THEATRE JACKSONVILLE

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During the school year, Theatre Jacksonville offers educational classes. Theatre helps build important life skills, self-esteem, and confidence, all while providing students with fun, enjoyment, and a sense of accomplishment.

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​2024 Creativity Classes:    December 

WHIMSICAL WINTER CRAFTS

(Ages 7-10) TUESDAYS December 3, 10, 17 from 4pm-5pm

This session will focus on theatre games, socialization, and creating fun crafts, that could make great holiday gifts for their loved ones! 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.

CRAFTING HOLIDAY MASHUP

(Ages 9-13) TUESDAYS December 3, 10, 17 from 5:30pm-6:30pm 

Sessions will focus on the process and creation of fantastical stage props, inspired by the holiday classic, The Nightmare Before Christmas. Props are the items used in a play/musical that an actor holds or uses. Prepare to enter a fantasy world, creating haunting ornaments, creepy presents, unnerving toys, and more! This is a hands-on, backstage session that provides the opportunity to use a gluegun and other tools with supervision.

ACTING WITH ACCENTS JR.

(Ages 7-10) WEDNESDAYS December 4, 11, 18 from 4pm-5pm

Want to learn how to sound like you’re from the world of Harry Potter, Peppa Pig, or Alice in Wonderland? This session provides introductory techniques when using different dialects/accents while observing the vocal techniques and applications to developing a character. No prior acting or vocal experience necessary.

ACTING WITH ACCENTS

(Ages 10-14) WEDNESDAYS December 4, 11, 18 from 4pm-5pm

Want to learn how to sound like you’re from the world of Harry Potter, Peppa Pig, or Alice in Wonderland? This session provides introductory techniques when using different dialects or accents while observing the vocal techniques and applications to developing a character. No prior acting or vocal experience necessary.

MY MONOLOGUE

(Ages 7-10) THURSDAYS December 5, 12, 19 from 4:00pm-5:00pm 

In this class students will get the opportunity to write and perform a monologue about themselves. It can be founded in reality or completely made up. The class gives students the confidence to perform in front of others while getting to share a little bit more about themselves and their personalities. Maybe you want to tell a story about your favorite pet…or even about how you traveled to a distant planet and found the most amazing creatures. There are no limits to our imagination and therefore no limits to what a student can explore.

AUDITION/MONOLOGUE PREPARATION

 (Ages 10 and older) THURSDAYS December 5, 12, 19 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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​2025    Creativity Classes:     January Classes

HODGE PODGE 

(Ages 7-9) TUESDAYS January 7th, 14th, 21st from 4pm-5pm

Sessions will focus on theatre games, socialization and creating fun crafts. 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.

INTRO TO ACTING

 (Ages 10-14) TUESDAYS January 7th, 14th, 21st from 5:30pm-6:30pm 

Whether you are brand new to the theatre world, or want to return to the basics, this class is perfect for testing the theatrical waters. Students will learn a brief history of theatre and then dive into the fundamentals of becoming an actor. Each tiny achievement in this class is a major victory that only becomes the building blocks of bigger and better things!

PUZZLE ME THIS?

(Ages 8-11) WEDNESDAYS January 8th, 15th, 22nd   from 4pm-5pm

Cryptids, cryptics, rebus…there are so many forms of puzzles, and they require some critical and out of the box thinking. In this class students will be given short form and long form puzzles to decode together. Students will find they each have their own strength, and we can go farther if we walk together!

STAGE COMBAT

(Ages 11-14) WEDNESDAYS January 8th, 15th, 22nd   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). 

MY MONOLOGUE

(Ages 7-10) THURSDAYS January 9th, 16th, 23rd   from 4:00pm-5:00pm 

In this class students will get the opportunity to write and perform a monologue about themselves. It can be founded in reality or completely made up. The class gives students the confidence to perform in front of others while getting to share a little bit more about themselves and their personalities. Maybe you want to tell a story about your favorite pet…or even about how you traveled to a distant planet and found the most amazing creatures. There are no limits to our imagination and therefore no limits to what a student can explore.

AUDITION/MONOLOGUE PREPARATION

 (Ages 10 and older) THURSDAYS January 9th, 16th, 23rd   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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