Spring Season 2024

Name
Days
Location
Beginning/Intermediate Musical Theatre Tap
Must have 1 year of previous tap experience
Tuesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Studio
AYT
Homeschool Play
Homeschool One Act with Film Acting Bonus! (ages 10- 17)
Set sail on a transformative journey into the realm of theatrical artistry with our immersive one-act play course, culminating in an enchanting evening performance in mid-May. Participants will engage in the audition process, delve into the nuances of a typical rehearsal schedule, commit to memorization, and refine the art of receiving and implementing acting notes and critiques.Moreover, students will cultivate a sense of teamwork as they actively contribute to the setting, gripping, and placement of sets and props for the production. This comprehensive experience extends even beyond the realms of comedy and theater acting, offering students a weekly 30-45 minute exposure to the intricacies of film acting techniques. A nominal $25 production fee is required, and parents are invited to volunteer up to 5 hours, contributing to the creation of costumes or set pieces. As a gesture of appreciation, parents and immediate family members are guaranteed complimentary tickets to witness the culmination of this artistic endeavor during the captivating evening performance.
Wednesday
12:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Theatre
AYT
Acting 1/Intro to Improv
Acting 1 with Improv (ages 8-13)
Acting 1 with improv is a dynamic exploration of scene work and foundational acting techniques. Discover the fundamentals of scene creation, cultivating trust, support, and agreement among performers. Throughout the course, we'll encourage playful expression, character depth, and the incorporation of environment on stage. Whether igniting relationships or navigating imaginary landscapes, students will gain the skills to seamlessly apply these techniques in both improv games and real-life situations. While the emphasis is on reveling in the joy of the creative process, this class also introduces script reading, stage acting basics, and the art of memorization. Join us for a transformative experience where having fun converges with the development of dramatic and theatrical expression.
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Studio
AYT
Advanced Acting
Must have at least 1 year of previous acting experience
Wednesday
4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Theatre
AYT
Off the Cuff: Improv Troupe
Must know basic theatre skills!
Improv Troupe: Audition or teacher approval required

AYT’s comedy improv troupe providing high-energy, interactive, and family-friendly shows to entertain audiences of all-ages. Students learn the fundamentals of improvisation in this class, including the basic tools, rules, and philosophy of improv and comedy…through games, drills, and simple scenes with a uniquely character-based “Groundlings” inspired approach.
Wednesday
5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Theatre
AYT
Homeschool Encore: Frozen Kids
Friday
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Theatre
AYT