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YOUTH PROGRAMS
Black Box Studios' Youth Programs offer a nurturing and educational environment for children who want to become involved in theater and the performing arts.
Our classes help students learn the fundamentals of performing, using an improv-based method that Black Box's founders developed during their years working in professional theater in New York City. Children are introduced to the basics of acting, such as voice, movement, and character development, and then apply what they've learned by performing scenes and songs with their teachers and classmates.
Through our classes, students also learn skills vital to their future outside of the theater, such as collaboration, personal responsibility, and getting along with others.
All of our courses end with a live production that gives students the opportunity to perform scenes and songs for family, friends, and the community.
Black Box's Youth Programs are a wonderful gateway to the world of performing arts for children of all ages, and provide students with the skills necessary to succeed in the theater and in the classroom.
Upcoming Classes for Fall 2010
Workshops run 15-18 weeks till mid-January. (New classes will start late January.)
Sundays starting September 12
TRYING OUT THE STAGE
Ages 4-6 / 3-4:00PM / Giselle D'Souza with Mandy Decker
For young kids wondering about performing on the stage. Basic elements of theater are introduced and confidence is developed. Ends with an open-house class for parents, siblings, and friends.
BEGINNING IN MUSICAL THEATER
2nd-6th Graders / 4:30-6:30PM / Matt Okin with Mandy Decker
Open to children with all levels of experience, this class introduces students to the basics of musical theater - acting, singing, dancing, and improvisation. At the same time, students will get to see what it is like to be on stage as they perform a fully-staged condensed musical for families, friends, and the community.
Tuesdays starting September 7
STARTING OUT ON STAGE
Ages 5-8 / 4:30-5:30PM / Giselle D'Souza with Mandy Decker
Students are introduced to the basics of performing, such as acting, improv, collaboration, and getting along with others. The group will then use these skills as they rehearse scenes and songs with other classmates. Perfect for children who want the chance to perform, Starting Out introduces students to the many different facets of theater and ends with a performance of a short, musical comedy play for families, friends, and the community.
CONTINUING ON STAGE
Ages 6-9 / 5:45-6:45PM / Giselle D'Souza with Mandy Decker
Young graduates of Starting Out On Stage learn more about working together and musical theater while rehearsing an advanced short musical for public presentation.
PROFESSIONAL DRAMA WORKSHOP
5th-8th Graders / 6:30-8:30PM / Matt Okin with Mandy Decker
This class is open to children with previous experience, by permission of the instructor or audition only. Students will explore more advanced acting techniques, and then use what they have learned to perform a fully-staged production of a one-act play. The Pro Drama Workshop for Kids offers students the chance to learn more about acting, while also gaining hands-on performance experience. *
Thursdays starting September 16
PROFESSIONAL MUSICAL THEATER WORKSHOP, LEVEL 3
3rd-6th Graders / 5-6:30PM / Matt Okin & David Meyers with Mandy Decker
This class is open to children musical theater performers with experience, by permission of the instructors or audition only. Students will spend the semester learning about the basics of musical theater- acting, singing, and dancing- and then use these skills to perform a fully-staged musical. The Pro Musical Theater Workshop for Kids offers participants the chance to explore the musical theater, gain performance experience, and build the skills they need to become better actors. *
MUSICAL THEATER WORKSHOP
2nd-6th Graders / 5-6:30PM / David Meyers with Mandy Decker
Kids with little or no experience work on a short musical from start to finish. All aspects of the above-mentioned class are explored, yet geared towards newcomers and those just starting to pursue stage performance.
PRIVATE COACHING
More information here.
* Pro Workshops require an additional $50 fee for special materials.
Classes are held at our spacious facility in Teaneck, New Jersey, which is easily accessible to students from the Greater New York City area.
Payable by check, money order or online with PayPal or any major credit card. Cards are processed through PayPal; no account necessary. See registration form for fee details.
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