YPT Classes Fall 2023
Where
Every Young Person’s
Star Shines!
YPT Will be offering Classes This Fall!!! On Thursday evenings!!!
Six Week Session (October 5 – November 9, 2023)
Ages: Student’s Grade in Fall 2023
Register on Sign Up Genius: Registration Opens Friday, September 8, 2023 at 3:30pm
YPT is the place for aspiring performers and those who simply want to build confidence and make new friends.
YPT classes, workshops and activities encourage students to actively explore the beauty, diversity, complexity and challenges of the world around them through the dramatic process. Our goal is that they develop their own unique creative voice, their imagination, and their understanding of drama and its role in society.
ACTING
Magical Adventures in Acting: Let Your Imagination Shine!
Hey there, young superstars! Are you ready for an enchanting journey into the world of acting? Get ready to have a blast as we explore stories, emotions, and characters together! What You’ll Discover:
- Imagination Fiesta: Let your imagination run wild! Through fun games, exciting adventures, and creative play, you’ll learn how to turn everyday moments into magical stories. Get ready to be the hero of your own tales!
- Storyland Explorers: Ever wanted to be part of a real story? We’ll dive into the heart of acting by bringing stories to life. Join us as we journey through favorite tales, where you can become the characters and create your own twists and turns.
- Voice Star Power: Discover the magic of your voice! Learn how to make your words echo like a lion’s roar or dance like a gentle breeze. From whispers to cheers, you’ll practice using your voice to share stories that make everyone smile.
- Character Dance Party: Put on your dancing shoes and become characters through movement! Whether it’s a wobbly penguin or a bouncing kangaroo, you’ll use your body to show how characters feel and what they want to do.
- Emotion Expedition: Join us on a journey of feelings! We’ll explore happy giggles, silly surprises, and even some pretend tears. Through fun activities, you’ll learn how to show emotions, just like actors do on TV and in movies.
- Costume Carnival: Ever wondered how actors look so cool? We’ll play dress-up and create our own costumes to become pirates, fairies, brave knights, and more. Get ready to show off your incredible style!
- Starry Showcase: It’s time for the big finale! We’ll put on a mini-show where you can shine like a true star. Share your favorite stories and characters with your friends and family, and let your imagination take center stage!
Get ready for a world of fun where you can laugh, learn, and create amazing adventures together. Unleash your inner actor and make memories that will fill your heart with joy. Are you excited? Your magical acting journey is about to begin!
Ages: Grades K-3
Class Time: Thursdays, October 5-November 9, 5-6pm
Instructor: Jenn Monk-Reising
Tuition: $125.00
Unleash Your Inner Star: Introduction to Acting Adventure!
Are you ready to step into the spotlight and explore the captivating world of acting? Join us for an electrifying journey where you’ll discover the secrets to becoming a master performer. Get ready to dive into the art of storytelling, emotions, and expression, all while having a blast! What’s in Store for You:
- Acting Alchemy: Transform the ordinary into the extraordinary as you unlock the power of your imagination. Through exciting exercises, captivating compositions, and thrilling improvisations, you’ll learn how your imagination can bring characters and stories to life.
- Text Treasures: Ever wanted to bring words to life? Dive into the heart of acting by exploring the magic hidden within texts. Discover how to turn words into actions and embark on a journey through scenes that’ll challenge and ignite your creativity.
- Scene Safari: Become an explorer of emotions and intentions as you delve into scene study. Discover the incredible world of objectives and given circumstances that shape characters and their stories. Feel the adrenaline rush as you dissect scenes and unlock their hidden gems.
- Voice Vibration: Unleash the power of your voice! Learn the art of projection and make your presence felt on stage. From a whisper to a roar, you’ll master the techniques that turn words into powerful expressions that reach every corner of the audience.
- Physical Fusion: Step into your character’s shoes—literally! Dive into the physicality of acting and learn how body language can speak volumes. Whether it’s a confident stride or a hesitant shuffle, you’ll use your body to tell stories in ways you’ve never imagined.
- Character Connection: Get up close and personal with your character. Explore their quirks, passions, and fears through immersive exercises. Feel the excitement as you discover how to breathe life into your character’s journey, making them unforgettable to everyone watching.
- Lights, Camera, Audition: The grand finale! Choose and prepare audition material that truly showcases your newfound skills. Stand confidently in the spotlight as you put everything you’ve learned into practice, leaving your audience amazed.
Get ready for an action-packed adventure where you’ll laugh, learn, and leap into the world of acting like never before. Uncover talents you never knew you had and create memories that’ll last a lifetime. Are you ready to shine? Your stage is waiting!
Session 1
Ages: 4th-6th
Class Times: Thursdays, October 5-November 9, 6-7pm
Instructor: Jenn Monk-Reising
Tuition: $125.00
Session 2
Ages: 7th-12th
Class Times: Thursday, October 5-November 9, 7-8pm
Instructor: Jenn Monk-Reising
Tuition: $125.00
DANCE
Movement Magic for Musical Theater
A fun and comprehensive introduction to the world of dance through a musical theater lens. Each class will be structured around a core concept, including themes such as ballet basics, movement with props, jazz fundamentals, and principles of choreography. This structure allows for an exciting exposure to different dance and movement styles as they pertain to musical theater, and offers an inviting and creative space for young performers to explore their interest in dance, expand their skills, and enhance their confidence on and off-stage.
Ages: Grades K-2
Class Time: Thursdays, October 5 – November 9, 2023, 5-5:45pm
Instructor: Morgan Minger-Szyniszewski
Tuition: $125.00
Movement Magic for Musical Theater
A fun and comprehensive introduction to the world of dance through a musical theater lens. Each class will be structured around a core concept, including themes such as ballet basics, movement with props, jazz fundamentals, and principles of choreography. This structure allows for an exciting exposure to different dance and movement styles as they pertain to musical theater, and offers an inviting and creative space for young performers to explore their interest in dance, expand their skills, and enhance their confidence on and off-stage.
Ages: Grades 2-4
Class Time: Thursdays 6-6:45pm
Instructor: Morgan Minger-Szyniszewski
Tuition: $125.00
Musical Theater Skills & Technique
Build a strong foundation of dance skills and technique designed to enrich each student’s experience with musical theater. Each weekly class is split into three sections. We will begin with a classic ballet-inspired warmup at the barre, followed by across- the-floor work designed to improve skills like leaps, turns, and foot-work. Finally, we end our class with a choreography session, where students will be taught a new routine featuring a song from a different musical each week. This class offers students an opportunity to strengthen their dance technique while enhancing their ability to learn different styles of choreography both quickly and with confidence, which is a fundamental part of many musical theater/dance auditions and performance.
Ages: Grades 4-6
Class Time: Thursdays, October 5 – November 9, 2023, 7-8pm
Instructor: Morgan Minger-Szyniszewski
Tuition: $125.00