CHILDREN’S THEATRE
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Be part of Roosevelt Island's unique Children's Theatre experience. Learn the basics including improv, theatre games, basic scene study, storytelling & performance skills in a fun and supportive environment. Students choose Tuesday or Wednesday and attend for one hour in the Fall based on grade. Auditions for the Spring Children's musical will be held in January, the start of the Spring term. Students are then cast into the Spring production and begin working on all aspects of a musical production (dance choreography, singing, line memorization, and acting) with a team of staff members, Director/Music Director/Assistant Director/Stage Manager/Choreographer.
Rehearsals after casting could be any or all of the class time frame on their chosen day of the week. You MUST be registered for the Fall session to be cast in the Spring shows. Tuition for the full year, Fall/Spring semester, is discounted when paid in full at the beginning of the Fall. Students perform in a musical or play production in the Spring.
Attire: Wear clothes easy to move in. Theatre is an active class. Sneakers preferred; jazz shoes are also great to wear if you have them.
*NO DROP IN'S ALLOWED IN PERFORMANCE THEATRE - one free trial offered for new students in the beginning of the Fall semester.
There is a discount applied for siblings and multiple class registrations. Mid semester registrations are pro-rated.
INSTRUCTORS
Mary Di Mauro,
Children’s Musical Director
Mark Waite,
Children’s Play Director
Jonathan Fadner,
Summer Make-A-Musical Director
Fall Semester
(12-14 weeks) $400
Spring Musical Production
(16-18 weeks) $450
Spring Play Production
(16-18 weeks) $450
Full Year (one production only)
$800 (discount when registered and paid up front for the full year in the Fall)
Summer Semester
(6-8 weeks with rehearsals twice weekly) $450
Scholarship Opportunities
Scholarship opportunities are available for those who qualify. Visit our scholarship page for more info.
Schedule
Fall Semester starts September 9th, 2024
Students must be enrolled in the Fall to participate in Spring
Classes will take place at MSTDA 548 Main Street and 507 Main Street
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