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JUNIOR PROGRAM, for Grades K5-2nd (2009-10 School Year)
2-Week, Part-Day Classes
Some children are outgoing; some are shy; some are in between. Whatever their personality, they can find success in this class. Our friendly teachers use games, storytelling, improvisation, puppetry, singing, and creative movement to give students a taste of the excitement and discipline of theatre. Students have fun and make new friends while learning the acting basics of body, voice and imagination. Focus is on confidence, concentration, cooperation and FUN. Concludes with a joyous Presentation of class work for family and friends.
Kindergarten Ages 5-6: 1½-hour daily        Tuition: $160
Grades 1st-2nd: 2 ½-hour daily                   Tuition: $210

MAIN PROGRAM, for Grades 3rd-12th (2009-10 School Year)
2-Week, Full-Day Classes for Grades 3rd-11th   Tuition: $335
Grade Groupings: 3rd-4th, 5th-6th, 7th-8th, 9th-11th (2009-10 School Year)
New or Returning Students. Acting foundations with physical, vocal and imaginative work, plus acting technique for theatre scenes and musical numbers. Previous theatre experience helpful but not required. Returning students are challenged at a higher level. Culminates in a high-energy Presentation of class work for family and friends on final class day.

3-Week, Full-Day Classes for Grades 5th-7th  Tuition: $435
Grade Groupings: 5th-6th (B1), 7th (B2)  (2009-10 School Year)
Returning Students only. For students desiring a longer Academy experience and the increased challenge that an extra week of class brings, exploring each core subject in greater detail. Culminates in a Special Presentation of scenes and other class work.  Admission requires Director’s Approval

4-Week, Full-Day Classes for Grades 8th-12th   Tuition:  $535
Grade Groupings: 8th-9th (A-1), 10th-12th (A-2)  (2009-10 School Year)
Returning Students only. For older students wishing an accelerated challenge offering in-depth exploration of each subject area, advanced skills and career guidance. An intensive but joyous theatre experience. Culminates in an Evening Showcase.   Admission requires an Audition

4-Week Company Class    
Grades 11th-12th (A-3)  (2009-10 School Year)
Returning Veteran Students. For our most advanced students (must have completed A-1 or A-2) who want to apply all their skills to a production. Company Class will take one week of regular class, then move into full-day, intensive rehearsals with a director for two weeks. Culminates in full production of a published play as part of the Springer Children’s Theatre Season.  Admission by Invited Audition

MAIN PROGRAM: ACTING CORE CURRICULUM
All students take these six classes. Substance and intensity vary with student age and experience.

Voice & Movement
A class that combines the fundamentals of voice and body work, assuring their integration into the actor’s craft. Vocal and communication skills to develop resonance, articulation, projection and effective communication. Movement and body skills to develop strength, control, agility and physical expression.

Improv
Improvise — make it up as you go along. The most popular class at the Academy ever. Theatre games, character and scene improvs, partner work and original scenes. Develops spontaneity, expression and fearlessness and teamwork.

Musical Theatre
The sheer joy of being on stage! It’s still acting—you just happen to be singing and dancing. A fun way to develop characters, relationships and scenes while staging numbers from the great Broadway musicals of today and yesterday.

New!  BANG
A crazy game becomes a whole new class. It’s Creative Expression with a theatrical flair. Express your individuality in words and actions. Turn ideas, thoughts and feelings into poems, prose, songs, creative movement, dances, monologues, dialogues, even scenes. The joy of being unique, in style and presentation. Think it, speak it, do it, write it, show it. Show it now – BANG

Scene Study—Contemporary Plays
Scene study explores text, character, relationships, blocking, and style from recently-written comedies and dramas. Provides an acting context for movement, voice and improv training. Uniqueness

New!  Scene Study—Classical Plays
Welcome back a popular class from the past. A fun additional scene study class allows students the chance to explore the rich dynamics and beautiful language of classical plays, including Shakespeare.


OTHER INFORMATION
• Tuition Deposits: Minimum for each application: $75 for Main Program; $35 for Junior Program.

• Discounts: $25 OFF for each Additional registered child in a family. 10% OFF for each student of a Springer Society Membership family.

• Scholarships: Need-based scholarships are available—Call Academy Office 706-324-1100.

• An Admissions Orientation is required of all New Students in the MAIN Program. Students will be notified to schedule an orientation appointment.

• Lunch: Tuition does not include lunch. Lunch may be purchased on site or brought from home.