REGISTRATION FOR THIS CAMP WILL CLOSE ON FRIDAY, JUNE 12th
Students will learn all about the different aspects of making props for theater. Painting, glueing, fabric cutting, designing and more! At the end of the camp, students will take home all of their props that they have made.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CAMP WILL CLOSE ON FRIDAY, JUNE 19th
REGISTRATION FOR THIS CAMP WILL CLOSE ON FRIDAY, JULY 24th
REGISTRATION FOR SESSION I
THEATER 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!
REGISTRATION FOR ALL SESSION I CLASSES WILL CLOSE ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 28th!
Junior Musical Theater (Ages 7-12) – ALICE IN WONDERLAND
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!*
When young Alice finds herself in a strange world where everything seems upside down, she must find her way home…and find herself along the way. As she travels through Wonderland, she encounters all of the iconic characters that audiences have come to love: including the ever-tardy White Rabbit, the grinning Cheshire Cat, a cool Caterpillar, the wacky Mad Hatter, and the hot-tempered Queen of Hearts.
Performers will learn the ins and outs of putting on a show. Students will audition and get cast in the show. Throughout the session, performers will learn and memorize lines, learn dances, learn songs if they would like to sing, block scenes, help create prop and set pieces, as well as play fun theater games!
The first two classes (August 17th & 24th) 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 August 31st and then find out the following class what roles they received.
The performances will be at our studio on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12TH at 7:00 pm & MONDAY, DECEMBER 14TH at 5:00 pm
Students must be available for the two performances in order to participate!
NEW CLASS – Combo Age Musical Theater (Ages 10-18) – GOODNIGHT MOON
Mondays 5:30 - 6:30 pm
As the clock strikes seven o’clock, all your favorite characters in the Great Green Room spring to life on stage: Bunny, kittens and mittens, bears and chairs, the red balloon, a (not-so-quiet) old lady, and – of course – cows jumping over the magical moon! Featuring whimsical music and dance, this captivating adaptation of one of the world’s most popular children’s books will spark a lifetime of wonder!
Performers will learn the ins and outs of putting on a show. Students will audition and get cast in the show. Throughout the session, performers will learn and memorize lines, learn dances, learn songs if they would like to sing, block scenes, help create prop and set pieces, as well as play fun theater games!
The first two classes (August 17th & 24th) 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 August 31st and then find out the following class what roles they received.
The performances will be at our studio on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17TH at 7:00 pm & SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19TH at 7:00 pm
Students must be available for the two performances in order to participate!
Senior Musical Theater (Ages 12-18) – HADESTOWN
Wednesdays 4:45 - 5:45 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!*
Inspired by traditions of classic American folk music and vintage New Orleans jazz, HADESTOWN takes you on an unforgettable journey to the underworld and back, intertwining two ancient greek mythic love stories – that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of immortal King Hades and lady Persephone. This 8x Tony Award winning musical pits industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love.
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 (August 19th & 26th) 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 September 2nd and then find out the following class what role they received.
The performances will be at our studio on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16TH at 7:00 pm & FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18TH at 7:00 pm
Students must be available for the two performances in order to participate!
Junior Acting (Ages 8-18) – CLUE
Wednesdays 5:45-6:45 pm
It’s a dark and stormy night, and our cast of oddball characters has been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the host is, well, dead. So, whodunit? Join the iconic oddballs such as Miss Scarlet, Professor Plum, Colonel Mustard and more as they race to find the murderer in Boddy Manor before the body count stacks up. Based on the popular board game, CLUE is a dramatically hilarious comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist.
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 (August 19th & 26th) 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 September 2nd and then find out the following class what role they received.
The performances will be at our studio on WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9TH at 7:00 pm & FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11TH at 7:00 pm
Students must be available for the two performances in order to participate!
Senior Acting (Ages 13-18) – TO THE MOON
Thursdays 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Required: *Our Senior Acting class is for performers who have had at least one year of theater experience either at VDT, a professional theater company or a school theater department.
Dr. Rosalene and Dr. Watts have peculiar jobs: They give people another chance to live, all the way from the very beginning... but only in their patients' heads. This particular story follows their attempt to fulfill the dream of an elderly man, Johnny. With each step back in time, a new fragment of Johnny's past is revealed. As the two doctors piece together the puzzled events that spanned a lifetime, they seek to find out just why the frail old man chose his dying wish to be what it is. And Johnny's last wish is, of course... to go to the moon.
Performers in Senior 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. Senior Acting is for performers who are serious about their training as actors who really want to dive deep into their characters, learn acting techniques and work on the dramatic side of acting.
The first two Thursdays (August 20th & 27th) are getting-to-know-you style classes. Students will learn all about the show, work on physicality such as character walks, readings from the script and create prop pieces! On the third Thursday (September 3rd), students will audition for roles in class and find out the roles they get the following week in class.
The performances will be at our studio on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10TH at 7:00 pm & SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13TH at 2:00 pm
Students must be available for the two performances in order to participate!
Junior Musical Theater (Ages 7-12) – FINDING NEMO:
Saturdays 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his child Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves. Finding Nemo JR. brings a vibrant underwater world to life on stage in a story full of family, friendship, and adventure.
Performers will learn the ins and outs of putting on a show. Students will audition and get cast in the show. Throughout the session, performers will learn and memorize lines, learn puppetry skills, learn dances, learn songs if they would like to sing, block scenes, help create prop and set pieces, as well as play fun theater games!
The first two classes (August 22nd & 29th) 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 September 5th and then find out the following class what role they received.
The performances will be at our studio on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12TH at 12:00 pm & SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19TH at 12:00 pm
Students must be available for the two performances in order to participate!
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*
