Classes
Summer classes for teens are held at the OCT Studios and downtown at Hatfield Hall and NW Academy's Blue Box Theater
ADVANCED MUSICAL SHOWCASE:
Charlie Brown 
July 9-20 | 12:30-4:30pm | OCT: Acting Studio/YP Theater | Ages 12+ | Int./Adv./YP | $355
Discover what "Happiness" is all about! Take on the roles of Charlie, his friends, and his spirited dog Snoopy, while raising vocal and acting technique. Perform excerpts from Broadway's blockbuster in a final showcase performance. —Jeffrey Childs, Zoe Rudman (Limit: 16)
BROADWAY DANCE CREW (A & B)
A: June 25-29 | 10:00am-noon | OCT: Dance Studio | Ages 12+ | All | $90
Fast, fun, and eclectic! Combine a variety of dance styles―like jazz, modern, and lyrical―with acting skills. Perform original choreography to Broadway favorites while using movement to express and tell a story. —Karen Alexander-Brown (Limit: 12)
EXTREME IMPROVISATION
Aug. 13-17 | 12:30-3:30pm | OCT: Dance Studio | Ages 12+ | Int./Adv./YP | $135
The next level of improv! Learn exciting forms to breathe life into scenes and characters. Use the strengths of your ensemble while practicing skills for a live improv show. Energy-packed for on-the-spot performance. —Laura Faye Smith (Limit: 12)
IMPROV TROUPE (A & B)
B: June 18-22 | 12:30-3:30pm | OCT: Dance Studio | Ages 12+ | Beg./Int. | $135
Spontaneous acting! Learn to let go and act in the moment with games and exercises that develop essential performance skills: creative thinking, comedic timing, ensemble work, and on-the-spot performance. A: Jenn Hunter (Limit: 20), B: Jenn Hunter (Limit: 12)
INTERMEDIATE ACTING: Physical Comedy
July 16-20 | 9:00am-noon | OCT: Dance Studio | Ages 11-15 | Int/Adv. | $135
Amplify comedic impact! Sharpen physical skills and develop a sense of play while learning the art of making people laugh. Explore slapstick, double-takes, and building over-the-top characters. Apply skills to auditions and scene work. —Andrés Alcalá (Limit: 12)
INTERMEDIATE ACTING: Play the Stakes
July 9-13 | 9:00am-noon | OCT: Dance Studio | Ages 11-15 | Int./Adv. | $135
Amplify dramatic impact! Apply a variety of techniques to present confident auditions and stretch creativity when tackling highly dramatic material. Add believability to your work through solid physical and vocal skills. —Ginnie Sutfin (Limit: 12)
MAD HOT BALLROOM
Aug. 6-17 | 4:00-6:00pm | OCT: YP Theater | Ages 13+ | All | $180
Swing, Salsa, Cha Cha, and more! All levels are invited to learn the steps to gain confidence and find your own style. Have a blast in this dance social while building your musical resume. For mature teens (9 male/9 female). —Leru Adams (Limit: 18)
MUSICAL THEATER: Power Performance
June 25-29 | 12:30-3:30pm | OCT: YP Theater | Ages 12+ | Beg./Int. | $135
Perform Broadway's power house numbers, from Hairspray to Wicked. Focus on ensemble skills, musical theater techniques, and basic choreography to present an energetic final showcase. —Mark Steering (Limit: 20)
ON CAMERA ACTION (A & B)
B: Aug. 13-17 | 12:30-3:30pm | OCT: Acting Studio | Ages 11-15 | Beg./Int. | $180
A fun, confidence-building class for acting on film! Practice professional skills such as improvisation, cold reads, character work, and interviews. Learn industry terms and make choices that help you book the job. —Suzi Smith (Limit: 12)
SHAKE HANDS WITH SHAKESPEARE: As You Like It
July 23-Aug. 3 | 9:00am-noon | HH: Winningstad| Ages 13+ | Int./Adv./YP| $265
"All the world's a stage…" Four weddings, one banishment, and a forest of disguises make for one hilarious comedy! Delve into classical language and acting styles and build your resume in an acting company approach to The Bard. —David Berkson (Limit: 20)
SING, DANCE, & ACT (A & B)
B: July 23-Aug. 3 | 12:30-3:30pm | HH: Newmark | Ages 12+ | Beg./Int. | $265
Be a triple threat! This performance class features Broadway hits from Godspell, Little Shop of Horrors (session A), Next to Normal (session B), and more. Combine vocal skills, dance styles, and acting through songs in one of our most popular classes! —Chanda Hall, Zoe Rudman & Blake Wales (Limit: 20)
YP COMPANY: King Lear
July 9-21* | 5:00-9:00pm | OCT: YP Theater | Ages 13+ | By Approval/YP | $385
A unique performance intensive that features classical vocal and physical training, a fast-paced rehearsal process, and an in-depth approach to Shakespeare's electrifying tragedy, King Lear! —Tom Beckett (Limit: 14) *Class culminates in 2 performances (Sat. 7/21, 2 & 5pm).
YP PREP: INTENSIVE
Aug. 6-10 | 9:00am-3:30pm | NW Academy | Ages 11-14 | By Approval | $265
Advanced training for serious students and those interested in the Young Professionals program. Delve into a professional skill each day: Voice for Stage, Directing, Devising Theater, Beyond Shakespeare, and Improvisation. (Enrollment doesn't guarantee admission into YPs.) —Sara Kennedy Adams & Guests (Limit: 16)
YP: TRAINING INTENSIVE
Aug. 6-10 | 9:00am-3:30pm | OCT: Dance Studio | Ages 13+ | YP | $265
Exceptional training for serious performers! Delve into a professional skill each day: Improvisation, Devising Theater, Voice for Stage, Meisner, and Exploring Pantomime! The last half hour of class is open for parents to observe. —Dani Baldwin & Guests (Limit: 14)
Beginning = New to this class or skill set. Intermediate = Had prior experience in this skill set. Advanced = Had a lot of experience in this skill set. YP = Young Professional students.
= Options for older students
Schedule subject to change. All classes end with a final presentation for friends and family to attend. OCT is committed to offering classes at reasonable prices. For this reason, we have not raised our prices this year. We hope this helps.