Course Descriptions
CHOOSE AGE GROUP
CHOOSE AGE GROUP
CHOOSE AGE GROUP
7 - 11
12 - 18
THE YOUNG WRITERS ROOM
(Ages 7-11)
1 hr/wk | 16 Week Semester | Tuesdays @ 9am
The Young Writers Room introduces students to storytelling through imagination, play, and creative collaboration. Designed for developing writers, this course builds confidence in written expression while exploring how stories can come to life on stage.
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Through guided prompts, storytelling games, and simple playwriting exercises, students create characters, structure beginning–middle–end stories, and write dialogue for performance. Emphasis is placed on teamwork, listening skills, and age-appropriate peer feedback.
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By the end of the course, students complete a short script or group story and may see their words shared in a companion performance class.
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No prior writing experience required.
DIRECTING & GROUP STORYTELLING
(Ages 7-11)
1 hr/wk | 16 Week Semester | Tuesdays @ 10am
In this imaginative and engaging course, students discover how stories come to life through movement and stage direction. Through games, guided scenes, and collaborative activities, students learn how a director helps shape a story by guiding where actors move and interact.
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Students explore stage space, teamwork, and expressive movement while building confidence and communication skills.
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By the end of the course, students help create and share a short staged story, gaining a clear understanding of how stories move from page to stage.
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No prior theater experience required.
THE WRITERS ROOM
(Ages 12-18)
1 hr/wk | 16 Week Semester | Wednesdays @ 9am
How do ideas become performances? In The Writers Room, students explore creative writing and playwriting in a collaborative, workshop-style environment. Students develop characters, craft dialogue, structure compelling stories, and revise their work while writing original short scripts designed for live performance.
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Through guided instruction and peer feedback, students strengthen writing skills, reading comprehension, and storytelling techniques while learning how scripts move from page to stage.
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By the end of the course, each student completes a polished, age-appropriate script and experiences the full creative process—from first draft to public reading.
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No prior writing experience required.
DIRECTING FOR THE STAGE
(Ages 12-18)
1 hr/wk | 16 Week Semester | Wednesdays @ 10a
How do directors turn words into movement? In this hands-on studio course, students explore the fundamentals of theatrical directing with a focus on blocking and spatial storytelling.
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Students learn to analyze scripts, make intentional staging choices, and use bodies in space to communicate character relationships and emotional impact. Emphasis is placed on leadership, collaboration, and clear communication in a rehearsal setting.
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By the end of the course, students direct and block a short scene, applying foundational directing tools in a supportive studio environment.
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No prior theater experience required.
BE A CHARACTER
(Ages 7-11)
1 hr/wk | 16 Week Semester | Tuesdays @ 11am
In Be a Character, young performers discover how to bring stories to life using their voice, movement, and imagination. This beginning acting class introduces students to the foundational building blocks of character development in a fun, supportive environment.
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Through theater games, guided scenes, and creative exercises, students learn how vocal expression, body language, and emotional choices help tell a story and connect with an audience. Students explore how characters think, move, and feel while building confidence, focus, and collaboration skills.
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By the end of the course, students will create and perform short scenes that showcase their growing ability to use voice and movement to communicate character and emotion.
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No prior acting experience required.
BROADWAY MOVEMENT
(Ages 7-11)
1 hr/wk | 16 Week Semester | Tuesdays @ 12:45am
In Broadway Movement, students explore the exciting world of musical theater dance while building confidence, coordination, and self-expression. This beginning-level class introduces young performers to a variety of dance styles commonly seen on the Broadway stage, all in a supportive and energetic environment.
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Through structured warm-ups, across-the-floor exercises, and simple choreography combinations, students develop rhythm, body awareness, and expressive movement skills. Emphasis is placed on creativity, teamwork, and learning how movement helps tell a story.
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This class provides a healthy outlet for physical activity while encouraging students to discover their unique performance style.
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By the end of the course, students will confidently perform a short Broadway-inspired combination that showcases their growth in movement and stage presence.
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No prior dance experience required.
SINGING TOGETHER
(Ages 7-11)
1 hr/wk | 16 Week Semester | Tuesdays @ 1:45pm
In Singing Together, students explore the joy of group singing while learning how voices blend to tell a story. This musical theater–focused class introduces young performers to the fundamentals of ensemble singing, including matching pitch, singing in simple harmonies, and listening closely to one another.
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Through fun vocal warm-ups, Broadway-inspired songs, and collaborative exercises, students learn how a musical theater ensemble works together to create clear storytelling, strong character, and expressive performance. Emphasis is placed on teamwork, confidence, and developing healthy vocal habits in a supportive environment.
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By the end of the course, students will perform a short ensemble piece that highlights their ability to sing together with clarity, balance, and energy.
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No prior singing experience required.
AN ACTOR'S TOOL BOX
(Ages 12-17)
1 hr/wk | 16 Week Semester | Wednesdays @ 11am
The Young Writers Room introduces students to storytelling through imagination, play, and creative collaboration. Designed for developing writers, this course builds confidence in written expression while exploring how stories can come to life on stage.
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Through guided prompts, storytelling games, and simple playwriting exercises, students create characters, structure beginning–middle–end stories, and write dialogue for performance. Emphasis is placed on teamwork, listening skills, and age-appropriate peer feedback.
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By the end of the course, students complete a short script or group story and may see their words shared in a companion performance class.
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No prior writing experience required.
BROADWAY DANCE STYLES
(Ages 12-17)
1 hr/wk| 16 Week Semester | Wednesdays @ 12:45pm
In this imaginative and engaging course, students discover how stories come to life through movement and stage direction. Through games, guided scenes, and collaborative activities, students learn how a director helps shape a story by guiding where actors move and interact.
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Students explore stage space, teamwork, and expressive movement while building confidence and communication skills.
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By the end of the course, students help create and share a short staged story, gaining a clear understanding of how stories move from page to stage.
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No prior theater experience required.
BROADWAY VOICE ENSEMBLE
(Ages 12-17)
1 hr/wk| 16 Week Semester | Wednesdays @ 1:45p
In Broadway Voice Ensemble, students develop the vocal technique, musicianship, and collaboration skills essential to performing in a musical theater ensemble. This course focuses on singing in harmony, strengthening music literacy, and understanding how ensemble vocals support storytelling on stage.
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Students work on part-singing, blend, balance, breath support, diction, and expressive interpretation while learning how Broadway ensembles function musically and dramatically. Rehearsal etiquette, focused listening, and ensemble awareness are emphasized to build professionalism and group cohesion.
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Through Broadway-inspired repertoire and structured vocal exercises, students learn how harmony, character, and musical phrasing work together to communicate clear narrative and emotional impact.
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By the end of the course, students will perform a multi-part ensemble selection demonstrating growth in vocal technique, musical confidence, and collaborative performance.
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Some prior singing experience recommended, but not required.
MOVIE MAGIC LAB
(Ages 8-11)
1 hr/wk | 16 Week Semester | Thursdays @ 9a
In Movie Magic Lab, students discover how stories come to life through the lens of a camera. This hands-on filmmaking class introduces young creators to the basics of visual storytelling, helping them turn simple ideas into clear and engaging short films.
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Students learn how to plan a story or message, think about what they want an audience to understand or feel, and use camera angles, framing, and movement to communicate that story effectively. Through guided projects and collaborative activities, students work together to film short scenes while learning how each shot helps shape the overall message.
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By the end of the course, students will help create a short filmed project that demonstrates their understanding of basic camera techniques and clear storytelling.
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No prior filmmaking experience required — just imagination and curiosity!
KIDS ON AIR
(Ages 8-11)
1 hr/wk | 16 Week Semester | Thursdays @ 10a
In Kids on Air, students step into the world of broadcasting as they learn how to ask thoughtful questions, conduct interviews, and turn real conversations into engaging stories. Working in a podcast-style studio environment, students develop communication skills, confidence, and curiosity while learning how stories are shaped for an audience.
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Through guided interview practice, script writing, and collaborative recording sessions, students learn how to listen actively, organize ideas, and highlight the most important parts of a story. The course also introduces basic audio editing skills, helping students focus their recordings for clarity and impact.
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By the end of the course, students will record and edit a short interview segment or podcast-style story that showcases their ability to ask strong questions, shape a narrative, and communicate clearly.
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No prior experience required — just curiosity and a willingness to speak up!
DIRECTING FOR FILM
(Ages 12-17)
1 hr/wk | 16 Week Semester | Thursdays @ 10a
In Directing for Film, students learn how to shape a clear visual story using the fundamentals of filmmaking and camera direction. Designed for beginner-level students, this course introduces the core principles of visual storytelling, shot composition, and directing performers for the screen.
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Students begin by developing a simple story, theme, or message they want to communicate. From there, they learn how to translate that idea into visual choices—selecting camera angles, framing shots, guiding performance, and planning scenes to create clarity and emotional impact. Emphasis is placed on intentional decision-making, collaboration, and understanding how each shot contributes to the overall narrative.
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Through hands-on projects and guided practice, students work with peers to film short scenes while learning the foundational responsibilities of a film director.
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By the end of the course, students will plan and direct a short filmed project that demonstrates clear storytelling, purposeful camera use, and thoughtful creative leadership.
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No prior filmmaking experience required.
PROJECT PODCAST
(Ages 12-17)
1 hr/wk | 16 Week Semester | Thursdays @ 9a
In Project Podcast, students explore the art of storytelling through audio production. This course guides students through the full podcast creation process—from developing strong interview questions and researching topics to recording, editing, and producing a polished final episode.
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Students learn how to conduct meaningful interviews, shape raw conversations into compelling narratives, and use vocal delivery to communicate tone and purpose. Emphasis is placed on active listening, story structure, audience awareness, and ethical communication. Students are also introduced to foundational audio editing techniques, learning how to refine recordings for clarity, pacing, and impact.
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By the end of the course, students will produce and edit an original podcast segment that demonstrates strong interviewing skills, thoughtful storytelling, and technical proficiency.
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No prior experience required; curiosity and creativity encouraged.
"BREAKFAST CLUB"
(All Ages))
Supervised Morning Social Time - Every day @ 8:30am
Breakfast Club is a supervised, welcoming space offered before the first class of the day where students can connect, talk, and build friendships in a relaxed environment. We recognize that peer connection and social involvement are an important part of a student’s growth—especially within a creative arts community.
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This opportunity is offered at no cost and is completely optional, but we strongly encourage students to take advantage of this time to meet others who share similar interests and start their day feeling connected and supported.