Musical Theatre Class for Grades 4-6 is a fun-filled class full of dancing, singing, and acting. Students will explore, learn, and have 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 while preparing acting and musical selections from Tangled to perform ON STAGE for the Semester Showcase.
Shoe Requirement: Black Jazz Shoes
Days: Mondays
Times: 6:15 – 8:00 PM
Classes Begin: January 11
Class Size Limit: 16 Students
Student Ages: Grades 6-8
Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, May 13, 6:00-7:15 pm
Semester Showcase: Thursday, May 20, 4:30 pm
Semester Showcase Location: Vista Ridge 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:
$110 Non-Refundable Deposit Due at Registration
$110 Due on February 1
$110 Due on March 1
$110 Due on April 1
$110 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).
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 is grateful for the opportunity to join the Academy of Children’s Theatre. Matt 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. 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 3 children and owns a local dog training company with his wife, Jenny.
