September 15 - December 13
ZACH's popular and award-winning Performing Arts School offers classes and special workshops in acting, comedy improvisation, musical theatre and voice, and a series of unique Homeschool Production classes.
MONDAY
Preschool Creative Drama (Ages 3-5)
The perfect complement to Creative Movement, Creative Drama is a fun and active introductory acting class for the youngest players. Preschoolers create and perform original stories as they explore storytelling, face painting, puppets, music and more.
Monday, 10:00-10:45am
Teacher: Rog Wall
Tuition: $190
Broadway Revue (Grades 3 to 6)
Intermediate/Advanced students by audition only, September 7. Audition Information at bottom of page. Students cast in this production will develop their singing, acting and dance skills while creating an original musical revue to be performed December 13.
Monday, 3:30-5:00pm
Teacher: Jaclyn Loewenstein & Lana Leeds
Tuition: $260
Willy Wonka Junior (Grades 2 to 8) Begins October 6
Advanced students by audition only, September 7.
Students cast in this production will work together during the school year rehearsing this new family musical. Voice, acting and movement techniques will be taught and integrated in the rehearsal process. Begins October 6 and continues through performance in early April.
Monday, 5:00-7:30pm (Begins October 6-April)
Directors: Jaclyn Loewenstein and Lana Leeds
Tuition: $475
Cinderella (Ages 11 & up)
Students will love our funny and enchanting version of the classic story with comedy, poignancy, charm and enchantment in just the right amounts. Performance December 15.
Monday, 4:00-6:00pm
Teacher: Kristen Logsdon
Tuition: $300
TUESDAY
Tuesday Troupers (Ages 7-10)
Young players develop performance skills while putting together a showcase for family and friends. Students create and perform their original stories by employing storytelling, theatre games, puppets, face painting, music and creative movement.
Tuesday, 4:00-5:30pm
Teacher: Rog Wall
Tuition: $260
WEDNESDAY
Creative Drama 1 (Ages 5-7)
Children create and perform original stories incorporating storytelling, character development, theatre games, creative movement and music.
Wednesday, 4:00-5:00pm
Teacher: Rog Wall
Tuition: $200
Romeo and Juliet (Ages 11 & up)
Students will focus on Shakespeare’s ultimate tale of love, Romeo and Juliet. Class performance the week of December 15.
Wednesday, 4:00-6:00pm
Teacher: Gwendolyn Kelso
Tuition: $300
Musical Theatre Voice Revue (Ages 7-10 and 11-14)
Singers will enjoy this class combining basic vocal coaching and ear training with song interpretation and musical theatre performance skills. Students perform songs from Broadway musicals, and develop confidence performing for friends and family in a showcase at the end of the semester.
Wednesday
Ages 7-10, 5:00-6:00pm
Ages 11-14, 6:00-7:00pm
Teacher: Amy Downing
Tuition: $200
THURSDAY
Preschool Creative Movement (Ages 3-5)
Preschoolers explore and express themselves through creative movement and music. Master Teacher Michele Owens-Pearce focuses on rhythm, body awareness, locomotion, creative physical expression and cooperation.
Thursday, 10:00am-10:45am
Teacher: Michele Owens-Pearce
Tuition: $190
Character Acting (Ages 11 & Up)
Study the basics of character acting with award-winning actress, Amy Downing. Build several distinct characters through voice and body language. Determine a character’s mind, actions, education, history, societal background, feelings, and emotions through scene study. Showcase for friends and family at the end of the semester.
Thursday, 5:00-6:30pm
Teacher: Amy Downing
Tuition: $260
SATURDAY
Creative Drama I (Ages 5-7)
Children create and perform original stories incorporating storytelling, character development, theatre games, creative movement and music.
Saturdays 10:00-11:00am
Teacher Rog Wall
Tuition: $200
Aladdin & Other Tales from Arabian Nights (Ages 8-10)
This Saturday morning troupe develops performance skills while putting together a fun show filled with genies, magicians, magic lamps and more!
Saturday, 11:15am-12:45pm
Teacher Rog Wall
Tuition: $260
Beginning Dance for Musical Theatre (Ages 9-12)
Explore the wide range of choreographic styles that have contributed to shaping the musical theatre stage. Learn a variety of dance styles and create a musical revue to perform at the end of the semester. Previous dance experience is helpful, but not required.
Saturday, 10:30am-12:00pm
Teacher: Adam Roberts
Tuition: $260
Comedy Improvisation (Ages 11-13)
Learn the basics of improvisational acting and sketch comedy. Play games ala “Whose Line is it Anyway?” Work on timing, teamwork and thinking on your feet as you train for a showcase to share with friends and family at the end of the semester.
Saturday, 10:00-11:00am
Teacher: Les McGehee & Joe Parsons
Tuition: $200
Improvisation Troupe for Teens (Ages 14 & up)
Join stand-up comedian and improv guru, Les McGehee for Saturday team improvisation. As you hone your timing, trust and repertoire of games, plan on performing around Austin! This class culminates in an end-of-semester Cabaret Style competition show on ZACH’s stages.
Saturday, 11:00am-1:00pm
Teachers Les McGehee & Joe Parsons
Tuition: $300
The ZACH Showstoppers (Ages 11-16) By audition or invitation only.
Students in this new, pre-professional training & performance ensemble will present the new family musical "Wanda's World" in January/February and will perform at special events throughout the Austin area. Experienced singer/actor/dancers entering grades 6-10 may submit a resume to jacki@zachtheatre.org for consideration.
Saturday, 1:00-5:00pm
September 2008-May 2009
Teachers: Jaclyn Loewenstein, Lana Leeds & Adam Roberts
For fastest service, download registration form and mail with check to:
ZACH Performing Arts School at ZACH Performing Arts School,
1510 Toomey Rd., Austin, TX 78704.
You may also fax form to 512-476-0314, and pay via phone with credit card by calling 512-476-0954 x 236.
REGISTRATION INFO AND FORM, CLICK HERE
YOUTH AUDITIONS: Sunday, September 7
ZACH Performing Arts School’s 2008-09 musical theatre productions and classes. Students entering grades 2-9 are invited to audition at ZACH on Sunday, September 7. We are seeking strong singer/actor/dancers for Roald Dahl's WILLY WONKA Jr. and several BROADWAY REVUES!
WILLY WONKA Jr. is a yearlong production class meeting on Mondays, 5:00-7:30 from October-April. Training in voice, acting and movement is integrated into the rehearsal process. The cast will be comprised of experienced performers in grades 2-8. Directed by Jaclyn Loewenstein, with Musical Direction by Lana Leeds.
BROADWAY REVUES are semester-long production classes incorporating voice, dance and acting training into the process of creating a musical revue. We will be casting several different revues for various ages and levels, which meet on either Monday 3:30-5:00pm, Wednesday 5:00-6:00pm, or 6:00-7:00pm
About the Auditions
On Sunday, September 7, students will audition in groups of 20, with each audition slot lasting 1.5 hours. Students will be taught a short dance routine and a verse of “I've Got A Golden Ticket,” from Willy Wonka Jr. Everyone will be asked to dance with a small group and sing alone.
No preparation is required, though it would be helpful to be familiar with the lyrics and/or melody to "I've Got a Golden Ticket." (Please do not try to imitate Grandpa Joe's style from the original movie soundtrack. We'll be doing an up-tempo version for children's voices.)
Audition times: To sign up for a time, call ZACH’s Performing Arts School at 512-476-0594 x236 or email education@zachtheatre.org. Callbacks, if necessary, will be held on Monday, September 8 beginning at 4pm. You must fill out and return an audition form (link below). For questions about the auditions, email jacki@zachtheatre.org.
Grades 2-6
1:00-2:30 • 2:45-4:15 • 4:30-6:00
Grades 7-9 at 6:30-8:00
DOWNLOAD AUDTION FORM
Classes for Homeschoolers
ZACH's Daytime Production Classes are process oriented, production based classes for ages three and up. Classes culminate in end of semester performances. Most classes meet 1 day per week, and extra daytime rehearsals are often scheduled the final month of class. More Info
Special Workshops
Advanced Musical Theatre Workshop, August 18-22 with Jaclyn Loewenstein for students ages 9 to 13. Please include a letter outlining student's previous experience with registration. Workshop is held Monday through Friday from 9:15am-2:15pm. More Info
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