Acting Level 2
Freeze! The next building block in our improv series is available for those with any range of theatre experience! We’ll have novices side by side with improv veterans, working as an ensemble in no time to think on their feet, make bold choices, and perfect the art of Yes, And. This class will focus on improv techniques, acting games, and short form Improvisation.
Wednesdays, April 5th - May 10th
from 5:30-6:30pm
6 Week Course - $120
Designed for anyone with acting experience or who has taken classes with ATY before, our new ongoing series is designed to build on foundational knowledge. Each series will focus on a new component of acting techniques, character development, and theatre movement styles to become better storytellers. We will use a combination of games, exercises, and scene work to practice and deepen our understanding of each new component.
Friday, April 7th - May 12th
from 4:30-5:30pm
6 Week Course - $120
Intro to Improv
Musical Theatre Dance
Acting Level 1
Acting and Singing and Dancing, oh my! This class will deep dive into all facets of musical theatre performance. Each session will explore different style of musical theatre dance - this month is "Pop Broadway Musicals" - to hone in on your technique, rhythm, storytelling, and ability to act the song. Boost your confidence in movement and performance - no matter your current skill level - with Musical Theatre Dance!
Monday, April 3rd - May 8th
from 5:30-6:30pm
6 Week Course - $120
Advanced Improv
Brand new to acting and the wide world of theatre? Step out of your comfort zone to explore the very basics of theatre in an opening and encouraging class environment. Together we will learn how to use our bodies, voices, and imaginations to create characters and tell stories, and promote the confidence needed to do so in front of an audience of our peers. This class serves as a wonderful opportunity to shape the foundation for further acting training.
Thursdays, April 6th - May 11th
from 5:45-6:45pm
6 Week Course - $120
SPRING 2023 CLASSES
This Intro to Improv class is the perfect choice for beginner improvisers of all ages and skill levels! Together we will work to build confidence, stretch our imaginations, and establish acting basics through short form improv games and exercises. Get ready to “Yes, And!” your way into this barrel of monkeys!
Wednesdays, April 5th - May 10th
from 4:30-5:30pm
6 Week Course - $120
Escape into the magical world of fairytales! This beginner level theatre class is perfect for 4-7 year olds. As we embark on adventures laced with Royalty, Dragons, and Fairy God Parents from the safety of our classroom, this class will spark curiosity, empathy, and creative problem solving. We will use our imaginations to explore some of time’s most beloved fairy tale stories, and the lessons held within.
Thursdays, April 6th - May 11th
from 4:30-5:30pm
6 Week Course - $120
As a non-profit educational theater, $20 per hourly class is what covers our overhead.
However, we are passionate about our mission of making education affordable and accessible for all. If funds are the only inhibiting factor, please use the code ATY at checkout for a 50% discount, or contact us for a scholarship. In the same breath, if additional funds are available and you would like to sponsor someone else’s classes, please feel free to donate here!
Only open to students who have previously completed four Acting 1 classes or similar experience, this advanced acting class will draw upon all previous theatre experience to build a deeper understanding of the craft. Each series will focus on a different acting component as we learn to apply voice and breath work, text analysis, and movement styles to our character development and scene work. We will use games, exercises, and scene work to apply these developing principles.
Monday, April 3rd - May 8th
from 6:45-7:45pm
6 Week Course - $120
Beep Beep! The newest offering in our improv series is here! The combined upper levels are only open to students who have previously completed four Improv 1 class cycles, this advanced improv class will draw upon all previous theatre experience and challenge participants to think outside the box. We will explore advanced improv techniques, acting games, and short and longer form improvisation. Remember - the only wrong answer is “No!”.
Wednesdays, April 5th - May 10th
from 6:30-7:30pm
6 Week Course - $120
Fairy Tale Theatre
Improv 1
Intro to Acting
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