Explore theatre together, as a Junior Theatre Teaching Artist guides you and your budding artist through a journey of imaginative play, pretend, and storytelling. You and your child will will explore creative movement, expressive vocal work, and theatrical imagination to help develop language, empathy, and social development.
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Back by popular demand, “Mr. Justin” Lang will be leading an adventurous group of Junior Theatre actors to the 15th Annual San Diego Shakespeare Society Festival on Saturday April 18th in Balboa Park. JT campers will perform monologues, scenes, dances, and music alongside their peers and compete against other schools in San Diego County for top prizes and awards. This camp is for driven actors that want to feel the rush of performing outdoors and experience a festival unlike any other for young actors!
This workshop will meet March 28th, April 4th & 10th from 10am - 12pm. On festival day the class will be from 8am - 4pm.
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The stage make-up artist creates magic that helps the audience believe in a character. Students in this class will learn basics in stage make-up and learn to create characters using age, animal scar and other worldly designs. A basic make up kit is included in the cost of the class.
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This class is designed to help students prepare for the upcoming auditions and production of West Side Story this spring, our instructor will take students on a deep dive into dance techniques drawn from Latin styles, including the mambo, cha-cha, sharp kicks, staccato and syncopated rhythms. Whether you are auditioning or not, students will enjoy this high energy workshop with Latin flair!
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Spring has sprung! Follow Fletcher and friends through the magical world of spring time. This class will explore the concepts of storytelling and movement through theatre games and directed play. Students will explore creative movement, expressive vocal work, and theatrical imagination to bring their favorite stories to life.
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Young actors in this class will use their imagination to bring plays to life. A variety of source material will be used, from literature, to original ideas. Guided by the teaching artist, children will stage several plays over the course of the session, and present their favorite to a live audience on the last day of class.
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Social media is here to stay and luckily so is theatre. This session Junior Theatre’s new acting class for teens will be connecting the two together. Through the lens of relationship and social skills using their bodies, imaginations and powerful, important voice students will use theatrical skills for enhancing their social media presence. In this class we will cultivate relationships, respect diverse viewpoints, communicate effectively, and understand the importance of real world connections while social networking. Working together using theatre games and exercises students will develop the most thought provoking and theatrical Tik Toks, will bring Instagram posts to life, and experience SnapChat diversity costume challenges. Bring your phone charger!
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Pick a script, choose costumes and props, and act out the parts! Students will have a chance to try their hand at all that it takes to make a play happen. Family and friends will be the VIP audience on the last day of class and see the finished product.
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Young actors, join us as we create scenes, speaking and movement based on Harold & The Purple Crayon, a children’s literature favorite. This class will explore the concepts of storytelling and movement through theatre games and directed play. Students will explore creative movement, expressive vocal work, and theatrical imagination to bring their favorite stories to life.
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Get wild and wacky with the adventures of The Jungle Book! This class will explore character, storytelling, costumes and props as artists develop short theatre pieces based on the beloved story. Students in this class will participate as producer, actor, director and designer, as they create their own stories based on The Jungle Book. Great as a stand alone class or for students who are planning to audition for Junior Theatre’s upcoming summer production of The Jungle Book on our main stage.
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Explore imagination and fantasy through the worlds of Roald Dahl. This class will explore character, storytelling, costumes and props as artists develop short theatre pieces based on James and The Giant Peach by this beloved author. Students in this class will participate as producer, actor, director and designer, as they create their own stories and present them to parents in a culmination at the end of the class.
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Explore a variety of acting techniques and develop your sensibilities as an actors! Throughout theatre history, renowned artists such as Anton Chekhov, Sanford Meisner, and Anne Bogart have developed acting technique to access character and story in an organic and authentic way. This class will allow students to try a variety of acting styles and see what fits their personal aesthetic.
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Create stories at the speed of imagination! Students will explore storytelling through improv as they engage their body, voice and imagination. Students will explore improvisation through theatre games and exercises in a fun and supportive environment. This class focuses on the value of team work as it develops a more playful, spontaneous and flexible actor. On the last day of class students will perform in an improv showcase for family and friends.
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Our Broadway Crooners class explores the young singer’s tools of body, voice, and imagination to share their stories. while singing songs from productions currently playing on Broadway, including Aladdin, Lion King, Frozen, Harry Potter and more favorites. Students will build performing skills through interactive theatre games and exercises. We’ll laugh, we’ll giggle, We’ll sing!
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Back by popular demand, in this course students are learning to combine the singer’s tools of vocal technique with the actor’s tools of intention and objective to tell stories and create a theatrical reality. This workshop focuses on activities to create a strong polished vocal performance communicating the inner life of the character.
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Students will be learning how to read their favorite songs and notes on a page. On the final day of class students will present a sight reading demonstration as well as musical numbers that feature every students creative energy. This NEW class will build sight reading skills for developing singers and will explore the rhythmic and melodic elements of music.
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Find the emotional truth behind some of Broadway’s most memorable songs. Explore the drama and powerful vocal techniques of the protagonist coming to a major realization. This class will examine some of the most emotional numbers in Broadway history. We will look at what makes these pieces capture audiences, and how to perform this type of song in a sincere way that honors the truth of these moments, all the while practicing proper breathing, vocal tone, projection and resonance.
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Jump into the zany world of Pinkalicious Pinkerton and her younger brother Peter! Basic music skills meet with play production to create this fun class. Students will rehearse a mini version of Pinkalicious as they explore how the skills of the actor meet proper singing technique. Students will love working together to create a product for the last class.
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Raise those little voices to the rafters with Broadway show tunes! Students will learn songs from musicals that feature children, as well as practicing proper singing technique. Some stage movement will be incorporated, as musical numbers are rehearsed for an informal performance on the last day of class.
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An exciting adventure for artists in grades 1-3, and explores the dancer’s tools of body, and imagination to share their stories. These artists explore stories, literature, and their own ideas through creative movement. This class will help each student access his or her own creativity through movement, story dramatization, theatre crafts and the use of costumes and props. A supportive, nurturing environment gives children the venue for developing social skills and a healthy release of emotion.
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Explore a wide variety of styles: jazz, lyrical, ballet, hip-hop, and tap as you work your way through popular Broadway musicals. This class will introduce artists to multiple styles of dance and popular Broadway choreographers.
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Explore creative movement as we explore tempo, timing, shape, and emotion. This class will get the creative juices flowing and the heart pumping. Join us for the end of the session to see your little dancers perform a few combinations!
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Come dance with us in the Kingdom of Arendelle! In this class, students will explore creative dance movements through scenes and music from the new hit sequel, Frozen 2. Portray characters including Elsa, Anna, Olaf, Sven and others while learning basic dance steps, coordination and flexibility.
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Students will explore a variety of dance genres and techniques through choreography and scenes from The Lion King, an award-winning production and movie chalk full of unique movements, mirroring animal characterizations and drawing on folk dance from several African cultures.
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Have fun dancing through the magical land of Oz! Designed for our more experienced dance students, this class develops dance technique while creating new choreography based on dance numbers from some of Broadway’s most popular shows, including Wicked, The Wiz, and The Wizard of Oz.
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Come dance with us in an enchanted castle, where candles, clocks and teacups come alive! In this class, students will explore creative dance movements through scenes and music from Beauty & The Beast. Portray characters including Belle, Mrs. Potts, the Beast, Lumiere and others while learning basic dance steps, coordination and flexibility.
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