Upcoming Classes
Explore many different classes available for every part of the theatre world!
Stage Explorers
Stage Explorers is a play-based introduction to theatre for young children. This class is centered around imagination, creativity, and guided activities that support self-expression and comfort in a group setting. Through games, movement, and play, students explore creative expression in a fun, low-pressure environment while building a positive first experience with theatre.
Rising Stars
Rising Stars introduces students to the basics of theatre through engaging games and activities. Students learn key concepts like stage awareness, character work, and how to use their voice and body to bring ideas to life. This class is designed to build confidence and creativity while giving students a strong starting point in theatre.
Leading Behind the Scenes: A Stage Management Introduction
Take a look behind the scenes and learn the ins and outs of stage management. From creating a picture onstage to filling in for actors, stage managers are the ones who get it done. This class will teach students how to approach any production with a positive mindset and give them the tools to run rehearsals on their own!
Middle/High School Acting
Discover the fundamentals of preparing and performing a monologue using the Michael Chekhov Acting Technique. This class emphasizes the joy of fully embodying a character while building strong rehearsal and performance skills. Students will explore monologue work alongside scene partner and ensemble exercises to deepen their connection to storytelling.
Students should bring a water bottle, wear comfortable clothing suitable for movement, and have materials for note-taking. Students are welcome to select their own monologue; however, one will be provided prior to the start of class for those who need help.
The session will conclude with a showcase performance for friends and family. For questions or additional information, please contact christopherjonhartman@gmail.com.
Prop Making
Have you ever wanted to help bring a stage production to life? This class will teach students how to design, build, and add depth to props used in theatrical productions using a hands-on approach. This class will empower students to create their own work of art to be used onstage!
Adult Acting
This course introduces students to the foundational principles of monologue preparation and performance through the Michael Chekhov Acting Technique. Emphasis is placed on imaginative engagement, physical expression, and the development of authentic character work. Students will participate in individual monologue rehearsals as well as collaborative exercises involving scene partners and ensemble-based exploration.
Music Theory: Fundamentals of Harmony and Melodic Notation
Music theory is frequently regarded as a daunting and difficult to understand topic. However, beyond its complexity, the very nature of music theory is our way of explaining why something might sound sad, engaging, or unexpected. With this understanding, this equips one to not only understand a piece of music, but also to better perform, write, or engage with it. In this course, students will learn the basic fundamental underpinnings of musical composition, aiming to understand the compositional choices that create different aesthetics and styles in all of the