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.
6 WEEK SESSION
Beginning SEPTEMBER 8th
YOUTH TRAINING
3 -10 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.
YOUTH TRAINING (3-4 years)
Make Believe and Dream | $240/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
Unlock your Imagination and KEEP DREAMING!
Students will use their voice, body and imaginations to help them come out of their shells and gain confidence.
Schedule
Tuesdays (September 9, 16, 23, 30 October 7, 14, 21) 4:00 pm – 4:45 pm
OR
Saturdays (September 13, 20, 27 October 4, 11, 18) 10:30 am – 11:15pm
YOUTH TRAINING (5-6 years)
DOG MAN Songs and Stories| $240/session
Fridays 3:15pm – 4:00pm
or
Saturday 11:15am – 12:00pm
Description
DOG MAN IS GO! Explore the songs and stories inspired by Dav Pilkey’s “Half-Dog”, ” Half-Man” Hero!
Schedule
Fridays (September 12, 19, 26 October 3, 10, 17) 3:15 pm – 4:00 pm
OR
Saturdays (September 13, 20, 27 October 4, 11, 18) 11:15 am – 12:00 pm
YOUTH TRAINING (7-8 years)
Intro to Improv | $240/session
Tuesday 4:45 pm – 5:15 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!
Schedule
Tuesdays (September 9, 16, 23, 30 October 7, 14, 21) 4:45 pm – 5:15 pm
Young Actors Studio (7-8 years)
ACTING: BROADWAY! | $240/session
Thursday 4:00pm – 4:45pm
Description
The Great White Way! our young actors will explore the history and classics of acting on the Broadway Stage!
Schedule
Thursdays (September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16) 4:00 pm – 4:45pm
YOUTH TRAINING (7-8 years)
TECHNICAL: CREATE A PLAY| $240/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 (September 12, 19, 26 October 3, 10, 17) 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
YOUTH TRAINING (9-10 years)
IMPROV! | $240/session
Tuesdays 5:15 pm – 6:00 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 (September 9, 16, 23, 30 October 7, 14, 21) 5:15 pm – 6:00 pm
Young Actors Studio (9-10 years)
MUSICAL THEATRE: SONGS FROM THE ADDAMS FAMILY | $240/session
Thursdays 4:45pm – 5:30pm
Description
Improve your singing and Dancing with songs and stories from the Addams Family Musical
Schedule
Thursdays (September 11, 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16) 4:45 pm – 5:30 pm
YOUTH TRAINING (9-10 years)
TECHNICAL: CREATE A PLAY| $240/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 (September 12, 19, 26 October 3, 10, 17) 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
TEEN TRAINING
11-17 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 TRAINING (11-17 years)
ACTING: The Fundamentals | $240/session
Tuesdays 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Description
Build from the basics! From Objectives and Tactics, learning how to make strong choices with confidence is a foundational building block for every performing artist in the craft of acting.
Schedule
CLASSES WILL BE ON Tuesdays (SEPTEMBER 9, 216, 23, 30 October 7, 14) from 6:00pm – 7:00pm
Teen Actors Studio (11-17 years)
Musical Theatre SHOWCASE!| $240/session
Thursday 5:30pm – 6:30pm
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 (SEPTEMBER 11, 18, 25, and OCTOBER 2, 9, 16) at 5:30pm – 6:30pm
FINAL IN STUDIO PERFORMANCE on OCTOBER 16th
TEEN TRAINING (11-17 years)
TECHINCAL: STAGE MANAGEMENT | $240/session
Friday 5:00pm – 5:45pm
Description
Standby… Learning about one of the most important jobs in a theatrical production… Writing Cues… Blocking… Communiation… GO!
Schedule
5CLASSES WILL BE ON FRIDAYS (SEPTEMBER 12, 19, 26 October 3, 10, 17) from 5:00pm – 5:45pm
ADULT TRAINING
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 (for students 18 and older)
ADULT IMPROV $240/session
Monday 6:30pm – 7:30 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 MONDAYS (SEPTEMBER 8. 15. 22. 29 OCTOBER 6, 13) from 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Adult Actors Studio (for students 18 and older)
CREATIVE FLOW: Acting, Writing, Storytelling with Kerry Shawn| $240/session
Wednesdays 6:30pm – 7:30 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 WEDNESDAYS (SEPTEMBER 10, 17, 24 OCTOBER 1, 8, 15) from 6:30pm – 7:30pm
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
YOUTH PRODUCTION WORKSHOP
7-9 yrs
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.
Fantasy Forum Junior: CINDERELLA (7-9 years) – | $600/session
Mondays 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Auditions on August 18th and 19th
Rehearsal on Mondays Beginning August 25th
Description
The classic fairy tale comes to life with our yound performers! Learn how to be in a production, by diving into the rehearsal process with your favorite characters! Cinderella, the Fairy Godmother, and of course Squeaky the mouse! Adapted from the script and songs of Fantasy Forum Actors Ensemble’s Adaptation.
Schedule
CLASSES BEGIN AUGUST 25th on MONDAYS 4:30PM-6:00PM
FINAL PERFORMANCES on NOVEMBER 15th, location TBD
PRE TEEN PRODUCTION WORKSHOP
10-12 yrs
Designed for developing artists ready to take the next step, our Pre-Teen Production Workshop is an audition-based program that deepens performance skills and builds confidence onstage.
Participants will explore more challenging material and take on greater responsibliltles as part of a supportive and collaborative cast. This is the perfect bridge between beginner and advanced performance experiences.
DARE TO DREAM JR. -A Disney Musical Revue (10-12 years) – | $750/session
Wednesdays 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Auditions on AUGUST 20th and 21st
Rehearsal on Wednesdays Beginning AUGUST 27th
Description
Disney’s Dare to Dream JR. is a 60-minute musical revue that follows an eager group of trainees on their first day at a fictional Walt Disney Imagineering Studio. As the group sets out to help each other discover their dreams, they work together to explore the power of dreams to unite, inspire, and make anything possible. Drawing from a century of beloved Disney films, Dare to Dream JR. features songs appearing for the first time ever in a Disney stage musical, including fan-favorites from The Princess and the Frog, Coco, Encanto, and Frozen II. This musical revue is a thrilling mix of contemporary songs, timeless classics, and brand-new medleys that are sure to surprise and delight Disney lovers of all ages.
Schedule
CLASSES BEGIN AUGUST 27th on WEDNESDAYS 4:00PM-6:00PM
FINAL PERFORMANCE on NOVEMBER 12th at the Lesher Center for the Arts
TEEN PRODUCTION WORKSHOP
12-22 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 (12-22 years)
ONCE UPON A MATTRESS | $800/session
Thursday 6:30 – 8:00
Saturdays 12:30 – 4:00
Auditions on AUGUST 16th and AUGUST 17th
Callbacks SATURDAY AUGUST 23rd
Rehearsal on Saturdays Beginning AUGUST 30TH
Description
-Many moons ago in a far-off place, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is, until the “shy” swamp princess, Winnifred the Woebegone, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test, marry her prince and help Lady Larken and Sir Harry to the altar? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea provides some side-splitting shenanigans. For after all, a princess is a delicate thing.
Performances will be…
DECEMBER 5th- 7th at the Lesher Center for the Arts
Schedule
REHEARSALS BEGIN AUGUST 30th,
THURSDAYS 6:30 PM-8:00PM , SATURDAYS 12:30PM-4:00PM
PROGRAM RATES
6 WEEK TRAINING SESSION
1 Session Training Class: $240
CLASS BUNDLES
Bundle classes for a lower price Bundles applied to individual students only
2 Training Class Bundle: $420
3 Training Class Bundle: $600