Grades 4-6
Tuition Discounts
Active Military Discount*
Students who have an active military parent qualify for a 10% discount.
Multi-Class Discount*
We offer a 10% discount for each additional class a student takes in one semester.
Sibling Discount*
We offer a 10% discount for each additional sibling who participates in classes.
*Students may use only one discount per class and all discounts will be applied to the equal or lesser value class.
Foundation Seminar
Foundations of Theatre
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FOUNDATIONS OF THEATRE
Grades 4th–12th
This 2-hour seminar is designed for those new to ACT or those who have not completed a previous semester class or camp for 4th Grade or older. Taking this seminar will qualify as the prerequisite to all acting and musical theatre-related classes for 4th grade on up.
Who needs to take this seminar?
- Students NEW to ACT this semester.
- Students who are moving up from the 1st-3rd grade into the 4th-6th grade.
NOTE: This is NOT a stand-alone class. It is only for those registering for a class THIS semester!
Seminar Topics Include:
- Physical & Vocal Warm-Ups
- The 5 Ws
- Stage Directions
- Body Positions
- Projection
- Physical Actions
- Character Background
- Intentions
- Obstacles
- Tactics
Tuition: $25 Seminar
Seminar Date Options:
Option 1: Monday, August 8, 4:00-6:00 PM
Option 2: Thursday, August 11, 5:00-7:00 PM
Option 3: Saturday, August 13, 9:00-11:00 AM
Option 4: Saturday, August 27, 9:00-11:00 AM
Semester Classes
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MUSICAL THEATRE: Grades 4-6
Mondays 5:00-7:00 PM
Selections from Teen Beach Movie
This is a fun and creative class filled with a combination of great vocal technique, dance coordination, and acting for the stage. Students will learn a variety of Musical Theatre skills and techniques throughout the semester. The class will prepare musical selections from Teen Beach Movie to perform ON STAGE in the Semester Showcase.
Prerequisite: Students must have ONE of the following to take this course:
- Foundations of Theatre Seminar (This 2-hour seminar is offered the week before class begins. You can sign up for it when you register.)
- Previous ACT class or camp for Grades 4-6.
- NOTE: Students moving up from Grades 1-3 into this class MUST take the Foundations Seminar.
Days: Mondays
Times: 5:00-7:00 PM
Class Limit: 16 Students
Instructor: Alaina Stroble
Class Dates: August 15-November 28
- No class on September 5 due to Labor Day.
- No class on November 21 due to Thanksgiving Break.
Dress Rehearsal: Friday, December 2, 2022 -Arrive at 6:25 pm, Dress at 6:45 pm -8:00 pm.
Semester Showcase: Saturday, December 10, 2022- Students arrive 10:30 am, Show at 11:00 am.
- The dates and times for these are often not held on the same day or time as the weekly class.
Tuition:
$95 Non-Refundable Deposit Due at Registration
$95 Due on September 1
$95 Due on October 1
$95 Due on November 1
$95 Due on December 1
A 5% discount will be given if semester tuition is paid in full at the time of registration.
Showcase Production Fee: A production fee of $55 will be charged on November 1st. Production fees will be discounted for families with multiple students or multiple classes ($45 for a second class or student and $25 for the third, with a maximum of $125 per family).
Showcase Tickets: Tickets are not needed to attend the Semester Showcase so families can invite guests to attend the performance without cost!
Costumes: Students will be required to provide their own costumes for the show. Most costumes can be created from items around your home or from Goodwill.
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ACTING: Grades 4-6
Tuesdays 4:00-5:45 PM
Script: Jurassic Forest
This is a fun and creative class filled with a combination of improv, games, and acting for the stage. Students will learn a variety of acting skills and techniques throughout the semester. The class will prepare a show and perform an original, one-act play ON STAGE in the Semester Showcase.
Prerequisite: Students must have ONE of the following to take this course:
- Foundations of Theatre (This 2-hour seminar is offered the week before class begins. You can sign up for this seminar when you register.)
- Previous ACT Class or Camp for Grades 4-6
- NOTE: Students moving up this fall from grades 1-3 into grades 4-6 MUST take the Foundations Seminar.
Days: Tuesdays
Times: 4:00–5:45 PM
Instructor: Bob Rais
Class Limit: 14 Students
Location: ACT Studios (481 Windchime Pl.)
Class Dates: August 16-November 29
- No class on November 22 due to Thanksgiving Break.
Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, December 1, 2022 -Arrive at 3:40 pm, Dress at 4:00 pm -5:15 pm.
Semester Showcase: Tuesday, December 13, 2022- Students arrive 4:00 pm, Show at 4:30 pm.
- The dates and times for these are often not held on the same day or time as the weekly class.
Tuition:
$87 Non-Refundable Deposit Due at Registration
$87 Due on September 1
$87 Due on October 1
$87 Due on November 1
$87 Due on December 1
A 5% discount will be given if semester tuition is paid in full at the time of registration.
Showcase Production Fee: A production fee of $55 will be charged on November 1st. Production fees will be discounted for families with multiple students or multiple classes ($45 for a second class or student and $25 for the third, with a maximum of $125 per family).
Showcase Tickets: Tickets are not needed to attend the Semester Showcase so families can invite guests to attend the performance without cost!
Costumes: Students will be required to provide their own costumes for the show. Most costumes can be created from items around your home or from Goodwill.
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MUSICAL THEATRE: Grades 4-6
Tuesdays 5:45-7:45 PM
Selections from Teen Beach Movie
This is a fun and creative class filled with a combination of great vocal technique, dance coordination, and acting for the stage. Students will learn a variety of Musical Theatre skills and techniques throughout the semester. The class will prepare musical selections from Teen Beach Movie to perform ON STAGE in the Semester Showcase.
Prerequisite: Students must have ONE of the following to take this course:
- Foundations of Theatre Seminar (This 2-hour seminar is offered the week before class begins. You can sign up for it when you register.)
- Previous ACT class or camp for Grades 4-6.
- NOTE: Students moving up from Grades 1-3 into this class MUST take the Foundations Seminar.
Days: Tuesdays
Times: 5:45-7:45 PM
Class Limit: 16 Students
Instructor: Alaina Stroble
Class Dates: August 16-November 29
- No class on November 22 due to Thanksgiving Break.
Dress Rehearsal: Monday, December 5, 2022 -Arrive at 6:25 pm, Dress at 6:45 pm -8:00 pm.
Semester Showcase: Saturday, December 10, 2022- Students arrive 2:30 pm, Show at 3:00 pm.
- The dates and times for these are often not held on the same day or time as the weekly class.
Tuition:
$95 Non-Refundable Deposit Due at Registration
$95 Due on September 1
$95 Due on October 1
$95 Due on November 1
$95 Due on December 1
A 5% discount will be given if semester tuition is paid in full at the time of registration.
Showcase Production Fee: A production fee of $55 will be charged on November 1st. Production fees will be discounted for families with multiple students or multiple classes ($45 for a second class or student and $25 for the third, with a maximum of $125 per family).
Showcase Tickets: Tickets are not needed to attend the Semester Showcase so families can invite guests to attend the performance without cost!
Costumes: Students will be required to provide their own costumes for the show. Most costumes can be created from items around your home or from Goodwill.
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ACTING: Grades 4-6
Tuesdays 6:00- 7:45 PM
Script: Jurassic Forest
This is a fun and creative class filled with a combination of improv, games, and acting for the stage. Students will learn a variety of acting skills and techniques throughout the semester. The class will prepare a show and perform an original, one-act play ON STAGE in the Semester Showcase.
Prerequisite: Students must have ONE of the following to take this course:
- Foundations of Theatre (This 2-hour seminar is offered the week before class begins. You can sign up for this seminar when you register.)
- Previous ACT Class or Camp for Grades 4-6
- NOTE: Students moving up this fall from grades 1-3 into grades 4-6 MUST take the Foundations Seminar.
Days: Tuesdays
Times: 6:00–7:45 PM
Instructor: Bob Rais
Class Limit: 14 Students
Location: ACT Studios (481 Windchime Pl.)
Class Dates: August 16-November 29
- No class on November 22 due to Thanksgiving Break.
Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, December 1, 2022 -Arrive at 4:55 pm, Dress at 5:15 pm -6:30 pm.
Semester Showcase: Friday, December 9, 2022- Students arrive 6:00 pm, Show at 6:30 pm.
- The dates and times for these are often not held on the same day or time as the weekly class.
Tuition:
$87 Non-Refundable Deposit Due at Registration
$87 Due on September 1
$87 Due on October 1
$87 Due on November 1
$87 Due on December 1
A 5% discount will be given if semester tuition is paid in full at the time of registration.
Showcase Production Fee: A production fee of $55 will be charged on November 1st. Production fees will be discounted for families with multiple students or multiple classes ($45 for a second class or student and $25 for the third, with a maximum of $125 per family).
Showcase Tickets: Tickets are not needed to attend the Semester Showcase so families can invite guests to attend the performance without cost!
Costumes: Students will be required to provide their own costumes for the show. Most costumes can be created from items around your home or from Goodwill.
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BROADWAY COMBO (Acting, Tap & Jazz): GRADES 4-6
Thursdays 5:45-7:45 PM
Selections from Encanto
This class will offer more specific dance techniques in both tap and jazz, along with developing each student’s acting skills. (In order to teach both tap and jazz techniques, singing will NOT be included in this class.) Students will perform selections from the musical Encanto ON STAGE in the Semester Showcase.
Shoe Requirements: Black Jazz Shoes & Black Tap Shoes
Prerequisite: Students must have ONE of the following to take this course.
- Foundations of Theatre (This 2-hour seminar is offered the week before class begins. You can sign up for this seminar when you register.)
- Previous ACT Class or Camp for Grades 4-6
- NOTE: Students moving up this fall from grades 1-3 into grades 4-6 MUST take the Foundations Seminar.
Days: Thursdays
Times: 5:45-7:45 PM
Instructor: Shayla Mellen
Class Limit: 16 Students
Location: ACT Studios (481 Windchime Pl.)
Class Dates: August 18-December 1
- No class on November 24 due to Thanksgiving Break.
Dress Rehearsal: Wednesday, November 30, 2022 -Arrive at 4:40 pm, Dress at 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm
Semester Showcase: Saturday, December 10, 2022- Students arrive 12:30 pm, Show at 1:00 pm.
- The dates and times for these are often not held on the same day or time as the weekly class.
Tuition:
$95 Non-Refundable Deposit Due at Registration
$95 Due on September 1
$95 Due on October 1
$95 Due on November 1
$95 Due on December 1
A 5% discount will be given if semester tuition is paid in full at the time of registration.
Showcase Production Fee: A production fee of $55 will be charged on November 1st. Production fees will be discounted for families with multiple students or multiple classes ($45 for a second class or student and $25 for the third, with a maximum of $125 per family).
Showcase Tickets: Tickets are not needed to attend the Semester Showcase so families can invite guests to attend the performance without cost!
Costumes: Students will be required to provide their own costumes for the show. Most costumes can be created from items around your home or from Goodwill.
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MUSICAL THEATRE: Grades 4-8
Fridays 12:00-2:00 PM
Selections from Teen Beach Movie 2
This is a fun and creative class filled with a combination of great vocal technique, dance coordination, and acting for the stage. Students will learn a variety of Musical Theatre skills and techniques throughout the semester. The class will prepare musical selections from Teen Beach Movie 2 to perform for the Semester Showcase.
Prerequisite: Students must have ONE of the following to take this course:
- Foundations of Theatre Seminar (This 2-hour seminar is offered the week before class begins. You can sign up for this when you register.)
- Previous ACT Class or Camp for Grades 4-6
- NOTE: Students moving up this fall from grades 1-3 into grades 4-6 MUST take the Foundations Seminar.
Days: Fridays
Times: 12:00-2:00 PM
Instructor: Shayla Mellen
Class Limit: 16 Students
Location: ACT Studios (481 Windchime Pl.)
Class Dates: August 19-December 2
- No class on November 25 due to Thanksgiving Break.
Dress Rehearsal: Saturday, December 3, 2022 -Arrive at 3:25 pm, Dress at 3:45 pm -5:00 pm.
Semester Showcase: Friday, December 9, 2022- Students arrive 4:00 pm, Show at 4:30 pm.
- The dates and times for these are often not held on the same day or time as the weekly class.
Tuition:
$95 Non-Refundable Deposit Due at Registration
$95 Due on September 1
$95 Due on October 1
$95 Due on November 1
$95 Due on December 1
A 5% discount will be given if semester tuition is paid in full at the time of registration.
Showcase Production Fee: A production fee of $55 will be charged on November 1st. Production fees will be discounted for families with multiple students or multiple classes ($45 for a second class or student and $25 for the third, with a maximum of $125 per family).
Showcase Tickets: Tickets are not needed to attend the Semester Showcase so families can invite guests to attend the performance without cost!
Costumes: Students will be required to provide their own costumes for the show. Most costumes can be created from items around your home or from Goodwill.
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BROADWAY COMBO (Acting, Tap & Jazz): GRADES 4-6
Saturdays 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
Selections from Encanto
This class will offer more specific dance techniques in both tap and jazz, along with developing each student’s acting skills. (In order to teach both tap and jazz techniques, singing will NOT be included in this class.) Students will perform selections from the musical Encanto ON STAGE in the Semester Showcase.
Shoe Requirements: Black Jazz Shoes & Black Tap Shoes
Prerequisite: Students must have ONE of the following to take this course.
- Foundations of Theatre (This 2-hour seminar is offered the week before class begins. You can sign up for this seminar when you register.)
- Previous ACT Class or Camp for Grades 4-6
- NOTE: Students moving up this fall from grades 1-3 into grades 4-6 MUST take the Foundations Seminar.
Days: Saturdays
Times: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Instructor: Shayla Mellen
Class Limit: 15 Students
Location: ACT Studios (481 Windchime Pl.)
Class Dates: August 20-December 3
- No class on November 26 due to Thanksgiving Break.
Dress Rehearsal: Saturday, December 3, 2022 -Arrive at 12:10 pm, Dress at 12:30 pm – 1:45 pm.
Semester Showcase: Saturday, December 10, 2022- Students arrive 8:30 am, Show at 9:00 am.
- The dates and times for these are often not held on the same day or time as the weekly class.
Tuition:
$95 Non-Refundable Deposit Due at Registration
$95 Due on September 1
$95 Due on October 1
$95 Due on November 1
$95 Due on December 1
A 5% discount will be given if semester tuition is paid in full at the time of registration.
Showcase Production Fee: A production fee of $55 will be charged on November 1st. Production fees will be discounted for families with multiple students or multiple classes ($45 for a second class or student and $25 for the third, with a maximum of $125 per family).
Showcase Tickets: Tickets are not needed to attend the Semester Showcase so families can invite guests to attend the performance without cost!
Costumes: Students will be required to provide their own costumes for the show. Most costumes can be created from items around your home or from Goodwill.