FOUNDATIONS OF ACTING
Grades 4th–12th

This 2-hour seminar is designed for those new to ACT or who have not completed a previous semester Acting class or Acting camp for 4th Grade or older.

Taking this seminar will qualify as the prerequisite to all Acting and Broadway Combo classes for 4th grade on up. (Previous MUSICAL THEATRE or DANCE classes or camps do NOT count towards this prerequisite.)

Who needs to take this seminar?

• Students NEW to ACT who will be registered for a semester ACTING class THIS semester.
• Students who are moving up from the 1st-3rd grade group into the 4th-6th grade group.
• Students who have taken Musical Theatre classes or camps, but are now registering to take an Acting class.

Note: This is NOT a stand alone class. It is only offered to those who are registering for an Acting or Broadway Combo class THIS semester!

Students will learn a variety of acting skills and techniques including:

• Physical & Vocal Warm-Ups
• The 5 Ws
• Stage Directions
• Body Positions
• Physical Actions
• Character Background
• Intentions
• Obstacles
• Tactics

Tuition: $25 Seminar

Options:
Option 1: Monday, January 14: 5:00-7:00 PM
Option 2: Thursday, January 17: 5:00-7:00 PM

FOUNDATIONS OF MUSICAL THEATRE
Grades 4th–12th

This 2-hour seminar is designed for those new to ACT or who have not completed a previous semester Musical Theatre class or Musical Theatre camp for 4th Grade or older.

Taking this seminar will qualify as the prerequisite to all MUSICAL THEATRE classes for 4th grade on up. (Previous ACTING or DANCE classes or camps do NOT count towards this prerequisite.)

Who needs to take this seminar?

• Students NEW to ACT who will be registered for a semester MUSICAL THEATRE class THIS semester.
• Students who are moving up from the 1st-3rd grade group into the 4th-6th grade group.
• Students who have taken Acting classes or camps, but are now registering to take a Musical Theatre class.

Note: This is NOT a stand alone class. It is only offered to those who are registering for a Musical Theatre class THIS semester!

Students will learn a variety of musical theatre skills and techniques including:

• Warm-ups: Physical, Vocal, Stretching
• Stage Directions
• Body Positions
• Projection
• Breathing
• Basic Dance Steps
• Types of Notes & Clefs
• The 5 W’s
• Character Background

Tuition: $25 Seminar

Options:
Option 1: Saturday, January 12: 9:00-11:00 AM
Option 2: Monday, January 14: 5:00-7:00 PM
Option 3: Thursday, January 17: 5:00-7:00 PM

ACTING: Grades 4-6
Mondays 4:00-6:00 PM
Script: Aliens Among Us

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 on stage in the Semester Showcase.

Prerequisite: Students must have ONE of the following to take this course.

• A previous Acting class or camp for Grades 4-6. (A previous Musical Theatre class or camp does not fulfill this prerequisite.)
  
• Foundations of Acting seminar.  (This is a 2-hour seminar that can be taken the week before class begins. You can sign up for the Foundations seminar when you register for this class.)
• Students moving up from Grades 1-3 into Grades 4-6 MUST take the Foundations seminar. 

Days: Mondays
Times: 4:00-6:00 PM
Instructor: Jacque Reiman
Class Limit: 14 Students
NEW Location: ACT Studios (481 Windchime Place)
Dates:
January 21, 28
February 4, 11, 18, 25
March 4, 11, 18 (No class on the 25th due to Spring Break)
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
May 11, 16

Dress Rehearsal: Saturday, May 11, from 3:00-4:00 PM.  Students should arrive at 2:50 PM to check in.
Show: Thursday, May 16, at 4:30 PM. Students must arrive at 4:00 PM to check in.

Dress Rehearsal & Show Location: First Company Theatre, 420 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Tuition:
$70 Non-Refundable Deposit Due at Registration
$75 Due on February 1
$75 Due on March 1
$75 Due on April 1
$75 Due on May 1

A $25 discount will be given if entire semester tuition is paid in full by January 26th.

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.

MUSICAL THEATRE: Grades 4-6
Mondays 4:00-6:00 PM
Musical Selections from The Sound of Music

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 select songs, choreography, and acting from The Sound of Music. At the end of the semester, students will perform on stage in the Semester Showcase.

Prerequisite: Students must have ONE of the following to take this course.

• A previous Musical Theatre class or camp for Grades 4-6. (A previous Acting class or camp does not fulfill this prerequisite.)
  
• Foundations of Musical Theatre Seminar.  (This is a 2-hour seminar that can be taken the week before class begins. You can sign up for the Foundations seminar when you register for this class.)
• Students moving up from Grades 1-3 into Grades 4-6 MUST take the Foundations Seminar. 

Days: Mondays
Times: 4:00-6:00 PM
Instructor: Marci Nickelsburg
Class Limit: 14 Students
NEW Location: ACT Studios (481 Windchime Place)
Dates:
January 21, 28
February 4, 11, 18, 25
March 4, 11, 18 (No class on the 25th due to Spring Break)
April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
May 6, 14

Dress Rehearsal: Monday, May 6, from 4:00-5:00 PM.  Students should arrive at 3:50 PM to check in.
Show: Tuesday, May 14, at 6:30 PM. Students must arrive at 6:00 PM to check in.

Dress Rehearsal & Show Location: First Company Theatre, 420 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Tuition:
$70 Non-Refundable Deposit Due at Registration
$75 Due on February 1
$75 Due on March 1
$75 Due on April 1
$75 Due on May 1

A $25 discount will be given if entire semester tuition is paid in full by January 26th.

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.

INTERMEDIATE DANCE FOR MUSICAL THEATRE: Grades 4-6
Tuesdays 4:00-5:30 PM
Musical Selections from How to Train Your Dragon

Dance for Musical Theatre is a fun, intermediate-level dance class, focusing on both tap and jazz, as well as foundational ballet technique important to Musical Theatre Dance. Students will advance their skills going beyond fundamentals, taking their talent to the next level! Students will perform musical selections from How to Train Your Dragon on stage in the Semester Showcase.

Dance Uniform & Shoe Requirements: Any Color Shirt, Black Athletic Shorts or Pants, Black Jazz Shoes, and Black Tap Shoes (In order to perform some of the more intermediate tap choreography, the split-sole is preferred). Hair must be pulled back away from the face during class.  

Prerequisite: Students must have teacher approval OR must audition. (To schedule an audition, call  719-331-2434.)

Days: Tuesdays
Times: 4:00-5:30 PM
Instructor: Elyse Jett-Clark
Class Limit: 14 Students
NEW Location: ACT Studios (481 Windchime Place)
Dates:
January 22, 29
February 5, 12, 19, 26
March 5, 12, 19 (No class on the 26th due to Spring Break)
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
May 8, 15

Dress Rehearsal: Wednesday, May 8, from 6:00-7:00 PM.  Students should arrive at 5:50 PM to check in.
Show: Wednesday, May 15, at 6:30 PM. Students must arrive at 6:00 PM to check in.

Dress Rehearsal & Show Location: First Company Theatre, 420 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Tuition:
$70 Non-Refundable Deposit Due at Registration
$60 Due on February 1
$60 Due on March 1
$60 Due on April 1
$60 Due on May 1

A $20 discount will be given if entire semester tuition is paid in full by January 26th.

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.

MUSICAL THEATRE: Grades 4-6
Tuesdays 5:45-7:45 PM
Musical Selections from The Sound of Music

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 select songs, choreography, and acting from The Sound of Music. At the end of the semester, students will perform on stage in the Semester Showcase.

Prerequisite: Students must have ONE of the following to take this course.

• A previous Musical Theatre class or camp for Grades 4-6. (A previous Acting class or camp does not fulfill this prerequisite.)
  
• Foundations of Musical Theatre Seminar.  (This is a 2-hour seminar that can be taken the week before class begins. You can sign up for the Foundations seminar when you register for this class.)
• Students moving up from Grades 1-3 into Grades 4-6 MUST take the Foundations Seminar. 

Days: Tuesdays
Times: 5:45-7:45 PM
Instructor: Sarah Atkinson
Class Limit: 14 Students
NEW Location: ACT Studios (481 Windchime Place)
Dates:
January 22, 29
February 5, 12, 19, 26
March 5, 12, 19 (No class on the 26th due to Spring Break)
April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
May 7, 13

Dress Rehearsal: Tuesday, May 7, from 6:30-7:30 PM.  Students should arrive at 6:20 PM to check in.
Show: Monday, May 13, at 6:30 PM. Students must arrive at 6:00 PM to check in.

Dress Rehearsal & Show Location: First Company Theatre, 420 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Tuition:
$70 Non-Refundable Deposit Due at Registration
$75 Due on February 1
$75 Due on March 1
$75 Due on April 1
$75 Due on May 1

A $25 discount will be given if entire semester tuition is paid in full by January 26th.

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.

BROADWAY COMBO (Acting. Tap & Jazz): GRADES 4-6
Thursdays 5:45-7:15 PM
Musical Selections from The Incredibles

This class will offer more specific dance technique in both tap and jazz, along with developing each student’s acting skills. (In order to teach both tap and jazz techniques AND acting techniques, singing will NOT be included in this class.) Students will perform musical selections from The Incredibles on stage in the Semester Showcase.

Dance Uniform & Shoe Requirements: Any Color Shirt, Black Athletic Shorts or Pants, Black Jazz Shoes, Black Tap Shoes, Hair Pulled Away From Face

Prerequisite: Students must have ONE of the following to take this course.

• A previous Acting class or Acting camp for Grades 4-6. (A previous Musical Theatre class or camp does not fulfill this prerequisite.)
• Foundations of Acting Seminar. (This is a 2-hour seminar that can be taken the week before class begins. You can sign up for the Foundations seminar when you register for this class.)
• Students moving up from Broadway Combo Grades 1-3 into Broadway Combo Grades 4-6 MUST take the Foundations Seminar.

Days: Thursdays
Times: 5:45-7:15 PM
Instructor: Elyse Jett-Clark
Class Limit: 14 Students
NEW Location: ACT Studios (481 Windchime Place)
Dates:
January 24, 31
February 7, 14, 21, 28
March 7, 14, 21 (No class on the 28th due to Spring Break)
April 4, 11, 18, 25
May: 2, 9, 16

Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, May 9, from 6:00-7:00 PM.  Students should arrive at 5:50 PM to check in.
Show: Thursday, May 16, at 6:30 PM. Students must arrive at 6:00 PM to check in.

Dress Rehearsal & Show Location: First Company Theatre, 420 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Tuition:
$70 Non-Refundable Deposit Due at Registration
$60 Due on February 1
$60 Due on March 1
$60 Due on April 1
$60 Due on May 1

A $20 discount will be given if entire semester tuition is paid in full by January 26th.

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.

MUSICAL THEATRE: Grades 4-6
Fridays 2:15-4:15 PM
Musical Selections from The Sound of Music

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 select songs, choreography, and acting from The Sound of Music. At the end of the semester, students will perform on stage in the Semester Showcase.

Prerequisite: Students must have ONE of the following to take this course.

• A previous Musical Theatre class or camp for Grades 4-6. (A previous Acting class or camp does not fulfill this prerequisite.)
  
• Foundations of Musical Theatre Seminar.  (This is a 2-hour seminar that can be taken the week before class begins. You can sign up for the Foundations seminar when you register for this class.)
• Students moving up from Grades 1-3 into Grades 4-6 MUST take the Foundations Seminar. 

Days: Fridays
Times: 2:15-4:15 PM
Instructor: Marci Nickelsburg
Class Limit: 14 Students
NEW Location: ACT Studios (481 Windchime Place)
Dates:
January 18, 25
February 1, 8, 15, 22
March 1, 8, 15 (No classes on the 22nd or 29th due to Spring Break)
April 5, 12, 19, 26
May: 3, 6, 15

Dress Rehearsal: Monday, May 6, from 5:00-6:00 PM.  Students should arrive at 4:50 PM to check in.
Show: Wednesday, May 15 at 4:30 PM. Students must arrive at 4:00 PM to check in.

Dress Rehearsal & Show Location: First Company Theatre, 420 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Tuition:
$70 Non-Refundable Deposit Due at Registration
$75 Due on February 1
$75 Due on March 1
$75 Due on April 1
$75 Due on May 1

A $25 discount will be given if entire semester tuition is paid in full by January 26th.

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.

GLEE CLUB: Grades 4-6
Fridays 4:00-5:30 PM

Jump into Winter singing and moving to some of the most popular songs! Experience fun ensemble singing, powerful harmony tips, and inspire your own choreography, all while you develop your singing technique!  Come ready to sing some poppin’, rockin’, glee club songs! Students will perform their song selections on stage in the Semester Showcase.

Days: Fridays
Times: 4:00-5:30 PM
Instructor: Emily Kondris-Melgr
Class Limit: 14 Students
NEW Location: ACT Studios (481 Windchime Place)
Dates:
January 18, 25
February 1, 8, 15, 22
March 1, 8, 15 (No classes on the 22nd or 29th due to Spring Break)
April 5, 12, 19, 26
May: 3, 9, 16

Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, May 9, from 5:00-6:00 PM.  Students should arrive at 4:50 PM to check in.
Show: Thursday, May 16, at 6:30 PM. Students must arrive at 6:00 PM to check in.

Dress Rehearsal & Show Location: First Company Theatre, 420 N. Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Tuition:
$70 Non-Refundable Deposit Due at Registration
$60 Due on February 1
$60 Due on March 1
$60 Due on April 1
$60 Due on May 1

A $20 discount will be given if entire semester tuition is paid in full by January 26th.

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.

MUSICAL THEATRE: Grades 4-6
Fridays 6:00-8:00 PM
Musical Selections from The Sound of Music

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 select songs, choreography, and acting from The Sound of Music. At the end of the semester, students will perform on stage in the Semester Showcase.

Prerequisite: Students must have ONE of the following to take this course.

• A previous Musical Theatre class or camp for Grades 4-6. (A previous Acting class or camp does not fulfill this prerequisite.)
  
• Foundations of Musical Theatre Seminar.  (This is a 2-hour seminar that can be taken the week before class begins. You can sign up for the Foundations seminar when you register for this class.)
• Students moving up from Grades 1-3 into Grades 4-6 MUST take the Foundations Seminar. 

Days: Fridays
Times: 6:00-8:00 PM
Instructor: Sarah Atkinson
Class Limit: 14 Students
NEW Location: ACT Studios (481 Windchime Place)
Dates:
January 18, 25
February 1, 8, 15, 22
March 1, 8, 15 (No classes on the 22nd or 29th due to Spring Break)
April 5, 12, 19, 26
May: 3, 10, 16

Dress Rehearsal: Friday, May 10, from 7:00-8:00 PM.  Students should arrive at 6:50 PM to check in.
Show: Thursday, May 16, at 6:30 PM. Students must arrive at 6:00 PM to check in.

Dress Rehearsal & Show Location: First Company Theatre, 420 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Tuition:
$70 Non-Refundable Deposit Due at Registration
$75 Due on February 1
$75 Due on March 1
$75 Due on April 1
$75 Due on May 1

A $25 discount will be given if entire semester tuition is paid in full by January 26th.

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.