Classes

Winter and spring classes at TCR

The mission of Theatre Cedar Rapids is to provide quality theatre, maximizing community participation and education in theatre arts in Cedar Rapids and the surrounding region. In accordance with our mission, Theatre Cedar Rapids has long placed importance on the training of young performers. 

Our goal has always been to provide a fun and unique theatrical experience for students who are looking for a range of benefits.  Theatre classes can help shy students become more comfortable in large groups. They can provide practical public speaking skills, provide a creative outlet for kids with lots of energy, and of course, introduce children to the basics of theatre. They can also help develop an appreciation for the arts that will last a lifetime.

 We think that theatre classes are not just for the kid whose lifelong dream is to be on Broadway.  We hope you’ll give a class a try and see what we mean!  And don’t let money stand in the way.  We have scholarships available to help cover the cost of a camp or class.

 

WINTER CLASS SESSION

 All classes run January 28-March 10 on Saturdays. Click here to download a printable registration form, or click here to register online today!

 

Kindergarten/1st Grade Theatre

9-10:30 am

 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. Through imagination and play, students will learn the basics of theatre and storytelling.

• Cost: $96 Members/$120 non-Members*

 

2nd-5th Grade Theatre

10:45 am-12:45 pm

 Beginning students will learn the basics of theatre and story-telling, 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. Students will be divided into different classes based on prior experience, theatre knowledge, and other skills.

• Cost: $112 Members/$140 non-Members*

  

6th-8th Grade Acting

1 pm-3 pm

 Students will polish their acting using monologues and scenes from a variety of plays, and receive individual feedback to better their performance skill.

• Cost: $112 Members/$140 non-Members*

 

3rd-5th Grade Beginning Jazz/Tap Dance

9-10:30 am

 Students will learn proper class etiquette, basic terminology locomotor skills, in additon to basic jazz skills and tap steps for musical theatre.

• Cost: $96 Members/$120 Non-Members*

 

* Discount is available to Members at the Partner level and above.

 

SPRING CLASS SESSION

 All classes run March 31-May 12 on Saturdays. Click here to download a printable registrati0n form.

 

2^nd-5^th Grade Theatre            

9-11 am

Beginning students will learn the basics of theatre and story-telling, 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. Students will be divided into different classes based on prior experience, theatre knowledge, and other skills. skill.

• Cost: $112 Members/$140 non-Members*

 

6^th-8^th Grade Acting

11:15 am – 1:15 pm

Students will polish their acting using monologues and scenes from a variety of plays, and receive individual feedback to better their performance skill.

• Cost: $112 Members/$140 non-Members*

 

3^rd-5^th Grade   Beginning Jazz/Tap  

11:15 a.m.-12:45 p.m.

Students will learn proper class etiquette, basic terminology locomotor skills, in addition to basic jazz skills and tap steps for musical theatre.

•  Cost: $96 Members/$120 Non-Members*

 

 Kindergarten/1^st Grade Theatre        

1:30-3:00 pm

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. Through imagination and play, students will learn the basics of theatre and storytelling.

• Cost: $96 Members/$120 non-Members*

 

* Discount is available to Members at the Partner level and above.

 

 

ADULT CLASS SESSION: MILLINERY CLASS

Class runs 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays, March 13-April 3.

TCR’s Millinery Class will teach the basics of building a hat frame, and covering, trimming, and finishing a hat.  The style, shape, and trimmings will be your choice, and you’ll be able to take a completed hat away with you at the end of the class.  We can’t tell you what shows are on the slate for the 2012-2013 season yet, but we can tell you that we’re going to need some hats – and hat makers!  Join us for some hat-making fun. Registration is open now. Click here to register online!

Ages: 18 and older

Dates: Tuesdays, March 13-April 3

Time: 7-9 pm

Cost: $10 + materials (dependent on materials chosen, no more than $25)

Instructor: Erica Jo Hoye