Fort Lauderdale Children's Theatre









 

Fort Lauderdale Children's Theatre offers ongoing classes in drama and music theatre at two prime Broward County locations;  The Rehearsal Hall in downtown Fort Lauderdale and Young At Art Children's Museum in Davie.  Classes are creative dramatics based and their goal is to provide students with the confidence, creativity, teamwork and poise to develop into happy, healthy young adults.  For all our students, FLCT provides a nurturing community of fun and joy. 

We offer classes at:
  • Rehearsal Hall
    520 North Andrews Avenue
    Ft. Lauderdale

                     

  • Young At Art Children's
         Museum   
    11584 W State Road 84  
    Davie

Our class offerings:

To print enrollment form, click here
 
Scholarships available - Please contact the
 Business Manager at 954-763-6882
 All classes meet for seven sessions each quarter plus one "All School" weekend event.  Registration forms should be faxed to 954-523-0507
or mailed to the administrative office at
516 NE 13th Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL  33304.
 
$25 annual registration fee for all classes
Click here for a printable copy of the class schedule


Improvisation:
Now in its fifth year, our Improv Program is quite a major success.  After performing in Gainesville and Miami, FLCT Improv students were invited to Chicago to showcase their work alongside members of Second City Improv and Saturday Night Live among others.  Join the Beginning Improv Class to learn what it takes to think on your feet and work your way up to an invitation into our premiere Improv Troupe.

Rehearsal Hall:
Beginning Improv Tuition:
$250 per quarter
(Open to grades 6 and up)
Mondays   5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Intermediate Improv Tuition:
$275 per quarter
(Beginning Improv required)
Mondays   6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Improv Troupe Tuition:
$325 per quarter
(By invitation only)
Sundays   5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Quarter 1                                                8/27-10/15 
(No class 9/3 & 10/13)  
Quarter 2                                                10/29-12/17
(No class 12/10)
Quarter 3                                                 1/14-3/10
(No class 1/21/ & 2/18)
Quarter 4                                                 3/17-5/12 
(No class 3/31 & 5/5) 


Pre-K to Kindergarten (Level 1):
Tuition: $125 per quarter
Our youngest students explore the magic of their imagination through theatre games, music and movement.  This program is ideal to help children develop confidence, focus and self-assurance as they enhance their creativity, coordination and problem solving skills.

Rehearsal Hall:
Mondays 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.

Quarter 1                                                 8/27-10/22
(No class 9/3 & 10/15)
Quarter 2                                               10/29-12/17
(No class 12/10)
Quarter 3                                                  1/14-3/10
(No class 1/21 & 2/18)
Quarter 4                                                  3/17-5/12 
(No class 3/31 & 5/5)

Young At Art Children's Museum:
Monday   4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Quarter 1                                                 8/27-10/22  
(No class 9/3 & 10/15)
Quarter 2                                               10/29-12/17
(No class 12/10)
Quarter 3                                                  1/14-3/10  
(No class 1/21 & 2/18)
Quarter 4                                                  3/17-5/12
(No class 3/31 & 5/5) 


Grades 1 - 2 (Level 2):
Tuition: $150 per quarter

This class introduces students to theatre concepts and skills that will support their work as actors and as people.  In order to play different characters, students must first learn about who they are, and this class will focus on identifying ways that the body, voice and imagination weave together as the tools of the trade. Written text is introduced with the emphasis on poems, monologues and scenes.

Rehearsal Hall:
Tuesday   4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Quarter 1                                                 8/28-10/9 
Quarter 2                                               10/16-12/4
(No class 11/20) 
Quarter 3                                                 1/15-2/25
Quarter 4                                                 3/11-4/29
(No class 4/1) 

Young At Art Children's Museum:

Monday   5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Quarter 1                                                 8/27-10/22
(No class 9/3 & 10/15)      
Quarter 2                                                10/29-12/17
(No class 12/10)
Quarter 3                                                 1/14-3/10
(No class 1/21 & 2/18)
Quarter 4                                                  3/17-5/12
(No class 3/31 & 5/5) 
 


Grades 3 - 5 (Level 3):
Tuition: $225 per quarter
What does it take to be a good actor?  Skills, techniques and an understanding of the actor’s responsibilities are the highlight of this quarter, with specific, usable activities designed to improve performance quality, collaboration skills, audition comfort and a way to work.

Rehearsal Hall:
Thursday  4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Quarter 1                                                   8/30-10/11
Quarter 2                                                 10/18-11/29
(No class 11/22)
Quarter 3                                                   1/17-2/28 

Quarter 4                                                   3/13-5/1
(No class 4/3)

Young At Art Children's Museum:

Monday   6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Quarter 1                                                     8/27-10/22
(No class 9/3 & 10/15)

Quarter 2                                                  10/29-12/17
(No class 12/10)
Quarter 3                                                    1/14-3/10 
(No class 1/21 & 2/18)

Quarter 4                                                    3/17-5/12
(No class 3/31 & 5/5) 


Grades 6 - 8 (Level 4):
Tuition: $225 per quarter
Activities are designed to increase the range of the young actor; vocally, physically and emotionally.  In this time of transition, students receive encouragement and strategies for managing change and conflict that are applicable to real-life situations and to improve their work on stage.    

They will develop a clear understanding of where they are in their creative process through theatre games, monologues and scenes.

Rehearsal Hall:
Tuesdays  5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Quarter 1                                                      8/28-10/9
Quarter 2                                                   10/16-12/4
(No class 11/20)
Quarter 3                                                     1/15-2/26
Quarter 4                                                      3/11-4/29
(No class 4/1)


Grades 9 - 12 (Level 5):
Tuition: $225 
Teens will explore the craft of acting more deeply and begin to develop a way of working that balances talent and inspiration with technique and method.  This class works on expanding the range of the actor through a variety of skill training sessions such as technique, scene study, combat and specific performance projects.                

Rehearsal Hall:
Tuesdays  7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Quarter 1                                                           8/28-10/9
Quarter 2                                                        10/30-12/18
(No class 12/10)
Quarter 3                                                          1/15-2/26
Quarter 4                                                          3/11-4/29
(No class 4/1)