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Classes for 9th - 12th Grade
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN
TRIPLE THREAT TRAINING
GRADE 9th – 12th | COST: $125
SATURDAYS | 9:00AM – 10:00AM | SEPTEMBER 7 – OCTOBER 26
All experience levels in grades 9th – 12th are invited to join us for Triple Threat Training! Students will act, sing, and dance their way through classic musical theatre shows. By focusing on scene study, monologue work, the voice, and choreography, learners will get an in-depth look at what it takes to be a triple threat actor. Students will perform their piece at our final showcase.
FALL FINAL SHOWCASE: OCTOBER 26 @ 12:30PM
IMPROV
GRADE 6th – 12th | COST: $125
SATURDAYS | 10:00AM – 11:00AM | SEPTEMBER 7 – OCTOBER 26
Improv is more than just thinking on your feet! All experience levels in 6th – 8th grade are welcome in this introduction to the art of improvisation. Through games & exercises, students will learn the rules of improv, how to set up & finish a scene, and how to tell a story in the middle. Family & friends are invited to attend the last class of the session.
ACTING STYLES
Grade 9th – 12th | COST: $125
SATURDAYS | 11:00AM – 12:00PM | SEPTEMBER 7 – OCTOBER 26
High school students of all experience levels are invited to join us for Acting Styles. This new class will expose students to multiple art forms within the world of acting. Students will engage in physical comedy, Shakespeare, clowning, stage combat, mime, and more! Students will perform in the Final Showcase.
FALL FINAL SHOWCASE: OCTOBER 26 @ 12:30PM
Fall Production Class
Registration opens July 1, 2024
BROADWAY JR. REVIEW: RAISE YOUR VOICE | FALL PRODUCTION CLASS
*Production rights pending – title subject to change*
Grade 2nd – 12th | COST: $310
Students enrolled in our Broadway Jr. Review: Raise Your Voice production class will have a fully produced, OCP production experience. This all-youth cast will audition, rehearse, and perform this Broadway review filled with songs we all know and love. Below is an overview of the rehearsal schedule:
Auditions: Sunday, September 15 | 1:00 – 5:00
Week 1: Tuesday, September 17 & Thursday, September 19 | 5:00 – 7:00pm
Week 2: Tuesday, September 24 & Thursday, September 26 | 5:00 – 7:00pm
Week 3: Tuesday, October 1 & Thursday, October 3 | 5:00 – 7:00pm
Week 4: Tuesday, October 8 & Thursday, October 10 | 5:00 – 7:00pm
Week 5: Tuesday, October 15 & Thursday, October 17 | 5:00 – 7:00pm
Week 6: Tuesday, October 22 & Thursday, October 24 | 5:00 – 7:00pm
Week 7: Tuesday, October 29 | 5:00 – 7:00pm
Week 8: Monday, November 4 – Friday, November 8 | 5:00 – 8:00pm
Week 9: Tech Week
Sunday, November 10 | 2:00 – 6:00pm
Monday, November 11; Tuesday, November 12; Wednesday, November 13 | 5:00 – 8:00pm
Thursday, November 14 | Preview Night | 6:30 – 9:00pm
Friday, November 15 | Performance #1 | 6:30 – 9:00pm
Saturday, November 16 | Performance #2 | 1:00 – 3:30pm
Saturday, November 16 | Performance #3 | 6:30 – 9:00pm
ABOUT THE SHOW: Raise Your Voice is a brand-new revue featuring songs from across MTI’s Broadway Junior® collection. From Broadway Junior musicals based on classic titles like Guys and Dolls and Oliver! to beloved Disney shows like The Little Mermaid and Mary Poppins, Raise Your Voice offers a fun introduction to musical revues for all audiences. There are so many ways to find the spotlight in this show!
Please view the full pre-registration packet HERE for a full overview of this commitment.
Workshops
Registration opens July 1, 2024
YOUTH AUDITION WORKSHOP | BROADWAY JR. REVIEW RAISE YOUR VOICE
GRADE 2nd – 12th | COST: FREE
SATURDAY | 1:00PM – 3:00PM | SEPTEMBER 14
Students enrolled in the Broadway Jr. Review Raise Your Voice production class are invited to join us for this free workshop! During the workshop, actors will receive guidance and feedback on audition materials and leave with an understanding of what to expect at auditions. All actors will leave with a song and sheet music for their audition. While this workshop is free, pre-registration is required! *All students registered for the Broadway Jr. Review Raise Your Voice production class WILL be cast in the show. All students who audition must be registered. *
THE WORLD OF MEAN GIRLS
GRADE 6th – 12th | COST: $25
SATURDAY | 9:00AM – 11:00AM | NOVEMBER 2
Students enrolled in this workshop will spend the day immersed in the music, choreography, and story of Mean Girls the Musical! Through music, choreography, and design the world of Mean Girls will come to life.
TECH OLYMPICS
GRADE 6th – 12th | COST: $25
SATURDAY | 9:00AM – 11:00AM | NOVEMBER 9
Middle & high school students of all experience levels are invited to join us for the Tech Olympics! Students will be broken up into teams and compete in various technical theatre challenges. Of course, there will be prizes!
SHAKESPEARE IN SIXTY SECONDS
GRADE 6th – 12th | COST: $25
SATURDAY | 9:00AM – 11:00AM | DECEMBER 14
In this two-hour workshop, students will dive into Shakespeare’s most famous works. Students will engage in exercises to better understand the language and rhythm of his words, and they’ll be assigned a play to break down into sixty seconds worth of material. It’ll be a fun, frenzied, Shakespearean day!
JUST DANCE!
GRADE 4th – 12th | COST: $35
SATURDAY | 9:00AM – 12:00PM | DECEMBER 14
All ages and experience levels are welcome to Just Dance! Students will be broken up into age groups and spend the morning rotating through different styles of dance. They’ll learn technique and short combinations in various styles. No previous dance training and no dance attire is required.
Scholarships
The Shirlee & Henry Fonda Theatre Academy is dedicated to ensuring that all individuals have access to arts education. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, please fill out our online application. The Director of Education will respond to your application as soon as possible.
In the effort to make theatre education as accessible as possible, in addition to scholarships, we also offer multi-class & sibling discounts. These are automatically applied at checkout.
FAQ
What time should I arrive?
- Students may arrive up to ten minutes early for their class.
What if a student needs to miss a class?
- That's okay! We know "life" happens. Please note, refunds cannot be made for missed classes.
May parents sit in and watch the class?
- In order to help students let go of their inhibitions and develop a strong stage presence, we ask parents not to stay and watch their child in class, as it is often disruptive to the students.
What time should I pick up my child?
- Classes are one-hour and your student's class end time will be listed in your confirmation email. A late penalty of $25 per each extra 10 minutes after the class end time will be imposed.
Will there be a performance at the end of classes?
- Each individual class description will have information about performances, if applicable. Some classes perform at the Final Showcase, others have an informal final class performance, and others do not have a performance at all. If a performance is planned, it is intended to be very informal and almost always done without lights, sets, props or costumes.
POLICIES
Refunds
If you would like to cancel your student’s registration, you may do so through our ACTIVE registration system. A full refund will be issued minus a $5 processing fee for cancellations made within one week of the program’s first day. No refunds after this point, only credit toward tuition of a future class, camp or workshop within a year of the cancellation, minus a $5 processing fee. No exceptions for injury or illness.
Cancellation of Class
If your class or workshop is canceled, you will have the choice of a full refund (no processing fee charge) or a credit toward a future class or workshop.
Behavior: In order to ensure students derive maximum benefit and enjoyment from the classroom experience, students who become disruptive or disrespectful will be removed from class with no refund of tuition.
Photo & Video Release
Omaha Community Playhouse often takes photographs and video during events for use in brochures and the web. By registering you agree that OCP may use any image of you or your child that might appear in photographs or video taken at OCP.