Theatre School

Youth Theatre School

Starts March 8th, with a showcase performance May 3rd at 10 am.

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Creative Dramatics $120, taught by Irene Crist

Students will learn acting basics and put together a play for presentation at the end of the session

5&6 year-olds, 9-10am
7&8 year-olds, 10–11am
9-11 year-olds, 11:15–12:15pm

Theatrical Jazz Classes $120, taught by Amelia Byrd

Students will learn basic jazz technique ranging from studio based jazz to jazz for music theatre.

9-11 year-olds, 10-11am
5-8 year-olds, 11am-12pm

Musical Theatre Classes $120, taught by Renee Kemper

Learn to sing and stage songs from Broadway musicals. Perform these songs at the end of the 8 week session for friends and family.

8–11 year-olds, 11–12pm
12-17 year-olds, 12-1pm

Playwriting for Young Adults $150, taught by Laura Cotton

Students will develop playwriting technique from creative process to the publishing process. Each student will finish the course having written a monologue, a duo scene, and a ten-minute play.

Ages 12–17, 2:15–3:30pm

For more information call Jennifer Henry at (901) 728-5631, or jennifer@playhouseonthesquare.org

Theatre School for Adults

Starts March 24th, with a showcase performance May 19th at 7pm.

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Basics for the Beginning Actor $150, taught by Irene Crist

An acting class for those with little or no experience on stage. Culminates in final performance for friends and family.

Mondays, 6-7:30pm

Advanced Acting $150, taught by Irene Crist

A class for those who have stage experience and are interested in brushing up and refining their skills.

Mondays, 7:30-9pm

Intro to Tap $120, taught by Jackie Nichols

Tap Dancing for "non-dancing" adults. Tap shoes required.

Tuesdays 6:00 – 7:00pm