Scene Study Classes

For grades 1-3 and 3-6.

Students create an ensemble in scene study classes! Improvisation and theater games help stoke creativity develop the spirit of play as students rehearse scenes, devise their own stories and create new characters. A great session for kids to increase confidence, craft, and their ability to work as part of an ensemble.

Students amass skills in singing, dance, speech, and improvisation taught by master teachers and performers at the top of their field.

Hogwarts School

$300 Per Child

Grades 1-3 | Thursdays

Using the Harry Potter series as a springboard, we will generate original scripted scenes and rehearse scenes from the movies and books. Kids will get to hone their writing and improv skills as they create plays based on their favorite iconic characters or imagine new ones in this magical world. Come get sorted into your favorite house, jump on your Firebolt and let’s make some magic! Class culminates in a movie montage featuring our work from the session.

Class meets for 10 sessions, April 8 through June 10. Drop-ins available through May 13.

  • Ages: Grades 1-3
  • Dates: 04/08/2021 - 06/10/2021
  • Time: 3:30p-4:30p Thursday
  • Address: Virtual
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Musical Theater Lab

$330 For the Semester

Grades 3-6 | Mondays

Learn how to be a triple threat in this dynamic class for budding performers with Child’s Play NY. Students focus on songs, dances and characters from Broadway’s most celebrated and kid-friendly shows. They work alongside professional performers with years of experience bringing their passion to children. Class culminates in a movie showcase of scenes and songs.

Spring trimester runs March 1 through May 17.
Join for the 11-week session, or enroll as a drop-in!

  • Ages: Grades 3-6
  • Dates: 03/01/2021 - 05/17/2021
  • Time: 4:00p-5:00p Monday
  • Address: Virtual
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Students sitting in a circle

Playwriting

$330 For the Semester

Grades 4-6 | Thursdays

Students will use their creativity, compassion and confidence to build a story they can carry with them for the rest of their lives. Individually, each student will craft a play, and together they will workshop their scenes, exercising their acting, directing, and most importantly, imagination skills. Over the course of 11 weeks, students will learn the basics of playwriting and be able to present any and all parts of their theatrical story. All classes will include individual assignments and collaborative opportunities. Each day will be structured so that all participants have the chance to learn and study other writers’ work, write for 10-15 minutes and share their words with each other. By the end of the semester they will have used their bodies, intellect and imagination to come up with an original play. By being confident, vulnerable and creative with each other and actively supporting and encouraging each other’s work, students will emerge with meaningful connections to each other and a strong sense of their writing and collaborative abilities.

Class culminates in a montage and packet of students’ original work.

  • Ages: Grades 4-6
  • Dates: 03/04/2022 - 05/20/2021
  • Time: 4:00p-5:00p Thursday
  • Address: Virtual
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