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Valley Youth Theatre

PERFORMING ARTS CLASSES

Spring session runs March 23 thru May 17, 2013

Register online or call 602.253.8188 x302

Weekday Classes

Introduction to Improv

Students study the fundamentals of comedy improvisation taught by the valley’s best improv performers and directors. Students learn how to create original characters, scenes, and comedic techniques. Students will showcase their work at a VYT Ha Ha’s main stage show.    

Tuition: $180.00 (8 weeks + Showcase on Saturday, May 18, 2013)

Mondays 6:30-8:00pm (Ages 13-17)

Musical Theatre

Students study the elements of musical theatre including diction, pitch, rhythm, tempo, and ensemble work as well as the technical languages of music, acting and dance in this exciting class.  Students will showcase ensemble numbers from Broadway shows.  No experience necessary.

Tuition: $165.00 (8 weeks + Showcase)

Tuesdays 5:00-6:25pm (Ages 5-8)

Tuesdays 6:35-8:00pm (Ages 9-12)

Acting Technique

Students build their performing arts foundation by studying the fundamentals of acting including voice, movement, characterization, and stage direction. No prior experience is necessary.

Tuition: $165.00 (8 weeks + Showcase)

Wednesdays 5:00-6:25pm (Ages 7-11)

Acting OUT

Students will gain valuable performance training through creating and performing scenes, Improvisations and monologues. They will work with classical, contemporary, and original scripts.  Experience is welcome, but not necessary.

Tuition: $165.00 (8 weeks + Showcase)

Wednesdays 6:35-8:00pm (Ages 12-17)

Triple Threat

Spring focus: Acting and Scene work

Triple Threat is for the serious young performer. These classes will strengthen students’ foundation in the big three performing arts disciplines: singing, acting, and dancing. Each session focuses on one genre on performance. Class size is limited. Experience is welcome, but not necessary.

Tuition: $165.00 (8 weeks + Showcase)

Thursdays 5:00-6:30pm (Ages 12-17)

Spring Classes Showcase: Friday, May 17, 2013

Participating classes will collectively showcase their work in an evening performance following the conclusion of each session (with the exception of Play Pretend, Treasure Trunk, and Intro to Improvisation). See class descriptions for details.

Weekend Classes

Treasure Trunk Theatre

Students will use movement, characterization, and their imaginations to create an original or adapted work to perform for family and friends the last day of class. No experience is necessary.

Tuition: $115.00 (8 weeks + Showcase on last day of class)

Saturdays 9:00-9:55am (Ages 5-8)

Play Pretend

This class is specially designed for your little tyke! Students will learn how to use their body, voice and imagination to bring a familiar story to life on stage which will be performed for family and friends the last day of class. No experience is necessary.

Tuition: $110.00 (8 weeks + Showcase on last day of class)

Saturdays 10:00-10:45am (Ages 3-4)

Musical Theatre

Students study the elements of musical theatre including diction, pitch, rhythm, tempo, and ensemble work as well as the technical languages of music, acting, and dance in this exciting class. Students will showcase ensemble numbers from Broadway shows. No experience necessary.

Tuition: $165.00 (8 weeks + Showcase on Friday, May 17, 2013)

Saturdays 11:00-12:25pm (Ages 5-8)

Saturday 12:35-2:00pm (Ages 9-12)

Audition Prep Individual Performance

(Scheduled individually as available)

Preparing for an audition?  Want personal training? Work one on one with VYT to improve your performance skills in voice, cold readings, monologue performance, characterization, and stage presence.  Sessions can be scheduled on an as-needed basis.

Tuition: $45.00 /30 min session, $70.00/ 1 hour session

Note: In an effort to limit distractions, all classes are closed to parents.

VYT cannot offer refunds after registrations have been processed.

Questions? Call 602-253-8188 x302.