FOUNDATIONS OF MUSICAL THEATRE SEMINAR

Grades 4th – 12th

Taking this seminar will qualify as the prerequisite to all Musical Theatre classes for 4th grade on up.

Who needs to take this seminar?

• Students NEW to ACT who are registering for a semester Musical Theatre class THIS semester.
• Students who have preciously taken a Musical Theatre class or camp in Grades 1-3 (or Ages 6-9), but are moving up to Grades 4-6.
• Students who have NOT previously taken a Musical Theatre class or camp for Grades 4-6, Grades 6-8, or Grades 8-12.
• Students who have taken an Acting or Broadway Dance class or camp, 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 acting 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: $20

Seminar Options:

Option 1 FULL: Saturday, January 7, 9:00-11:00 AM
Option 2: Monday, January 9, 5:30-7:30 PM
Option 3: Thursday, January 12, 5:30-7:30 PM
Option 4: Wednesday, January 25, 5:30-7:30 PM (Student MAY begin class right away, then take the seminar on the 25th.)

ACTING 230: Grades 4-6
Fridays 5:00-7:00 PM
Script: The Women Who Owned the West

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.)
• NOTE: Students moving up from Grades 1-3 (Ages 6-9) into Grades 4-6 MUST take the Foundations Seminar. 

NOTE: The curriculum for Acting 200, 210, 220 and 230 are unique, and designed to be taken in any order

Days: Fridays
Times: 5:00-7:00 PM
Instructor: Vanessa Bowie
Class Limit: 12 Students
Location: ACT Studios (2314 Vickers Drive)
Dates:
January 13, 20, 27
February 3, 10, 17, 24
March 3, 10, 17  (No class on the 25th & April 1st due to Spring Break)
April 7, 14, 21, 28
May: Dress Rehearsal & Show

DRESS REHEARSAL DATE: Your dress rehearsal will be scheduled on ONE day between May 1-10.

SHOW DATE: Your show will be scheduled on ONE day between May 9-13.

*NOTE: Dress rehearsal & show dates will be finalized in early February. We will not have any dress rehearsals or shows on any Sunday.

Dress Rehearsal & Show Location: First Company Theatre 420 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Tuition:
$65 Due at Registration
$70 Due on February 1
$70 Due on March 1
$70 Due on April 1
$70 Due on May 1

A $20 discount will be given if entire semester tuition is paid in full by January 19th.

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.

ACT Refund Policy: Cancellation 3 weeks or more before class starts: Tuition refunded, minus a $25 admin fee. Cancellation up to 3 weeks before class starts or after first class: Tuition will be refunded, minus a $50 fee. Cancellation after second class: No refund will be given.

ACTING 230: Grades 4-6
Saturdays 8:30-10:30 AM
Script: The Women Who Owned the West

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.)
• NOTE: Students moving up from Grades 1-3 (Ages 6-9) into Grades 4-6 MUST take the Foundations Seminar. 

NOTE: The curriculum for Acting 200, 210, 220 and 230 are unique, and designed to be taken in any order.

Days: Saturdays
Times: 8:30 – 10:30 AM
Instructor: Vanessa Bowie
Class Limit: 12 Students
Location: ACT Studios (2314 Vickers Drive)
Dates:
January 14, 21, 28
February 4, 11, 18, 25
March 4, 11, 18 (No classes on the 25th & April 1st due to Spring Break)
April 8, 15, 22, 29
May: Dress Rehearsal & Show

DRESS REHEARSAL DATE: Your dress rehearsal will be scheduled on ONE day between May 1-10.

SHOW DATE: Your show will be scheduled on ONE day between May 9-13.

*NOTE: Dress rehearsal & show dates will be finalized in early February. We will not have any dress rehearsals or shows on any Sunday.

Dress Rehearsal & Show Location: First Company Theatre 420 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Tuition:
$65 Due at Registration
$70 Due on February 1
$70 Due on March 1
$70 Due on April 1
$70 Due on May 1

A $20 discount will be given if entire semester tuition is paid in full by January 19th.

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.

ACT Refund Policy: Cancellation 3 weeks or more before class starts: Tuition refunded, minus a $25 admin fee. Cancellation up to 3 weeks before class starts or after first class: Tuition will be refunded, minus a $50 fee. Cancellation after second class: No refund will be given.

BROADWAY COMBO (Acting & Dance): GRADES 4-6
Thursdays 4:00-5:45 PM
Selections from Descendants

This BRAND NEW class will offer more specific dance technique in both tap and jazz, along with developing each student’s acting skills.  There will be one acting teacher (Katie Wyckoff) and one dance teacher (Beth Jordahl).  Katie and Beth will alternate weeks teaching this class. (In order to teach both tap and jazz techniques, singing will NOT be included in this class.)  Students will perform acting and dance selections from the musical Descendants in the Semester Showcase.

Dance Uniform & Shoe Requirements: Any Color Shirt, Black Athletic Shorts or Pants, Black Jazz Shoes, Black Tap Shoes

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 or Broadway Dance 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.)
• NOTE: Students moving up from Broadway Dance Grades 1-3 into Broadway Combo Grades 4-6 MUST take the Foundations Seminar.

Days: Thursdays
Times: 4:00-5:45 PM
Instructors: Beth Jordahl (Dance) & Katie Wyckoff (Acting)
Class Limit: 12 Students
Location: ACT Studios (2314 Vickers Drive)
Dates:
January 19, 26
February 2, 9, 16, 23
March 2, 9, 16, 23 (No classes on the 30th due to Spring Break)
April 6, 13, 20, 27
May: Dress Rehearsal & Show

DRESS REHEARSAL DATE: Your dress rehearsal will be scheduled on ONE day between May 1-10.

SHOW DATE: Your show will be scheduled on ONE day between May 9-13.

*NOTE: Dress rehearsal & show dates will be finalized in early February. We will not have any dress rehearsals or shows on any Sunday.

Dress Rehearsal & Show Location: First Company Theatre 420 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Tuition:
$65 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 19th .

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.

ACT Refund Policy: Cancellation 3 weeks or more before class starts: Tuition refunded, minus a $25 admin fee. Cancellation up to 3 weeks before class starts or after first class: Tuition will be refunded, minus a $50 fee. Cancellation after second class: No refund will be given.

Glee Club/Vocal Development: Grades 4-6
Mondays 5:30-6:45 PM

Do you love to sing? Are you interested in developing your singing voice WHILE having fun? In Glee Club, we will do just that! Kristin Weber (the instructor) is not only a vocal soloist and voice teacher, but a Musical Theatre actress as well. She will combine great vocal development with fun Glee Club choreography. Students will finish the semester by performing in the Semester Showcase!

Days: Mondays
Times: 5:30-6:45 PM
Instructor: Kristin Weber
Class Limit: 14 Students
Location: ACT Studios: 2314 Vickers Drive
Dates:
January: 16, 23, 30
February 6, 13, 20, 27
March 6, 13, 20 (No class on the 27th due to Spring Break)
April 3, 10, 17, 24
May: Dress Rehearsal & Show

DRESS REHEARSAL DATE: Your dress rehearsal will be scheduled on ONE day between May 1-10.

SHOW DATE: Your show will be scheduled on ONE day between May 9-13.

*NOTE: Dress rehearsal & show dates will be finalized in early February. We will not have any dress rehearsals or shows on any Sunday.

Dress Rehearsal & Show Location: First Company Theatre 420 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Tuition:
$65 Due at Registration
$50 Due on February 1
$50 Due on March 1
$50 Due on April 1
$50 Due on May 1

A $15 discount will be given if the entire semester tuition is paid in full by January 19th.

ACT Refund Policy: Cancellation 3 weeks or more before class starts: Tuition refunded, minus a $25 admin fee. Cancellation up to 3 weeks before class starts or after first class: Tuition will be refunded, minus a $50 fee. Cancellation after second class: No refund will be given.

MUSICAL THEATRE 200: Grades 4-6
Mondays 4:00-6:00 PM
Selections from Willy Wonka

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 scenes from Willy Wonka. 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.)
• NOTE: Students moving up from Grades 1-3 (Ages 6-9) into Grades 4-6 MUST take the Foundations Seminar. 

NOTE: Curriculum for Musical Theatre 200, 210, 220 and 230 are unique, and designed to be taken in any order.

Days: Mondays
Times: 4:00-6:00 PM
Instructor: Sheila Cook
Class Limit: 12 Students
Location: ACT Studios (2314 Vickers Drive)
Dates:
January 16, 23, 30
February 6, 13, 20, 27
March 6, 13, 20 (No class on the 27th due to Spring Break)
April 3, 10, 17, 24
May: Dress Rehearsal & Show

DRESS REHEARSAL DATE: Your dress rehearsal will be scheduled on ONE day between May 1-10.

SHOW DATE: Your show will be scheduled on ONE day between May 9-13.

*NOTE: Dress rehearsal & show dates will be finalized in early February. We will not have any dress rehearsals or shows on any Sunday.

Dress Rehearsal & Show Location: First Company Theatre 420 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Tuition:
$65 Due at Registration
$70 Due on February 1
$70 Due on March 1
$70 Due on April 1
$70 Due on May 1

A $20 discount will be given if entire semester tuition is paid in full by January 19th.

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.

ACT Refund Policy: Cancellation 3 weeks or more before class starts: Tuition refunded, minus a $25 admin fee. Cancellation up to 3 weeks before class starts or after first class: Tuition will be refunded, minus a $50 fee. Cancellation after second class: No refund will be given.

MUSICAL THEATRE 200: Grades 4-6
Thursdays 5:45-7:45 PM
Selections from Willy Wonka 

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 scenes from Willy Wonka. 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.)
• NOTE: Students moving up from Grades 1-3 (Ages 6-9) into Grades 4-6 MUST take the Foundations Seminar.

NOTE: Curriculum for Musical Theatre 200, 210, 220 and 230 are unique, and designed to be taken in any order.

Days: Thursdays
Times: 5:45-7:45 PM
Instructor: Katie Wyckoff
Class Limit: 12 Students
Location: ACT Studios (2314 Vickers Drive)
Dates:
January 19, 26
February 2, 9, 16, 23
March 2, 9, 16, 23 (No class on the 30th due to Spring Break)
April 6, 13, 20, 27
May: Dress Rehearsal & Show

DRESS REHEARSAL DATE: Your dress rehearsal will be scheduled on ONE day between May 1-10.

SHOW DATE: Your show will be scheduled on ONE day between May 9-13.

*NOTE: Dress rehearsal & show dates will be finalized in early February. We will not have any dress rehearsals or shows on any Sunday.

Dress Rehearsal & Show Location: First Company Theatre 420 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Tuition:
$65 Due at Registration
$70 Due on February 1
$70 Due on March 1
$70 Due on April 1
$70 Due on May 1

A $20 discount will be given if entire semester tuition is paid in full by January 19th.

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.

ACT Refund Policy: Cancellation 3 weeks or more before class starts: Tuition refunded, minus a $25 admin fee. Cancellation up to 3 weeks before class starts or after first class: Tuition will be refunded, minus a $50 fee. Cancellation after second class: No refund will be given.

MUSICAL THEATRE 200: Grades 4-6
Fridays 1:45-3:45 PM

Selections from Willy Wonka

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 scenes from Willy Wonka. 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.)
• NOTE: Students moving up from Grades 1-3 (Ages 6-9) into Grades 4-6 MUST take the Foundations Seminar.

NOTE: Curriculum for Musical Theatre 200, 210, 220 and 230 are unique, and designed to be taken in any order.

Days: Fridays
Times: 1:45-3:45 PM
Instructor: Sheila Cook
Class Limit: 12 Students
Location: ACT Studios (2314 Vickers Drive)
Dates:
January 13, 20, 27
February 3, 10, 17, 24
March 3, 10, 17 (No class on the 24th and 31st due to Spring Break)
April 7, 14, 21, 28
May: Dress Rehearsal & Show

DRESS REHEARSAL DATE: Your dress rehearsal will be scheduled on ONE day between May 1-10.

SHOW DATE: Your show will be scheduled on ONE day between May 9-13.

*NOTE: Dress rehearsal & show dates will be finalized in early February. We will not have any dress rehearsals or shows on any Sunday.

Dress Rehearsal & Show Location: First Company Theatre 420 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Tuition:
$65 Due at Registration
$70 Due on February 1
$70 Due on March 1
$70 Due on April 1
$70 Due on May 1

A $20 discount will be given if entire semester tuition is paid in full by January 19th.

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.

ACT Refund Policy: Cancellation 3 weeks or more before class starts: Tuition refunded, minus a $25 admin fee. Cancellation up to 3 weeks before class starts or after first class: Tuition will be refunded, minus a $50 fee. Cancellation after second class: No refund will be given.

MUSICAL THEATRE 200: Grades 4-6
Fridays 4:00-6:00 PM
Selections from Willy Wonka

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 scenes from Willy Wonka. 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.)
• NOTE: Students moving up from Grades 1-3 (Ages 6-9) into Grades 4-6 MUST take the Foundations Seminar.

NOTE: Curriculum for Musical Theatre 200, 210, 220 and 230 are unique, and designed to be taken in any order.

Days: Fridays
Times: 4:00-6:00 PM
Instructor: Sheila Cook
Class Limit: 12 Students
Location: ACT Studios (2314 Vickers Drive)
Dates:
January 13, 20, 27
February 3, 10, 17, 24
March 3, 10, 17 (No class on the 24th and 31st due to Spring Break)
April 7, 14, 21, 28
May: Dress Rehearsal & Show

DRESS REHEARSAL DATE: Your dress rehearsal will be scheduled on ONE day between May 1-10.

SHOW DATE: Your show will be scheduled on ONE day between May 9-13.

*NOTE: Dress rehearsal & show dates will be finalized in early February. We will not have any dress rehearsals or shows on any Sunday.

Dress Rehearsal & Show Location: First Company Theatre 420 N. Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80918

Tuition:
$65 Due at Registration
$70 Due on February 1
$70 Due on March 1
$70 Due on April 1
$70 Due on May 1

A $20 discount will be given if entire semester tuition is paid in full by January 19th.

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.

ACT Refund Policy: Cancellation 3 weeks or more before class starts: Tuition refunded, minus a $25 admin fee. Cancellation up to 3 weeks before class starts or after first class: Tuition will be refunded, minus a $50 fee. Cancellation after second class: No refund will be given.