Storybook Adventures Online: Virtual Creative Drama (Recommended for Pre-K through 2nd grade)

Session 1: Tues 3/24, Sat 3/28, Tues 3/31, Sat 4/4
Session 2: Tues 4/7, Sat 4/11, Tues 4/14, Sat 4/18
Times: Tuesdays at 4pm AND Saturdays at 10am (apprx. 30 minutes each)
via Zoom App

4 Sessions for $40

Join Ms. Melissa for some storybook adventures! Play, dance and sing along as you help bring a story to life from your own comfy space. Keep those imaginations at work with interactive drama, music, and movement activities.

Register online and we will send you the link to join our Zoom sessions!

ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

FIRST TIME REGISTER

REGISTER IF ALREADY ENROLLED SINCE JUNE 1, 2019

Acting In Commercials (Grades 2-6)

Wednesdays 4:30pm via Zoom app
Updated dates: 4/8, 4/15, 4/22, 4/29

$80/4 week session

Students grades 3-6 will work online with FLCT teaching artists via Zoom to memorize, practice, and present kid-friendly commercials.

Performance Autobiography, Online with Janet Erlick (Grades 9-Adult)

Wednesday Evenings 6pm via Zoom App
Orientation Session: Wednesday 3/25 6pm (apprx. 2 hours)
Subsequent sessions will be scheduled directly with the class participants.

$125

Mine your own life experiences to create a short autobiographical one-person performance piece (monologue, movement, performance art, song, etc.) to be shared in either an in-person or online performance showcase.

Guided by FLCT Executive Artistic Director Janet Erlick, you will explore your feelings, experiences, hopes, dreams, goals, disappointments, losses, achievements, whatever YOU choose – and develop them into an auto-biographical, semi-autobiographical, abstract or inspirational short performance piece.

Sessions will meet virtually through Zoom as you explore your life, synthesize topics, write, direct, produce, and eventually perform your Performance Autobiography.

Class and group sessions will meet Wednesday evenings online via Zoom.  Additional times will be scheduled individually. Performance date (in-person or online) will be some time in late April or early May, to be selected at a later date. Open to high school students through adults of any age.

Register online and we will send the Zoom meeting code.

ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

FIRST TIME REGISTER

REGISTER IF ALREADY ENROLLED SINCE JUNE 1, 2019

Virtual Private Coaching Online

Work on monologues or song performance with FLCT teachers coaching you virtually through the Zoom app.

$25/half hour
$10 each additional student for duet or group work

(Note: Scholarship rates do not apply to private coaching)

ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Email info@flctstar.org to inquire and schedule your session.

FIRST TIME REGISTER

REGISTER IF ALREADY ENROLLED SINCE JUNE 1, 2019

PLEASE EMAIL AFTER REGISTERING TO SCHEDULE YOUR APPOINTMENT.

Creative Drama (Pre‐K ‐ 1st grade, min. age 4)

Utilizing creative play, our youngest students explore the range of their imaginations through theatre games, music, movement, and children’s literature, this program is ideal to help children develop self confidence, focus, and teamwork as they enhance creativity and problem‐solving skills. A brief showcase will be performed on the final day of class for family and friends.

Creative Drama 1 (Tuesday Track)

Tuesdays 4‐5pm (Pre‐K/K only, min. age 4)

$150 per six‐week session

SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
PLEASE CONFIRM BEFORE FIRST CLASS

Creative Drama 2 (Saturday Track)


Saturdays 10‐11am (Pre‐K‐1st grade, min. age 4)

$150 per six‐week session

SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
PLEASE CONFIRM BEFORE FIRST CLASS

Acting 1 (Grades 1‐2)

Wednesdays 4‐5pm

$150 per six‐week session

Using simple scripts and poems as a springboard for dramatization, students will explore how to bring the written word to life on stage. The actor’s tools of voice, body, imagination, concentration and cooperation will begin to be developed through acting exercises and theatre games. A brief showcase will be performed on the final day of class for family and friends.

SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
PLEASE CONFIRM BEFORE FIRST CLASS

Acting 2 (Grades 3‐6)

Wednesdays 5:00-6:30pm

$225 per six‐week session

What does it take to be an actor? The focus of this class is formulating a clear understanding of the skills and techniques involved in the actor’s work. Each class begins with exercises and theatre games designed to expand the actor’s toolkit to improve performance quality. Students also work on text‐based lessons including monologues, commercials, and scenes ‐ learning to bring the written word to the stage through character development, analysis and interpretation. A brief showcase will be performed on the final day of class for family and friends.

SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
PLEASE CONFIRM BEFORE FIRST CLASS

Teen Performance Technique (Grades 7-12)

Mondays 6:30‐8:30pm
Enrollment requires prior experience and an audition/interview with the instructor.
Call for more information.

$375 per six week session

This acting class is for more experienced performers and focuses on techniques and skills to help the actor understand character motivations, emotional life, beat analysis, tactics, and objectives to successfully “live in the moment” and bring truth to both non-musical and musical performances. Students challenge themselves with monologues, scenes, and songs that require them to be grounded in  themselves and their character’s given circumstances. A showcase will be performed for family and friends the last class of each session.  This classes replaces the Intermediate Acting and Intermediate Musical Theatre classes previously offered.

 

SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
PLEASE CONFIRM BEFORE FIRST CLASS

Conservatory (Grades 6 & up by audition or invitation only)

Sundays 6‐8pm

$395 per eight‐week session (or $590 total when bundled with BFA or Bust*)

This advanced technique class is geared toward those interested in pursuing a professional career in theatre. This class serves the actor with continuing challenges to hone and refine their technique including exercises to help actors dive into a character’s physical and emotional life, increase relaxation and concentration, and open up the actor’s instrument and imagination. Scene work is utilized to explore clarity of events, beats and intentions, and individual objectives, while shining a light on character behavior, activities, inner monologue and emotional life. Led by FLCT teaching artist Darius J. Manuel, this class will include movement workshops, monologue and scene work, Intro to Film Acting, Intro to Meisner Technique, improvisation, voice/diction and guest taught classes/lectures by Sean Cutler, Janet Erlick and  other industry professionals.

SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
PLEASE CONFIRM BEFORE FIRST CLASS

*Bundle only valid when both classes are offered and reach minimum enrollment

BFA or Bust 
(Grades 11 and 12 only)

Fridays 5:30pm – 7:30pm
(Based on demand, call for more information)

$395 per eight‐week session (or $590 total when bundled with Conservatory)

This workshop will prepare those planning on auditioning for acting and musical theatre BFA programs and will include counseling and audition prep. Team taught by Darius J. Manuel and Janet Erlick, students will cover a range of topics  including: the application process, pre-screen videos, financial aid resources, song and monologue selection, audition technique, the selection of the final list of colleges to include on your audition journey, organization of a senior year timeline calendar and expectations, and the best way follow-up with schools.

Coaches and students will narrow down college searches, identify audition requirements, discuss the ins-and-outs of Financial Aid and funding college, while formatting resumes and other Audition needs, plus attacking the Pre-screen audition process. During individual sessions, students will find and develop appropriate audition material. There will be both individual and group coaching sessions for these pieces.

(Limited enrollment. Priority to Seniors. Juniors accepted if space permits.)

SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
PLEASE CONFIRM BEFORE FIRST CLASS

Meisner Technique Workshop

Not offered at this time. Call to add yourself to the wishlist and you will be contacted when the class is offered.

Sanford Meisner was one of the great American acting teachers of the 20th century. His technique focuses the actor’s attention outside him or herself and onto the circumstances, the environment, and the actions of the other actors. The technique is based on a series of exercises that are progressive in nature so  students must be committed to attending every class. Admission is by invitation and/or interview only and significant prior acting experience is required. This workshop is taught by FLCT Producing Director Sean Cutler. Not offered every term. Check back for upcoming workshops.

Performance Project (Grades 2‐9)

Saturdays 11:30am‐2:00pm
Session 2: Show will be announced based on enrollment
Show Director: Melissa Hahl

$495/Session

Performance Project takes students on the complete journey of putting on a show. The process begins with mock auditions and culminates in the performance of a one‐act play or musical.  Along the way, class activities focus on character development and script analysis through work  on a specific piece of dramatic literature. Performance Project provides students with the  opportunity to expand their performing talents and every student gets a part in the show. The  final production is complete with costumes, props, lights, and a basic set. Students must be  available for tech rehearsal and performance days and have limited conflicts during the term.

SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
PLEASE CONFIRM BEFORE FIRST CLASS

Destined To Dance With Ron Hutchins

Saturday Mornings beginning at 9:30am
Combined or split Intermediate/Advanced based on enrollment.
Call for details.

$350 per Ten Week Session

FLCT resident choreographer Ron Hutchins teaches this intermediate to advanced level dance intensive class, refining the skills needed to be a successful musical theatre dancer. Focusing on a variety of styles including jazz, tap, and modern, this class will prove who really is Destined To Dance. Prior dance class or production experience is required and the instructor may ask for an assessment prior to enrollment.

Due to Ron’s busy professional choreography schedule, class dates are subject to change and/or a substitute instructor may be provided for some classes. Any cancelled classes will be made up at the end, pro‐rated the following session, or refunded.

SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
PLEASE CONFIRM BEFORE FIRST CLASS

Jumping Jellybeans Circus (4-8 year olds)

Tuesdays 5pm-6pm

$180 per six week session

An introductory class of basic age-appropriate circus skills for our younger students. Taught by FLCT Education Director Melissa Hahl.

SCHEDULES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
PLEASE CONFIRM BEFORE FIRST CLASS

Circus Troupe (grades 2 and up by audition only)

Ever dream of running away to join the circus? Now you can when you audition to be a part of FLCT’s Circus Troupe and this year’s production of “Temple of the Lost Circus”. This performance based troupe will work on strength, flexibility, spatial and aerial awareness, all while having fun learning new skills with your friends. Students will train in tumbling, partner acrobatics, and juggling. The show will be comprised of aerial acts (silks, hoop etc) as well as ground acts (Juggling, clowning, tumbling etc). Taught by FLCT Education Director Melissa Hahl.

Advanced Troupe:
$750 Production Fee (payment plan available)
Mondays and Wednesdays 6:30-9:00pm

Advanced Troupe Extension:
Mondays and Wednesdays POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

$280.00 class fee

Performance in Las Vegas in April 2020. (CANCELLED)

Intermediate Troupe:
$275 Production Fee
Mondays  5:00-6:30pm
Will perform in the Advanced Troupe show.
A detailed scheduled will be distributed to the cast.

An Intermediate/Advanced Skills class may be offered
after the February performances conclude.
Check back for dates and rates.

Contact melissa@flctstar.org for questions about Circus during the COVID19 Shutdown and beyond.

 

 

PRIVATE COACHING

$25/half hour (1/2 hour or 1 hour blocks)
$10 each additional student for duet or group work

(Note: Scholarship rates do not apply to private coaching)

Work on monologues, scene work, audition prep, solo or team song performance, and more.

Private Voice (Singing), piano, guitar, and music instruction are available through a partnership with RLS Studios. Call Rachal Solomon at 954‐687‐6800 for more information.

Visit www.FLCT.org for up‐to‐date information and to download enrollment forms
 or call 954‐763‐6882.