??Musical Theater Fundamentals: Grades 3-4; Tuesdays, Apr 1 - May 6 @ 4:30pm (MAYC)
Explore characters, relationships, action and text while developing overall acting skills and confidence.
Academy Curriculum
Our exciting acting curriculum varies in intensity with age, experience, and length of session. Acting is at the core of everything we teach and it takes a lifetime to master.
??Musical Theater Fundamentals: Grades 5-12; Saturdays, Oct 5 - Nov 9 @ 11:00am (MAYC)
Increase versatility and work on new vocal and dance techniques while exploring the art of telling stories through words, music, and movement.
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There may still be openings for some 2024 Summer Theater Academy courses. If you wish to hear about our program offerings and course availability, please contact our Theater Academy offices at (414) 267-2970 or academy@firststage.org.
Fall Next Steps: Grades 3-12; Saturdays, Oct 5 - Nov 9 @ 9:30am (MAYC)
Explore character, relationships, action and text while developing overall acting skills and confidence.
Grades 1-2: Playmakers – Superhero Academy: Training Tomorrow’s Heroes
Saturdays, March 15, March 29, April 5, April 12 at 10:30 – 11:30AM
Young actors will go on a new adventure each week as they utilize creative thinking as a group to further develop their beginning acting skills. Students will work as a group to pull inspiration from popular themes, create their own stories, and act them out together!
Grades 1-2: Playmakers – Superhero Academy: Training Tomorrow’s Heroes
Tuesdays, April 1 – May 6 at 4:30 – 5:30PM
Young actors will go on a new adventure each week as they utilize creative thinking as a group to further develop their beginning acting skills. Students will work as a group to pull inspiration from popular themes, create their own stories, and act them out together!
Grades 1-2: Playmakers – Superhero Academy: Training Tomorrow’s Heroes
Saturdays, April 5 – May 10 at 9:30 – 10:30AM
Young actors will go on a new adventure each week as they utilize creative thinking as a group to further develop their beginning acting skills. Students will work as a group to pull inspiration from popular themes, create their own stories, and act them out together!
Grades 1-2: Playmakers – Superhero Academy: Training Tomorrow’s Heroes
Saturdays, April 5 – May 10 at 10:45AM
Young actors will go on a new adventure each week as they utilize creative thinking as a group to further develop their beginning acting skills. Students will work as a group to pull inspiration from popular themes, create their own stories, and act them out together!
Grades 1-2: Playmakers – Superhero Academy: Training Tomorrow’s Heroes
Saturdays, April 5 – May 10 at 10:30 – 11:30AM
Young actors will go on a new adventure each week as they utilize creative thinking as a group to further develop their beginning acting skills. Students will work as a group to pull inspiration from popular themes, create their own stories, and act them out together!
Grades 1-2: Playmakers – The World Beyond the Reef
Saturdays, October 1 – November 5 at 4:30 – 5:30PM
Young actors will go on a new adventure each week as they utilize creative thinking as a group to further develop their beginning acting skills. Students will work as a group to pull inspiration from popular themes, create their own stories, and act them out together!
Grades 1-2: Playmakers – The World Beyond the Reef
Saturdays, September 28 – October 19 at 10:30 – 11:30AM
Young actors will go on a new adventure each week as they utilize creative thinking as a group to further develop their beginning acting skills. Students will work as a group to pull inspiration from popular themes, create their own stories, and act them out together!
Grades 1-2: Playmakers – The World Beyond the Reef
Saturdays, October 5 – November 9 at 10:45 – 11:45AM
Young actors will go on a new adventure each week as they utilize creative thinking as a group to further develop their beginning acting skills. Students will work as a group to pull inspiration from popular themes, create their own stories, and act them out together!
Grades 1-2: Playmakers – The World Beyond the Reef
Saturdays, September 28 – November 2 at 10:30 – 11:30AM
Young actors will go on a new adventure each week as they utilize creative thinking as a group to further develop their beginning acting skills. Students will work as a group to pull inspiration from popular themes, create their own stories, and act them out together!
Grades 1-2: Playmakers – The World Beyond the Reef
Saturdays, October 5 – November 9 at 9:30 – 10:30AM
Each session is a new adventure created by the class! Further develop your beginning acting skills as you pull inspiration from these tales and use improvisation techniques to create your own characters and story.
Grades 1-2: Playmakers – Training Your Dragon
Saturdays, January 18 – February 22 at 10:30 – 11:30AM
Young actors will go on a new adventure each week as they utilize creative thinking as a group to further develop their beginning acting skills. Students will work as a group to pull inspiration from popular themes, create their own stories, and act them out together!
Grades 1-2: Playmakers – Training Your Dragon
Saturdays, January 18 – February 22 at 10:45 – 11:45AM
Young actors will go on a new adventure each week as they utilize creative thinking as a group to further develop their beginning acting skills. Students will work as a group to pull inspiration from popular themes, create their own stories, and act them out together!
Grades 1-2: Playmakers – Training Your Dragon
Saturdays, January 18 – February 22 at 9:30 – 10:30AM
Young actors will go on a new adventure each week as they utilize creative thinking as a group to further develop their beginning acting skills. Students will work as a group to pull inspiration from popular themes, create their own stories, and act them out together!
Grades 1-2: Playmakers – Training Your Dragon
Saturdays, January 18, February 1, February 15, February 22 at 10:30 – 11:30AM
Young actors will go on a new adventure each week as they utilize creative thinking as a group to further develop their beginning acting skills. Students will work as a group to pull inspiration from popular themes, create their own stories, and act them out together!
Grades 1-2: Playmakers – Training Your Dragon
Tuesdays, January 14 – February 18 at 4:30 – 5:30PM
Young actors will go on a new adventure each week as they utilize creative thinking as a group to further develop their beginning acting skills. Students will work as a group to pull inspiration from popular themes, create their own stories, and act them out together!
Grades 3-4: Acting Fundamentals
Saturdays, October 5 – November 9 at 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Explore characters, relationships, action and text while developing overall acting skills and confidence.
Grades 3-4: Acting Fundamentals
Saturdays, January 18 – February 22 at 11:00AM –12:00PM
Explore characters, relationships, action and text while developing overall acting skills and confidence.
Grades 3-4: Acting Fundamentals
Tuesdays, April 1 – May 6 at 4:30 – 5:30PM
Explore characters, relationships, action and text while developing overall acting skills and confidence.
Grades 3-4: Acting Fundamentals
Tuesdays, October 1 – November 5 at 4:30 – 5:30PM
Explore characters, relationships, action and text while developing overall acting skills and confidence.
Grades 3-4: Acting Fundamentals
Saturdays, October 5 – November 9 at 9:45 – 10:45AM
Explore characters, relationships, action and text while developing overall acting skills and confidence.
Grades 3-4: Acting Fundamentals
Tuesdays, January 14 – February 18 at 4:30 – 5:30PM
Explore characters, relationships, action and text while developing overall acting skills and confidence.
Grades 3-4: Acting Fundamentals
Saturdays, Septemer 28 – November 2 at 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Explore characters, relationships, action and text while developing overall acting skills and confidence.
Grades 3-4: Acting Fundamentals
Saturdays, April 5 – May 10 at 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Explore characters, relationships, action and text while developing overall acting skills and confidence.
Grades 3-4: Acting Fundamentals
Saturdays, April 5 – May 10 at 9:45 – 10:45AM
Explore characters, relationships, action and text while developing overall acting skills and confidence.
Grades 3-4: Acting Fundamentals
Saturdays, January 18, February 1, February 15, February 22 at 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Explore characters, relationships, action and text while developing overall acting skills and confidence.
Grades 3-4: Acting Fundamentals
Saturdays, January 18 – February 22 at 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Explore characters, relationships, action and text while developing overall acting skills and confidence.
Grades 3-4: Acting Fundamentals
Saturdays, April 5 – May 10 at 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Explore characters, relationships, action and text while developing overall acting skills and confidence.
Grades 3-4: Acting Fundamentals
Saturdays, March 15, March 29, April 5, April 12 at 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Explore characters, relationships, action and text while developing overall acting skills and confidence.
Grades 3-4: Acting Fundamentals
Saturdays, January 18 – February 22 at 9:45 – 10:45AM
Explore characters, relationships, action and text while developing overall acting skills and confidence.
Grades 3-4: Acting Fundamentals
Saturdays, September 28 – October 19 at 11:00AM - 12:00PM
Explore characters, relationships, action and text while developing overall acting skills and confidence.
Grades 3-4: Musical Theater Fundamentals
Saturdays, April 5 – May 10 at 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Increase versatility and work on new vocal and dance techniques while exploring the art of telling stories through words, music, and movement.
Grades 3-4: Musical Theater Fundamentals
Tuesdays, October 1 – November 5 at 4:30 – 5:30PM
Increase your versatility and work on new vocal and dance techniques while exploring the art of storytelling through words, music, and movement.
Grades 3-4: Musical Theater Fundamentals
Saturdays, October 5 – November 9 at 12:30 – 1:30PM
Increase your versatility and work on new vocal and dance techniques while exploring the art of storytelling through words, music, and movement.
Grades 3-4: Musical Theater Fundamentals
Saturdays, October 5 – November 9 at 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Increase versatility and work on new vocal and dance techniques while exploring the art of telling stories through words, music, and movement.
Grades 3-4: Musical Theater Fundamentals
Saturdays, January 18 – February 22 at 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Increase your versatility and work on new vocal and dance techniques while exploring the art of storytelling through words, music, and movement.
Grades 3-4: Musical Theater Fundamentals
Saturdays, January 18 – February 22 at 12:30 – 1:30PM
Increase your versatility and work on new vocal and dance techniques while exploring the art of storytelling through words, music, and movement.
Grades 3-4: Musical Theater Fundamentals
Saturdays, April 5 – May 10 at 12:30 – 1:30PM
Increase your versatility and work on new vocal and dance techniques while exploring the art of storytelling through words, music, and movement.
Grades 3-4: Musical Theater Fundamentals
Tuesdays, January 14 – February 18 at 4:30 – 5:30PM
Increase your versatility and work on new vocal and dance techniques while exploring the art of storytelling through words, music, and movement.
Grades 3-4: Musical Theater Fundamentals
Tuesdays, April 1 – May 6 at 4:30 – 5:30PM
Increase versatility and work on new vocal and dance techniques while exploring the art of telling stories through words, music, and movement.
Grades 5-8: Acting Fundamentals
Saturdays, October 5 – November 9 at 12:00 – 1:00PM
Explore characters, relationships, action and text while developing overall acting skills and confidence.
Grades 5-8: Acting Fundamentals
Saturdays, January 18 – February 22 at 12:00 – 1:00PM
Explore characters, relationships, action and text while developing overall acting skills and confidence.
Grades 5-8: Acting Fundamentals
Saturdays, October 1 – November 5 at 4:30 – 5:30PM
Explore characters, relationships, action and text while developing overall acting skills and confidence.
Grades 5-8: Acting Fundamentals
Saturdays, January 14 – February 18 at 4:30 – 5:30PM
Explore characters, relationships, action and text while developing overall acting skills and confidence.
Grades 5-8: Acting Fundamentals
Tuesdays, April 1 – May 6 at 4:30 – 5:30PM
Explore characters, relationships, action and text while developing overall acting skills and confidence.
Grades 5-8: Improvisation Fundamentals
Saturdays, October 5 – November 9 at 11:00AM – 12:00PM
The use of character and scene improvisational exercises develop expressiveness, spontaneity, effective partnering and honesty on stage.
Grades 5-8: Improvisation Fundamentals
Saturdays, January 18 – February 22 at 11:00AM – 12:00PM
The use of character and scene improvisational exercises develop expressiveness, spontaneity, effective partnering and honesty on stage.
Grades 5-8: Improvisation Fundamentals
Saturdays, April 5 – May 10 at 11:00AM – 12:00PM
The use of character and scene improvisational exercises develop expressiveness, spontaneity, effective partnering and honesty on stage.
Grades 5-8: Musical Theater Fundamentals
Saturdays, January 18 – February 22 at 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Increase versatility and work on new vocal and dance techniques while exploring the art of telling stories through words, music, and movement.
Grades 5-8: Musical Theater Fundamentals
Saturdays, April 5 – May 10 at 11:0AM – 12:00PM
Increase versatility and work on new vocal and dance techniques while exploring the art of telling stories through words, music, and movement.
Grades 5-8: Musical Theater Fundamentals
Saturdays, October 5 – November 9 at 11:00AM to 12:00PM
Increase versatility and work on new vocal and dance techniques while exploring the art of telling stories through words, music, and movement.
Grades 6-12: Stage Combat
Saturdays, April 5 – May 10 at 1:00 – 2:00PM
Stage combat is the art of creating realistic-looking stunts, falls, and fights - safely! Students of all experience levels will be able to learn fundamental stage combat techniques with hands-on lessons in a safe and controlled classroom, all while gaining trust in each other and their own physicality.
Grades 6-12: Stage Combat
Saturdays, January 18 – February 22 at 1:00 – 2:00PM
Stage combat is the art of creating realistic-looking stunts, falls, and fights - safely! Students of all experience levels will be able to learn fundamental stage combat techniques with hands-on lessons in a safe and controlled classroom, all while gaining trust in each other and their own physicality.
Grades 6-12: Stage Combat
Saturdays, October 5 – November 9 at 1:00 – 2:00PM
Stage combat is the art of creating realistic-looking stunts, falls, and fights - safely! Students of all experience levels will be able to learn fundamental stage combat techniques with hands-on lessons in a safe and controlled classroom, all while gaining trust in each other and their own physicality.
Grades 9-12: Acting Fundamentals
Saturdays, October 5 – November 9 at 1:15 – 2:15PM
Explore characters, relationships, action and text while developing overall acting skills and confidence.
Grades 9-12: Acting Fundamentals
Saturdays, April 5 – May 10 at 1:15 – 2:15PM
Explore characters, relationships, action and text while developing overall acting skills and confidence.
Grades 9-12: Acting Fundamentals
Saturdays, January 18 – February 22 at 1:15 – 2:15PM
Explore characters, relationships, action and text while developing overall acting skills and confidence.
Grades 9-12: Acting Fundamentals
Saturdays, April 5 – May 10 at 12:00 – 1:00PM
Explore characters, relationships, action and text while developing overall acting skills and confidence.
Grades 9-12: Improvisation Fundamentals
Saturdays, January 18 – February 22 at 12:30 – 1:30PM
The use of character and scene improvisational exercises develop expressiveness, spontaneity, effective partnering and honesty on stage.
Grades 9-12: Improvisation Fundamentals
Saturdays, April 5 – May 10 at 12:30 – 1:30PM
The use of character and scene improvisational exercises develop expressiveness, spontaneity, effective partnering and honesty on stage.
Grades 9-12: Improvisation Fundamentals
Saturdays, October 5 – November 9 at 12:30 – 1:30PM
The use of character and scene improvisational exercises develop expressiveness, spontaneity, effective partnering and honesty on stage.
Grades 9-12: Musical Theater Fundamentals
Saturdays, January 18 – February 22 at 12:30 – 1:30PM
Increase versatility and work on new vocal and dance techniques while exploring the art of telling stories through words, music, and movement.
Grades 9-12: Musical Theater Fundamentals
Saturdays, April 5 – May 10 at 12:30 – 1:30PM
Increase versatility and work on new vocal and dance techniques while exploring the art of telling stories through words, music, and movement.
Grades 9-12: Musical Theater Fundamentals
Saturdays, October 5 – November 9 at 12:30 – 1:30PM
Increase versatility and work on new vocal and dance techniques while exploring the art of telling stories through words, music, and movement.
Grades K4-1: Story Drama – An Ocean of Friendship and Fun!
Saturdays, January 18 – February 22 at 9:30 – 10:15AM
Bring exciting tales to life through dramatic play! Young people begin to develop their actor tools of body, voice, and imagination by actively engaging in creative play, all while strengthening their ability to focus, cooperate with others, and solve problems.
Grades K4-1: Story Drama – An Ocean of Friendship and Fun!
Saturdays, January 18 – February 22 at 10:30 – 11:15AM
Bring exciting tales to life through dramatic play! Young people begin to develop their actor tools of body, voice, and imagination by actively engaging in creative play, all while strengthening their ability to focus, cooperate with others, and solve problems.
Grades K4-1: Story Drama – An Ocean of Friendship and Fun!
Saturdays, January 18, February 1, February 15, February 22 at 9:30 – 10:15AM
Bring exciting tales to life through dramatic play! Young people begin to develop their actor tools of body, voice, and imagination by actively engaging in creative play, all while strengthening their ability to focus, cooperate with others, and solve problems.
Grades K4-1: Story Drama – An Ocean of Friendship and Fun!
Saturdays, January 18 – February 22 at 9:30 – 10:15AM
Bring exciting tales to life through dramatic play! Young people begin to develop their actor tools of body, voice, and imagination by actively engaging in creative play, all while strengthening their ability to focus, cooperate with others, and solve problems.
Grades K4-1: Story Drama – An Ocean of Friendship and Fun!
Saturdays, January 18 – Febeuary 22 at 10:30 – 11:15AM
Bring exciting tales to life through dramatic play! Young people begin to develop their actor tools of body, voice, and imagination by actively engaging in creative play, all while strengthening their ability to focus, cooperate with others, and solve problems.
Grades K4-1: Story Drama – An Ocean of Friendship and Fun!
Saturdays, January 18 – February 22 at 10:30 – 11:15AM
Bring exciting tales to life through dramatic play! Young people begin to develop their actor tools of body, voice, and imagination by actively engaging in creative play, all while strengthening their ability to focus, cooperate with others, and solve problems.
Grades K4-1: Story Drama – Groovin’ Adventures with Pete the Cat!
Saturdays, September 28 – October 19 at 9:30 – 10:15AM
Bring exciting tales to life through dramatic play! Young people begin to develop their actor tools of body, voice, and imagination by actively engaging in creative play, all while strengthening their ability to focus, cooperate with others, and solve problems.
Grades K4-1: Story Drama – Groovin’ Adventures with Pete the Cat!
Saturdays, September 28 – November 2 at 9:30 – 10:15AM
Bring exciting tales to life through dramatic play! Young people begin to develop their actor tools of body, voice, and imagination by actively engaging in creative play, all while strengthening their ability to focus, cooperate with others, and solve problems.
Grades K4-1: Story Drama – Groovin’ Adventures with Pete the Cat!
Saturdays, September 28 – October 19 at 10:30 – 11:15AM
Bring exciting tales to life through dramatic play! Young people begin to develop their actor tools of body, voice, and imagination by actively engaging in creative play, all while strengthening their ability to focus, cooperate with others, and solve problems.
Grades K4-1: Story Drama – Groovin’ Adventures with Pete the Cat!
Saturdays, October 5 – November 9 at 9:30 – 10:15AM
Bring exciting tales to life through dramatic play! Young people begin to develop their actor tools of body, voice, and imagination by actively engaging in creative play, all while strengthening their ability to focus, cooperate with others, and solve problems.
Grades K4-1: Story Drama – Groovin’ Adventures with Pete the Cat!
Saturdays, September 28 – November 2 at 10:30 – 11:15AM
Bring exciting tales to life through dramatic play! Young people begin to develop their actor tools of body, voice, and imagination by actively engaging in creative play, all while strengthening their ability to focus, cooperate with others, and solve problems.
Grades K4-1: Story Drama – Groovin’ Adventures with Pete the Cat!
Saturdays, October 5 – November 9 at 10:30 – 11:15AM
Bring these popular stories to life through the exploration of setting, plot, and character choices to develop beginning acting skills.
Grades K4-1: Story Drama – Stomp and Roar: Dinosaur Tales!
Saturdays, April 5 – May 10 at 9:30 – 10:15AM
Bring exciting tales to life through dramatic play! Young people begin to develop their actor tools of body, voice, and imagination by actively engaging in creative play, all while strengthening their ability to focus, cooperate with others, and solve problems.
Grades K4-1: Story Drama – Stomp and Roar: Dinosaur Tales!
Saturdays, March 15, March 29, April 5, April 12 at 9:30 – 10:30AM
Bring exciting tales to life through dramatic play! Young people begin to develop their actor tools of body, voice, and imagination by actively engaging in creative play, all while strengthening their ability to focus, cooperate with others, and solve problems.
Grades K4-1: Story Drama – Stomp and Roar: Dinosaur Tales!
Saturdays, March 15, March 29, April 5, Apr 12 at 10:30 – 11:15AM
Bring exciting tales to life through dramatic play! Young people begin to develop their actor tools of body, voice, and imagination by actively engaging in creative play, all while strengthening their ability to focus, cooperate with others, and solve problems.
Grades K4-1: Story Drama – Stomp and Roar: Dinosaur Tales!
Saturdays, April 5 – May 10 at 10:30 – 11:15AM
Bring exciting tales to life through dramatic play! Young people begin to develop their actor tools of body, voice, and imagination by actively engaging in creative play, all while strengthening their ability to focus, cooperate with others, and solve problems.
Grades K4-1: Story Drama – Stomp and Roar: Dinosaur Tales!
Saturdays, April 5 – May 10 at 9:30 – 10:15AM
Bring exciting tales to life through dramatic play! Young people begin to develop their actor tools of body, voice, and imagination by actively engaging in creative play, all while strengthening their ability to focus, cooperate with others, and solve problems.
Grades K4-1: Story Drama – Stomp and Roar: Dinosaur Tales!
Saturdays, April 5 – May 10 at 10:30 – 11:15AM
Bring exciting tales to life through dramatic play! Young people begin to develop their actor tools of body, voice, and imagination by actively engaging in creative play, all while strengthening their ability to focus, cooperate with others, and solve problems.
Spring Next Steps: Grades 3-12; Saturdays, Apr 5 - May 10 @ 9:30am (MAYC)
Explore character, relationships, action and text while developing overall acting skills and confidence.
Winter Next Steps: Grades 3-12; Saturdays, Jan 18 - Feb 22 @ 9:30am (MAYC)
Explore character, relationships, action and text while developing overall acting skills and confidence.