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Virtual Winter Classes
January 25 - March 25, 2021 Kindergarten - Adult All-new online theatre classes, listed below by age. Registration is open now! Early-bird discount of 10% before Jan. 1. Classes can (and should) be taken multiple times. Class sizes are limited and filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Payment plans and need-based scholarships are available, learn more below. $25 multi-student and multi-class discounts are available. |
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Elementary | K - 5th Grades
Acting & Creative Movement
K - 2nd Grades This virtual theatre class is perfect for little kids with BIG imaginations. With on-your-feet activities that tap into young artist’s creativity, develop skills in improvisation, characterization, and vocal technique, and release creative energy, young artists will bring stories to life through reading, acting, music, and art. At the end of the semester, students will share their work in a one-of-a-kind virtual showcase.
January 25 - March 22 Mondays from 4:30 - 5:15 PM EST Grades: K - 2nd Virtual Platform: Zoom Instructor: Tania Battista Tuition: $135* 10% off before Jan. 1 Supplies Needed: Internet connect, a small, designated space to safely move around during class. |
Acting
3rd - 5th Grades A play from away! Explore improvisation, characterization, voice and speech, costume design, and more as you create an original virtual play! With an emphasis on creativity and personal expression, students will meet in weekly live online classes to develop, memorize, and film their role in the play. At the end of the semester, each actor’s part will be edited together to create a virtual performance!
January 25 - March 22 Mondays from 5:30 - 6:15 PM EST Grades: 3rd - 5th Virtual Platform: Zoom Instructor: Tania Battista Tuition: $150* 10% off before Jan. 1 Supplies Needed: Internet connection, a device with a working camera for video submissions (mobile phone, tablet, or computer). |
Musical Theatre
3rd - 5th Grades "Getting to know you..." Meaningfully connect and collaborate with young artists from across the country in this virtual musical theatre class featuring Broadway songs about friendship! In high-energy zoom classes combining singing, acting, and movement, students will hone their theatrical skills while developing a virtual musical revue shared with friends and family at the end of the semester.
January 28 - March 25 Thursdays from 4:30 - 5:15 PM EST Grades: 3rd - 5th Virtual Platforms: Zoom, Flipgrid Instructors: Anna Kimmell, Matthew Glover Tuition: $150* 10% off before Jan. 1 Supplies Needed: Internet connection, headphones, a device with a working camera for video submissions |
*Payment plans , multi-student discounts, and need-based scholarships are available. Learn more below.
Middle School | 6th - 8th Grades
Acting: Virtual Theatre
6th - 8th Grades Push your imagination to the limits as you collaborate with artists from across the country to devise original, virtual theatrical performance art. With inspiring, out-of-the-box artistic challenges, this class encourages artists of all kinds to use their voices and talents in new and unexpected ways. Whether you’re an actor, writer, dancer, comic, storyteller, artist, musician, or editor, this class led by improviser and actor TJ Simba-Medel will encourage you to create art from anywhere!
January 28 - March 25 Thursdays from 5:30 - 6:30 PM EST Grades: 6th - 8th Virtual Platform: Zoom Instructor: TJ Simba-Medel Tuition: $175* 10% off before Jan. 1 Supplies Needed: Internet connection, a device (mobile phone, tablet, or computer) with a working camera for video submissions. |
Musical Theatre
6th - 8th Grades "I wish... more than anything!"
Dive into Broadway repertoire and character analysis in this class that celebrates "I want" songs; the musical moment spotlighting a protagonist's hopes and dreams. With a focus on acting through song, intention, and motivation, young artists will discover what drives a character as they learn, develop, and perform a musical revue of "I want" songs presented at the end of the semester in an original virtual showcase. January 26 - March 23 Tuesdays from 5 - 6 PM EST Grades: 6th - 8th Virtual Platform: Zoom Instructors: Anna Kimmell, Matthew Glover Tuition: $175* 10% off before Jan. 1 Supplies Needed: Internet connection, headphones, a device (mobile phone, tablet, or computer) with a camera for video submissions, |
Broadway Dance
6th - 12th Grades Get moving in this fun, high-energy dance class focusing on Broadway-style choreography through the decades. Each live zoom class features a full-body warm up, a step-by-step breakdown of theatre dance vocabulary, and Broadway-style choreography to learn and perfect throughout the semester. Join Studio 52 to get a weekly workout, learn how to fill your movement with character, and step into your next dance audition or production feeling confident!
January 27 - March 24 Wednesdays from 7:30 - 8:30 PM Grades: 6th - 12th Virtual Platform: Zoom Instructor: Lauren Hopkins Tuition: $150* 10% off before Jan. 1 Supplies Needed: Internet connection, enough space to move around safely, comfortable clothes, light sneakers, jazz, or ballet shoes. |
*Payment plans, multi-student discounts, and need-based scholarships are available. Learn more below.
High School | 9th - 12th Grades
Acting for the Camera
9th - 12th Grades Lights… Camera… Acting! Explore the fundamentals of on-camera acting in a nine week course led by professional actor and producer Marlane Barnes. Best known for her work on Sons of Anarchy and Mad Men, Marlane will coach actors through scenes from real-world TV and film scripts. Learn on-camera tips and technique, scale your performances from stage to screen, explore your type, and hone your on-camera and self-tape skills. No experience required.
January 25 - March 22 Mondays from 7 - 8 PM EST Grades: 9th - 12th Virtual Platform: Zoom Instructor: Marlane Barnes Tuition: $175* 10% off before Jan. 1 Supplies Needed: Internet connection, a device (mobile phone, tablet, or computer) with a working camera for video submissions. |
Musical Theatre Audition Prep
9th - 12th Grades Learn the ins and outs of musical theatre auditions in this engaging class for teens. With an emphasis on material selection and preparation, resumes, etiquette, and self-taping, students will workshop audition-cut songs and leave with fresh, ready-to-use material for virtual or in-person auditions. Whether you’re preparing for a school show, a local theatre production, or college pre-screens, this class will leave you feeling confident and prepared for your next big audition.
January 26 - March 23 Tuesdays from 6:30 - 7:30 PM EST Grades: 9th - 12th Virtual Platform: Zoom Instructors: Anna Kimmell, Matthew Glover Tuition: $175* 10% off before Jan. 1 Supplies Needed: Internet connection, headphones, a device (mobile phone, tablet, or computer) with a camera for video submissions. |
Broadway Dance
6th - 12th Grades Get moving in this fun, high-energy dance class focusing on Broadway-style choreography through the decades. Each live zoom class features a full-body warm up, a step-by-step breakdown of theatre dance vocabulary, and Broadway-style choreography to learn and perfect throughout the semester. Join Studio 52 to get a weekly workout, learn how to fill your movement with character, and step into your next dance audition or production feeling confident!
January 27- March 24 Wednesdays from 7:30 - 8:30 PM Grades: 6th - 12th Virtual Platform: Zoom Instructor: Lauren Hopkins Tuition: $150* 10% off before Jan. 1 Supplies Needed: Internet connection, enough space to move around safely, comfortable clothes, light sneakers, jazz, or ballet shoes. |
*Payment plans , multi-student discounts, and need-based scholarships are available. Learn more below.
Adult
Adventures in Stage Design
Unlock your imagination in this virtual Scenic Design Class for adults led by Dennis C. Maulden, the Resident Scenic Designer at Flat Rock Playhouse. Whether you're an artist, writer, dreamer, or theatre-lover, this engaging, hands-on course invites you to envision the scenic design elements that speak to an audience. With a series of creative prompts, in-class discussions, and accessible design activities, life-long-learners will discover how design elements and principles become the poetic 'voices' of space, scenery, fabric, and light. No previous design or drawing experience is necessary, only an openness to explore new possibilities and perspectives. Tap into your artistic spirit, dabble in design, and learn the power of inviting audiences into a world of your own creation!
January 27 - March 24 Wednesdays from 6 - 7:15 PM EST Age: Adult (18+) Virtual Platform: Zoom Instructor: Dennis C. Maulden Tuition: $190* 10% off before Jan. 1 Supplies Needed: An internet connection. This class will use household art supplies such as paper, pencil, pens, magazines, scissors, etc. |
Acting: An Organic ApproachThis virtual acting class for life-long-learners is designed to unlock your potential as a storyteller through a down-to-earth, accessible approach to acting. Led by professional actor, stage manager, and educator Bill Munoz, this class celebrates each student's unique perspective and invites them to bring that wealth of life experience to the characters they portray. Through engaging acting activities and discussions, students will explore theatrical text within a supportive and low-pressure environment. Whether you're just building your actor toolbox or revisiting the craft after many years, this course will ignite your creativity, inspire you to live in-the-moment, and invite you to reconnect with your sense of play and curiosity. No previous acting experience required.
January 28 - March 25 Thursdays from 6:45 - 7:45 PM EST Age: Adult (18+) Virtual Platform: Zoom Instructor: Bill Muñoz Tuition: $175* 10% off before Jan. 1 Supplies Needed: A stable internet connection and a journal for notes, reflections, and musings. |
*Payment plans, multi-student discounts, and need-based scholarships are available. Learn more below.
Payment options
Tuition payments can be completed in full online.
Partial payments may be made over the phone by calling the Box Office at (828) 693-0731 or in person Monday through Thursday from 10AM - 5PM. A $50 deposit is required to secure a student’s spot in the class. Full payment must be completed halfway through the semester.
Students and families that register for more than one class are offered a $25 discount for each additional class. This offer applies to multiple classes for one student or family discounts for siblings.
Tuition payments can be completed in full online.
Partial payments may be made over the phone by calling the Box Office at (828) 693-0731 or in person Monday through Thursday from 10AM - 5PM. A $50 deposit is required to secure a student’s spot in the class. Full payment must be completed halfway through the semester.
Students and families that register for more than one class are offered a $25 discount for each additional class. This offer applies to multiple classes for one student or family discounts for siblings.
Scholarships
A small number of full and partial need-based scholarships are available upon application for every tuition-based program at Studio 52 through the Dave Hart Scholarship Fund.
Applications for Virtual Winter Classes are due by January 11.
Please fill out the scholarship application form which includes basic student, guardian, and household information as well as a short written statement outlining the purpose and significance of a scholarship. Recipients will be notified of their award status via email by January 15.
Applications for Virtual Winter Classes are due by January 11.
Please fill out the scholarship application form which includes basic student, guardian, and household information as well as a short written statement outlining the purpose and significance of a scholarship. Recipients will be notified of their award status via email by January 15.
