Spring 2011 Youth Theatre Classes

Class registration still open!
New this year, classes run 7 Saturdays.

Kindergarten and 1st Grade

There’s a reason stage productions are called plays. The most important first step in theatre is engaging the imagination. And the best way to do that is to play! Just good old-fashioned pretend. You know, like we used to do.  These classes will also teach the basics of theatre and storytelling.

Instructors: Nathan Scheetz and Alex Schulte

2nd—5th Grades

Students enrolled in the 2nd-5th Grade class will be divided into different classes based on prior experience, theatre knowledge, and other skills.  Introductory students will focus on the basics of theatre and storytelling, beginning students will hone their skills and put their knowledge to practical use through scene work and improvisation.  Intermediate students will utilize their skills to put on a play, working on everything from characterization and staging, to costumes and scenery, with a  new play each session.

Instructors: Alex Schulte, Nathan Scheetz, James E. Trainor III, Elizabeth Simon, Amanda Forman, and Jennifer Anderson

6th—8th Grades

Students will use short plays, scenes and monologues in a rehearsal-like setting to hone acting skills, and gain practical performance experience.

Instructors: Erica Jo Hoye and Nathan Scheetz

Winter-Spring 2011 Registration Form (230 kB PDF)

Please note: New this year, classes will run seven (7) Saturdays.

Spring

April 9—May 21

• 6th—8th Grades – Acting: Intermediate Theatre
  9:00-11:00 am
  $112 members/$140 non-members
• 2nd—5th Grades – Introduction: Intermediate theatre
  11:30 am-1:30 pm
  $112 members/$140 non-members
• Kindergarten – An introduction to theatre
  2:00—3:00 pm
  $72 members/$90 non-members
• 1st Grade – An introduction to theatre
  2:00-3:00 pm
  $72 members/$90 non-members

To cut the cost:

Apply for a scholarship.

• You can apply for help with half the cost of a class or camp, the whole cost of a class or camp, or the cost of multiple classes and camps.
• Everyone is eligible, and they are first come first serve, so apply early!

Scholarship Application Form (342 kB PDF)

Please note: scholarship applications
will not be accepted less than one week
before the start of camp or class.

All our classes and camps are designed to be age appropriate. Younger students learn to hone their imagination and creativity through play activities, arts and crafts. Older students will explore the theories and methodologies of performance as well as the technical aspects of theatre.  No two classes or camps will be exactly the same, and many students choose to participate more than once.  All will include a final showcase for family during the last day.

Support for theatre education
generously provided by

• Aegon Transamerica
• The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation
• ImOn Communications
• Rockwell Collins

TCR Sponsors