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2728 Asbury Rd
Dubuque, IA 52001
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Kids Take the Stage

 

Several times each year we offer theater classes for kids. These classes teach theater skills such as acting, singing, pantomime, improvisation and stage make-up, but equally as important, they help kids develop real life skills like confidence, reading, team work, self-esteem and communication.

 

We offer a six-week winter session starting in January/February, a six-week spring session starting in March/April, a six-week fall session beginning in October and week-long camps at various times during the year. We do not offer classes in June and July so we and the kids can concentrate on the Free Summer Musical Program.

Registration for Spring Classes is open!

Register for a class

 

Financial Assistance is available for qualified families, email Miki Robinson for details.

 

Let's Pretend

Kindergarten & 1st Grade

Take a trip to the wonderful world of make believe. This enchanting class uses kids imagination and self-expression to build concentration, confidence and communication skills. The goal is to have fun discovering the world of theater! Space is limited to 16 kids.

 

Teachers: Sue Flogel & Don Brauhn. Cost $70

 

Mondays, April 3 to May 8, 2023

Time: 4:30 to 5:30 pm--SOLD OUT!

 

Next Offering Fall 2023


Disney Heroes & Villains

2nd & 3rd Grades

Disney movies through the years have has their share of heroes and villains. From Cruella to Woody, Jafar to Jasmine and Ursual to Dory. there are many stories to share and perform. Kids will enjoy hearing the stories from these classic films and learning the songs that made them famous. This class will culminate in an original performance with both dialogue and songs. Come join the fun! Space is limited to 16 kids.

Please note this class starts a week later than other spring classes and runs for only 5 weeks.

 

Teachers: Sue Flogel & Don Brauhn. Cost $60

 

Fridays, April 14 to May 12, 2023

Time: 4:30 to 5:30 pm


Creative Theatrics

2nd & 3rd Grade

Let's hit the stage! Using stories and short plays as a foundation, this class uses beginning acting techniques and cultivates skills that help kids be comfortable and confident on stage. Each day we will focus on creating believable characters using props, costumes, pantomime and dialogue. Space is limited to 16 kids.

 

Teacher: Michelle Blanchard  Cost: $70

 

Wednesdays, April 5 to May 10, 2023

Times: 4 to 5 pm or 5:15 to 6:15 pm


Acting

4th, 5th and 6th Grade

Get into the act! This class focuses on acting skills and how to create believable characters. Kids will explore improvisation, stage movement and pantomime.

Using skits and short plays, we will work to master the skills needed in acting on stage. Space is limited to 16 kids.

 

Teacher: Michelle Blanchard. Cost $70

 

Thursdays, April 6 to May 11, 2023

Times: 4 to 5 pm--SOLD OUT

or 5:15 to 6:15 pm


Fractured Fairy Tales               

3rd, 4th & 5th Grades

Have you ever thought fairy tales seemed a bit unrealistic?  Can you really want to marry someone ten minutes after you meet them?  Do frogs really turn into princes?  Does a kiss bring you out of a curse induced coma?  If you have doubts about any of these things, this is the class for you!  We will take popular fairy tales and rewrite them to suit a more modern world.  Once written, we will stage them and present them to our adoring public!! Space is limited to 10.

 

Teacher: Sue Flogel. Cost: $95

 

Tuesdays, April 4 to May 9, 2023

Time: 4:30 to 6 pm


Pete the Cat Adventures                  

Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade

Do you love “Pete the Cat” books? This class will bring some of your favorite Pete stories to life, with you as the actors.  Stories will include "Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes," "Pete the Cat: Rocking My School Shoes," "Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons," "Pete the Cat and the Missing Cupcakes" and "Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie." At our last class, we will perform our stories. You are sure to have a groovy time! Space is limited to 16.

 

Teachers: Sue Flogel and Don Brauhn. Cost $70.

 

Next Offering TBD

Musical Mashups

Grades 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th

Everyone loves a musical! In this class, kids will learn well-known songs from Broadway musicals and combine them into a single story. Acting and singing skills go hand-in-hand on this musical journey! Space is limited to 8 kids.

Teacher: Sue Flogel and Don Brauhn. Cost: $95.

 

Next Offering TBD

Musical Theater 101

4th, 5th and 6th Grade

Learn how to put your best foot forward in a musical. This fast-paced, fun-filled and educational class will teach singing, character interpretation, and simple choreography using scenes from a Broadway musical. Space is limited to 16 kids.

 

Teacher: Sue Flogel  Cost $95

 

Next Offering Fall 2023


 

 

 

This program is supported in part by grants from:

 

 

 

Disney's Heroes and Villains

2nd & 3rd Grades

Disney movies through the years have had their share of heroes and villains. From Cruella to Woody, Jafar to Jasmine, and Ursula to Dory, there are many stories to share and perform. Participants will enjoy hearing the stories from these classic films, and learn the songs that made them famous. This class will culminate in an original performance with both dialogue and songs. Come join the fun! Space is limited to 16 kids. Teachers: Sue Flogel & Don Brauhn.

Please note this class starts a week later than other spring classes and runs for only 5 weeks.

Cost $60

Fridays, April 14 to May 12, 2023

Time: 4:30 to 5:30 pm


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