2018-2019  Class Schedule

MUSIC AND ME

Music and Me 1 (6 – 18 months with caregiver)

Tuesdays 10:00‐10:45am
$150 per six‐week session

Music and Me 2 (18 months to 3 years old with caregiver)

Tuesdays 11:00‐11:45am
$150 per six‐week session

This class is offered to children aged 6 months to 3 years along with their caregiver
Music and Me will include age appropriate music and movement activities that build language
and literacy skills, along with socio-emotional skills and math.

Session 1: 8/21; 8/28; 9/4; 9/11; 9/18; 9/25
Session 2: 10/2; 10/9; 10/16; 10/23; 10/30; 11/6
Session 3: 11/13; 11/20; 11/27; 12/4; 12/11; 12/18
Session 4: 1/15; 1/22; 1/29; 2/5; 2/12; 2/19
Session 5: 2/26; 3/5; 3/12; 3/19; 4/2; 4/9 (Skip 3/26)
Session 6: 4/16; 4/23; 5/7; 5/14; 5/21; 5/28 (Skip 4/30)

CREATIVE DRAMA

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

Session 1: 8/21; 8/28; 9/4; 9/11; 9/18; 9/25
Session 2: 10/2; 10/9; 10/16; 10/23; 10/30; 11/6
Session 3: 11/13; 11/20; 11/27; 12/4; 12/11; 12/18
Session 4: 1/15; 1/22; 1/29; 2/5; 2/12; 2/19
Session 5: 2/26; 3/5; 3/12; 3/19; 4/2; 4/9 (Skip 3/26)
Session 6: 4/16; 4/23; 5/7; 5/14; 5/21; 5/28 (Skip 4/30)

Creative Drama 2 (Saturday Track)

Saturdays 10‐11am (Pre‐K‐1st grade, min. age 4)
$150 per six‐week session

Session 1: 9/8; 9/15; 9/22; 9/29; 10/13; 10/20 (Skip 10/6)
Session 2: 10/27; 11/3; 11/10; 11/17; 12/1; 12/8 (Skip 11/24)
Session 3: 1/12; 1/19; 1/26; 2/9; 2/23; 3/2 (Skip 2/2; 2/16)
Session 4: 4/6; 4/13; 4/27; 5/4; 5/11; 5/18 (Skip 4/20)

ACTING

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.

Session 1: 8/29; 9/5; 9/12; 9/26; 10/3; 10/10 (Skip 9/19)
Session 2: 10/17; 10/24; 11/7; 11/14; 11/28; 12/5 (Skip 10/31; 11/21)
Session 3: 1/9; 1/16; 1/23; 1/30; 2/6; 2/13
Session 4: 2/20; 2/27; 3/13; 3/20; 4/3; 4/10 (Skip 3/6; 3/27)
Session 5: 4/17; 4/24; 5/8; 5/15; 5/22; 5/29 (Skip 5/1)

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.

Session 1: 8/29; 9/5; 9/12; 9/26; 10/3; 10/10 (Skip 9/19)
Session 2: 10/17; 10/24; 11/7; 11/14; 11/28; 12/5 (Skip 10/31; 11/21)
Session 3: 1/9; 1/16; 1/23; 1/30; 2/6; 2/13
Session 4: 2/20; 2/27; 3/13; 3/20; 4/3; 4/10 (Skip 3/6; 3/27)
Session 5: 4/17; 4/24; 5/8; 5/15; 5/22; 5/29 (Skip 5/1)

Acting 3 (Grades 7‐12)
Wednesdays 7:00‐8:30pm
$225 per six‐week session*

The main focus of this class is developing the younger actor’s sense of truthful storytelling through the understanding of action/objective, beat shifts and given circumstances. Students explore bringing characters to life and understanding character relationships. Each class begins with exercises and theatre games designed to expand the actor’s toolkit to improve performance quality. A brief showcase will be performed on the final day of class each session for family and friends.

Session 1: 8/29; 9/5; 9/12; 9/26; 10/3; 10/10 (Skip 9/19)
Session 2: 10/17; 10/24; 11/7; 11/14; 11/28; 12/5 (Skip 10/31; 11/21)
Session 3: 1/9; 1/16; 1/23; 1/30; 2/6; 2/13
Session 4: 2/20; 2/27; 3/13; 3/20; 4/3; 4/10 (Skip 3/6; 3/27)
Session 5: 4/17; 4/24; 5/8; 5/15; 5/22; 5/29 (Skip 5/1)

Intermediate Acting (Grades 6‐12, by invitation or audition only)
Mondays 7:00‐8:30pm
$275 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 the performance. Students
challenge themselves with monologues and scenes that require them to be grounded in themselves and their character’s given circumstances. A showcase (in combination with the Intermediate Musical Theatre class) will be performed for family and friends the last class of each session.

Session 1: 9/17; 9/24; 10/8; 10/15; 10/22; 10/29 (Skip 10/1)
Session 2: 11/5; 11/12; 11/19; 11/26; 12/3; 12/17 (Skip 12/10)
Session 3: 1/14; 1/28; 2/4; 2/11; 3/4; 3/11 (Skip 1/21; 2/18, 2/25)
Session 4: 4/1; 4/8; 4/15; 4/22; 5/6; 5/13 (Skip 4/29)

*10% bundle discount on each class if enrolled in both an Acting and Musical Theatre class in the same session

MUSICAL THEATRE

Musical Theatre (Grades 2‐12)
Mondays 5:00‐6:30pm
$225 per six week session*

Intermediate Musical Theatre (Grades 2‐12, by invitation or audition only)
Mondays 5:30‐7:00pm
$225 per six week session*

If you dream of being a “triple‐threat” actor‐singer‐dancer, this is where it all starts!
In our Musical Theatre classes students will explore the various skills needed to be a Broadway style musical performer, with specific focus on vocal technique, acting a song, and ensemble dance routines. Family and friends are invited to a showcase at the end of the session. The Intermediate level class showcase will be in conjunction with the Intermediate Acting class.

Session 1: 9/17; 9/24; 10/8; 10/15; 10/22; 10/29 (Skip 10/1)
Session 2: 11/5; 11/12; 11/19; 11/26; 12/3; 12/17 (Skip 12/10)
Session 3: 1/14; 1/28; 2/4; 2/11; 3/4; 3/11 (Skip 1/21; 2/18, 2/25)
Session 4: 4/1; 4/8; 4/15; 4/22; 5/6; 5/13 (Skip 4/29)

*10% bundle discount on each class if enrolled in both an Acting and Musical Theatre class in the same session

SPECIALTY CLASSES

Performance Project (Grades 2‐9)

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. Show titles to be announced.

Saturdays 11:30am‐2:00pm (Cast A)
Saturdays 2:30pm‐5pm (Cast B ‐ if needed based on enrollment)
$495/Session

Session 1: 
8/25; 9/8; 9/15; 9/22; 9/29; 10/6; 10/13; 10/20; 10/27; 11/3; 11/10 (Skip 9/1)
Tech Rehearsal: 11/16 (or Cast A Tech: 11/15, Cast B Tech: 11/16)
Shows 11/17; 11/18

Session 2:
1/5; 1/12; 1/19; 1/26; 2/2; 2/9; 2/23; 3/2; 3/9; 3/16; 4/6 (Skip 2/16; 3/23; 3/30)
Tech Rehearsal: 4/12 (or Cast A Tech: 4/11, Cast B Tech: 4/12)
Shows 4/13; 4/14

Destined To Dance With Ron Hutchins

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.

Dance 1 (Beginning)
Saturdays 9:30‐11:00am
$350 per ten‐week session

Dance 2 (Intermediate)
Saturdays 11:00am‐12:30pm
$350 per ten‐week session

Session 1: 8/25; 9/8; 9/15; 9/22; 9/29; 10/6; 10/13; 10/20; 10/27; 11/3;

8/25 all students attend 9:30am-11am class for assesment.

Dance 1 & 2 be combined into one class 10:00am‐11:30pm at the discretion of the instructor during certain sessions or certain weeks. Class Schedule To Be Announced. Due to Ron’s busy professional choreography schedule, class dates are subject to change. Any cancelled classes will be made up at the end, pro‐rated the following session, or refunded.

Intro to Circus (Grades 2 and up, with instructor approval)
Saturdays 5:00pm‐6:30pm
$350 per ten‐week session

Ever dream of running away to join the circus?  Learn the skills you need to become a clown, juggler, acrobat, or stunt person.  Intro to circus focuses on strength and flexibility to build basic skills.  Students will learn body and aerial awareness while also learning to trust and support their friends. Taught by FLCT Education Director Melissa Hahl.

Session 1: 9/8; 9/15; 9/22; 9/29; 10/6; 10/13; 10/20; 10/27; 11/3; 11/10
Session 2: 1/5; 1/12; 1/19; 1/26; 2/9; 2/23; 3/9; 3/16; 4/6; 4/13 (Skip 2/2; 2/16; 3/2; 3/23; 3/30)

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 “Once Upon a 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). Class meets Monday and Wednesday evenings 6:30-8:30pm. A detailed schedule will be provided to troupe members.  Taught by FLCT Education Director Melissa Hahl.

Audition for the 2018‐2019 Troupe will be August 27, 2018. Check back soon for Audition Application and details.

2018 Circus Rehearsals:
Mondays and Wednesdays 6:30‐8:30pm
8/29‐12/19 (No class 9/3; 9/19; 10/31; 11/21; 12/12)

2019 Circus Rehearsals:
Mondays and Wednesdays 6:30‐8:30pm
1/9‐1/23 (Possible additional rehearsals as needed)
Technical Rehearsals 1/28‐1/31
Shows 2/1; 2/2; 2/3

Possible Disney Springs performance ‐ dates to be determined

Production Fee: $550

Check back later in the year for Advanced Circus class information, offered after the troupe concludes its February performances.

ADVANCED ACTING WORKSHOPS

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.

Session 1: 9/16; 9/23; 9/30; 10/7; 10/14; 10/21; 11/11; 11/18 (Skip 10/ 28; 11/4; 11/25)
Session 2: 1/13; 1/20; 1/27; 2/3; 2/10; 2/24; 3/3; 3/10; (Skip 2/17)

BFA or Bust 
(Grades 11 and 12 only)

BFA or Bust
(Grades 11 and 12 only)

Fridays 5:30pm – 7:30pm

$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.

Session 1:

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

9/21; 9/28; 11/9; 11/16; 11/30; 12/7; 1/11; 1/18; 1/25 (skips 11/2 and 11/23)

**No group classes in October, instead, it will consist of Private sessions**

This session is designed to set a solid foundation; we 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. Individual sessions will happen throughout October where students will be assisted with finding appropriate audition material. There will be both individual and group coaching sessions for these pieces.

Session two:

(Open enrollment to Juniors and Seniors)

2/8; 2/22; 3/15; 4/5; 4/12; 4/26; 5/10; 5/17; 5/24 (Skip 2/1; 2/15; 3/1; 3/8; 4/19, 5/3)

This session will serve as an introduction/continuation of the college audition process for the Juniors, while being a “What’s Next” workshop for the Seniors. The Juniors will learn from the Seniors about the process, auditions and what to expect. The Seniors will prep for an end of the year Senior Showcase of Audition pieces and more.

Meisner Technique Workshop

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.

PRIVATE COACHING

Work on monologues, scene work, audition prep, solo or team song performance, and more.
$25/half hour (1/2 hour or 1 hour blocks)
$10 each additional student for duet or group work
Call FLCT at 954‐763‐6882 to schedule

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.