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School of Theatre Training Classes are geared toward students who are dedicated to studying the skills and techniques of theatre. An audition is required for all students.
2008-2009 Fall & Winter Class
information will be posted May 12, 2008.
Registration and audition sign-ups begin then!
About the School of Theatre Training Classes
Core Classes
are designed for students who have some experience in theatre and are looking to strengthen principle skills in the areas of Acting, Improvisation, Musical Theatre or Shakespeare. After completing the audition, students will register for a core class based on their interests and the suggestion of the instructors. Classes meet once a week for 90 minutes.Intensive Classes and Specialty Classes
are designed for students who demonstrate advanced skills in theatre techniques and seek a demanding and concentrated course of study. Students are assigned to an intensive or specialty class based on their audition. Classes meet once a week for 2 hours.Performance Company, Junior Performance Company and Home School Acting Troupe
provide experienced students an outlet for performance. There will be one intensive rehearsal period in the fall followed by performances in a variety of venues throughout Charlotte during the school year. Interested students must audition during Intensive/Specialty Class auditions.How to Register and Audition
Step 1: CLICK HERE to sign up for an audition time.
Step 2: Attend the Audition (see dates below)
Step 3: Register and pay for class online.
Please Note: You cannot register for a class until after completing the placement audition.
Audition Dates
What to Prepare for Your Audition
INTENSIVE, SPECIALTY CLASSES OR PERFORMANCE COMPANIES: Students should prepare two contrasting monologues or one monologue and one song (if auditioning for a musical theatre class). Audition selections should be no longer than 90 seconds.
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June 4, 5 |
Auditions for Intensives, Specialty Classes and Performance Companies |
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June 25, 26 |
Core Class Auditions |
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July 30, 31 |
Core Class Auditions |
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August 20, 21 & September 3 |
Core Class Auditions |
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September 29 |
Classes begin |
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November 24-27 |
No classes |
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December 1 |
OnStage Registration Begins |
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December 15-January 2 |
No classes |
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January 5 |
Class resumes |
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February 27, 28 & March 1 |
OnStage Auditions |
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March 9-12 |
Showcase Week |
| May 15-17 | OnStage performances |
Grades 4-12 September 29-March 12 Tuition $325
Students must attend an audition before registering for a Core Class. Please see "How to Register and Audition" (above).
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CORE ACTING |
Grades 4-5 |
Mondays 4:00-5:30 pm |
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CORE ACTING |
Grades 4-5 |
Wednesdays 4:00-5:30 pm |
| CORE ACTING | Grades 4-5 | Thursdays 5:00-6:30 pm |
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MUSICAL THEATRE |
Grades 4-5 |
Tuesdays 5:00-6:30 pm |
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IMPROVISATION |
Grades 4-5 |
Wednesdays 5:30-7:00 pm |
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CORE ACTING |
Grades 6-8 |
Mondays 5:30-7:00 pm |
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CORE ACTING |
Grades 6-8 |
Tuesdays 5:00-6:30 pm |
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MUSICAL THEATRE |
Grades 6-8 |
Wednesdays 5:00-6:30 pm |
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IMPROVISATION |
Grades 6-8 |
Thursdays 7:00-8:30 pm |
| SHAKESPEARE | Grades 6-12 | Thursdays 7:00-8:30 pm |
| TECHNICAL THEATRE | Grades 8-12 | Tuesdays 7:00-8:30 pm |
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CORE ACTING |
Grades 9-12 |
Mondays 7:00-8:30 pm |
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MUSICAL THEATRE |
Grades 9-12 |
Wednesdays 7:00-8:30 pm |
School of Theatre Training
Intensive Classes
Grades 6-12
Tuition $425
Students must
attend a placement audition. Please see "How to Register and Audition"
(above).
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ACTING INTENSIVE |
Grades 6-12 |
6:30-8:30 pm* |
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ACTING INTENSIVE |
Grades 6-12 |
6:30-8:30 pm* |
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MUSICAL THEATRE INTENSIVE |
Grades 6-12 |
6:30-8:30 pm* |
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SHAKESPEARE INTENSIVE |
Grades 6-12 |
6:30-8:30 pm* |
| SPECIALTY | Grades 6-12 | 6:30-8:30 pm* |
| SPECIALTY | Grades 6-12 | 6:30-8:30 pm* |
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PERFORMANCE COMPANY |
Grades 7-12 |
Rehearsal dates: Sept. 5-7, 12-14 & 19-21 |
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JUNIOR PERFORMANCE COMPANY |
Grades 4-6 |
Rehearsal dates: Sept. 5-7, 12-14 & 19-21 |
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PERFORMANCE COMPANY |
Grades 7-12 |
Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 am |
* Intensive and Specialty classes will be offered on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights. Classes will be scheduled following the placement auditions. Specialty classes will be created based on majority of student interest and abilities. Specialty class concentrations could include: Directing Class, Improvisation Troupe, Contemporary Musicals, Movement for Musical Theatre, Vocal Performance/Sight Reading. In order to be eligible for a Specialty Class, students must have completed at least one year of an Intensive Class.
CLICK HERE to sign up for an audition time.
OnStage
School of Theatre Training Performance Project
Tuition $80
Students who participated in the School of Theatre Training are invited
to audition for OnStage, a unique performance opportunity. Students will
rehearse a play five days per week over a five-week rehearsal period and
will perform in one of the two theatres at ImaginOn.
- Students must register for the OnStage program in advance.
- Registration runs Dec. 1 - Jan. 9. Registrations will be taken on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- Audition appointments will be scheduled after registration ends.
- Auditions for OnStage will be held on Feb. 27, 28 and March 1, 2009.
- Rehearsals will take place Sunday -Thursday, April 13-May 14, Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9.
- Performances will be held on May 15-17, 2009.
Only students who participate in the School of Theatre Training will be eligible to participate in OnStage!