Performing Arts Studio

Students will use their voice, body and imaginations to help them come out of their shells and gain confidence.

CLASSES BEGIN FEBRUARY 1ST SATURDAYS 10:30AM-11:15AM

This class helps with thinking on your feet, building confidence, character development, and being creative while having fun!

CLASSES BEGIN FEBRUARY 1ST SATURDAYS 11:30-12:30

Using an adaption of Fantasy Forum Actors Ensemble’s Mother Goose’s The Legend of Banbury Cross, the students in this class
will work on line memorization, storytelling, singing and much more!

Each student will work on character development, the art of storytelling, memorizing lines and learning songs.

CLASSES BEGIN JANUARY 30TH THURSDAYS 4:00PM-4:45PM

Using an adaption of Fantasy Forum Actors Ensemble’s Pinocchio, the student in this class will work on audition technique, character development, line memorization, storytelling and stage craft.

CLASSES BEGIN JANUARY 29TH WEDNESDAYS AND FRIDAYS 4:00PM-5:00PM

Young Actors Studio Showcase Workshop is the heart of our Young Actors Studio program. We offer multiple sessions throughout the year for ages 5-10years. In each session our students work on a variety of songs from Broadway hits as well as Fantasy Forum classics. Each student also works on an ensemble piece and/or a monologue, which helps them gain the confidence within themselves that will help them as an artist in the future. This is the perfect class for our YAS students that want to continue to fill their “actors tool box” as they continue on their Performing Arts Studio journey.

CLASSES BEGIN MARCH 15TH SUNDAYS 11:00AM-12:30PM

Young Actors Studio Showcase Workshop is the heart of our Young Actors Studio program. We offer multiple sessions throughout the year for ages 5-10 years. In each session our students work on a variety of songs from Broadway hits as well as Fantasy Forum classics. Each student also works on an ensemble piece and/or a monologue, which helps them gain the confidence within themselves that will help them as an artist in the future. This is the perfect class for our YAS students that want to continue to fill their “actors tool box” as they continue on their Performing Arts Studio journey.

CLASSES BEGIN MARCH 15TH SUNDAYS 11:00AM-2:00PM

This class will focus on the importance of being a truthful actor. We will work on monologues, scene work and the basics of listening to one another while on stage.

CLASSES BEGIN JANUARY 27TH MONDAYS 6:15PM-7:15PM

This will be a wonderful class where the Students will be able to work on group singing, harmonizing and movement. We will encourage our Students to take the Broadway Dance class following from 7:15-8:15pm. We will be bringing in Musical Theatre Actors from all over the Bay Area to coach the students on song and audition material

CLASSES BEGIN JANUARY 28TH TUESDAYS 6:15PM-7:15PM

Back by popular demand! We are thrilled to be able to offer a Teen class on Improvisation with the addition of Sketch Comedy! The students in this class will work on thinking on their feet, comedic timing and creating characters through their writing and creativity!

CLASSES BEGIN JANUARY 30TH THURSDAYS 6:00PM-6:00PM

After just completing three successful Shakespearian Productions of Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Macbeth we are entering this session with a little twist! This class will be a full production of the beloved tale of Shakespeare in Love. This class will be ending with a final performance at the Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek. 
Audition Requirements:
Auditions for Shakespeare in Love will be held on Saturday, January 25th between 2:00-4:00pm. Actors must prepare a 1-2minute monologue or poem
*please contact The Ballet School Performing Arts to set up a time*
Rehearsals:
First rehearsal will meet on Saturday, February 1st and will meet every Saturday from 2:00-4:00pm at
The Ballet School Performing Arts
Final Performance:
Our final performance will be at the Lesher Center for the Arts on Friday, May 15th .

CLASSES BEGIN JANUARY 25TH SATURDAY 2:00PM-4:00PM