Concord Youth Theatre Offers Spring & Summer Theatre Arts Classes

Concord Youth Theatre opens spring and summer registration with a wide array of classes and performing opportunities for kids in grades PreK - 12.

The sign in the lobby reads “There’s no place like home” and for thousands of young performers, Concord Youth Theatre (CYT) has become like home since it was founded 46 years ago. CYT continues its tradition this spring and summer, opening registration for a wide selection of classes and workshops, from drama and dancing to playmaking and improvisation.

“Since our founding, CYT has been a place of comfort and creativity where children of all ages can explore the performing arts and be inspired by our talented educators who have deep industry experience,” says Lisa Evans, CYT Artistic Director “We are so thrilled to be able to offer spring and summer theater opportunities again. We know that parents have struggled during the past two years to keep kids engaged and active. We thoughtfully plan our course offerings to reach a broad range of ages and provide access to a welcoming community.”

All CYT instructors and directors have degrees in theater, performing arts, or educational theater and extensive experience in productions. Most are engaged in theater education in public or private schools as well as at the college level. A sampling of spring and summer opportunities are listed below. For a full schedule, please visit www.concordyouththeatre.org.

SPRING

DRAMATIC FANATICS

(Grades 1-3; Instructor: Joey Talbert; Tuesdays 4:40-5:40pm) Children will be guided through the exciting process of playmaking in a safe environment that encourages ensemble work. The class will use exciting original scripts to create and rehearse a play to be performed for family members during the last class.

PLAYMAKING

(Grades 5-8; Instructor: Amy Nosowitz; Tuesdays 5-6 pm) Students will learn different methods to create their own performance pieces. Playmaking allows students to explore social, personal, and societal issues. Each student will get to create a movement piece, song, skit, or monologue to be performed by the class on the final session.

BROADWAY DANCE

(Grades 7-12; Instructor: Amy Nosowitz; Tuesdays 6:15 – 7:15pm) Love all those big musical theater dance numbers? Come see how it’s done and try it yourself! Join us to learn choreography to musical theater songs and astound yourself as you perform a full-fledged dance number. No dance background necessary. An informal presentation will conclude the class.

IMPROV

(Grades 8-12; Instructor: Sherie Ouellet; Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm) Love Saturday Night Live? Learn the fundamentals of improvisation and comedy through games, exercises, and scene work. New and returning students learn how to work together as an ensemble and be part of an improv troupe! Gain confidence on stage and in school! Fun, supportive environment.

STORY INTO PLAY

(Kindergarten; Instructor: Joey Talbert; Tuesdays 3:40-4:30pm)

Fairytales and folk tales will be brought to life by young students as they learn to become characters, understand plot, and interpret feelings in this exciting early acting experience. Family members will be invited to an informal performance during the last class.

SHOWTIME

(Grades 1-2; Instructor: Joey Talbert; Thursdays 4:40-5:40pm)

Children will be guided through the exciting process of playmaking in a safe environment that encourages ensemble work. The class will use simple scripts or improvised dialogue to create and rehearse a play to be performed for family members during the last class.

KIDS KOMPANY

(Grades 3-4; Instructor: Joey Talbert; Thursdays 5:45-6:45pm)

Students will experience the excitement of putting on a play, improvising scripts, auditioning for roles, rehearsing, and creating simple costumes to accent their characters. This class will focus on performance skills with special emphasis on class collaboration. The session will conclude with an informal performance.

SUMMER

CENTER STAGE PLAYERS (Grades 1–6) – A one-week creative workshop to satisfy all your dramatic needs! Using scripts and/or improvised dialogue, students will dramatize familiar stories on stage, complete with songs and simple dances. The group will be coached in acting, singing and movement by Concord Youth Theatre staff members. The week will culminate in an informal performance for friends and family.

Summer 2022 Schedule

*Session 1 July 11-15: 1pm - 4pm – students entering grades 2-4

1pm - 4pm – students entering grades 3-5

*Session 2 July 18-22: 9am - 12pm – students entering grades 3-5

1pm - 4pm – students entering grades 2-4

1pm - 4pm – students entering grades 5-6

*Session 3 July 25-29: 9am - 12pm – students entering grades 2-4

9am - 12pm – students entering grades 5-6

1pm - 4pm – students entering grades 1-2

1pm - 4pm – students entering grades 3-5

SUMMER STOCK TROUPE (Grades 6-8, 3 WEEK SESSION) – This fun and in-depth workshop is sure to sharpen your performance skills. Under the direction of Carly Evans, students will be coached in character development, improvisation, voice and movement as they rehearse a well-known play. The session will culminate in two performances for friends and family.