REGISTRATION FOR SESSION II
THEATER CLASSES IS OPEN!
Monday Junior Musical Theater (Ages 7-12) – SEUSSICAL - FULL, WAITLIST ONLY!
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!*
Imagination runs wild as beloved characters from Dr. Seuss’s stories come together in one fantastical tale. At the heart of it all is Horton the Elephant, who discovers a tiny planet of Whos living on a speck of dust. Among them is JoJo, a child with a big imagination who just doesn’t fit the mold. As Horton stands up for the Whos he faces ridicule, danger, and challenge, but never gives up on doing what’s right. With humor, heart, and show-stopping songs, Seussical is a celebration of friendship, individuality, and the power of standing up for those who can’t stand up for themselves.
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 12th & 19th) 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 26th and then find out the following class what role they received.
The performance of SEUSSICAL will be held at our Theater Recital on either June 6th or 7th. Specific times/dates/location of the Theater Recital is TBD but will be confirmed soon!
Students must be available for the Theater Recital in order to participate!
Junior Acting (Ages 8-18) – FAIRYTALE FEUD
Wednesdays 5:45 – 6:45 pm
It’s time for…..FAIRYTALE FEUD! A magical spin on the game show ‘Family Feud’ but instead of families against one another, it is The Heros versus The Villains. Hosted by the whimsical Fairy Godmother and her twinkling sidekick, Tinkerbell, they run the show for the contestants that include The Frog Prince, Goldilocks, The Snow Queen AND MORE! Who will win the fabulous prize of golden treasure and their own personalized wish from the Fairy Godmother herself?
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 14th & 21st) 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 28th and then find out the following class what role they received.
The performance of FAIRYTALE FEUD will be held at our Theater Recital on either June 6th or 7th. Specific times/dates/location of the Theater Recital is TBD but will be confirmed soon!
Students must be available for the Theater Recital in order to participate!
Senior Musical Theater (Ages 12-18) – STARRY
Wednesdays 7:00 – 8:00 pm
Starry is a pop-rock musical based on the lives of Dutch post-impressionist painter Vincent van Gogh and his brother Theo van Gogh and their journey together to find the power of expression. Not one performer will be playing Vincet - all will. Each character in the show will be represented by an object (Vincent-a paint brush, Theo-a suitcase, etc) and whichever performer is holding said object during that scene or dance will then become that character. With abstract storytelling, soaring melodies, colorful costumes and contemporary choreography, this touching musical delves into themes of belonging, passion, mental health and creativity.
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/costume/set pieces!
The first two classes (January 14th & 21st) 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 28th and then find out the following class what role they received.
The performance of STARRY will be held at our Theater Recital on either June 6th or 7th. Specific times/dates/location of the Theater Recital is TBD but will be confirmed soon!
Students must be available for the Theater Recital in order to participate!
Senior Acting (Ages 13-18) – NOWHERE
Thursdays 5:00 - 5:45 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.
Nowhere takes place at a bus stop in the desert of New Mexico. Not a soul in sight; just the saguaro cacti reaching towards the setting sun. A group of strangers just so happen to all end up at this spot. A hitchhiker. A housewife. A child. An explorer. Tense. Unnerving. Middle of nowhere. Will the bus ever come? Who are these people? Where are they going? Or what are they running from?
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 (January 15th & 22nd) 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 (January 29th), students will audition for roles in class and find out the roles they get the following week in class.
The performance of NOWHERE will be held at our Theater Recital on either June 6th or 7th. Specific times/dates/location of the Theater Recital is TBD but will be confirmed soon!
Students must be available for the Theater Recital in order to participate!
Saturday Junior Musical Theater (Ages 7-12) – CINDERELLA:
Saturdays 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The classic and timeless story that's been loved for generations. The musical showcases the most beloved songs such as “In My Own Little Corner”, “It’s Possible” and “Stepsisters Lament.”! The heartfelt tale of a girl who, despite her wicked stepsisters and stepmother, pulls herself out of the cinders and finds love with the help of a fairy godmother and glass slipper. Come be swept away by timeless enchantment, magical onstage transformations and love.
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 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! On the third class (January 31st), students will audition for roles in class and find out the roles they get the following week in class.
The performance of CINDERELLA will be held at our Theater Recital on either June 6th or 7th. Specific times/dates/location of the Theater Recital is TBD but will be confirmed soon!
Students must be available for the Theater Recital in order to participate!
REGISTRATION FOR OUR MUSICAL THEATER MEDLEY CLASSES CLOSES ON FEBRUARY 20th!
MUSICAL THEATER MEDLEY (Ages 7-12) – HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
Wednesdays 5:15 – 5:45 pm
The performance of the HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL MEDLEY will be held at our Theater Recital on either June 6th or 7th. Specific times/dates/location of the Theater Recital is TBD but will be confirmed soon!
Students must be available for the Theater Recital in order to participate!
MUSICAL THEATER MEDLEY (Ages 12-18) - SIX
Performers will learn an upbeat, musical dance medley from songs from the iconic musical SIX! This includes learning dance numbers from all the classic hits of the musical such as “No Way”, “Ex Wives”, “Don’t Lose Your Head” and more! This class is exclusively about dancing - no singing or lines.
The first class will be on Thursday, February 12th.
The performance of the SIX MEDLEY will be held at our Theater Recital on either June 6th or 7th. Specific times/dates/location of the Theater Recital is TBD but will be confirmed soon!
Students must be available for the Theater Recital in order to participate!
REGISTRATION FOR OUR MUSICAL THEATER DANCE DAYS CLASS CLOSES ON MAY 1st!
MUSICAL THEATER DANCE DAYS (Ages 7-18):
Thursdays 4:30-5:00 pm
Students will learn a fun musical theater dance combination from a different musical every class! From hit musicals like Hamilton, Wicked, Hairspray and more! Students aren't required to attend every class but are encouraged to do so!
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! Students who register to perform a monologue or scene at the recital are also required to participate in a Session II VDT theater class, perform in a play or musical in the winter / spring at school, a community theater, or a professional theater.
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*
