Dramatic Arts

Beginning Theatre (Ages 3-5)  $25 per month

Each Friday: 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. or 12:30 – 1:00 p.m.

This workshop emphasizes imaginative storytelling through hands-on games, creative drawing, movement activities, story-building discussions, pantomime and demonstrations. Students will learn and have fun discovering themselves, along with other characters, through their stories. 

They will develop important life-skills including:

·        Encouragement of Self & Others

·        Self-expression & Confidence

·        Proper Use of Voice

·        Creativity Communicating Events & Feelings Effectively

·        Independence and Working Together as a Team

·        Understanding Causes & Consequences

·        Creativity

·        ...and so much more!

Advanced Theatre (Ages 6 & up)  

$40 per month 

Each Friday: 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.

            In this workshop, students will refine all of the beginning theatre skills.  In addition, they will learn improvisation, instinct, story-analysis, oral histories, purpose & history of theater arts in societies, scene work, backstage workings, and character development, and the process of story development (plot, protagonist/antagonist, and problem/solution/climax/conclusion).

            This class is evenly split between hands-on work (movement, acting, expression, tangible interactions, and activities) and course work (story writing, discussion, collaboration, critical thinking, analysis- in a fun way, of course!).They will develop important life-skills, including:

·        (See above skills)

·        Problem Solving

·        Understanding People's Actions & Motivations

·        Discovering Personal Strengths & Celebrating Others'

·        Applying Critical Thinking Skills in a Creative Way (Experiential Learning)

·        Vocal Clarity, Projection, & Enunciation

·        Self-Trust & Trust in Others

·        Respect for All: Self, Fellow Actors, Directors, and Backstage Workers

·        Pride in Work, Presentation

·        Public Speaking

·        Risk-taking; Exploring Character in a Safe Environment

·        Responsibility & Dedication

·        Comedy, Tragedy, & Other Social Themes

Master Classes (Ages 8 & up, or by special request)  

$15 per class

            Each workshop will include advanced training based on a particular theme (e.g. Film, Vocal accents, Audition preparation & etiquette, Advanced character development, Line analysis, etc.), and students will receive an in-depth learning session on the subject matter. Personal development and self exploration will be emphasized in these monthly workshops. Please contact the front desk, the Dramatic Arts Director, or the drama bulletin board for monthly themes and more information.

Sibling discounts available.

Dramatic Arts Director:  Melissa Cecala  (Playwright, Actress, Program Developer, and Instructor)

Rules for Class:

Ø      Standard Winner School Rules

§         Listen to the teacher the First Time

§         Keep hands, feet, other objects and cold pricklies to yourself

·        Respect teacher and peers at all times

·        Negative comments and behavior will be grounds for removal from class

·        Nothing is impossible – Our creativity knows no bounds

§         Raise your hand to be called on.  Be respectful of others talking.

§         Walk in the classroom

§         Do not leave the room without permission

One of the main objectives of the class is to have fun!  We want the student to know that nothing is impossible and that creativity has no bounds!  We hope you will join us for a fun, positive experience where every student will reach his/her potential as a performer!