THEATRE JACKSONVILLE

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MONTHLY CLASSES

CLASS SIZE: 10 students, maximum

PRICES:  $99 per student, per month​

DATES: See below for monthly schedule, there are 3 classes/month.

During the school year, Theatre Jacksonville offers after-school classes. Theatre helps build important life skills, self-esteem, and confidence, all while providing students with fun, enjoyment, and a sense of accomplishment. Some of the offerings may include... our 2022 Creativity Workshops!

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OCTOBER

Hodge Podge 

(Ages 7-9) TUESDAYS October 4th, 11th, 18th from 4pm-5pm

Sessions will focus on theatre games, socialization and creating fun crafts. All while we strive to provide a safe, comfortable environment where kids can express themselves freely, develop their imaginations, and expand their social skills by interacting with others their age.

 

Spooky Radio Play

 (Ages 10-14) TUESDAYS October 4th, 11th, 18th from 5:30pm-6:30pm 

During this eerie time of year, ghost stories are a popular way to celebrate October. Students will learn the art of foley, using found objects to create a soundscape, work on voice acting and choose their own selection of funny or spooky tales to create their own radio segment. Beyond the art of sound effects students will learn how to structure a story and convey emotion through music selection.  

 

Get a Clue!

 (Ages 8-10) WEDNESDAYS October 5th, 12th, 19th from 4pm-5pm

It was Colonel Mustard in the library with the candle stick! In this class students will use the structure from the classic game of Clue ™ to use their critical thinking and improve skills to find out who done it?

 

Mystery Dinner Theatre (without the dinner)

 (Ages 11-14) WEDNESDAYS October 5th, 12th, 19th from 5:30pm-6:30pm

Students will learn the art of melodrama and overacting as we explore the fun and ridiculous characters in this dining room mystery. “The host invited all of these interesting people and yet the host is nowhere to be found!” Dun, dun, duuuuun.

 

Crafting- Holiday Mashup

 (Ages 7-10) THURSDAYS October 6th, 13th, 20th from 4pm-5pm

In this class students will learn the process and creation of fantastical stage props, inspired by the holiday classic, The Nightmare Before Christmas. Props are the items in a play/musical that an actor holds or uses. In this class students will enter a fantasy world of properties, creating haunting ornaments, creepy presents, unnerving toys and more. If your student enjoys theatre but would like to understand the work that goes on behind the scenes, then this class is for you! (students may use a glue gun under supervision).  

 

Audition/Monologue Prep

 (Ages 10 and older) THURSDAYS October 6th, 13th, 20th from 5:30pm-6:30pm

In this class students will learn the basics of audition prep and how to bring a monologue to life.  Whether you are new to theatre, have an audition coming up, or just want to keep in the practice of your art, this class is a great foundation for any theatre student, especially if you are looking to build confidence for the stage.

NOVEMBER

HODGE PODGE 

(Ages 7-9) TUESDAYS November 1st, 8th, 15th from 4pm-5pm

Sessions will focus on theatre games, socialization and creating fun crafts. All while we strive to provide a safe, comfortable environment where kids can express themselves freely, develop their imaginations, and expand their social skills by interacting with others their age.

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Acting with Accents

(Ages 10-14) TUESDAYS November 1st, 8th, 15th from 5:30pm-6:30pm 

Want to learn to sound like you’re from the world of Harry Potter, Peppa Pig, Alice in Wonderland? In this class students will learn introductory techniques to speaking in different accents/dialects (British, Irish, etc.) while observing the vocal techniques and applications when developing a character. No prior experience with acting/accents is needed.

 

Wizards Dueling Club

(Ages 8-10) WEDNESDAYS November 2nd, 9th, 16th from 4pm-5pm

In this class students will learn the art of illusionary combat (combat that is not real). In this introductory class students will use wizarding world scenarios to learn how actors and stuntmen make combat for entertainment look realistic all while maintaining safe distance. Wands and spells at the ready because we will be using some green screen effects to add a little film magic to our training! Students must wear closed-toe shoes for this class. Sneakers are preferred.

 

Dueling Club

(Ages 11-14) WEDNESDAYS November 2nd, 9th, 16th from 5:30pm-6:30pm

There is nothing like a good swashbuckling scene with pirates or a Shakespearean soiree of swords to really make a production stand out. In this introductory sword combat class, students will learn the basic techniques that allow actors to safely and effectively convey sword combat on stage. Students will learn the parts of the long sword, the art of safety and fake swords, as well as being able to do basic blocks and parries. (dowels will be used in place of swords to learn, students will eventually get to use a stage sword under Mr. Ron’s supervision). 

 

Whimsical Winter Crafts

(Ages 7-10) THURSDAYS November 3rd, 10th, 17th from 4pm-5pm

Sessions will focus on theatre games, socialization and creating fun crafts (that would make great holiday gifts from them to their loved ones). All while we strive to provide a safe, comfortable environment where kids can express themselves freely, develop their imaginations, and expand their social skills by interacting with others their age.

 

Audition/Monologue Prep

(Ages 10 and older) THURSDAYS November 3rd, 10th, 17th from 5:30pm-6:30pm

In this class students will learn the basics of audition prep and how to bring a monologue to life.  Whether you are new to theatre, have an audition coming up, or just want to keep in the practice of your art, this class is a great foundation for any theatre student, especially if you are looking to build confidence for the stage.

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COVID-19 Guidelines & Safety Measures

All of our staff, volunteers, and students will be required to wear a face mask during classes and camps. All students will be required to wear their face mask upon arrival. Parents and/or caregivers are also required to wear a mask at class drop-off and pick-up. Everyone is required to maintaining proper social distancing guidelines. If you do not have a mask, we can provide one for you. All students will undergo a health screening before the start of each class, which includes a temperature check.

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If you have any questions or issues, please feel free to contact us at Info@TheatreJax.com and one of our staff members will get back to you.

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COACHING

AUDITION/VOCAL/MONOLOGUE/MUSICAL THEATRE

Contact Education@TheatreJax.com for individual coaching sessions.

CONTACT:

Can't find what you're looking for? Have questions?

Ask us and we just might have the answers you seek. Contact our Education Director, Ron Shreve.

He knows lots of stuff.

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Email below, or call (904) 396-4425, ext. 309