August 19, 2015

Classes

ACT offers monthly classes featuring age-appropriate material for children. Students learn everything from the basics of theatre to the overall production of a live performance. Our classes are a great place to start with ACT and find out more about their interest in and passion for theatre!

To register or pay your participation fee click here.

Summer Performances & Classes (June-Aug)

ACT offers camps, classes, and programs for kids of all ages in the summer. Our camps run Mon-Fri and have a new theme each week! If your child has always wanted to be in a play but hasn’t had enough time, we offer a Summer Stage show that lasts just two weeks!

From Princesses to Star Wars and Harry Potter to Musical Theatre there’s something for every kid! Every camp ends with a sharing day! We also have performance group camps you can join to check out our school year audition or scrip-based groups.  click here to register!

Saturday Classes (Sept-May)

ACT offers classes almost every Saturday of the school year. These classes are themed around different theatrical and literary ideas and books. Our Saturday classes are a great way for your child to learn new skills, practice skills they’ve already gained, and make new friends!

After-School Classes & Year-Long Programs (Sept-May)

ACT offers a variety of audition or script-based groups. These groups allow actors to explore a specific style of theater while stretching themselves to learn and grow new skills. These groups meet at a variety of dates and times for more information click the link below.

To sign up for classes please click here.

Registration for Classes (Updated 5/03/22)

Our classes are listed chronologically (January to December) on our registration site. We also have the classes listed below on this page for you to look at before registration.

The link above takes you to Art-People, our class registration site. Art’s People will walk you through the process of how to create an account to register. If you’ve previously signed up for a class, your information should be saved on the site.

Classes are held at the ACT Studio and in the Windermere Children’s Theatre at 213 Wellsian Way in Richland. ACT will continue to follow all state and local guidelines regarding the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic. We will update families if guidelines change and affect our theatre.

ACT’s Current Health Guidelines:
• Masks are optional at the theatre, but ACT will provide masks for anyone who would like one.
• Students and staff are encouraged to keep socially distant with minimal contact.
• Cleaning wipes and hand sanitizer will be available to help keep the space and students safe and clean.
• If your student is feeling sick even in the littlest amount. Please keep them home. If students are feeling sick or showing any flu or cold-like symptoms, we may call parents to have the student picked up early.

By using these guidelines and keeping updated on recommendations ACT has managed to keep our door open and in-person classes going. We hope with your help and cooperation we are able to help keep our building a safe place. While we hope to remain in person, ACT is ready to move online if needed.

Please check back with this page, prior to heading to class. As guidelines change rapidly and we will use this page to keep our patrons updated. If you have any further questions or concerns please email us at info@actstaff.org

More information about ACT classes:

  • Please print and bring the receipt to the first day of class.
  • Walk-ins are not recommended.
  • If your class is in danger of being canceled due to low registration, you will be notified 1-2 days prior to the start of the class of the possibility of cancellation. ACT reserves the right to cancel any class not meeting minimum enrollment.
  • You will be notified of cancellations and tuition will be refunded or credited.
  • Refunds are available up to seven days prior to the first day of class.
  • All refunds are subject to a $10 service charge.
  • Please see our FAQ for details.
Class Listing:
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Class Number
Age
Title
Description
Day
Dates
Time
Price
0EnsGr. 3-5Ensemble ACT’s newest performance group is designed to be the perfect start to an actor’s education. Ensemble is an after school drama club for 3rd-5th graders is designed to share our love of theatre with your actor. The group will meet twice a week (Mon & Wed) for three weeks every month during the school year (starting in October), with one week off between sessions. The group will work on a different focus each session; session focuses can include Harry Potter, Charlie Brown, Dr. Seuss, Chronicles of Narnia and more. The end of each session will include a sharing day for family and friends. This program will have rolling enrollment. If you register month by month the group is $110 a month, HOWEVER if you sign up for the entire year you receive a 50% discount making each month only $55! Once one the registration page, click the 'Performance Groups 23-24' term to register for Ensemble


2023-2024 School Year Dates & Themes:
It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown - Oct 9-25
My Son Pinocchio - Oct 30-Nov 15
Frosty the Snowman- Nov 27-Dec 13
A Series of Unfortunate Events - Jan 8-24
Where the Wild Things Are - Feb 5-21
Harry Potter - Feb 26-March 13
James and the Giant Peach- April 8-24
Dr. Seuss Scripts- April 29-May 22 (Skip May 6-8)
Mon & WedVaries4p-5:30$45/$90
2ACTPreages 3-5ACT Arts-Based PreSchool Classes
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 9am-11:30am

Dates: Sept 19-June 11 (full calendar upon request) (Specfic Trimester dates and Payment options at: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?class=aoct&term=2023-01-03)

Full Year includes 3 "VIP" passes to an ACT's production: TBD which shows, Weekly story drama sessions, Weekly music-based lessons, and more.

At ACT Weekday Preschool Classes, we embrace and welcome every child by providing a warm, secure, and nurturing environment. Through enriching lessons, positive experiences, and fun activities, we want to encourage and guide students through their first school experience. We hope that every student who comes through our doors feels loved, inspired to learn, and discover, and forms a special connection with their own creative abilities. Throughout the school year we will utilize the art of storytelling, music and movement, guided play, free play, visual art, and phonics to embark on a special journey together of discovering more about ourselves and the world around us.
For more information visit: https://www.academyofchildrenstheatre.org/preschool-program/
Tue & ThursSept-Jun9a-11:30aVerries
0109-01pre-kElephants, Piggies, and Pigeons! Oh My! Join Elephant, Peggie, the Pigeon, Leonardo, Knuffle Bunny and so many many more as we adventure into the zany world of Mo Willems! Who knows we might even find a naked mole rat!SaturdaysSept 16-309a-10:30a$52
0209-02Gr. 1-3Pirates and MermaidsMermaids, sea creatures, and pirates abound! Come on board and explore this magical territory of tales from the sea!SaturdaysSept 16-309a-11a$74
0309-03Gr.4-6Scene Study: Young Adult BooksFrom Harry Potter to Percy Jackson, Hunger Games to Divergent, and from Are You There God, It's Me Margaret to Little Women. Young Adult books come in many different shapes and sizes. In this class we'll act scenes from your favorite stories. Which ones? That's up to you! Join as we learn the basics of scene work through scene you know and love!SaturdaysSept 16-3011a-1p$74
0409-04Gr. 7-12MonologuesLearning to perform a stellar monologue is a necessity for any actor! Learn how to breakdown and prepare a monologue for classroom, stage, and auditions!SaturdaysSept 16-3011a-1p$74
0510-01pre-kPumpkin TalesGet ready for a class full of fun fall stories and characters! In this class we use Story Drama to bring to life stories and characters with a focus on all things autumn! From Spookley The Square Pumpkin to THE Great Pumpkin you never who might show up! SaturdaysOct 7-289a-10:30a$63
0610-02Gr. 1-3Puss in BootsHe's got 9 lives, you've got one chance... to take this fun and fast paced Story Drama class with your favorite fearless hero and his friends! Get ready for high adventure this fall!SaturdaysOct 7-289a-11a$85
0710-03Gr 4-6The Magic of Improv!Improv is a fun, fast paced, and energetic form of acting is great way to learn how to create characters, form relationships, and achieve your goals! PLUS you get to be a silly as you can!SaturdaysOct 7-2811a-1p$85
0810-04Gr.7-12Musical Theatre Dance: NewsiesIn this class students will learn some brand new musical theatre steps that will serve as a great foundation! We'll rock out to songs from the smash broadway hit Newsies! SaturdaysOct 7-2811a-1p$85
0911-01pre-kBluey The adventures of Bluey, who lives with her mum, dad, and sister come to ACT in this fun and imaginative class! Join us as we have fun with Bluey and her lovable family!SaturdaysNov 4-189a-10:30a$52
1011-02Gr. 1-3Super Mario BrothersIt's time to visit the mushroom kingdom! Bowser has captured Princess Peach. it's up to Mario, Luigi and YOU! To save the day! With Story Drama we'll bring the adventure to life and the only missing piece is your imagination. SaturdaysNov 4-189a-11a$74
1111-03Gr.4-6Avatar: The Last AirbenderEarth, Wind, FIre, and Water come together to create a class based around the adventures of Ang, Katara, Sokka, and their friends! This class will be themed around Storytelling and Creating Characters. SaturdaysNov 4-1811a-1p$74
1211-04Gr. 7-12Musicals: Mamma Mia!In this class students will work with the scenes and songs of the hit sensation Mamma Mia! This show will serve as a great tool to learn skills related to musical theatre. SaturdaysNov 4-1811a-1p$74
1312-01pre-kSnowman StoriesCelebrate the season by using Story Drama to recreate and explore your favorite snowman characters! (who likes warm hugs?)SaturdaysDec 2-169a-10:30a$52
1412-02Gr. 1-3Frozen TalesWinter is the perfect time for Frozen Tales! This script based class is your opportunity to learns scenes and songs from Frozen while we celebrate the winter season!SaturdaysDec 2-169a-11a$74
1512-03Gr.4-6MonologuesLearning to perform a stellar monologue is a necessity for any actor! Learn how to breakdown and prepare a monologue for classroom, stage, and auditions!SaturdaysDec 2-1611a-1p$74
1612-04Gr. 7-12Musicals: Classic Broadway Take some time this season to learn some musical theatre acting, singing, and dancing skills as we'll be inspired by your favorite classic Broadway shows. Take a bow with ACT this holiday season. SaturdaysDec 2-1611a-1p$74
17Aud 1Gr. 4 and UPAudition WorkshopGet ready for those upcoming auditions by sharpening your audition skills! This workshop will help you put your best foot forward! Help prepare for our spring musical auditions for Winnie-The-Pooh: A Christmas Tail on Oct 16 & 17!ThursdayOct 124:30p-6p$45
18Aud 2Gr. 4 and UPAudition WorkshopGet ready for those upcoming auditions by sharpening your audition skills! This workshop will help you put your best foot forward! Help prepare for our spring musical auditions for The Magic Tree House & Charlotte's Web on Dec 18 & 19!ThursdayDec 144:30p-6p$45
19Aud 3Gr. 4 and UPAudition WorkshopGet ready for those upcoming auditions by sharpening your audition skills! This workshop will help you put your best foot forward! Help prepare for our spring musical auditions for The Little Mermaid on March 4 & 5!ThursdayFeb 294:30p-6p$45

To sign up for classes please click here.