Winter 2012 Classes
At Columbia Children's Theatre, we know how important the arts are for a child's development, and we know how to have fun! Participation in the arts encourages the development of creativity, critical thinking, motor, teamwork, math, language arts, and leadership skills that students can use throughout their lives. We offer age-specific classes taught by certified master teachers of theatre and/or professional working actors trained in theatre pedagogy.
For more information contact Artistic Director Jerry Stevenson at jerry@columbiachildrenstheatre.com or 803-691-4548.
NEW THIS SEASON: Register securely online with a credit card.
SMILE! Acting for the Camera for grades 1-12
Mondays from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
January 9 - February 20, 2012 (skipping Jan. 16 for MLK Holiday)
Tuition: $175.00
Whether you are 6 or 16, new to acting or experienced, you are guaranteed to learn and grow by working with the newest scripts from t.v. , film, and more in a fun atmosphere. Taught by veteran commercial actress and children's talent agent, Jane Brutto, Acting for the Camera is a six week intensive study of the craft of acting for the large screen and the small. Students who have previously taken Jane's class will be able to stretch their acting muscles with new classmates, and all-new acting challenges. The class will cover terminology, auditions, expression, personalizing acting choices, breaking down scripts and audition copy and much more. Students will receive a DVD of their class exercises upon completion of the course. Register online
Page to Stage - A Play Creation Workshop for Homeschoolers For homeschool students ages 5 - 14
Meets Mondays from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
January 10 - February 20, 2012 (skipping Jan. 16 for MLK Holiday)
Tuition: $150.00
Page to Stage begins the play creation journey with the creation of our own original characters! From there, using brainstorming and improvisation, students will take their cast of new characters on a fabulous journey as they create a script, rehearse and finally perform an original production on the last day of class. Students will also have the opportunity to design sets and costumes as well as the experience of bringing these designs to life as they prepare for the production. Throughout the session, students will learn the basics of acting through physical and vocal warm-ups and theatre games. Register online
You Can't Stop The Beat! For grades 3-8
Meets Tuesdays from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
January 10 - February 14, 2012
Tuition: $150
You Can't Stop the Beat: Musical Theatre with Scott Vaughan takes the beginning musical theatre performer through the basics of singing and movement for the stage. Students will focus on the basics of singing, vocal projection, movement in song for the stage and how to act a song through learning well known song and dance numbers from American musical theatre. Students will perform several numbers in their showcase of student work after the last class of the session.
KidStage For grades 3-8
Meets Wednesdays from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
January 11 - February 15, 2012
Tuition: $150
KidStage!, an intensive theatre “bootcamp” is designed to give aspiring young performers in grades 4-8 the opportunity to work on a production in a professional training environment. Each session includes training in pantomime, vocal & physical characterization, musical theatre movement, acting and design, and is centered around a specific play, addressing the rehearsal and production process from audition through strike. KidStage! culminates in a production with costumes, lighting and sets performed in front of a live audience on the last day of class! Register online
