In-Person Classes
Join us for classes led by professional teaching artists, empowering students to create!
Our current fall classes are held at South Rec in Elyria, OH and will be held in-person.
LOCATION:
South Park Thomas O. Shores South Recreation Center
101 S Park Dr, Elyria, OH 44035
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Fall SESSION 1:
September 16th-October 21st, 2023
Intro to Acting (Ages 5-7)
6 week class, $10 enrollment fee
Students meet once a week in this 6-week course to learn an introduction to acting using warm-ups, songs and games led by Cleveland actor and teaching artist, Andrea Belser McCormick AKA Mrs. A! Student work to gain confidence, speaking skills, poise and more!
Saturdays, 10:00am-11:00am
9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21
Acting & Improv (Ages 8-10)
6 week class, $10 enrollment fee
Learn to make decisions on your feet and entertain everyone! Students learn a variety of improvisational games and acting techniques in this fun, fast-paced class!
Instructor: Andrea Belser McCormick
Saturdays, 11:00am-12:30pm
9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21
Acting & Improv (Ages 11-18)
6 week class, $10 enrollment fee
Learn to make decisions on your feet and entertain everyone! Students learn a variety of improvisational games and acting techniques in this fun, fast-paced class!
Instructor: Andrea Belser McCormick
Saturdays, 12:30pm-2:00pm
9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/14, 10/21
Fall SESSION 2:
November 4th-December 16th, 2023
Creative Storytelling (Ages 5-7)
6 week class, $10 enrollment fee
Young actors in this class learn to use their voice, body, and imagination to create original stories and perform them! Perfect for children who love to create!
Saturdays, 10:00am-11:00am
11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16
(no class 11/25 over Thanksgiving Break)
Filmmaking & Acting on Camera (Ages 8-10)
6 week class, $10 enrollment fee
Students learn the basics on acting for the camera, including self taping, marketing yourself, and what it’s like to be an actor for film and TV. Taught by actor and stunt man, Diesel Donlow! Instructor: Diesel Donlow
Saturdays, 11:00am-12:30pm
11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16
(no class 11/25 over Thanksgiving Break)
Filmmaking & Acting on Camera (Ages 11-18)
6 week class, $10 enrollment fee
Students learn the basics on acting for the camera, including self taping, marketing yourself, and what it’s like to be an actor for film and TV. Taught by actor and stunt man, Diesel Donlow! Instructor: Diesel Donlow
Saturdays, 12:30pm-2:00pm
11/4, 11/11, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, 12/16
(no class 11/25 over Thanksgiving Break)
What Students Do
Vocal Warm-Ups
Physical Warm-Ups
Drama Games
Improvisation
Story-Telling
Learn New Vocabulary
Create Scenes
Visual Storytelling
Rehearse Scenes
Work Together
Perform!
What Students Gain
Communication Skills
Self Awareness
Spatial Awareness
Collaborative Techniques
Creative Ownership
Confidence
Poise
Voice & Speech Practice
Empathy
Problem-Solving Skills
Expanded World View