Classes and Camps
Teens and Tweens Acting Camp
Tweens and teens can hone their acting skills and have fun in this acting camp! Every day will consist of at least a few hours of working on a performance that will be presented at the end of the week for families. While rehearsing, the actors will work on performance skills such as diction, projection, facial expressions, body psychology, and stage presence.
In addition, there will be time during the day to do some fun, acting-related games and skills work, such as: comedy improvisation, theater games, body movement, accent work, scene study, and improvisation for acting.
Ages: 10-14
Date: August 4-8 from 9am to 3pm daily
About Alex Moore: Alex Moore has both acted and taught acting, improvisation, dance, and theater games and directed plays for youth most of her life. She eventually earned her teaching certification in English and a Master's degree in Education and taught middle school for several years before teaching classes for homeschooled students (mostly drama-based classes). She currently is a substitute teacher at Emerson School and directs plays and musicals for Chelsea Area Players Youth Theater.
Summer Dance Camp: Heroes & Villains
Join us for a week of dance and dive into the greatest heroes and villains of musical theatre! Explore character dynamics, dance styles and the staging needed to tell a riveting story on stage. Whether they are comedic characters or big personalities, we will discover heartwarming heroes, snarky mischief makers, and the strength that can be found when friends band together.
Each day will include dance technique classes, acting lab, dance/theatre games, creative character building, prop design hour and enough wiggle room to let creativity take over!
This camp is perfect for the young performer who is interested in trying new styles of dance, expanding their storytelling skills and finding fellowship with other theatre-loving kids. Beginners welcome!
Ages: 8-14
Date: August 11-15 from 9am-3pm daily
Cost: $300
About Jessie Wise: Ms. Wise brings over 15 years of experience as an educator and choreographer in the performing arts, including social dance, musical theatre, and therapeutic movement. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Dance from Columbia College Chicago, she recently completed her Diploma in Dance Movement Therapy through Dance Therapy New Zealand.
Throughout her career, she has choreographed more than 30 musicals and brings passion to creating joyful, inclusive spaces where every performer feels seen, supported, and encouraged to explore their creativity.
A2CT Theatre Arts Club
Join us for lively conversations, networking, and of course, plenty of dramatic flair! All levels of experience are welcome, especially novices or those first exploring the adventure of live theatre.
In this group we are exploring the art and science of acting, tailoring sessions for each individual's experience level and prior experience with acting. We use theatre games, one page scenes and longer scripts to expand the acting abilities of each participant. The eventual goal is up to you...if you want to just have fun in each meet-up, eventually audition for the first time or hone your experienced acting skills with new characterizations to land challenging roles. It is up to you.
Meetings are aimed at retirees and those in non-traditional jobs, meeting on Wednesdays 11:30am – 1:30pm.
More details to join the group is on the Meetup website.
Stage Play Developmental Group
Want to work with others on developing plays? This meet-up style group is designed for participants to develop play ideas, read current work and help others with their ideas. This group, sponsored by the Ann Arbor Civic Theatre, will primarily focus on stage plays to be performed live.
For ages 16+, limit 12 participants per session.
Dates: Every Saturday starting January 11th at 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Cost: $5 for members of A2CT, $10 for non-members
Cancellation Policy:
100% refund if cancelled at least 2 weeks before the start of class
50% refund if cancelled at least 1 week before
No refunds once class starts
Exceptions may be made in extenuating circumstances
A2CT Educational Scholarships
A2CT is committed to providing accessible educational opportunities to our local theatre community. If you’d like to inquire about a full or partial scholarship, based on financial need or hardship, for an upcoming class, camp, or workshop, simply use the link below, fill out the form, and a representative from A2CT will get back to you soon.
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