WINTER SEMESTER CLASS

Improv: Grades 7-12

Improv Class

This is a fun and creative class filled with a combination of improv, games, and acting for the stage. Improv is not only fun but is extremely beneficial for developing more complex characters in scripts, as well as learning to create on the fly. Improv skills help the actor with listening, quick thinking, concentration skills and so much more. The class will perform a live improv show 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 4th grade or higher. 
 

Days: Fridays

Times: 6:15 – 8:00 PM

Classes Begin: January 17

Class Size Limit: 14 Students

Student Ages: Grades 7-12

Winter Semester Dates: January 13 - May 17, 2025

  • No Classes March 24 – 29 (Spring Break)

Dress Rehearsal: Monday, May 5, 7:00 – 7:45 pm

Semester Showcase: Saturday, May 17, 3:00pm

Semester Showcase Location: Sand Creek High School Auditorium

Showcase Production Fee: A production fee of $60 will be charged on April 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 $130 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.

Tuition: 

Tuition Due Dates:

$100 Non-Refundable Deposit Due at Registration

$100 Due on February 1

$100 Due on March 1

$100 Due on April 1

$100 Due on May 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 $60 will be charged on April 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 $130 per family).

Tuition Discounts:

Military Discount*

Students who have a 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.

Bob Rais - Acting, Shakespeare, Stage Combat, Film & Improv Instructor at the Academy of Children's Theatre.

Bob Rais

Acting, Shakespeare, Stage Combat, Film & Improv Instructor

Class Instructor

Bob is thrilled to be on the team with the Academy of Children’s Theatre! Bob is currently a lecturer with The Department of Visual and Performing Arts at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs. Robert is a trained actor and a member of Actor’s Equity Association, The Screen Actor’s Guild, and The Stage Directors and Choreographers Society. He specializes in comedic theatre training derived from his work at The Second City, Carnivores In Action, and Burnt Toast. He has worked as an actor and director at The Signature Theatre (NYC), The Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati, Actors Theatre of Louisville, Theatreworks (Colorado Springs), Cincinnati Shakespeare Festival, Tennessee Repertory Theater, and many more. Some of Bob’s favorite roles are, Falstaff-Merry Wives of Windsor, Scrooge-A Christmas Carol, The Complete Works of Shakespeare, John Adams-1776, Hook-Peter Pan, and Herod-Jesus Christ Superstar.

Location:

ACT Studios: Regular Classes

481 Windchime Place

Colorado Springs, CO 80919

Phone: 719-282-9101

Email: director@actcolorado.net

Sand Creek High School: Semester Showcase

7005 Carefree Circle N

Colorado Springs, CO 80922

(Please contact ACT for any questions)