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Acting Techniques (7th-12th)

$150

with Maddie Tisdel

Calendar Sep 7, 2026 at 4 pm, runs for 10 weeks

Acting Techniques (7th-12th)

4:00-5:15 pm, Mondays starting September 7th, 2026

Instructor: Maddie Tisdel 

Are you wanting to dive deeper into the world of acting? This class will explore different acting styles, monologue, and scene work. Take your acting to the next level!

This class will meet weekly on Mondays for 10 weeks starting Monday, September 7, 2026. The final class will be on Monday, November 9, 2026. 

Our middle school studios for 7th-12th graders teach both introductory and advanced theatre techniques, and provide an in-depth look at the theatrical production process. Classes will have a showcase at the end of the semester of skills learned during class, but students will not be performing a full production.

Will run

Musical Theatre: Seussical (3rd-6th)

$150

with Gary Frazier

Calendar Sep 7, 2026 at 4 pm, runs for 10 weeks

Musical Theatre: Seussical

4:00-5:15pm, Mondays starting September 7th, 2026

Instructors: Gary Frazier and Anneka Brannon

Set in the style of a musical revue, students will learn introductory singing and dancing techniques, and will perform songs and dances from the hit musical, Seussical!

This class will meet weekly on Mondays for 10 weeks starting Monday, September 7, 2026. The final class will be on Monday, November 9, 2026.

Our 10-week technique classes for 3rd-6th graders introduce theatre techniques for those who are curious and provide intermediate-level performance opportunities for those who are ready for the next step of the theatre process. Classes at this age range will include a performance showcase of skills learned during class, but students will not be performing a full production.

Full Course

Musical Theatre: Legally Blonde (7th-12th)

$150

with Alex Jeffers

Calendar Sep 8, 2026 at 4 pm, runs for 10 weeks

Musical Theatre: Legally Blonde (7th-12th)

4:00-5:15 pm, Tuesdays starting September 8th

Instructos: Alex Jeffers and Anneka Brannon

"What, like it's hard!?" This class will develop vocal technique, an advanced musical theatre dance vocabulary, stage presence, and collaborative skills while working toward a final class performance of songs from the hit musical, Legally Blonde.

This class will meet weekly on Tuesdays for 10 weeks starting Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The final class will be on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. 

Our 10-week middle school studios for 7th-12th graders provide advanced theatre techniques, and an in-depth look at the theatrical production process. Some classes at this age range will include a performance showcase of skills learned during class, but students will not be performing a full production.

Will run

Toy Story (1st-2nd)

$150
Calendar Sep 8, 2026 at 4 pm, runs for 10 weeks

Toy Story (1st-2nd)

4:00-5:15pm, Tuesdays starting September 8, 2026

Instructor: TBD

To infinity and beyond! Join Buzz Lightyear, Woody, and all of Andy's toys in an incredible adventure!

This class will meet weekly on Tuesdays for 10 weeks starting Tuesday, September 8, 2026. The final class will be on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. 

Our 10-week classes for energetic youngsters continue to develop teamwork, self-expression, and imagination, while introducing acting techniques and stage movement skills through a specific fun setting or theme. Classes at this age range will include a performance showcase of skills learned during class, but students will not be performing a full production.

Theatrical Design (7th-12th)

$150

with Emily Rose Watts

Calendar Sep 9, 2026 at 4 pm, runs for 10 weeks

Theatrical Design (7th-12th) 

4:00-5:15 pm, Wednesdays staring September 9th

Instructor: Emily Rose Watts

Are you intersted in theatrical set, costume, light, and sound design? This class is perfect fo you! Learn how a designer thinks, reads a script, and creates the world a play or musical lives in! 

This class will meet weekly on Wednesdays for 10 weeks starting Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The final class will be on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. 

Our 10-week middle school studios for 7th-12th graders provide advanced theatre techniques, and an in-depth look at the theatrical production process. Some classes at this age range will include a performance showcase of skills learned during class, but students will not be performing a full production.

Acting Foundations (3rd-6th)

$150

with Anneka Brannon

Calendar Sep 10, 2026 at 4 pm, runs for 10 weeks

Acting Foundations (3rd-6th)

4:00-5:15pm, Thursdays starting September 10, 2026

Instructor: Anneka Brannon

Are you interested in acting but not quite sure where to start? We’ve got you covered! You will finish the semester with a strong foundation in stage performance and a newfound sense of self-expression.

This class will meet weekly on Thursdays for 10 weeks starting Thursday, September 10, 2026. The final class will be on Thursday, November 12, 2026. 

Our 10-week technique classes for rising 3rd-6th graders introduce theatre techniques for those who are curious, and provide intermediate-level performance opportunities for those who are ready for the next step of the theatre process. Classes at this age range will include a performance showcase of skills learned during class, but students will not be performing a full production.

Full Course

Mario & Friends! (1st-2nd)

$150

with Rachel Johnson

Calendar Sep 10, 2026 at 4 pm, runs for 10 weeks

Mario & Friends! (1st-2nd)

4:00-5:15pm, Thursdays starting September 10, 2026

Instructor: Rachel Johnson

Wah hoo! Defend the Mushroom Kingdom from Bowser, but don't forget to collect your gold coins, and watch out for red shells! "Let's a-go!"

This class will meet weekly on Thursdays for 10 weeks starting Thursday, September 10, 2026. The final class will be on Thursday, November 12, 2026. 

Our 10-week classes for energetic youngsters continue to develop teamwork, self-expression, and imagination, while introducing acting techniques and stage movement skills through a specific fun setting or theme. Classes at this age range will include a performance showcase of skills learned during class, but students will not be performing a full production.

Full Course

Audition Series: Musical Theatre (3rd-12th grade)

$55

with Maddie Tisdel

Calendar Oct 17, 2026 at 9 am

Ages: 8 - 18

Saturday, October 17, 2026, from ​9:00am-1:00pm

Instructor: Maddie Tisdel and TBD

Our Audition Series workshops are a great way to experience the audition process prior to auditions. At each workshop, students will participate in a mock audition and receive individualized guidance on audition techniques and how to "get that role!"

PREPARING FOR THE WORKSHOP

  • Please prepare a 16-32 bar cut of musical theatre song
  • Memorization is highly encouraged in order to fully work on your song at the workshop
  • An accompanist will be provided. Please bring a copy of your sheet music for the accompanist.
  • If you do not have a song, options will be emailed to you after registration. You may also pick up songs at the SYT offices.

AGE REQUIREMENT

  • This workshop is open to youth in the 3rd-12th grade.

REGISTRATION

  • Pre-registration is required.
  • To ensure that students have enough time to prepare their material in advance for the workshop, registration closes at 12pm on the Wednesday before the workshop.

REFUND & CANCELLATION POLICY

  • There are no refunds or make-up sessions for missing the workshop.




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