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In Person Classes: Saturdays
Mini Production: Stone Soup
Teaching Artist: Tori Mooney
Ages 5-8
January 21 – March 25, 2023 (No class March 11)
Saturdays: 10:00 – 11:15 am
$150
Students will rehearse and perform the classic tale of Stone Soup! When a group of weary travelers creates a delicious meal from some unexpected ingredients, the gloomy citizens of Old Town ask, “Who ever heard of soup from a stone?” All levels welcome!
Musical Theatre Cabaret Jr.
Teaching Artist: Caitlin Collazo
Ages 5-8
January 21 – March 25, 2023 (No class March 11)
Saturdays: 11:15 am – 12:15 pm
$140
Students will learn to develop characters and express personality through song and dance. The class will culminate in a final showcase of students’ talents. No previous experience needed!
Acting for the Camera
Teaching Artist: Erica LuBonta
Ages 9+
January 21 – March 25 2023 (No class March 11)
Saturdays: 10:00 – 11:00 am
$140
This class will introduce performers to the principles of acting for different genres through work on scenes and monologues from TV, film and stage. Students will also work on audition technique for video submissions. All levels welcome.
Production Class: Sally Cotter and the Prisoner of Ala Katraz
Teaching Artist: Thomas Beebe
Ages 9+
January 21 – April 22, 2023 (No class March 11, April 8 and April 15)
Saturdays: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
*Production Dates: April 21 & 22, 7pm
*Tech Week Rehearsals: Monday, April 17 – Thursday, April 20; 6:00 – 8:30pm
$300
Sally Cotter is dreaming that she is a student at the bewitching Frogbull Academy of Sorcery. She’s caught up in teenage drama as well as dealing with mysterious escaped convict Taurus Ford and battling her rival, Ursa Malaise, in the Gauntlet of Ire. Will she triumph at the expense of helping her best friends, Dave and Harmonica, with their romantic woes, all while evading Murderdeath and his terrifying Demeaners?
Private Acting Coaching
January 21 – March 25, 2023 (By Appointment; No class March 11)
Limited In-Person spots open on Saturdays located at First Presbyterian Church, 136 Capitol Avenue, Hartford. Additional options afterschool (virtual or in person), pending instructor availability.
8 Week Session: $240
Individual Sessions: $30 per half hour session
Work one-on-one with one of our teaching artists! Lessons will be scheduled by appointment only in 30 minute sessions. Attention will be given to voice and speech work, character development, physical acting, audition techniques and material selection.
Saturday Samplers
Step into the Story
Teaching Artist: Erica LuBonta
Ages 3-5
February 11 – March 18, 2023 (No class March 11)
Saturdays: 11:15 am – 12:00 pm
$60
The perfect starting point for a young student looking to jump into acting! This class will use favorite children’s books to create characters, act out the story and work together with friends!
Creative Drama: Adventures in Outer Space
Teaching Artist: TBA
Ages 5-8
February 11 – March 18, 2023 (No class March 11)
Saturdays: 10:00 – 11:00 am
$75
This class will introduce young actors to basic theatre concepts such as imagination, ensemble, pantomime and characters through an exploration of outer space stories!
Page to Stage
Teaching Artist: TBA
Ages 9+
February 11 – March 18, 2023 (No class March 11)
Saturdays: 10:00 – 11:00 am
$75
Students will hone their acting skills by exploring improvisation and writing, working together to create their own stories and bring them to life!
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More Information
Have questions? Please contact Emely Larson at elarson@hartfordstage.org or (203) 908-1832
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