Feb 5, 12, 26, March 4, 11, 18* (no class on Feb 19th)
*Share Day for Families and Friends: Monday, March 18th. Time: TBD. Regular class will take place prior to the share.
Class Status: Open for Enrollment
Teaching Artist: Amanda Prose
Tuition: $165 plus $5.00 registration fee
Grades 3-9 (ages 9-13)
Description: This class takes students into the exciting world of theatre and performance! Over the eight-week session, students will learn the key elements of an Actor’s Toolbox: Voice, Body, Imagination, Concentration and Cooperation through fun and creative games and exercises! This class is for all levels of acting, beginner and those who may have some performance experience!
Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00pm
Dates: Jan 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 28, March 6, 13, 20* (no class on Feb 21st)
*Share Day for Families and Friends: Wednesday, March 20th. Time: TBD. Regular class will take place prior to the share.
Class Status: Open for Enrollment
Teaching Artist: Heidi Jean Weinrich
Tuition: $165 plus $5.00 registration fee
Grade K-4 (ages 6-10)
Description: This class is geared more towards the process of creating an original piece, utilizing the fundamentals of acting, improv, playwriting, and devised theatre. Students will rehearse, and perform an original play that they created , that will culminate in a performance at the conclusion of the session! Students will be challenged and grow their skills in this advanced option, where they make the play their own! This will inspire students to stretch their imagination, work as a team, and create a piece of theatre that is their very own!
Wednesdays, 5:00-6:00pm
Dates: Jan 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 28, March 6, 13, 20* (no class Feb 21st)
*Share Day for Families and Friends: Wednesday, March 20th. Time: TBD. Regular class will take place prior to the share.
Class Status: Open for Enrollment
Teaching Artist: Lauren Cavanaugh
Tuition: $165 plus $5.00 registration fee
Grades K-2 (ages 6-8)
Description: With both the book and adapted musical, students will create their own take on the bright, fun characters through creative play and storytelling. This class is in participation with the Playhouse on Park’s Theatre for Youth Spring production of Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, so students and families will be able to not only explore the story in class but get a chance to see it performed on stage at Playhouse on Park! A wonderful opportunity for first time actors and actresses!
Mondays, 4:00-4:45pm
Dates: April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, June 3, 10 (no class May 27th)
*Share Day for Families and Friends: Monday, June 10th. Time: TBD. Regular class will take place prior to the share.
Tuition: $170 plus $5.00 registration fee (covers the cost of a copy of the book for performers to use in class and have for a keepsake!)
Grades 3-8 (ages 9-13)
Description: In this class students will continue to learn and develop personal understanding of playing an action, being in the moment, listening and responding to stage partners, and other advanced fundamentals of acting through a variety of fun exercises, improvisations and scene work. A share performance for families and friends will conclude the session!
Mondays, 5:00-6:00pm
Dates: April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20, June 3, 10 (no class May 27th)
*Share Day for Families and Friends: Monday, June 10th. Time: TBD. Regular class will take place prior to the share.
Tuition: $165 plus $5.00 registration fee
Grades 3-8 (ages 9-13)
Description: Open to new and returning students. This class is for students who are interested in learning advanced improvisation skills and those who took Level I Improv here at Playhouse. Students will participate in improv exercises and games, collaborate with their peers to their ideas, and collaborate with their peers to create and devise their own unique Improv Showcase to share on the final day of class for family and friends.
Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00pm
Dates: Dates: April 17, 24, May 1, 8. 15, 22, 29, June 5*
* Share Day for Families and Friends: Wednesday, June 5th. Time: TBD. Regular class will take place prior to the share.
Tuition: $165 plus $5.00 registration fee
Teaching Artist: Amanda Prose
Grades 8-12 (ages 13-17)
Description: Create absurdly comical sketches inspired by student-friendly performances from SNL, TikTok, and YouTube legends. Learn the craft of sketch comedy through character development, improv, delivery, and timing. A showcase set in the style of SNL will be the conclusion of the session.
Wednesdays, 5:15-6:15pm
Dates: April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, June 5th*
*Share Day for Families and Friends: Wednesday, June 5th. Time: TBD. Regular class will take place prior to the share.
Tuition: $165 plus $5.00 registration fee
Teaching Artist: Amanda Prose
Classes are held at Congregational Beth Israel of West Hartford.
701 Farmington Ave.,
West Hartford, CT 06119
