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​WELCOME TO

ODDFELLOWS PLAYHOUSE YOUTH
​THEATER!


​We are committed to providing high-quality theater by and for young people, to promoting the growth of young people through the performing arts, and to offering opportunities, especially to under served and at-risk youth, to promote the development of a genuinely multiracial, multicultural society. 

UPCOMING CLASSES AND EVENTS 

UPCOMING YOUTH PROGRAMS 
Up On Your Feet Series 
Virtual
For ages 6 - 11 
​January 19 - March 9 
Hosted by Felicia Goodwine w/Guest instructors
Tuesdays, 5 - 6 PM 
This will be an 8 week series  of classes focusing on creative physical activities 

Tuition: FREE

Ms. B's Cultural Heritage and Enrichment Corner 
Virtual
For ages 9 - 11
January 20 - February 24
Wednesdays, 4:30 - 5:30 PM 
with Professor Velma Banks 
This enrichment corner allows students the opportunity to learn about the accomplishments of special people like Madam C.J. Walker, Mary McLeod Bethune, Dr. George Washington Carver, and King Tutankhamen. Through Ms. B’s C.H.E.C you will learn about the hardships that each of these people had to overcome, their unique talents, the strength of their character, and most importantly, how we are benefiting from their contributions today. 

Tuition: $50 

A Fairy Tale Mystery 
Virtual
For ages 9 - 11
January 21 - February 25
Thursdays, 4:30 - 5:30PM
with Nicki LaPorte
Join us as we create and write our own Fairy Tale mystery. Throughout the 5 weeks we will explore character traits and develop our character backgrounds and alibis as we write our own interactive mystery. Can you get away with it? Can you convince everyone of your alibi? Our share day virtual performance will include our audience trying to solve the crime. 

Live Virtual Performance on February 25th at 5:30 PM 
Tuition: $50 


Cardinal Kids Musical Mentoring I and II
with Julia Kan and Weslyan Students 
Virtual 
For ages 6 - 11
February 22 - March 31
A partnership between Oddfellows and Wesleyan University’s student-run Cardinal Kids, this class provides individual music mentoring with a Wesleyan music student. The lessons are tailored to fit the individual needs of different learners, and the mentors will work closely with their students to develop their musical skills and stimulate interest. Available topics include voice, keyboard, guitar and violin. Winter classes will be held virtually through Zoom.
Musical Mentoring II
Mondays (ages 9-11)
4:30 - 5:30 PM
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Musical Mentoring I
Wednesdays (ages 6-8)
4:30 - 5:30 PM 

Tuition: $50
UPCOMING JUNIOR REP PROGRAMS 
Virtual Mainstage Production 
Virtual
​For ages 11-14 
January 18 - March 20 
Directed by Laugh Sanchez and Jacque Brown 
This production will be a culmination of original work created by the students. They will be focusing on finding their voice through spoken word activities and theatrical workshops. 
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 PM 
Thursdays, 5:00 - 6:00 PM 
UPCOMING TEEN PROGRAMS 
Circophony: The Movie 
Virtual
For ages 12 - 20
January 9th - March 5th 
Directed by Allison McDermott
This production season will offer many virtual options; dance, juggling, acro-fitness as well as a live and socially distant contortion class. Students will participate in a weekly group rehearsal, where they will learn choreography, lines and be given circus tasks and homework to complete for the week! Additionally, students are invited to join the CREATION STATION, where students and professional designers will work together to create the shape, look and feel of the show!  
Thursday
Contortion I 5 - 6:30pm
Contortion II 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Friday
Dance 5 - 6pm 
Virtual Coach 6 - 7pm
Saturday
Creation Station 10 - 11am 
Group Rehearsal 11 - 12pm 
Juggle Jam 12 - 1pm 
Sunday
Acro Fit 10 - 11 am 
Virtual Coach 11 -12pm
Virtual Coach/Extra Rehearsal 12 - 1pm 
Tuition: $75
Interested, but not sure it will work with your schedule? Please reach out to us! This program is designed to be flexible. Participation in every class is not required!

Circophony Contortion and Flexibility 
In-Person
with Naja Muller 
For ages 12 - 20 
January 14 - March 14
Thursdays (In-person*)
5 -6:30 PM  

Tuition: $120 (includes registration in Circophony: The Movie)
*Masks are required & CDC guidelines will be followed

Writing Plays 
Virtual
with Kristen Palmer 
​For ages 14 - 20 
January 14 - February 18 
Thursdays, 6:30 - 8 PM 
A chance for teenagers to work with a professional playwright to learn and develop the art of dramatic writing. Meeting once a week, writers will develop plays for the Playhouse Stage! By creating characters, mapping worlds, and igniting conflicts, students will learn the art of dramatic writing. Explore your voice in a supportive and lively environment, culminating with the presentation of YOUR play in the New Plays Festival.
New Plays Festival 
Saturday, February 20 at 7PM

Tuition: $50

The Actor's Toolkit
In-person
with Marcella Trowbridge 
For ages 14 - 20 
January 11 - February 15
Mondays, 6:30 - 8 PM 
What every teen actor needs in their back pocket: facility with voice, body, breath, text, emotional literacy... We will train together and come out with tools for the trade- and a monologue, to boot.
Limited to 8. Masks and social distance in theater.
Tuition: $50 

​connect with us
Oddfellows Playhouse, 128 Washington Street,  Middletown, CT 06457 
info@oddfellows.org | P: (860) 347-6143
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