JOIN US FOR CLASSES & WORKSHOPS THIS FALL!
Theatre is a vehicle to build character and self-esteem, develop leadership and communication skills, and teach teamwork. Carolina Youth Theatre is pleased to offer classes and workshops that give students the opportunity to explore theatre for the first time or to continue to enhance performance skills.
- All classes and workshops will be held at The Clayton Center located at 111. E. Second St., Clayton, NC 27520.
- Registration is handled online is processed on a first come first served basis.
- The registration fee is non-refundable and must be paid in full in order to secure your student's participation.
- You will receive email confirmation when your registration has processed.
- Please register early, as space is limited!
- Questions can be directed to Nikki Dyke @ director@carolinayouththeatre.com.
| Class & Workshop Schedule - Fall 2019 |
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Actor's Master Class
Thursday, October 24, 2019
7:00-8:30p
Grades: 9-12
Class Size: 12
Instructor: Jordan Biggers
Tuition: $30
Take your stage skills to the next level in this acting intensive workshop. Students will explore advanced acting techniques and begin to tackle the ultimate acting question, “What is my objective?” Through teamwork and improvisation, students will create their own open scenes and discover how to use given circumstances and techniques to create dynamic and truthful characters.
Thursday, October 24, 2019
7:00-8:30p
Grades: 9-12
Class Size: 12
Instructor: Jordan Biggers
Tuition: $30
Take your stage skills to the next level in this acting intensive workshop. Students will explore advanced acting techniques and begin to tackle the ultimate acting question, “What is my objective?” Through teamwork and improvisation, students will create their own open scenes and discover how to use given circumstances and techniques to create dynamic and truthful characters.
Disney Dance
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
5:30-7:00p
Grades: 2-5
Class Size: 20
Instructor: Chasta Hamilton
Tuition: $30
Disney + Dance = FUN! Using hits from Frozen, Aladdin, Mary Poppins, and The Lion King, we’ll explore some basic theatrical dance steps in what is guaranteed to be a toe-tapping time of magical movement fun!
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
5:30-7:00p
Grades: 2-5
Class Size: 20
Instructor: Chasta Hamilton
Tuition: $30
Disney + Dance = FUN! Using hits from Frozen, Aladdin, Mary Poppins, and The Lion King, we’ll explore some basic theatrical dance steps in what is guaranteed to be a toe-tapping time of magical movement fun!
Improv Foundations
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
5:15-6:45p
Grades: 6-8
Class Size: 12
Skill Level: All Levels - basic acting experience preferred.
Instructor: Jordan Biggers
Tuition: $30
Discover the fast-paced and exhilarating world of improv! This workshop will keep you on your toes, as we work towards building the unique skills necessary to create interesting improvised scenes and characters.
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
5:15-6:45p
Grades: 6-8
Class Size: 12
Skill Level: All Levels - basic acting experience preferred.
Instructor: Jordan Biggers
Tuition: $30
Discover the fast-paced and exhilarating world of improv! This workshop will keep you on your toes, as we work towards building the unique skills necessary to create interesting improvised scenes and characters.
Improv Foundations
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
7:00-8:30p
Grades: 9-12
Class Size: 12
Skill Level: All Levels - basic acting experience preferred.
Instructor: Jordan Biggers
Tuition: $30
Discover the fast-paced and exhilarating world of improv! This workshop will keep you on your toes, as we work towards building the unique skills necessary to create interesting improvised scenes and characters.
Wednesday, November 6, 2019
7:00-8:30p
Grades: 9-12
Class Size: 12
Skill Level: All Levels - basic acting experience preferred.
Instructor: Jordan Biggers
Tuition: $30
Discover the fast-paced and exhilarating world of improv! This workshop will keep you on your toes, as we work towards building the unique skills necessary to create interesting improvised scenes and characters.
PAST WORKSHOPS
Dance 101
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
6:30-8:30p
Grades: 6-12
Class Size: 25
Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate
Instructor: Chasta Hamilton
Tuition: $40
Are you looking to build your musical theatre audition skills? Dance 101 is designed to equip performers with the basic vocabulary and confidence needed to feel comfortable at dance and movement auditions.
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
6:30-8:30p
Grades: 6-12
Class Size: 25
Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate
Instructor: Chasta Hamilton
Tuition: $40
Are you looking to build your musical theatre audition skills? Dance 101 is designed to equip performers with the basic vocabulary and confidence needed to feel comfortable at dance and movement auditions.
Dramatic Play: Deep Sea Exploration
Thursday, September 19, 2019 - SOLD OUT!
5:00-6:30p
Grades: K-2
Class Size: 12
Instructor: Jordan Biggers
Tuition: $30
Grab your flippers and fins and dive into adventure! Through dramatic play and theatre games that will help develop creative thinking and social interaction skills, students will explore their imaginations (and the depths of the ocean!) using the classic children’s books Commotion in the Ocean and Rainbow Fish.
Thursday, September 19, 2019 - SOLD OUT!
5:00-6:30p
Grades: K-2
Class Size: 12
Instructor: Jordan Biggers
Tuition: $30
Grab your flippers and fins and dive into adventure! Through dramatic play and theatre games that will help develop creative thinking and social interaction skills, students will explore their imaginations (and the depths of the ocean!) using the classic children’s books Commotion in the Ocean and Rainbow Fish.
Discovering Character Through Song
Saturday, September 28, 2019
9:30-11:30a
Grades: 7-12
Class Size: 8
Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate
Instructor: Jessica Albright
Tuition: $40
Musical theatre is filled with songs that define a character’s hopes, dreams, and desires. In this workshop, students will learn vocal techniques and tips to help them explore how a song is a vehicle for character development. Students will be asked to prepare a song from an instructor-approved list and sing in front of other workshop participants.
Saturday, September 28, 2019
9:30-11:30a
Grades: 7-12
Class Size: 8
Skill Level: Beginner-Intermediate
Instructor: Jessica Albright
Tuition: $40
Musical theatre is filled with songs that define a character’s hopes, dreams, and desires. In this workshop, students will learn vocal techniques and tips to help them explore how a song is a vehicle for character development. Students will be asked to prepare a song from an instructor-approved list and sing in front of other workshop participants.
Creative Drama
Wednesday, October 16, 2019 - SOLD OUT!
6:00-7:30p
Grades: 3-5
Class Size: 15
Instructor: Jordan Biggers
Tuition: $30
Explore movement, voice, and characterization in an encouraging and creative environment that builds courage, confidence, and performance skills. With a focus on teamwork, students will be empowered to make artistic choices and express themselves through dramatic play, all while developing foundational theatre skills and vocabulary.
Wednesday, October 16, 2019 - SOLD OUT!
6:00-7:30p
Grades: 3-5
Class Size: 15
Instructor: Jordan Biggers
Tuition: $30
Explore movement, voice, and characterization in an encouraging and creative environment that builds courage, confidence, and performance skills. With a focus on teamwork, students will be empowered to make artistic choices and express themselves through dramatic play, all while developing foundational theatre skills and vocabulary.
CLASSES
Acting Basics & Scene Study
September 10 - October 29
Tuesdays (8 Sessions)
5:15-6:30p
Grades: 5-6
Class Size: 12
Instructor: Stephanie Benner
Tuition: $200
Acting Basics and Scene Study is designed for students with previous theatre experience, whether through Carolina Youth Theatre (i.e. Backstage Pass or Stage Right) or elsewhere. Students will participate in a daily warm up, team building activities, fluency and articulation practice, and rehearse multi-person scenes. The course will culminate in an informal sharing exhibition for families.
September 10 - October 29
Tuesdays (8 Sessions)
5:15-6:30p
Grades: 5-6
Class Size: 12
Instructor: Stephanie Benner
Tuition: $200
Acting Basics and Scene Study is designed for students with previous theatre experience, whether through Carolina Youth Theatre (i.e. Backstage Pass or Stage Right) or elsewhere. Students will participate in a daily warm up, team building activities, fluency and articulation practice, and rehearse multi-person scenes. The course will culminate in an informal sharing exhibition for families.
Acting Basics & Scene Study
September 10 - October 29, 2019
Tuesdays (8 Sessions)
6:45-8:00p
Grades: 7-8
Class Size: 12
Instructor: Stephanie Benner
Tuition: $200
Acting Basics and Scene Study is designed for students with previous theatre experience, whether through Carolina Youth Theatre (i.e. Backstage Pass or Stage Right) or elsewhere. Students will participate in a daily warm up, character development activities, spoken vocal exercises, and improvisation. The course will culminate in an informal sharing exhibition for families.
September 10 - October 29, 2019
Tuesdays (8 Sessions)
6:45-8:00p
Grades: 7-8
Class Size: 12
Instructor: Stephanie Benner
Tuition: $200
Acting Basics and Scene Study is designed for students with previous theatre experience, whether through Carolina Youth Theatre (i.e. Backstage Pass or Stage Right) or elsewhere. Students will participate in a daily warm up, character development activities, spoken vocal exercises, and improvisation. The course will culminate in an informal sharing exhibition for families.
Introduction to the Stage
September 14 - October 5, 2019
Saturdays (4 Sessions)
9:30-11:00a
Grades: 5-7
Class Size: 15
Instructor: Stephanie Benner
Tuition: $120
Introduction to the Stage is designed for students with no prior experience on stage. This course may serve as a prerequisite to Acting Basics and Scene Study. While we will apply acquired skills to acting, the emphasis of this course is increasing students’ self-awareness and body control. Students will build confidence speaking in a group, participate in daily movement and vocal warm ups, and learn the basics of acting, including stage directions, how to read a script, and collaborating with a partner or ensembles. There is no culminating showcase for this course.
September 14 - October 5, 2019
Saturdays (4 Sessions)
9:30-11:00a
Grades: 5-7
Class Size: 15
Instructor: Stephanie Benner
Tuition: $120
Introduction to the Stage is designed for students with no prior experience on stage. This course may serve as a prerequisite to Acting Basics and Scene Study. While we will apply acquired skills to acting, the emphasis of this course is increasing students’ self-awareness and body control. Students will build confidence speaking in a group, participate in daily movement and vocal warm ups, and learn the basics of acting, including stage directions, how to read a script, and collaborating with a partner or ensembles. There is no culminating showcase for this course.
