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SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS
What distinguishes the School of Performing Arts from other theatre training programs in the Southeast is the interdependence between our Resident Actors and the School. Actor-teachers are the founding premise of the Academy's artistic philosophy, and the resident faculty members are themselves artists continuing to hone their craft. Our classes are taught by professional actors, directors, and writers in order to provide the intense experiences our students need to enhance their abilities. Within this environment, a thorough program of serious and fun theatre training provides students with the background to pursue drama as a hobby or as a career.
Our 8-week sessions and summer drama camps provide the full range of creative opportunities for children and adults. Each class is designed to inspire and encourage, as well as teach and guide. All of our classes are taught by Atlanta's top professionals, and result in workshop performances or readings.
The Academy Theatre has temporarily suspended School of Performing Arts classes due to renovations at the Theatre's space in Avondale Estates. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
The classes listed below are the Academy's usual class offerings when in session:
YOUTH CLASSES
Creative Dramatics 1
Saturday 10:30am-11:30am, Ages 6-8
Through goal-oriented play, our youngest performers will learn how to explore, develop, express and communicate ideas. Children have fertile imaginations-creative dramatics provides the structure and an actor is born. Fee is $150.
Creative Dramatics 2
Saturday 11:45-am-1:15pm, Ages 9-12
With the basics down, the elementary actor continues to develop a range of skills through concentration, co-operative play and physical agility as CD2 focuses on developing ensemble skills for the next level. Fee is $180.
Acting for Teens
Saturdays 10:30am-12:30pm, Ages 13+
For teens who are new to acting or who wish to graduate to the Ensemble level, basic acting principles will be mastered through exercises in relaxation, concentration, imagination and improvisation as we focus on preparing the voice and body for the stage. Fee is $180.
ADULT CLASSES
Adult Ensemble Acting
Mondays 6:30-8:30pm
The goal pf this course is the achievement of relaxed, free and truthful expression of oneself. Through the use of theatre exercises and improvisation, the student will develop a sensitivity to internal and external stimuli and learn to express his/her response with greater freedom
Senior Ensemble
Monday 4pm-6pm
For the mature actor at any level of ability who wishes to become part of the Academy legacy of actors through process-oriented, character-driven ensemble work. The basics of acting will be explored, as well as improvisation and dramatic literature appropriate to the older performer. Fee is $200.
Creative Writing Work Out
Mondays 6pm-8pm
Explore your inner dramatist with engaging writing exercises meant to free your mind and tap your creativity. Through conversations on dramatic structure, elements of a play, trends in new playwriting, and time to write and share your work this work out will stretch your playwriting muscles. For novice or pro. Fee is $200.
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