SUMMER 2012 CLASSES BEGIN JUNE 4!

Call the Academy Office at 706-324-1100 to request a brochure or come by our new offices located on 2nd Avenue! 

Check out this video about the Theatre Academy from Project Welcome Mat. 

Created by one of our students, Anna Katherine!

SPRINGER THEATRE ACADEMY
Summer 2012
Junior Program - K5-2nd grade     Middle Program - 3rd-4th Grade     Main Program - 5th-12th Grade

All Grade Levels are 2011-2012 School Year

To Register for classes, call 706-324-1100 or download registration forms under each respective program.

JUNIOR PROGRAM
1 week & 2 week, Part-Day classes for Grades K-2

Registration Form - Registration forms list program times.

We have slots available for all class groups and times.

The perfect program to introduce young children to the excitement and discipline of theatre. Whether their personality is outgoing or reserved, they can find success in this class. Our friendly teachers use games, storytelling, improvisation, puppetry, singing, and movement in a creative and safe environment. Focus is on confidence, concentration, cooperation and FUN. Concludes with a joyous presentation of class work for family and friends.

Kindergarten Ages 5-6: 1 1/2 hours daily, 1 week                                            Tuition: $85

June 4-8        June 11-15        July 2-6        July 9-13

Grades 1-2: 2-hours daily, 2 weeks                                                                      Tuition: $185

June 4-15        June 18-29        July 2-13        July 16-27       

MIDDLE PROGRAM
2-Week, Half-Day Classes for Grades 3-4  

Morning Class: 9-12          Afternoon Class: 1-4

Registration Form - Registration forms list program times.

We have slots available for all class groups and times.

A fantastic program specifically for 3rd & 4th grade students eager to learn about acting. Include core acting classes of voice & movement, improvisation, scene study and musical theatre. New students are introduced to the excitement and craft of theatre. Returning students are challenged at a higher level. Students moving up from the Junior Program will build on concepts introduced there. Class culminates in an exuberant presentation of class work for family and friends on final class day.

2-Week, Half-Day Classes                                                                                       Tuition: $245

June 4-15        June 18-29        July 2-13        July 16-27

MAIN PROGRAM
2-Week, Full-Day Classes for Grades 5-12. 9:00am-4:00pm

June 4-15 (5th-6th grade class is full for June 4-15. 7th-8th & 9th-12th grade groups are OPEN.)   

June 18-29 (5th-6th grade class is full for June 18-29. 7th-8th grade class is full for June 18-29. 9th-12th grade is OPEN)

July 2-13 (We still have openings in ALL grade groupings)       

July 16-27  (5th-6th grade class is full for July 16-27)  

Grade Groupings: 5-6, 7-8, 9-12    

Registration Form - Registration forms list program times.

New or Returning Students: Acting foundations in movement, voice and improvisation, plus specifics techniques 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.

2-Week, All-Day Classes                                                                                          Tuition: $345

3-week, Full-Day Classes for Grades 6-7. Grade groupings: 6-7 (B1 or B2) NOTE: CLASSES ARE FULL

Returning Students Only. For students desiring a longer Academy experience and the increased challenge of an extra week, exploring each core subject in greater detail. Culminates in a special presentation of scenes and other class work. Admission requires Director's Approval.            Tuition: $445

4-week, Full-Day Classes for Grades 8-12. Grade Groupings: 8-9 (A1 or A3), 10-12 (A2 or A4) 

NOTE: A1 & A4 CLASSES ARE FULL

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. Tuition: $545

4-week Company Class. Grades 11-12 (A-5)

Returning Veteran Students. For our most advanced students who want to apply all their skills to a production. Company Class will take one week of regular class rotation, then move into full-day, intensive rehearsals with a director for two weeks. Culminates in full production of a published play to open the Springer Children's Theatre season. Admission by invited audition.

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

Voice & Movement: A high-spirited class combining the fundamentals of voice and body work, assuring their integration into the actor's craft. Vocal skills develop resonance, articulation, projection and effective communication. Movement and body skills develop strength, control, agility and physical expression.

NEW! Ensemble: An exhilarating class that teaches students to work as a team - perhaps the most important skill in theatre. A crazy fun combination of improv, games, scenes and exercises to encourage students to work together, become good partners, learn to trust each other, and discover both the excitement and accomplishment of group effort on stage - in other words, become an ensemble.

Musical Theatre: The sheer joy of being on stage! It's still acting - you just happen to be singing and dancing. An exciting way to develop characters, relationships, scenes and stage presence, while performing musical numbers from the great Broadway shows of today and yesterday.

NEW! Acting for the Camera: Want to be a film actor? It's exactly like being a stage actor - and it's completely different - at the same time. A good actor knows the similarities and the differences, can easily adjust and be effective in either medium. This dynamic class uses scripted and original commercials, solo scenes, partner scenes, voice-overs and more to teach the fundamentals of acting for the camera.

Scene Study - Contemporary Plays: This class provides a performance context for the fundamental training in body, voice, imagination and partnering. Study, rehearse and perform scenes from recently written comedies and dramas, exploring text, character, relationships, blocking, and style.

Scene Study - Classical Plays: An additional scene study class which allows students the chance to explore the rich dynamics and beautiful language of plays from the classics, including Shakespeare.