REGISTRATION FOR OUR SESSION II THEATER CLASSES IS OPEN!
Please keep in mind that we are happy to work with students' schedules if they are involved in other fall activities! Whether it’s arriving late, leaving early or missing a few classes – we’re happy to work with you and your child on them being able to do all activities, including VDT! Please just let us know as soon as possible!
You can register for a class by going to our 'REGISTER NOW!' page
REGISTRATION FOR OUR MUSICAL THEATER AND ACTING CLASSES CLOSES ON JANUARY 22nd!
Monday Junior Musical Theater (Ages 7-12) – THE LITTLE MERMAID
Mondays 4:30 – 5:30 pm *please keep in mind that if a student has to arrive 5 minutes late due to schools getting out later, that's okay! Please just let us know beforehand - thank you!*
Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved stories and the classic animated film, Disney's The Little Mermaid is a hauntingly beautiful love story for the ages. This fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including "Under the Sea," "Kiss the Girl" and "Part of Your World." Ariel, King Triton's youngest daughter, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab to restore order under the sea.
Performers will learn the ins and outs of putting on a show. This includes learning dance numbers and memorizing lines/prerecording lines, learn songs if they'd like to sing, fun theater exercise games and even behind the scenes work of creating prop pieces!
The first two classes (January 11th & 18th) are getting to know you style classes where students will learn all about the show, learn some choreography, practice some acting scenes, work on theater prop/set/costume ideas and play some fun theater games getting to know one another! Auditions for the specific roles each actor will play will be during the following class on January 25th and then find out the following class what role they received.
Senior Musical Theater (Ages 12-18) – A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD
Wednesdays 4:45 – 5:45 pm
Follow the entertaining adventures of two amphibious friends with decidedly different personalities in this magical holiday musical based on Arnold Lobel’s beloved books. Frog is happy-go-lucky and Toad is a cranky pants, but the pair get along famously as they go through the four seasons together in the woods. Children as young as three and as old as 90 will be enchanted by this colorful production. We promise you will leave humming the songs and longing for “Cookies” throughout the holidays.
Performers will learn the ins and outs of putting on a show. This includes learning dance numbers and memorizing lines, learn songs if they'd like to sing, fun theater exercise games and even behind the scenes work of creating prop pieces!
The first two classes (January 13th & 20th) are getting to know you style classes where students will learn all about the show, learn some choreography, practice some acting scenes, work on theater prop/set/costume ideas and play some fun theater games getting to know one another! Auditions for the specific roles each actor will play will be during the following class on January 27th and then find out the following class what role they received.
Students must be available for the Theater Recital in order to participate!
Junior Acting (Ages 8-18) – SONGBIRDS
Wednesdays 5:45 – 6:45 pm
Welcome to the Songbirds! A glee club for all types of birds! The club includes characters such as the feisty Parrot, the grumpy Owl, the beautiful Nightengale and more! This show all about a variety of unique and colorful birds coming together for their glee club rehearsal to prepare for their next competition. Songbirds is a show full of heart, comedy and feathers!
Performers in Junior Acting will learn the ins and outs of putting on a show. Students will learn and memorize lines from the script, learn blocking, work on character analysis, and play fun theater games along the way! Our Acting classes help students get in touch with themselves as actors and how to elevate their performance quality.
The first two classes (January 13th & 20th) are getting to know you style classes where students will learn all about the show, practice some acting scenes, work on theater prop/set/costume ideas and play some fun theater games getting to know one another! Auditions for the specific roles each actor will play will be during the following class on January 27th and then find out the following class what role they received.
Students must be available for the Theater Recital in order to participate!
Saturday Junior Musical Theater (Ages 7-12) – YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE BROWN:
Saturdays 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Based on the beloved Charles Schulz comic strip, Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts bunch explore life's great questions as they play baseball, struggle with homework, sing songs, swoon over their crushes, and celebrate the joy of friendship.
Performers will learn the ins and outs of putting on a show. This includes learning dance numbers and memorizing lines/prerecording lines, learn songs if they'd like to sing, fun theater exercise games and even behind the scenes work of creating prop pieces!
The first two classes (January 16th & 23rd) are getting to know you style classes where students will learn all about the show, learn some choreography, practice some acting scenes, work on theater prop/set/costume ideas and play some fun theater games getting to know one another! On the third class (January 30th), students will audition for roles in class and find out the roles they get the following week in class.
Students must be available for the Theater Recital in order to participate!
REGISTRATION FOR OUR ACTING SCENES AND SHOWCASE CLASSES CLOSES ON FEBRUARY 19th!
ACTING SCENES (Ages 8-18)
Mondays 5:45 – 6:45 pm
The first class will start on Monday, February 8th, 2027.
Our Acting Scenes class gives students the opportunity to audition and be cast in various roles from all different scenes from plays and musicals! Some of the scenes are from shows such as James and the Giant Peach, Wicked, Little Women and more!
Throughout the session, performers will learn and memorize lines, work on character analysis, block scenes, help create prop and set pieces, as well as play fun theater games!
Students must be available for the Theater Recital in order to participate!
SENIOR SHOWCASE (Ages 10-18)
Saturdays 10:30 – 11:00 am
The first class will start on Saturday, February 13th, 2027.
Our Senior Showcase class gives students the opportunity to learn a dance, a song and an acting scene from three different plays/musicals. Students are only required to participate in two out of the three options (dancing, singing and acting), but we encourage students to participate in all three!
Throughout the session, performers will learn and memorize lines/music, work on character analysis, learn choreography/blocking/stage direction, help create prop and set pieces, as well as play fun theater games!
Students must be available for the Theater Recital in order to participate!
JUNIOR SHOWCASE (Ages 7-9)
Saturdays 12:00 – 12:30 pm
Our Junior Showcase class gives students the opportunity to learn a dance, a song and an acting scene from three different plays/musicals. Students are only required to participate in two out of the three options (dancing, singing and acting), but we encourage students to participate in all three!
Throughout the session, performers will learn and memorize lines/music, work on character analysis, learn choreography/blocking/stage direction, help create prop and set pieces, as well as play fun theater games!
Students must be available for the Theater Recital in order to participate!
THE DEADLINE TO REACH OUT ABOUT A SPECIALTY OPPORTUNITY IS FEBRUARY 19TH!
Competitive Monologue and Scene opportunities:
Students have the option to compete a monologue or a scene with another student. BravO! Dance and Talent Competition offers the wonderful chance for theater performers to compete at Regional and National competitions. Each student must have an audition/meeting with teacher Hannah to be evaluated before determining if the performer is ready to compete.
Students who compete need to keep actively working on the craft of learning and growing as an actor and performer. To this end, students are required to participate in either session of a VDT theater class or perform in a play or musical throughout the studio season at school, a community theater, or a professional theater.
Recreational Monologue/Scene opportunities:
Students will have the option to perform a monologue or scene (3 students max in group) at our theater recital at the end of the season. This would be a recreational specialty number to help students gain confidence, work on showmanship and memorization!
Additional Opportunities...
Audition Technique Privates:
Have you ever wanted a little more help preparing for a theater audition? Our Audition Technique Privates are the perfect fit! These privates are wonderful if a student needs help picking out a monologue, to work on their dance technique or gain helpful tips that every auditioner should know!
If you are interested, please email VDT and we can set up days/times to have rehearsals that work with your schedule!
Our 8th season was our first season we were able to have a stand alone Theater Recital! To honor this, we created a Theater Alumni Piece to the song 'Louder Than Words' from the acclaimed musical Tick, Tick...Boom! We invited back all past and current theater students to participate in an unforgettable, moving piece to kick off the Theater Recital. This is now a tradition we would love to continue this season!
*All past and present students are eligible to participate*
