2010 Fall Acting Academy

BEGINNING ACTING: Focus

Perfect for the aspiring actor. Use theater exercises, scene work, and monologues to further develop characters, improve focus, and gain performance and audition skills. This dynamic class will bring out the actor in you! — Sara Kennedy Adams (Limit: 12)

BEGINNING ACTING: Foundations

Saturdays |Sep. 25-Nov. 13 | 2:30-4:00 p.m.
Ages 7-10 | Beginning | $110

Ideal for new actors looking for a fun intro to theater! Use theater games and exercises to explore character, improvisation, concentration, voice, and movement. A great first acting class for building skills and confidence. —Jennifer Darling (Limit: 12)

BEGINNING/ INTERMEDIATE IMPROVISATION

Saturdays |Sep. 25-Nov. 13 | 10:00-11:30 a.m.
Ages 9-12 | Beginning/Intermediate | $110

Spontaneous acting! Team-up to create scenes and characters on your feet. Practice advanced forms and techniques to let go and act in the moment. A laughter-filled class that focuses on skills essential to every performer. —Chris Murray (Limit: 12)

BEGINNING MUSICAL THEATER: Seussical

Mondays |Sep. 27-Nov. 15 | 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Ages 7-10 | Beginning | $110

Perform numbers from the fantastical musical extravaganza, Seussical the Musical. Improve vocal skills, basic choreography, and character creation with Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, and more. An all-out singing adventure. —Mark Steering (Limit: 12)

BEGINNING MUSICAL THEATER: Showstoppers

Saturdays |Sep. 25-Nov. 13 | 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Ages 8-11 | Beginning | $110

Perform Broadway showstoppers – exciting songs designed to energize the audience. Ensemble vocal skills, musical theater techniques, and basic movement are featured in a final showcase that is sure to leave them standing. —Jeffrey Childs (Limit: 12)

CHARACTER DRIVEN

Mondays |Sep. 27-Nov. 15 | 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Ages 10-13 | Intermediate | $110

Practice exciting and challenging methods for solid character development. An essential class for improving technique and taking direction, from auditions to rehearsals. Experiment, adapt, and commit to bold character choices. —Val Landrum (Limit:12)

CREATIVE DRAMATICS: Boynton Blast

Thursdays |Sep. 30-Nov. 18 | 3:15-4:30 p.m.
Ages 4-5 | Beginning | $90

From Philadelphia Chickens to Barnyard Dance, become the whimsical critters of Sandra Boynton! Act-out charming characters and hilarious stories as you have a blast learning to act and discovering your own creativity. —Sara Kennedy Adams (Limit: 6)

CREATIVE DRAMATICS: To the Zoo (A & B)

Monkeys, wild cats, and elephants too, frolic together in tales from the zoo. Gain performance skills such as focus, movement, using imagination, and having fun. Every class explores cute critters and exciting zoo adventures! —A: Amy LaRosa (Limit: 6), B: Meredith Ott (Limit: 6)

DANCE FOR STAGE: You Can Dance!

Saturdays |Sep. 25-Nov. 13 | 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Ages 8-11 | Beginning/Intermediate | $110

From hip hop to Broadway, modern, and jazz! Delve into a variety of dance styles for musical theater. Move to original choreography from current Broadway hits, such as The Lion King, In The Heights, and Billy Elliot. —Karen Alexander-Brown (Limit: 12)

FIRST STAGE FRIDAYS

Fridays | Oct. 1-Nov. 19 | 10:00-11:15 a.m.
Ages 3 1/2-5 | Beginning | $90

Come play, laugh, and learn! Join us for Friday morning fun as you explore the stage through stories, songs, characters, and games. A great way to jump start the weekend. —Amy LaRosa (Limit: 6)

HARRY POTTER

Wednesdays |Sep. 29-Nov. 17 | 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Ages 8-11 | Beginning/Intermediate | $110

Enter into the mystical world of Harry Potter! Build acting skills as you bring Harry and his charmed friends to life. Learn to create and perform original scenes using the characters from J.K. Rowling’s adventure books. —Sara Kennedy Adams (Limit: 12)

HEROES & HEROINES

Tuesdays |Sep. 28-Nov. 16 | 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Ages 5-6 | Beginning | $105

Be your favorite superhero - or villain! Learn theater games and acting skills while playing characters like Wonder Woman, Spiderman, or make your own fantastic friend. An exciting acting escapade. —Amy LaRosa (Limit: 8)

IMAGINE IT, ACT IT!

Wednesdays |Sep. 29-Nov. 17 | 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Ages 6-7 | Beginning | $105

Explore the possibilities of imagination as you create, rehearse, and perform an original play! A lively class that teaches focus, collaboration, and storytelling, all while having fun and making happily ever afters! —Meredith Ott (Limit: 8)

INTERMEDIATE ACTING: C.S.I.

Saturdays |Sep. 25-Nov. 13 | 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Ages 11-14 | Intermediate | $110

Creative Scene Investigation: Even inspired actors need to learn to examine text. Search for clues in scenes, investigate the history of a play, and discover hidden structure of a piece to help connect to the character and story. —Jennifer Darling (Limit: 12)

INTERMEDIATE MUSICAL THEATER: Alice & Wonderland: A Rock Opera

Saturdays |Sep. 25-Nov. 13 | 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Ages 12+ | Intermediate/Advanced/YP | $145

Alice is so, so bored... until she plummets into a land inhabited by peculiar characters! Focus on advanced ensemble and solo skills in this exuberant rock extravaganza. Students receive a ticket to OCT's main stage production of the show! —Jeffrey Childs (Limit: 12)

ON CAMERA: Auditions (A & B)

Get solid audition skills for television and film. Slates and interviews, cold reads, prepared pieces, ensemble work, and on camera techniques and information come together to help you get the job! Prerequisite: Any acting —Sandra Peabody(Limit: 10) Prerequisite

REEL WORLD: Voice Overs

Sundays|Sep. 26-Oct. 17 + Monday, Oct. 18 | 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Ages 13+ | Advanced/YP | $150

Create a professional voice over demo reel! Practice vocal support techniques, character voices, and narration for recording and theatrical work. Final class at Flying Rhino Studios (Mon. 10/18) will include a professional recording session and creation of a reel to be edited with full sound effects. Full attendance is mandatory. —Laura Faye Smith (Limit: 8)

STAGE COMBAT: Acting Through Actionenes

Thursdays |Sep. 30-Nov. 18 | 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Ages 12+ | All | $115

Learn the fun, pain-free way to create a variety of realistic fight scenes. Focus on acting skills, building believable tension, then creating stage fighting illusions like the pros. New material for returning students. —John Armour (Limit: 12)

YP REAL WORLD: Musical Theater

Sundays |Oct. 24-Nov. 14 + Monday Nov. 15 | 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Age 13+ | YP | $130

Prep for professional musical auditions. Learn song selection, vocal coaching, showcasing individual strengths, and etiquette. Present your audition to a panel of directors (11/15, 6-8pm). Bring two or more songs with sheet music to first class. Full attendance is mandatory. —Chanda Hall (Limit: 10)

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.

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.