Our theatre classes are designed to introduce acting students to the fundamentals of stage performance in a nurturing and collaborative environment. Classes are balanced between collaborative exercises and principles of individual performance. Each acting class will culminate in a performance of our work for families and friends. Classes run for 7 weeks in both fall and winter sessions. Class start times are set to accommodate multiple dismissal times at area schools. 

 

Acting Up, (Grades 3,4,5): (Miller Center; Montview)  

Note: Due to the nature of the content, activities, and skills we will study, this class must have a minimum of 6 students registered to run in autumn and winter semesters. I will communicate with all families of participants about registration numbers as the class approaches. 

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Session 1;(Tuesdays): SEP 24; OCT 1, 8, *22, 29; NOV 5, 12; 4:30-6:30 pm; (Registrations accepted through Monday, 16 SEP 2024)

(*Due to a prior commitment, this class does not run on Tuesday, 15 OCT.) 

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Session 2;(Tuesdays): JAN 21, 28; FEB 4, 11, *25; MAR 4, 11 ; 4:30-6:30 pm; (Registrations accepted through Monday, 13 JAN 2025 (*Due to President's day, this class will not run on Tuesday, 18 FEB.) 

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Cost: $250 for Session 1 or Session 2; $500 for both Session 1 and 2

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• Theatre games to build comfort with performance

• Teamwork with actors and building ensemble

• Stage positions and following blocking 

• Projection, diction, and performance stance

• Building a character from the ground up

• Motivation and commitment to character

• Dialogue and interactions with other characters

• Showcase of final work for presented following final session.

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TO REGISTER CLICK THE REGISTRATION BUTTON BELOW.

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Actors' Workshop, (Grades 6,7,8): (Miller Center; Montview)

Note: Due to the nature of the content, activities, and skills we will study, this class must have a minimum of 6 students registered to run in autumn and winter semesters. I will communicate with all families of participants about registration numbers as the class approaches. 

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Session 1; (Mondays): SEP 23, 30; OCT 7, *21, 28; NOV 4, 11; 5:30-7:30 pm; (Registrations accepted through Monday, 16 SEP 2024) (*Due to a prior commitment, this class does not run on Monday, 14 OCT.) 

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Session 2; (Mondays): JAN 20, 27; FEB 3, 10, *24; MAR 3; 10; 5:30-7:30 pm; (Registrations accepted through Monday, 13 JAN 2025) 

(*Due to President's day, this class will not run on Monday, 17 FEB.)

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Cost: $250 for Session 1 or Session 2; $500 for both Session 1 and 2

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This class for older actors runs in a workshop format in which the focus of our class time will be on exploring and rehearsing a range of characters to inhabit in both scenes and monologues. Within this workshop, we will increase actors' expertise in these essential skills: 

• Refining strategies for creating a character 

• Nuances of dialogue, listening, and reacting

• Representing character relationships 

• Acting techniques for the genres of drama and comedy

• Rehearsal techniques and preparing for performances​

• Dialogue and interactions with other characters

• Showcase of final work for presented following final session.

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Individual Coaching for Auditions or Acting Skill Refinement: ​

• Monologue choice

• Personal coaching on memorization and performance

• Audition basics of confidence, delivery, and perseverance

• Arrange by appointment; Contact Heidi Shriver at hshriver105@gmail.com

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Calendar Note: We follow the DPS school calendar and do not hold classes on the following weeks:

25-29 NOV, 23 DEC- 3 JAN; 24-28 MAR. 

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TO REGISTER, PLEASE CLICK THE REGISTRATION BUTTON TO THE RIGHT.

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MCA is Seeking Instructors for Performance and Visual Arts Classes:​

MCA is hoping to expand class offerings in performance and visual arts in the coming years. Teaching experience in arts instruction for children and/or youth is required, whether in a school or an enrichment program setting. We are seeking a student-focused teachers interested in building and expanding our MCA arts program for after-school classes. Interested candidates should contact Heidi Shriver at hshriver105@gmail.com.

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