New Fall Kids' Theatre Classes For All Ages at Darien Arts Center Starting Soon

The Darien Arts Center is located at 2 Renshaw Road, behind Town Hall and offers a variety of programs in dance, visual arts, music and theatre, including many new kids’ theatre classes for the 2014-2015 year. To see the full catalog online or to register go to darienarts.org  or call (203) 655-8683 for more information.

Myths & Magic: Tuesdays 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. or 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., ages 3-4. Starts September 2. This interactive class takes roots in the oldest form of theatre, storytelling.

Acting Techniques, Improv & Storytelling: Thursdays 4-5 p.m., grades 3-5, or 5-6 p.m., grades 6-8. Starts August 28. Understanding how to construct and explore a story through intuition, spontaneity, awareness and truth. Improv fosters creativity confidence and communication skills.

Kids’ Theatre, Storytelling through the Art of Improv: Tuesdays 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. or 4:45 to 5:45 p.m., grades K-2. Starts September 2. Understanding how to construct and explore a story through intuition, spontaneity, awareness and truth. Improv fosters creativity confidence and communication skills.

Musical Theatre, Scenes & Songs: Tuesdays 5:45 to 7 p.m., grades 4-6. Starts September 2. Analyze the lyrics of popular Broadway songs and put the proper emotion to them.

Musical Theatre, Scene into Song: Tuesdays 7 to 8:15 p.m., grades 7+. Starts September 2. Explore popular Broadway songs and the scenes that set them up.

Founded in 1975, the Darien Arts Center (DAC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing visual and performing arts programs and events for the community. The DAC offers educational programs in Dance, Visual Arts, Music & Theatre, & special events & live theatre performances by DAC Stage. Private donations, grants, tuition fees & ticket sales fund the DAC, which is located at 2 Renshaw Road, behind the Town Hall. For further information, call (203) 655-8683 or visit darienarts.org.