Behind the Scenes: Art, Design & More!
Our academic year is divided into two semesters (Aug-Dec and Jan-May) for each class/age group. Each session will stand alone with a unique focus so a student may take either (or both) sessions over the course of the year without repeating the curriculum. Limited experience is needed dependent on the age group/class selection. Topics, modified with age-appropriate lessons, will range from voice and diction, to improvisation and scene work - even how to audition. Throughout the year, special camps and workshops take place – so be sure to check out the schedule to find out what’s happening and when.
All curriculum is aligned with the Indiana Theater Standards for grades K-12 as posted on the Indiana Department of Education website. 4-week trial sessions will be available for some classes over the course of the year. Every class will incorporate a warm-up, focused lesson, practice time, and share out.
A non-refundable YEARLY registration fee of $25 per family is due upon enrollment (collected per academic year Aug-July). This fee is factored into the tuition of each class for your convenience. If you plan to register more than one child, please reach out for a sibling discount code.
Please remember to check out using the CART function in the upper right-hand corner. If you do not get an email confirmation, you have not fully registered for a class or camp. Thank you!
playmakers: from playwriting to production
4th-8th grades
This class focuses on creating, designing and performing a live devised theatre piece within the 6-week session. While continuing to build personal actor tools (body, voice, and mind) students will dive deep into the other side of the stage as well; design, directing, playwriting, and collaboration. Learning how to work as a team while also managing different people’s ideas to interpret them into a connected story. While writing, students will learn more about creating a character, writing stage directions, and building a writing piece with conflict, climax, and resolution. While this class focuses on the writing process, we will be writing for the stage so students will be encouraged to act out his/her writing as we go for editing and revising. This class is perfect for performers and writers!
Classes are 75 minutes. $85 per student for a 6-week session.
AVAILABILITY:
FALL Semester Offerings only
Check out our 1-day Summer Camp options to try it out!
Art Classes (Sketching)
K-3rd or 4th-8th grade
Looking for some a way to boost your art skills? Join our small sketching classes to focus on how to draw lines, create highlights, and do shading to capture a realistic 3D effect. With only 6 students in each class, it allows the instructor to give individual feedback to each student and tailor each session to their ability and interests.
Classes are 30-45 minutes
Instructor: Ms. Julie
the design of drama
4th-10th grade
Do you like to draw or paint? Do you like problem-solving and crafting? Do you like to be back stage vs on stage? The Design of Drama camps and workshops will dive into specific aspects of design – the use of color, mood, texture. Drawing and painting techniques will be used, as well as crafting and problem-solving (STEM). All art supplies are included in tuition. The ultimate goal of this class is to foster a love of TECHNICAL DESIGN FOR THEATRE for each individual and build confidence in the imagination of design through art.
Classes are usually 120 minutes - Check out dates and times under our WHAT’S NEW section for upcoming classes and workshops
Instructors: Ms. Vivian or Ms. Kate
AVAILABILITY:
Fall dates coming soon!
Check out our Annie Jr TECH CAMP June 3-7 to get a taste for this class!
“We just did an audition prep with Jami. It’s so very clear she is made for this. She was absolutely incredible with my son. He’s been working on his audition for a few months and Jami provided such a fresh perspective. Her advice is going to be extremely useful with his current audition and future auditions. Her passion, excitement and encouragement made for such a comfortable experience. My son is so excited for his next session.”
Class Schedule and Registration
Ready to sign up? Find upcoming session dates and times based on your child’s interest.