Spring 2023 PROGRAMS
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Weekday classes for Ages 6-14:
Most Stage I-III classes begin the week of March 27 and run for 8 weeks. There are no classes when Middletown schools are off. |
Oddbridge is an add-on to our after-school classes which makes it easy for K-8 Middletown public school families to participate in Playhouse arts programs. Oddbridge students can catch a bus directly from their school to Oddfellows, where they will be given a snack and have some supervised recreational time before classes start. Parents can pick up their students at the Playhouse between 5:45 - 6 pm. Oddbridge additional fee is $35 or $40 per weekday for the full 8 week sessions, March 27 - May 25. Financial Aid is available to families that are not able to afford tuition. |
**Two Week Mini-Production**
May 30 - June 8
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Join us for a 2 week theater adventure, with transportation provided directly from Middletown Public Schools (drop off option available for home schoolers or students from other school districts), culminating in two public performances of "A 30-minute Midsummer" in the theater at Oddfellows.
Open to ages 6 - 14, the different age groups will rehearse both separately and together to pull off a Shakespeare miracle in 7 days!
May 30 - June 8 - Monday through Thursday, 3:15 - 6 pm (7 days)
Performances: Thursday, June 8 and Friday, June 9 at 6 pm
Daily Rehearsals Monday-Thursday
Performances: June 8 & 9 at 6 pm
Ages 6-14
May 30 - June 8
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Join us for a 2 week theater adventure, with transportation provided directly from Middletown Public Schools (drop off option available for home schoolers or students from other school districts), culminating in two public performances of "A 30-minute Midsummer" in the theater at Oddfellows.
Open to ages 6 - 14, the different age groups will rehearse both separately and together to pull off a Shakespeare miracle in 7 days!
May 30 - June 8 - Monday through Thursday, 3:15 - 6 pm (7 days)
Performances: Thursday, June 8 and Friday, June 9 at 6 pm
Daily Rehearsals Monday-Thursday
Performances: June 8 & 9 at 6 pm
Ages 6-14
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STAGE I: AGES 6-8 All classes meet 4:45-5:45pm Performances in the Park
Let's take our theater-making outdoors! Each class we will walk to a nearby park and do theater and movement games, improvisation and nature-immersive activities in the outdoors. (Weather permitting. If it rains we will stay inside). Culminates in an informal Share on Monday, May 22 at 5:30 pm! Mondays, March 27-May 22 Instructor: Bronwyn Hodgkinson Tuition: $160 Circus I An age-appropriate introduction to the world of circus arts. Culminates in an informal Share on Tuesday, May 23 at 5:30 pm! Tuesdays, March 28-May 23 Instructor: Maegan Fuller Tuition: $160 Complete Actor I A fun and engaging introduction to theater for our youngest actors, exploring characters, stories and games. Culminates in an informal Share on Wednesday, May 24 at 5:30! Wednesdays, March 29-May 24 Instructor: Jeanika Browne-Springer Tuition: $160 Imagination Theater Each class we will use the power of imagination to transport ourselves on fun "imaginary field trip" adventures. Learn how to fully immerse into a story and translate that to performing on stage. Culminates in an informal share on Thursday, May 25 at 5:30 pm! Thursdays, March 30-May 25 Instructor: Maegan Fuller Tuition: $160 STAGE III: Ages 12-14 Most classes meet 4:45-5:45pm Acting and Scene Study
Tuesdays, March 28 - May 23 Develop skills and techniques that will enhance your creativity, strengthen your communication skills and foster new friendships. Class culminates in an informal Share on May 23 at 5:30 pm Instructor: Dan Schmidt Tuition: $160 Hip Hop Dance (Ages 9-14) An introduction and exploration of Hip Hop Dance for beginners or more experienced dancers. Culminates in an informal Share Thursday, May 25 at 5:30 pm! Thursdays, March 30 - May 25 Instructor: Shamara Grate Tuition: $160 Junior Repertory Production: The Beman Project (Ages 12-15) Be part of the premiere of a new play exploring Middletown's Black History in the 1800's, including the Beman Triangle, Abolitionists and Anti-Abolitionists, and the Underground Railroad. Directed by Jaqueline Brown Auditions: April 3 or 5 4:45-6:45pm Rehearsals: Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:45-6:45pm starting April 17 Performances: June 2-4 |
STAGE II: AGES 9-11 All classes meet 4:45-5:45pm Sign-A-Long
A unique class combining theater, movement and sign language, working toward a signed in-class performance of "I Just Can't Wait to Be King" from The Lion King. Culminates in an informal Share on Monday, May 22 at 5:30 pm! Mondays, Mondays, March 27-May 22 Instructor: Lanea Sellem Collins Tuition: $160 Circus II A circus arts extravaganza, including juggling, acrobatics, balancing, plate spinning and other circus skills. Culminates in an informal Share on Tuesday, May 23 at 5:30 pm! Tuesdays, March 28-May 23 Instructor: Allison McDermott Tuition: $160 Acting with Text A chance for young actors to begin working with text - from single words to dialogs to short monologs short scenes. Great preparation for a mini-production or Junior Rep! Culminates in an informal Share on Wednesday, May 24 at 5:30! Wednesdays, March 29-May 24 Instructor: Diamond Wynn Tuition: $160 Complete Actor II This is the foundational acting class for ages 9 - 11, introducing character, action, text, movement, voice and working as an ensemble. Culminates in an informal share on Thursday, May 25 at 5:30 pm! Thursdays, March 30-May 25 Instructor: Gianna Demaio Tuition: $160 Hip Hop Dance (Ages 9-14) Thursdays, March 30-May 25 An introduction and exploration of Hip Hop Dance for beginners or more experienced dancers. Culminates in an informal Share Thursday, May 25 at 5:30 pm! Instructor: Shamara Grate Tuition: $160 |
SATURDAY CLASSESMarch 25 - May 20
Circobatics & more with Meg Berritta
8 Week Spring session: March 25; April 1, 15, 22, 29; May 13, 20 & 27 (No class April 8 or May 6) Circrobatics (ages 3- 5) 9:30 - 10:15 am A unique combination of circus, acrobatics, creative movement and games. Fairietale Theater (ages 3 - 5) 10:30 - 11:15 am Faerie Tale Theater for 3-5 year olds is a class in which children will be read a different faerie tale each class then re-enact the faerie tale using fun costumes and props from around the playhouse. The last class will be a share of the group’s favorite faerie tale! Circrobatics (ages 6 - 8) 11:30 am - 12:30 pm A unique combination of circus, acrobatics, creative movement and games. Tuition: $160 for any class.
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