Classes and Camps
VIRTUAL SPRING CLASSES 2021
April 12, 2021 - June 20, 2021
Virtual Spring Classes and in person Workshops are now Enrolling at San Diego Junior Theatre: Don’t let quarantine prevent you from introducing your child to the magic of theatre this school year. Classes include singing, acting, dancing and other specialties are offered via the Zoom platform. Each class will offer innovative ways for young people to create, interact, and collaborate from your computer or tablet. There’s something for every age range and level of ability.
Class specifics are subject to change without notice.
Cancellations/Refunds: Cash refunds (less $25.00 service charge per child, per class or camp) are available up until seven days prior to the start of class or camp, after which time no refund is given. If Junior Theatre must cancel a class or camp due to insufficient enrollment, any tuition paid will be refunded in full. Any discounts must be taken at the time of the order; no retroactive discounts or refunds/credits will be granted.
We offer multi-class and sibling discounts. Email registration@juniortheatre.com for more information. Please note, no discounts can be taken online.
Please register early; camps fill quickly.
*A $2.00 online registration fee will be applied at checkout.
Dance : Disney Dance PartyFor Grades Pre K - Kindergarten April 12, 2021-June 14, 2021 (Mondays @ 9:30am - 10:30am) Virtual Explore the music of Disney together, as a Junior Theatre Teaching Artist guides you and your budding artist through a journey of song, imaginative movement, and pretend. A movement class for young children that provides the basis for dance instruction. Creative movement activities that explore shape, color, tempo, level, dynamics and rhythm will engage the mind and body. Basic dance steps will be taught as children move across the floor, increasing their flexibility and stamina. |
Acting/Dance : Zoo Hullabaloo! – 1For Grades Pre K - Kindergarten April 13, 2021-May 11, 2021 (Tuesdays @ 9:30am - 10:30am) Virtual Little actors will love bringing animal characters to life on the stage and learning about theatre from inside the zoo. Children in this class will enjoy learning basic acting and storytelling techniques, while enhancing social skills and making friends. Popular literature that feature animals will take center stage in this dynamic class. You child will practice creative movement, expressive vocal work, and theatrical imagination to help develop language, empathy, and social development. |
Singing/Acting : Zoo Hullabaloo! – 2For Grades Pre K - Kindergarten May 18, 2021-June 15, 2021 (Tuesdays @ 9:30am - 10:30am) Balboa Park Little actors will love bringing animal characters to life on the stage and learning about theatre from inside the zoo. Children in this class will enjoy learning basic acting and storytelling techniques, while enhancing social skills and making friends. Popular literature that feature animals will take center stage in this dynamic class. You child will practice creative movement, expressive vocal work, and theatrical imagination to help develop language, empathy, and social development. |
Acting : Planes, Trains, & Automobiles – 1For Grades Pre K - Kindergarten April 15, 2021-May 13, 2021 (Thursdays @ 9:30am - 10:30 am) Virtual What makes us go, go, go? This class focuses on the real (and pretend!) vehicles that move us places! Each student will learn to access their own creativity through music, movement, story dramatization, and use of costumes and props found in your own home. Your child will practice creative movement, expressive vocal work, and theatrical imagination to help develop language, empathy, and social development. A great class to begin a child’s Junior Theatre study! |
Acting : Planes, Trains, & Automobiles – 2For Grades Pre K - Kindergarten May 20, 2021-June 17, 2021 (Thursdays @ 9:30am - 10:30 am) Virtual What makes us go, go, go? This class focuses on the real (and pretend!) vehicles that move us places! Each student will learn to access their own creativity through music, movement, story dramatization, and use of costumes and props found in your own home. Your child will practice creative movement, expressive vocal work, and theatrical imagination to help develop language, empathy, and social development. A great class to begin a child’s Junior Theatre study! |
Yoga : Animal YogaFor Grades Pre K - Kindergarten April 17, 2021-June 19, 2021 (Saturdays @ 10:00am - 11:00am) Virtual Bend, breathe, and stretch your way through the animal kingdom! Each young artist will get in touch with their physical instruments through animal poses while also learning about breath, mindfulness, and facts about wildlife. This kid-friendly yoga class is perfectly suited for students at every level, introducing basic concepts of Hatha yoga. |
Singing : The Magic Kingdom SingalongFor Grades 1st - 3rd May 17, 2021-June 14, 2021 (Mondays @ 3:00pm - 4:00pm) Virtual Join Elsa, Moana, Ariel, and other musical heroes and heroines as students learn and sing songs from Disney’s stage and screen. These young artists will learn the connection of voice and breath, pitch and dynamics, and emotional expression through singing songs and learning lyrics. Young performers will also learn the cultural background of the musicals that are covered as well as the characters of these stories. |
Acting : Don’t Let the Pigeon Act on StageFor Grades 1st - 3rd April 14, 2021-June 16, 2021 (Wednesdays @ 3:00pm - 4:00pm) Virtual Would you let the pigeon act in a play? How about letting him sing some songs? Would you let a naked mole rat get dressed? Or become friends with Elephant and Piggy? Through the stories of Mo Willems, this class will explore the ABC’s of acting, self-expression, imagination, and music. Your child will engage in visuals, sounds and tactile exercises that develop language, dexterity, and social development through music and theatre-centered games. |
Dance : Space Jam!For Grades 1st - 3rd April 18, 2021-June 20, 2021 (Saturdays @ 10:00am - 11:00am) Virtual An out-of-this-world dance party featuring songs from outer space! Young artists will learn dance vocabulary, eye-hand coordination, and creative expression through movement, music, and imagination. This “playlist” will include songs from musical theatre, film and TV, and pop culture. |
Singing : From Hair to Hamilton: A Musical RevolutionFor Grades 4th - 6th April 12, 2021-June 14, 2021 (Mondays @ 4:30pm - 5:30pm) Virtual Learn how musical theatre interprets American History. Through learning songs from current stage hits like Hamilton and Hairspray to pop culture phenomena like Hair and The Wiz, students will explore vocal storytelling using voice and musical expression. This class will focus on both proper vocal technique and introductory music sight-reading as well as cover the social and historical environments in which these shows were created. |
Acting : Star Wars Shakespeare!For Grades 4th - 6th April 15, 2021-June 17, 2021 (Thursdays @ 3:00pm - 4:00pm) Virtual This class combines classic plots by the Bard with modern thoughts by Jedis! These young artists will learn about Shakespeare’s verse by exploring creativity, self-expression, and story dramatization through the lens of Star Wars. Act out the similarities between Hamlet and Luke Skywalker. How are Rey and Viola alike? Richard III as a Sith Lord! The galaxy’s the limit and may the verse be with you! |
Acting : “Yes And…” A Character Improv ClassFor Grades 4th - 6th April 24, 2021-June 19, 2021 (Saturdays @ 10:00am - 11:00am) Virtual I’m a Chef! I’m an Astronaut! I’m a Firefighter! Create stories at the speed of imagination. Students will explore storytelling through character focused improvisations and theatre exercises 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 teamwork as it develops a more playful, spontaneous and flexible actor. Students will be encouraged to find everyday items from around their house they can use as costumes for exercises. Almost anything will work as a costume piece- Hats, Glasses, Magic Wands… |
Acting : Zoom Lens: Making your own MovieFor Grades 4th - 6th April 18, 2021-June 20, 2021 (Saturdays @ 10:00am - 11:00am) Virtual "Lights, camera, action" but from the comfort of home! In this course, each student will gain a fundamental understanding of digital filmmaking, including script writing, video capture, and video editing. Your child's creativity will thrive as we also learn how digital media is used on screen and on stage today. No special equipment needed; you can create art from any device! |
Acting : Quaran-Teen the ProductionFor Grades 7th - 12th April 13, 2021-June 15, 2021 (Tuesdays @ 4:00pm - 5:30pm) Virtual Actors in this class will have the opportunity to audition for, rehearse and perform a one-act play. Throughout the rehearsal process, students will develop small screen acting skills, create fun characters and have a blast getting creative making costumes and props. If they thought making a Tik Tok video was fun wait until they produce an entire play! On the last day of class, students will perform their one-act play for a live Zoom audience. |
Singing : You will be Found: Exploring the music of Pasek & PaulFor Grades 7th - 12th April 17, 2021-June 19, 2021 (Saturdays @ 10:00am - 11:30am) Virtual Study and sing the music of Ben Pasek and Justin Paul: the creators of Dear Evan Hansen and The Greatest Showman. But did you know that Pasek and Paul also wrote new music for Disney’s live-action Aladdin and a new score to James and the Giant Peach? In this class, students will learn the connection of voice and breath, pitch and dynamics, and emotional expression through singing songs and learning lyrics of these two Broadway powerhouses as well as analyzing the context of the shows they helped to create. |
Acting : Shakespeare FestFor Grades 7th - 12th March 13, 2021-April 24, 2021 (Sundays @ 10:00am - 12:00pm) Virtual This Class will meet - March 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28 & April 3, 4th from 10am - 12pm. Acclaimed JT Instructor, “Mr. Justin” Lang, will be leading an adventurous group of Junior Theatre actors to the annual San Diego Shakespeare Society Festival streaming on Saturday April 24th online. JT actors will perform their selection of monologues, and/or scenes alongside their peers and compete against other schools in San Diego County for top prizes and awards. This workshop is for driven actors that want to feel the rush of performing outdoors and experience a festival unlike any other for young actors! |
Workshop : HashtagStageSkillzFor Grades 7th - 12th April 29, 2021-May 13, 2021 (Thursdays @ 4pm - 6pm) Balboa Park This workshop is live and in person. The class will meet for three Thursdays. Social media is here to stay and luckily so is theatre and this workshop for teens will be connecting the two together. Tik Tok, Snap Chat, and Instagram will be our stage! Together we will cultivate relationships, explore diverse viewpoints, use our theatre skills to bring posts to life, and understand the importance of real-world connections while social networking. Students will develop the most thought-provoking and theatrical Tik Toks, will stage Instagram posts, and use Snap Chat filters for so much more than just a cute cat face. Make sure your phone is charged! |
Workshop : Hip Hop & Hula Get DownFor Grades 4th -12th April 18, 2021-May 2, 2021 (Sundays @ 12pm - 1pm) Balboa Park This workshop is live and in person. The class meets for 3 Sundays. Whether you are a new or seasoned dancer/performer or just a fan of shows like America’s Got Talent, America’s Best Dance Crew, or So You Think You Can Dance, this class is for you! The Hip-Hop & Hula Get Down is a workshop that fuses contemporary Hip-Hop and Hawaiian cultural Dance. Participants will learn and explore dance skills through exercises and crafted choreography that incorporates both forms of dance and shares the deep cultural significance of Hula and Hip-Hop. |
Acting : “Black Voices on Stage (you don’t have to be Black to take this class)”For Grades 7th - 12th April 15, 2021-June 17, 2021 (Thursdays @ 5pm - 6:30pm) Virtual The experiences throughout the Black diaspora vary wildly. If the path to racial understanding travels through empathy, theatre is a major city en route! During this 10-week workshop students will gain perspective on the Black experience by reading, performing, examining and discussing a different play by a Black author each week. Participants will delve into theme, character development, social relevance and personal connections sparked by these plays. (Kimberly King, Desha Crownover) *Class is recommended for students 14+ *Mature and sensitive subject matter |
VIRTUAL SPRING BREAK CAMPS 2021
March 29, 2021 - April 9, 2021
Virtual Spring Break Camp is now Enrolling at San Diego Junior Theatre: Don’t let quarantine prevent you from introducing your child to the magic of theatre this spring. Spring camp includes singing, acting, dancing and other specialties offered via the Zoom platform. Each camp will offer innovative ways for young people to create, interact, and collaborate from your computer or tablet. There’s something for every age range and level of ability.
Camp specifics are subject to change without notice.
**K-6 Spring Virtual Camp hours will be 9am – 2pm with a 1 hour lunch break from 11am – 12pm. Campers will have four classes each day: acting, voice, dance, and a theatre specialty topic. Campers will be split into teams with other campers in their similar grade levels
**Creative Play camp hours will be 9am – 11am. with a short 15 minute break.
Cancellations/Refunds: Cash refunds (less $25.00 service charge per child, per class or camp) are available up until seven days prior to the start of class or camp, after which time no refund is given. If Junior Theatre must cancel a class or camp due to insufficient enrollment, any tuition paid will be refunded in full. Any discounts must be taken at the time of the order; no retroactive discounts or refunds/credits will be granted.
We offer multi-class and sibling discounts. Email registration@juniortheatre.com for more information. Please note, no discounts can be taken online.
Please register early; camps fill quickly.
*A $2.00 online registration fee will be applied at checkout.
Camps : Creative Play Camp – Session 1For Ages 3 - 6 years old March 29, 2021-April 2, 2021 (Monday - Friday 9:00am - 11:00am) Virtual Let your imagination take flight into the world of theatre through singing, dancing and acting! This camp will introduce our youngest students (ages 3-6) to the tools of the actor by exploring movement, the connection to voice and breath, and building creativity through games and activities. |
Camps : Spring Break Camp Session 1For Grades Kindergarten - 6th March 29, 2021-April 2, 2021 (Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 2:00pm) Virtual San Diego Junior Theatre's camps help young people build self-confidence, learn theatre techniques, collaborate and connect with others, and grow as critical and creative thinkers - all from the comfort and convenience of a computer or tablet. **K-6 Winter Virtual Camp hours will be 9am - 2pm with a 1 hour lunch break from 11am - 12pm. Campers will have four classes each day: acting, voice, dance, and a theatre specialty topic. |
Camps : Spring Break Camp Session 2For Grades Kindergarten - 6th April 5, 2021-April 9, 2021 (Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 2:00pm) Virtual San Diego Junior Theatre's camps help young people build self-confidence, learn theatre techniques, collaborate and connect with others, and grow as critical and creative thinkers - all from the comfort and convenience of a computer or tablet. **K-6 Winter Virtual Camp hours will be 9am - 2pm with a 1 hour lunch break from 11am - 12pm. Campers will have four classes each day: acting, voice, dance, and a theatre specialty topic. |
San Diego Junior Theatre provides engaging, innovative, high-quality theatre education and productions for children of all cultural heritages, ages, abilities and levels of interest.
San Diego Junior Theatre educational programs and productions are made possible in part by show ticket sales, class and camp registrations, and public contributions. Major funding is provided by the California Arts Council, the County of San Diego, the City of San Diego Commission for Arts and Culture, the City of San Diego Park and Recreation Department, and the San Diego Junior Theatre Auxiliary.
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