Hoboken Children's Theater Fall 2013 Classes
Classes meet at:
Monroe Center in Hoboken
720 Monroe St. 3rd floor
(646) 339-8485
www.hobokenchildrenstheater.com
Grades K–2
Session $220 REGISTER
Songs & Scenes
The first step on the road to performing. Learn musical numbers and scenes to be presented on the last day of class. A fun way to start singing and dancing your heart out!
Instructor: Jessica McCuiston
Wednesdays 3:15–4:00
Classes: Sep. 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13
Final class with presentation: Wed. Nov. 20 at 3:15
NEW DAY ADDED:
Fridays 3:15–4:00
Classes: Sep. 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8, 15
Final class with presentation: WEDNESDAY Nov. 20 at 4:15
Grades 2–4
Session $450 REGISTER
Sing! Dance! Act!
We Are Monsters
An adorable production by the folks who brought us The Noble Gnarble! For the child with an interest in performing. Real scripts and costumes, real choreography—and a real performance!
Director: Jessica McCuiston
Wednesdays 4:00–6:00
Classes: Sep. 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6, 13
Costume fittings: Oct. 2 & Nov. 6, 6:00–6:30
Dress/tech rehearsal: Tue. Nov. 19, 3:30–6:00
Performance: Wed. Nov. 20 & Thu. Nov. 21, 6:30 (actors arrive 5:30)
Grades 4–8
Session $550 REGISTER
Performance Workshop
Captain Louie Jr.
The show that put our Senior Company members on track to becoming the harmony mavens they are! This adorable show is fun to do and fun to watch, with great music by Stephen Schwartz! For the dedicated actor with performance experience who is ready to seriously focus on all aspects of a musical production.
Directors: Jessica McCuiston & Chase Leyner
Fridays NEW TIME 4:00–6:00
Classes: Sep. 6, 13, 20, 27, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov. 1
Costume fittings: Oct. 4, 6:00–6:30
Dress rehearsal: Thu. Nov. 7, 4:00–7:00
Performances:
Fri. Nov. 8, 7:00 (actors arrive 6:00)
Sat. Nov. 9, 11:00 (actors arrive 10:00) & 4:00 (actors arrive 3:00)
Grades 6–12
Session $600 REGISTER
HCT Junior Company (by invitation/audition only)
Theatrical Rights Worldwide—Young Broadway Premiere
HCT continues its relationship with TRW, one of the largest musical theater licensing houses, in developing their Young Broadway Editions. The production will be chosen based on enrollment from the following titles: Lucky Duck, Anne of Green Gables, Awesome Allie or Sleepy Hollow. Challenging harmonies, extensive choreography and a professional work ethic are introduced, making Junior Company a great training ground for the performer who wants to pursue musical theater in high school and beyond. Students will extensively rehearse for a full production.
Director/Choreographer: Chase Leyner
Mondays 4:00–7:00
Classes: Sep. 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4
PJ Day: Sun. Nov. 3, noon–5:00
Tech rehearsal: Sun. Nov. 10, noon–5:00
Tech/dress rehearsals: Mon.–Thu. Nov. 11–14, 4:00–7:00
Performances:
Fri. Nov. 15, 7:00
Sat. Nov. 16, 2:00 & 7:00
Sun. Nov. 17, 2:00
Three Exciting New Classes!
Session $450 REGISTER
Grade 7 thru college
(grade 6 by interview only)
Acting for Film, with Filmmaker Livi Newman
Over the course of twelve weeks, students will learn how to act on-camera by performing in an original, short film. Building upon their training for the stage, students will learn how to modulate their performances and block scenes for the camera. Their performance will be showcased for parents and friends with a screening of the short film at the end of the semester.
Thursdays 4:30–6:00
Classes: Sep. 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, Nov. 7, 14, 21, Dec. 5
Long Shoot Day: Sat. Dec. 7, 9:00–1:00
Screening: Thu. Dec. 12, 7:00
Session $300 REGISTER
Grade 4 thru college
Acting with Lisa Capps: Scene Study
Broadway veteran Lisa Capps will teach acting technique and scene study. These classes will be very small so each student will get individual attention. Private coaching available as well.
Classes: Sep. 14, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 12, 19, 26, Nov. 2
Saturdays/Sundays 10:00–noon grades 4–7
Saturdays/Sundays 12:30–2:30 grade 8 thru college
Saturdays/Sundays 2:30–4:30 private monologue coaching, audition prep, and song study by appointment — 1/2 hour $40, 1 hour $75 — call 917-225-5563
Session $150 REGISTER
Grade 2 thru adult
Broadway Dance with Molly Alvarez and Friends
Learn Broadway style combinations each week to your favorite show tunes. Performance at the end of the session of all the pieces you’ve learned!
Classes: Sep. 10, 17, 24, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Final class with presentation: Tue. Nov. 5
Tuesdays 3:30–4:15 grades 2–4
Tuesdays 4:30–5:30 grades 5–7
Tuesdays 5:30–7:00 grade 8 thru adult