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F25 Creative Characters: FUNdamentals Session A

$234

with Katie Dorrell

Calendar Sep 13, 2025 at 9:15 am, runs for 10 weeks

Grades 2-3 • Saturdays, 9:15-10:30 AM • Sept. 13-Nov. 15 • $224 Subscribers/$234 Non-Subscribers

This hybrid of creative drama and performance was created especially for those 2nd and 3rd graders who are ready to begin a more disciplined approach to theatre. While keeping it fun and light, young actors will use scripted and original material to focus on creating a character and collaborating with others in an ensemble. This is a beginning acting class that focuses on vocal projection and fluency, expressiveness and body awareness. Returning students welcome!

Parents can attend an informal showcase on the last day of class.*  

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F25 Creative Characters: FUNdamentals Session B

$234

with Katie Dorrell

Calendar Sep 13, 2025 at 10:45 am, runs for 10 weeks

Grades 2-3 • Saturdays, 10:45 AM-12:00 PM • Sept. 13-Nov. 15 • $224 Subscribers/$234 Non-Subscribers

This hybrid of creative drama and performance was created especially for those 2nd and 3rd graders who are ready to begin a more disciplined approach to theatre. While keeping it fun and light, young actors will use scripted and original material to focus on creating a character and collaborating with others in an ensemble. This is a beginning acting class that focuses on vocal projection and fluency, expressiveness and body awareness. Returning students welcome!

Parents can attend an informal showcase on the last day of class.*  

WB25 Four-Day Play Session A (Grades 2-3)
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WB25 Four-Day Play Session A (Grades 2-3)

$235
Calendar Dec 22, 2025 at 9 am

WB25 Four-Day Play Session A (Grades 2-3)

Grades 2-3 • Dec. 22-23 & 29-30 • 9:00 AM-4:00 PM • $225 Subscribers/$235 Non-subscribers

Audition for roles on the first day. Then learn blocking, make the backdrops and props, and put it all together. Perform for your family on the final day of class!

W26 Creative Characters: Act Out! Session A
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W26 Creative Characters: Act Out! Session A

$234

with Katie Dorrell

Calendar Jan 3, 2026 at 9:15 am, runs for 10 weeks

W25 Creative Characters: Act Out Session A

Grades 2-3 • Saturdays, 9:15-10:30 AM, Jan. 3 – Mar. 7, 2026 • $224 Subscribers/$234 Non-subscribers

Students continue to transition to a more disciplined approach to theatre arts. While keeping it developmentally appropriate, young actors will begin to use scripted and original material to focus on creating a character and collaborating with others in an ensemble. This is a beginning acting class that will focus on vocal projection and fluency, expressiveness, and body awareness.

*Parents may attend an informal sharing on the last day of class.

W26 Creative Characters: Act Out! Session B
Registration Unavailable

W26 Creative Characters: Act Out! Session B

$234

with Katie Dorrell

Calendar Jan 3, 2026 at 10:45 am, runs for 10 weeks

W25 Creative Characters: Act Out Session B

Grades 2-3 • Saturdays, 10:45-12:00 PM, Jan. 3 – Mar. 7, 2026 • $224 Subscribers/$234 Non-subscribers

Students continue to transition to a more disciplined approach to theatre arts. While keeping it developmentally appropriate, young actors will begin to use scripted and original material to focus on creating a character and collaborating with others in an ensemble. This is a beginning acting class that will focus on vocal projection and fluency, expressiveness, and body awareness.

*Parents may attend an informal sharing on the last day of class.





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