WINTER SEMESTER CLASS

Musical Theatre: Grades 1 - 3

Musical Selections from Encanto

This will be a fun-filled class full of dancing, singing, and acting. Musical Theatre is a class filled with exploring, learning, having fun, being creative, working together, and performing. Students will learn aspects of the theatre and what it takes to develop a character that is believable on stage and will prepare acting and musical selections from Encanto to perform ON STAGE for the Semester Showcase.

Days: Wednesdays

Times: 4:15 – 5:45 PM

Classes Begin: January 15

Class Size Limit: 14 Students 

Student Ages: Grades 1 – 3

Winter Semester Dates: January 13 - May 17, 2025

  • No Classes March 24 – 29 (Spring Break)

Dress Rehearsal: Saturday, May 3, 5:15 – 6:30pm

Semester Showcase: Thursday, May 15, 4:30pm

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 Due Dates:

$90 Non-Refundable Deposit Due at Registration

$90 Due on February 1

$90 Due on March 1

$90 Due on April 1

$90 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.

Matt Dunn

Acting, Dance, Voice & Musical Theatre Instructor

Matt is grateful for the opportunity to join the Academy of Children’s Theatre. He is an actor, singer, dancer, and teacher from Orange County, CA. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from California State University, Fullerton and has performed in various regional productions around the Los Angeles area. Matt started singing and acting when he was 8 years old. He has a vocal performance background and has sung at venues like The Hollywood Bowl, The Lincoln Center, and Carnegie Hall. He trained under a direct student of acting mogul Konstantin Stanislavski and has extensive dance training in tap, jazz, and ballet. One of Matt’s favorite performances was with the original production company of Rock of Ages on contract with Norwegian Cruise Lines. Matt has a passion for teaching and has 10 years of experience as an acting coach, voice teacher, and dance instructor. Apart from theatre, Matt is the proud father of two daughters and owns a local dog training company with his wife, Jenny. 

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)