Scene Study - Develop acting skills through small group work with scenes from plays. Voice for the Theater- Develop vocal technique through the preparation of vocal audition pieces alone or in duos. Theater Dance - Learn theater dance styles and techniques and how to prepare for auditions. Advanced Theater Dance - Learn advanced theater dance styles through combinations. For first-time theater students.
Students study with two teachers and cover two different theater disciplines.
Required before students may move into the Core Classes level. Fundamentals of Acting I - Explore basic acting skills through improvisation and theater games. Students will also be introduced to theater appreciation and basic theater terminology Fundamentals of Singing - Introduction to the basic concepts of singing. Skills will include pitch matching, breath support, rhythm, phrasing, and the beginning elements of sight singing. For students who have completed at least one year of Beck theater classes or an equivalent with teacher permission.