Musical Theatre of Anthem - Acting Classes

Classes

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Please Note: Masks will be optional for participants of all Fall classes.

Ongoing Classes

Acting Classes

Taught by Laura O'Meara

Do you have a passion for the stage? Would you like to become a more confident actor? If so, register for our Acting Master Classes with the very talented Laura O'Meara! All Levels Welcome!

Tuesdays

5:45 P.M. - 6:45 P.M.
August 17th - May 17th* (ongoing)
Ages 7-14! All Levels Welcome!

*No Acting Class: December 21, December 28, February 15, March 8, April 19

Walk-ins Welcome!
$10 cash per class (cash in person or pre-paid online below)
$90 for a ten-class punch card (does not need to be consecutive) (Pre-paid online below, or you may pay by cash at the door). Please note, registrations paid online will be tracked via the last name on the PayPal transaction and a list of all prepaid registrations will be referenced by MTA staff at auditions/first day of class. In addition, instructions will be sent in the payment confirmation email for you to send your child's name via email after registering, and your preferred email address for all communication regarding your child(ren). Punch card is only good for the Tuesday Acting Class and is not valid for other classes.

Acting Class Drop-In $10:

Acting Class 10 Class Punch Card $90:

Taught by the fabulous Ms. Lyndsie Clymer, this Musical Theatre Dance Audition Prep Class will help get you ready to be in MTA's A Chorus Line, a once in a lifetime opportunity! The classes will include a variety of dance techniques with a heavy focus on Jazz, Ballet, and the unique style of A Chorus Line Choreography. This is a Master Class Audition Prep Series where you will learn new choreography and styles over the session series, as well as specific technique.

You do not have to be auditioning for A Chorus Line to take part in this class! Anyone ages 12-18* can partake in the fun and learn from the wonderful Ms. Lyndsie!

Cost:
Drop-in fee is just $10/class, or purchase a registration for the complete series of all 26 classes for $195 (25% off). If you are unable to make every class, you can still purchase the complete series; however, the cost will not be prorated.

Session Dates:
Mondays 8:15 P.M. - 9:15 P.M.
10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 12/6, 12/13, 1/3, 1/10, 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/7, 2/21, 2/28, 3/7, 3/21, 3/28, 4/4, 4/11, 4/25, 5/2, 5/9, 5/16

*If you are 11 years old, please email musicaltheatreofanthem@gmail.com to request permission to age up.

26 class pass, $195

Drop-in, $10

Winter/Spring 2022 Classes

Homeschool Theatre Classes (Ages 6-10, 11-18)

Taught by Sierra Litman

Starting January 19, 2022
Ages 6-10
Wednesdays: January 19 - April 6 (no class 2/16 & 3/16) 2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.

Starting January 18, 2022
Ages 11-18
Tuesdays: January 18 - April 5 (no class 2/15 & 3/15) 2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M.

MTA will be offering weekly theatre classes for students ages 6-10 and 11-18. In these classes students will learn the fundamentals of theatre including performance skills, theatre vocabulary, types of theatre, and theatre history.

Please complete the following paperwork and bring it to the first session.
Contact Information (to be filled out only once per season)
Performer Contract (to be filled out only once per season)
COVID-19 Waiver

Walk-ins Welcome!
$10/class OR $90/ten week session
Please note, registrations paid online will be tracked via the last name on the PayPal

Ages 6-10, 10 Week Session $90

Ages 6-10, Drop-In $10

Ages 11-18, 10 Week Session $90

Ages 11-18, Drop-In $10

Improv games (Ages 8-12, 13-18) / improv troupe (Ages 12-18)

Taught by Sierra Litman

Improv Games (Ages 8-12) (Ages 13-18)

Students will learn the skills of improvisation through this interactive class! Join us for some hilarity and fun as MTA's Improv Troupe Director, the incredible Sierra Litman, guides you through improv games and scenes! You won't want to miss out!

Starting January 18, 2022
Ages 8-12 Tuesdays: January 18 - April 5 (no class 2/15 & 3/15) 4:45-5:45 pm.
Ages 13-18 Tuesdays: January 18 - April 5 (no class 2/15 & 3/15) 6:45-7:45 pm.

$10/class OR $90/ten week session

Ages 8-12, 10 Week Session $90

Ages 8-12, Drop-in $10

Ages 13-18, 10 Week Session $90

Ages 13-18, Drop-in $10

Improv Troupe (Ages 12-18)

Audition to be a member of MTA's performance Improv Troupe! Performers will meet weekly with MTA's Improv Troupe Director, the incredible Sierra Litman, to develop their performance and improv skills that will all culminate in a LIVE performance!

Auditions: January 18th at 7:45 pm.
Starting January 18, 2022
Tuesdays: January 18 - April 5 (no class 2/15 & 3/15) 7:45-8:45 pm.
Performance: Tuesday, April 5th at 8:00 p.m.

Cost: $175 (only to be paid if cast)

*Nothing needs to be prepared for this audition EXCEPT the paperwork, Students who do not get into Improv Troupe are encouraged to join improv games class earlier the same day.

Fairytale Theatre (Ages 5-8)

Taught by Sierra Litman

Starting January 19, 2022
Ages 5-8
Wednesdays: January 19 - April 6 (no class 2/16 & 3/16) 4:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Join us once a week for this magical class as we bring storybooks to life! Each week we will focus on a new story and bring the characters to the stage using performances, costumes, and props! Kids are encouraged to dress up!

Puppetry Ages (7-14)

Taught by Sierra Litman

Starting January 19, 2022
Ages 7-14
Wednesdays: January 19 - April 6 (no class 2/16 & 3/16) 5:30 P.M. - 6:30 P.M.

From shadow puppets to marionettes, learn how to act through puppets of all kinds! During this course students will be introduced to shadow puppets, hand/sock puppets, and marionettes through performance and creation! This is the perfect class for young performers who are working to build their confidence onstage!

Vocal Technique and Audition Prep (Ages 7-14)

Taught by Melissa Davis

Starting January 19, 2022
Ages 7-14
Wednesdays: January 19 - April 6 (no class 2/16 & 3/16) 6:45 P.M. - 7:45 P.M.

MTA is excited to announce that we will be bringing back our popular Vocal Technique & Audition Prep Class starting in January! This class, taught by the amazing Melissa Davis, will consist of group Musical Theatre singing with harmony, dynamics, diaphragmatic breathing, and more; there will also be one-on-one coaching time so the participants can all learn from each other and prepare for their MTA Auditions! Weekly themes will include High School Musical, Newsies, Shrek, and more! Participants will learn and be coached on audition cuts that they can use for their MTA Auditions!

Monologue Prep (Ages 11-18)

Taught by Sierra Litman

Starting January 19, 2022
Ages 11-18
Wednesdays: January 19 - April 6 (no class 2/16 & 3/16) 7:45 P.M. - 8:45 P.M.

This course allows experienced performers a safe place to take acting risks and develop their characterization and portrayals of different styles of theatre performance. Taking risks includes working on weaknesses as well as strengths. Actors will be given the opportunity to perform in many different styles to further develop their acting abilities through the use of Monologues. This direct instruction is highly valuable for students who wish to audition for the Mystery Dinner Theatre Workshop.

Announcing MTA's Winter/Spring Sessions Rewards Program!

Sign up for ONE class session (10 classes) for $90 ($9/class!)
Sign up for TWO class sessions (20 classes) for $160 ($8/class!) - Save $20!
Sign up for THREE class sessions (30 classes) for $210 ($7/class!) - Save $60!

Eligible classes:
Puppetry, Homeschool Theatre, Improv Games, Fairytale Theatre, Vocal Technique Audition Prep, and Monologue Prep! Please send an email to mtatickets@yahoo.com with the names of the 2 or 3 classes you have signed up for. Savings will be provided via PayPal refund within 24 hours of receipt of that email.

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