Classes

KIDS TAKE FLIGHT ONSTAGE…AND IN THE CLASSROOM!

Town Hall Theatre is a place where children build self-esteem, confidence and character! We offer a place to learn about the performing arts in a positive, student-centric environment.

Children may be introduced to theatre in one of our beginning Mommy and Me or Theatre for Tots classes or grow as an actor in our three-tiered acting series. Others may have fun performing in a group-written play or singing their heart out in a voice class! We also offer private acting and voice lessons for a more concentrated, one-on-one experience.

No matter what age or experience level you are, there’s sure to be a class for you! For more information on our program, please feel free to contact the theatre.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Mommy and Me! - NEW THIS SEASON!

Ages 2-3

Daddies or Grandparents are welcome too! This class offers our youngest actors the chance to explore imaginative play in a creative introduction to theatre alongside their favorite adult! Students will be encouraged to blossom and express themselves as they develop their individual voices. New materials from our “costume closet” will be used to engage and bring out our shiest budding performers.

Intro to Acting

Ages 4-7

Make new friends, become comfortable speaking in front of a group and feel successful about putting on your own mini-play! Each class will begin by reading a story or picking out a costume. Students will then use their ideas as a jumping off point for creating their own mini-plays. Family members are invited to see the show during the last five minutes of each class!

Acting Level One

Grades 2-7

This course is a prerequisite for being cast in a production at Town Hall Theatre. The curriculum concentrates monologues, short scenes. Each student will understand theatre terminology and the process of going through technical rehearsal into a performance. Completion of this class is dependent on accruing less than two absences and receiving a passing grade on the theatre terms quiz.

Acting Level Two

Grades 2-8

Learn how to use an actor’s most important tools; body, voice and imagination. Students will also receive a foundation in Improvisational Theatre, which will challenge them to put on their thinking caps and learn to be comfortable with spontaneity as they create and act out scenes. They take their dramatic skills to the next level and get their feet wet with more serious scene work.

Put on a Play!

Grades 1-5

Explore the far reaches of your imagination to create your own play. Each session will concentrate on a popular book series to better understand characters and stories and the class will culminate with the creation of an original play. There will be a performance on the last day of class for family members and friends in our classroom space!

Singing Level One

Grades 2-5

This class is designed to introduce performers to successful musical vocal production onstage. Basic vocal production, including proper breathing, pitch, tone and intonation will be covered. This course is an opportunity for beginning and trained vocalists to learn how to “act the song” onstage solo and in a group. There will be a recital on the last day in our classroom space for family members and friends!

Student Showcase - NEW THIS SEASON!

Grades 2-6

This program pairs some of our season's best directors with students interested in being in a play that rehearses earlier in the evening than our regular programming. Cast members will focus on learning the rehearsal process as they co-create a performance of a fairy tale. There will be a performance for family and friends at the end of the class. This class is by audition only; please see our audition page for dates.

Acting Games - NEW THIS SEASON!

Grades 2-6

Acting games are every performer’s favorite part of rehearsal or Acting Level One class. During a rehearsal or class, teachers and directors only have ten minutes to devote to acting game requests. In this class we have set aside time to play popular games like: Alien Translator, Human Sculptures and Who’s coming to my Party! Students should come ready to use their bodies, voices and imaginations in this collaborative acting experience!

Private Voice Lessons

Grades 2-12

Practice the essentials of proper singing technique; breathing, support, projection, diction and strengthening voice. Half-hour lessons are available by appointment only. Contact the theatre to register. Voice students will have the opportunity to participate in a recital for family and friends at the end of the session! Single lessons to prepare for an upcoming audition or performance are also available.

Private Acting Lessons

Grades 2-12

Focus on timing, rhythm and control, analyze scenes for tactics and objectives, prepare for auditions and callbacks and expand your acting range with character and dialect work. Private lessons are a great way for beginning and seasoned actors who want to explore the craft at a more advanced level and are available by appointment only. Contact the theatre at to register. Single lessons to prepare for an upcoming audition or performance are also available.

Theatre for Special Needs

This private class is an opportunity for kids with some of the biggest imaginations around to strut their stuff! Coursework is designed for the special needs student and will focus on basic acting skills such as projection, characterization, voice and diction. Of course, there will be lots of theatre games, too! Contact the Education Director for scheduling availability prior to each session’s registration.

Group Workshops

For information on how we can provide your group or organization with a specialty acting or voice workshop tailored to meet your needs, please contact the Education Director.

We Offer Dance and Arts Classes, Too!

For a complete listing of classes offered by the Washington Township Recreation Center, visit our Rec Center page or call 433-0130.