In this class, young actors will use their voices, bodies, and imaginations as tools to create new characters, atmospheres, and follow a narrative. With exercises and activities rooted in creative play and inspired by poetry & stories, students will gain confidence, sensory awareness, focus, improvisational skills, and the ability to collaborate within a group. At the end of the semester there will be an informal showcase for friends and family to share what we have learned!
Dates: September 26th – November 14th, 2023
Day/Time: Tuesdays from 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Grades: K – 2nd
Tuition: $225*
Location: ACT II
Showcase: Tuesday, November 14th at 4:30pm
Instructor: Katie Greer
Due to popular demand, we have added a second section of this class! Young actors will use their voices, bodies, and imaginations as tools to create new characters, atmospheres, and follow a narrative. With exercises and activities rooted in creative play and inspired by poetry & stories, students will gain confidence, sensory awareness, focus, improvisational skills, and the ability to collaborate within a group. At the end of the semester there will be an informal showcase for friends and family to share what we have learned!
Dates: September 29th – November 18th, 2023
Day/Time: Fridays from 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Grades: K – 2nd
Tuition: $225*
Location: ACT II
Showcase: Friday, November 18th at 4:30pm
Instructor: Katie Greer
Discover the fun and fundamentals of musical theatre technique by integrating acting, singing, and simple choreography in the development of Broadway repertoire. Students will be introduced to proper vocal technique, body awareness, acting through movement, and how to work within an ensemble to tell a story. This class is meant for students who have some experience in musical theater, be it in a previous ACT II class, at school, or at an outside theater. This class will move at a quicker pace than the Intro class, and will incorporate more take home material and small group work. At the end of the semester, there will be an informal showcase for friends and family!
Dates: September 25th – November 13th, 2023
Day/Time: Mondays from 4:00pm – 5:15pm
Grades: 3rd-5th
Tuition: $250*
Location: ACT II
Showcase: Monday, November 14th at 4:45pm
Instructors: Janette Robinson, Leann Jones
Discover the fun and fundamentals of musical theatre technique by integrating acting, singing, and simple choreography in the development of Broadway repertoire. Students will be introduced to proper vocal technique, body awareness, acting through movement, and how to work within an ensemble to tell a story. Apply your skills in an informal showcase for friends and family.
Dates: September 28th – November 16th, 2023
Day/Time: Thursdays 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Grades: 3rd-5th
Tuition: $225*
Location: ACT II
Showcase: Thursday, November 16th at 4:45pm
Instructors: Janette Robinson, Leann Jones
In this class, actors will explore character development skills, delve into text analysis, and learn how to create dynamic relationships on stage. This class will also incorporate physical movement such as mime. With an emphasis on ensemble storytelling, students will work together to prepare a short script, presented at the end of the semester for friends and family in an informal showcase.
Dates: September 27th – November 15th, 2023
Day/Time: Wednesday from 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Grades: 6th – 8th
Tuition: $225*
Location: ACT II
Showcase: Wednesday, November 15th at 4:30pm
Instructors: Adrian Hinojosa
Dive into Broadway repertoire in a high-energy class that builds on the fundamentals of musical theatre technique by integrating acting, singing, and basic choreography in the development of a musical revue. This class will be a group performance class, with opportunities for solos. Expand on principles of vocal technique, music theory, knowledge of Broadway repertoire, expression of character through movement, and learn how to elevate performances by making specific and unique choices on stage. Apply your skills in an informal showcase for friends and family. With new material every semester, this class can (and should) be taken multiple times!
Dates: September 27th – November 15th, 2023
Day/Time: Wednesdays from 5:15pm – 6:30pm
Grades: 6th – 8th
Tuition: $250*
Location: ACT II
Showcase: Wednesday, November 15th at 6pm
Instructors: Caelon Colbert, Christian Waldron
This advanced scene study class will help young actors get out of their heads and into their impulses. Using a mixture of improvisation, physical theatre, voice techniques and traditional scene study, students will gain greater access to their impulses and instincts, enabling them to make bold and interesting choices with minimal preparation. We will work primarily with script in hand, which means almost no time needs to be spent memorizing or rehearsing outside the classroom. This better prepares the students for cold read scenarios, and it also works against some of the bad habits that develop from over-preparation. The core belief here is that an actor’s greatest tool is their unique, beautiful self! Anyone can learn lines, practice accents, or master comedic timing: but nobody else on the planet can be you. This style of teaching leads to incredible breakthroughs, helping students become not only better actors, but better human beings, all through the process of radical self acceptance and expression.
Dates: September 25th – November 13th, 2023
Day/Time: Mondays from 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Grades: 9th – 12th
Tuition: $275*
Location: ACT II
Showcase: Monday, November 13th at 6:15pm
Instructors: Quinn Gasaway
Learn all about Musical Theatre techniques! This class focuses on the unique qualities of each student to help them shine in the audition room, the rehearsal room, and on the stage. Students will explore vocal technique, audition etiquette, building their repertoire books, acting, dance, and learn how to unlock their most authentic and connected performance. Classes will vary between ensemble work & solo work. At the end of the course, students will leave with audition-ready material and feel prepared to put their best foot forward in the performing arts!
Dates: September 28th – November 16th, 2023
Day/Time: Thursdays from 5:15pm – 6:30pm
Grades: 8th-12th
Tuition: $250*
Location: ACT II
Showcase: Thursday, November 16th at 6:00pm
Instructors: Bridget Davis, Caelon Colbert
Learn jazz and theater basics in this high-energy dance class focusing on Broadway-style choreography. Beginning with warm ups and across the floor exercises, students will hone their technique and practice picking up choreography in theater dance combinations. This class will have any young artist feeling more confident in their dance abilities & practical applications for future auditions, performances, and so much more.
Dates: September 26th – November 14th, 2023
Day/Time: Tuesdays from 5:15pm – 6:15pm
Ages: 13+
Tuition: $225*
Location: ACT II
Showcase: Tuesday, November 14th at 6pm
Instructors: Moriah Patterson
A nuts and bolts, process-oriented look at script analysis, character development, emotional life, and partner work. The class will introduce multiple acting techniques and allow actors the opportunity to take a deep dive into character development with immediate feedback from instructors and peers. This class is ideal for actors of all levels who desire to build and grow their craft through practical and focused group work.
Dates: September 25th – November 13th, 2023
Day/Time: Mondays from 7:15pm – 9:15pm
Age: Adults – 18+
Tuition: $275*
Location: ACT II
Instructors: Laura & Ben Grimes
A unique opportunity to introduce and re engage Adults (+16 y/o) in Jazz and Musical Theater style movement in a fun and community building environment. A class catering to all levels, we will be incorporating well known jazz styles and movement through warmups, short combinations, and traveling movement. This class will give singers and movers renewed confidence in auditions and rehearsals, as well as allow current dancers to hone their skills and dynamics in a friendly and encouraging atmosphere. You will leave ready to tackle any dance audition, rehearsal, and performance with energy and enthusiasm, and will lead you to a road of growth you may never have expected to find yourself walking.
Dates: July 8th – 29th, 2023
Day/Time: Saturdays from 10am – 11:30am
Ages: 16+
Tuition: $80 (Drop in rates are available for single classes at $25 per class)
Location: ACT II
Instructor: Brian Earles
PRE PROFESSIONAL COMPANY (Pre Pro) is ACT II & The Arkansas Repertory Theatre’s audition-only performance class featuring the top high school-age singers, dancers, and actors in the area. This small company of pre-professional actors meet weekly for advanced training and rehearsals. Throughout the duration of the course, students will explore challenging musical theatre solo/ensemble repertoire, advanced scene work, the business of the industry, audition & college prep, TV/Film Acting, and host special masterclasses featuring guest artists from the entertainment industry.
*Pre Pro company members will be cast in a summer Mainstage production, shows will be announced at a later date*
Dates: September 26th – November 14th, 2023
Day/Time: Tuesdays from 6:30pm – 8:00pm
Grades: 8th – 12th
Location: ACT II
Instructors: Led by Bridget Davis
Auditions for our Pre Professional Company will be held by appointment on Saturday, July 29th
at ACT II. To reserve an audition appointment, email bdavis@argentacommunitytheater.org.
*Although encouraged, Pre Pro Company Members are not required to participate in the Production.