The focus of the Musical Theatre class is to provide the students with a well-rounded basis with which to approach a role in a musical production. The emphasis will be on singing and acting, using formal vocal exercises, instruction in music theory, theatre games, improvisation and scene work to teach the necessary basics and to familiarize classes with the various musical theatre styles. The students will also work on a showcase to be presented at the end of the year, which will incorporate scenes and songs from musicals, selected specifically for the age and make-up of their particular class.

Theatre games and improvisation are used to introduce the child to the basic tenets of acting. A child’s natural involvement with his or her imagination is nurtured as a valuable actor’s tool. The aims of the class are to encourage the child to trust his/her imagination and intuition, and to feel comfortable and natural acting (not performing) in front of people.

A further development of the actor’s inner resources as well as an increased focus on the development of the voice and body for the actor. There will be some theatre games and improvisation, along with some preliminary work with text (monologues and scenes), culminating in an end of the year scene showcase.

We offer private instruction by the ½ hour or hour. We are very proud of our faculty and encourage you to read about each teacher’s qualifications. Music styles include Pop, Broadway, Jazz, and Classical.

For those performers interested in pursuing Musical Theatre, private vocal training is a must.  We offer private instruction by the ½ hour or hour. We are very proud of our faculty and encourage you to read about each teacher’s qualifications.  Music styles include Pop, Broadway, Jazz, and Classical.  Our teachers are nurturing and demanding, working from your personal background and moving you forward as a performer.  So, whether you want to end up on the Broadway stage, the Opera, or “American Idol,” it all starts at Center Stage!