PERFORMING ARTS STUDIO
Performing Arts Studio is the award winning theatre program at The Ballet School Performing Arts. Offering classes beginning at pre-k all the way through adult. We offer session based training classes year round and Production Workshops where students audition and are cast in a full length play or musical.
Our mission is to focus on the foundation and training of a performing artist by promoting and emphasizing the storytelling, character work and most importantly, ensemble work. We do this bybuilding confidence, creating community, igniting a love for the Arts. These skills carry forth into their theatrical careers, passions and everyday life.
2 WEEK WINTER SESSION
Beginning DECEMBER 9th
YOUTH TRAINING
3 -11 yrs
Our youth training classes are offered throughout the year. Within these classes the students find their voice and build the confidence that will help propel them forward to the next steps of their training.
In these classes they will work on the 3 tools of the actor which are the voice, body and imagination by working on character monologues, singing Broadway songs and doing various acting exercises.
Pre-K Acting (3-4years)
Imagination Play | $200/session
Tuesdays 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
or
Saturdays 10:30 am – 11:15 am
Pre-K Acting is a wonderful class for a young actor to start exploring the world of the arts! In this class the students will learn about the 3 tools of the actor, the voice, body and imagination and through various acting games and exercises will gain confidence and build a strong foundation for future theatre classes.
Description
Students will use their voice, body and imaginations to help them come out of their shells and gain confidence.
Schedule
Tuesdays (January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4) 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
OR
Saturdays (January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8) 10:30 am – 11:15pm
Young Actors Studio (5-6years)
The Day the Crayons Quit| $200/session
Fridays 3:15pm – 4:00pm
or
Saturdays 11:15am – 12:00pm
Description
Our young actors will explore character and storytelling through the characters and characters of “The Day the Crayons Quit” by Drew Daywalt.
Schedule
Fridays (January 10, 17, 24, 31 February 7) 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm
OR
Saturdays (January 11, 18, 25, February 1, 8) 11:15 am – 12:00 pm
Young Actors Studio (7-8 years)
Musical Theatre (MATILDA) | $200/session
Mondays 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Description
Lets sing and dance using the songs and characters of the Broadway Hit MATILDA!
Schedule
Mondays (January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3) 4:45 pm – 5:30 pm
Young Actors Studio (7-8 years)
IMPROV AND THEATRE GAMES | $200/session
Tuesday 4:45pm – 5:30pm
Description
Improv is one of the best ways to unlock the creativity, collaboration, and communication in young artists. This class will teach various warm ups and games to unlock that creativity in a fun and accessible way.
Schedule
Tuesdays (January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4) 4:45 pm – 5:30 pm
Young Actors Studio (7-8 years)
PRODUCTION 101| $200/session
Fridays 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Description
Dive into the exciting world of theatre with this comprehensive class! Students will explore all aspects of theatre production, from directing and acting to costume, set, and prop design. Each student will have the opportunity to direct scenes as well as perform in scenes directed by their peers, gaining a well-rounded perspective on both sides of the stage. The class culminates in an in-studio performance, where students will showcase their collaborative creativity and hard work. Perfect for aspiring actors, directors, and theatre enthusiasts!
This Is a combined class with two age groups.
Schedule
Fridays (January 10, 17, 24, 31 February 7) 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Young Actors Studio (9-11 years)
Musical Theatre (WICKED) | $200/session
Mondays 5:15 pm – 6:00 pm
Description
Lets sing and dance using the songs and characters of the Broadway Hit WICKED!
Schedule
Mondays (January 6, 13, 20, 27, February 3) 5:15 pm – 6:00 pm
Young Actors Studio (9-11 years)
IMPROV AND THEATRE GAMES | $200/session
Tuesday 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm
Description
Improv is one of the best ways to unlock the creativity, collaboration, and communication in young artists. This class will teach various warm ups and games to unlock that creativity in a fun and accessible way.
Schedule
Tuesdays (January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4) 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm
Young Actors Studio (9-11 years)
PRODUCTION 101| $200/session
Thursday 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Description
Dive into the exciting world of theatre with this comprehensive class! Students will explore all aspects of theatre production, from directing and acting to costume, set, and prop design. Each student will have the opportunity to direct scenes as well as perform in scenes directed by their peers, gaining a well-rounded perspective on both sides of the stage. The class culminates in an in-studio performance, where students will showcase their collaborative creativity and hard work. Perfect for aspiring actors, directors, and theatre enthusiasts!
This Is a combined class with two age groups.
Schedule
Fridays (January 10, 17, 24, 31 February 7) 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
YOUTH PRODUCTION WORKSHOP
Our Youth Production Workshop is an audition based class and is the next step in the artists journey. Students that participate in this class must have taken at least 2 of our theatre training classes.
Once accepted the students will receive a role in the production and will discover the true responsibilities that an actor has during the process of putting on a show. This class culminates in a final performance in a theatrical venue.
Youth Production Workshop (8-11 years)
YOUTH PRODUCTION WORKSHOP | $600/session
Wednesdays 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Auditions on JANUARY 15th and 22st
Rehearsal on Wednesdays Beginning JANUARY 29th
Description
Using the collaboration of an ensemble the students will be developing a new original show featuring scenes and music. This class will work on audition technique, character development, line memorization, storytelling and stage craft.
The Final Performance of Youth Production Workshop will be at…
SATURDAY MAY 17th 7:00PM, at the Lesher Center for the Arts
Students must have taken 2 PAS training classes in order to be eligible to audition.
Schedule
CLASSES BEGIN JANUARY 29th on WEDNESDAYS 4:00PM-5:30PM
TEEN TRAINING
12-18 yrs
Our teen training classes are offered throughout the year. Within these classes the students are exposed to a variety of different art forms like Shakespeare, Building a Character, Audition Technique, Voice & Diction, Stage Combat and a variety of others. These classes are very important to the training process and these learned skills help prepare each student for their theatrical endeavors.
Teen Actors Studio (12-17 years)
VOICE AND DICTION| $200/session
Tuesdays 6:15pm – 7:15pm
Description
]Our voice is one of our principal communicating tools. This class will explore how our voice works as well as how to strengthen and explore its use in a manner that is healthy, confident, and creative.
Schedule
CLASSES WILL BE ON Tuesdays (JANUARY 7, 14, 21, 28 and FEBRUARY 4) from 6:15pm – 7:15pm
Teen Actors Studio (12-17 years)
EXPLORATION OF HAMLET| $200/session
Wednesdays 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Description
An exploration in the characters and language of one of the greatest plays written in the English Language.
Schedule
CLASSES WILL BE ON Wednesdays (JANUARY 8, 15, 22, 29, and FEBRUARY, 5) at 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Teen Actors Studio (12-17 years)
Musical Theatre Workshop| $350/session
Thursday 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Description
Musical Theatre is one of the most popular styles of performative art. Our students will learn to deepen their craft as a vocal musician and as actors. Culminating in a final performance in our studio.
Schedule
CLASSES WILL BE ON Thursdays (JANUARY 9, 16, 23, 30, and FEBRUARY 6) at 4:30pm – 6:00pm
FINAL IN STUDIO PERFORMANCE on FEBRUARY 6th
TEEN PRODUCTION WORKSHOP
13-19 yrs
Our Teen Production Workshop is an audition based program that performs plays and musicals throughout the year. Students in this class are accepted into either our Apprentice or Performing Artist Programs. Both programs expand their knowledge and provide
Teen Production Workshop (12-18 years)
HADESTOWN : TEEN EDITION | $800/session
Saturdays 12:30 – 4:00
and occasional
Thursday afternoons
Auditions on SATURDAY JANUARY 11th and SUNDAY JANUARY 12th
Callbacks SATURDAY JANUARY 18th
Rehearsal on Saturdays Beginning JANUARY 25th
Description
This intriguing and beautiful folk opera delivers a deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience. Following two intertwining love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of immortal King Hades and lady Persephone – Hadestown invites audiences on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Inspired by traditions of classic American folk music and vintage New Orleans jazz, Mitchell’s beguiling sung-through musical pits industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love.
Performances of HADESTOWN – TEEN EDITION will be…
May 8th – 10th, at the Lesher Center for the Arts
Schedule
REHEARSALS BEGIN January 25th on SATURDAYS 12:30PM-4:00PM
ADULT ACTORS STUDIO
Our Welcome to our Adult Actors Theatre Training Program. We offer many sessions throughout the year as well as one day master classes with Industry Professionals. Our goal is to plant seeds that will continue to grow throughout the journey of our student’s theatre studies.
Adult Actors Studio (18+ years)
ACTING WITH KERRI SHAWN| $200/session
Monday 6:15pm – 7:15 pm
Description
This Kerri serves as Co-Education Director for Center REPertory Company at The Lesher Center for the Arts. She has been co-director of Center REP’s Young REP Theatre Training Program since 1995. Kerri has been teaching a variety of acting and writing workshops since 1976. Over the past four decades Kerri has been a resident actress with Fantasy Forum Actor’s Ensemble and Center REP. She has also performed with Contra Costa Musical Theatre, PlayGround, and Marin Theatre Company.
Schedule
CLASSES WILL BE ON JANUARY 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, and FEBRUARY 3rd from 6:15pm – 7:15pm
Private Lessons
Available by Appointment
30 Min $50
60 Min $100
Call: 925-934-2133
or Email: amanda@theballetschool.org to set up an appointment
