Theatre Studies
Our theatre curriculum provides classes and special events which allow children and youth many opportunities to be instructed in the art of acting as well as production. This season we will offer outstanding directors who have toured nationally and internationally in theatre and opera.
Below is a listing of what we offer in theatre. We encourage students to become involved in more than one of these activities. Our activities require a registration and are based on first-come, first-serve as class sizes are limited.
Acting
Acting Classes
A great place to get started in theatre! Develop on-stage skills including choreography and movement, character study and analysis, voice-training, literacy, and general stage presence. Each class performs a short play at the Afternoon of One Acts at the end of each semester. The high school acting class is geared toward preparing students for auditions and for college theatre. Studies will include monologues, audition songs, and resume building with a mock audition before a panel of judges as the end-of-semester project.
Classes designed for:
- Grades 1 to 2 - Primer Level
- Grades 3 to 5 - Junior Level
- Grades 6 to 9 - Senior Level
- Grades 9 to 12 - High School Audition Prep
Musical Theatre Workshop (Intro to Stage Movement)
A performance class for students grades 6-12. Designed to be taken in connection with an acting class with special pricing options included. Three elements of theatre are explored in this class: acting, voice, and dance. The semester concludes with a Musical Theatre Cabaret. Take your skills to the next level!
Students are also encouraged to enroll in the Academy Playerz or the Xtreme Teenz theatre companies to further enhance their acting skills. There will be a discount for enrolling in acting class and a theatre company. No acting experience is required.
Register Now: Spring 2012 Acting Classes Registration Form
Spring 2012 Acting Classes Schedule/Info.
| Acting Primer Level Grades 1-2 | Monday 4:00-5:00 | $160 | Feb 20 - May 5 |
| Acting Junior Level Grades 3-5 | Monday 5:15-6:15 | $160 | Feb 20 - May 5 |
| Acting Senior Level Grades 6-9 | Wednesday 4:00-5:00 | $160 | Feb 22 - May 5 |
| Musical Theatre Workshop (Intro to Stage Movement) Grades 6-12 | Monday 4:30 - 5:30 | $60* | Feb 20 - May 5 |
*Please Note: You must be enrolled in an acting or theatre class for this special price.
Dates for Acting Classes
- Fall 2011 - August 29 - November 5
- Spring 2012 - February 20 - May 6
Academy Playerz
The Academy Playerz, a theatre company for grades 2 - 6, present actual small-scale theatre productions. Participants will perform in a variety of venues, including public schools, and performances featured on the Show Time Series at UA Fort Smith. This fall, the Academy Playerz are presenting Annie, Jr. In the Spring, the Academy Playerz will be divided into two groups. One will present Disney's High School Musical, Jr.and the other will present Disney's High School Musical 2, Jr. Each group is limited to 30 students, so enroll now! No audition or previous acting experience required.
Register Now: Academy Playerz Registration Form
Academy Playerz Theatre Schedule/Info.
| Annie, Jr. Rehearsals | Tuesday and Thursday 4:00-5:30 | $250 |
| Annie, Jr. Day Performances | November 10 | |
| Annie, Jr. Performances | November 11 at 7:00 & November 12 at 2:00 | |
| High School Musical, Jr. Rehearals | Tuesday and Thursday 4:00-5:30 | $250 |
| High School Musical, Jr. Performances | May 12 at 7:00 & May 13 at 2:00 | |
| High School Musical, Jr. Tour Day | May 11 | |
| High School Musical 2, Jr. Rehearsals | Friday and Saturday 4:00-5:30 | $250 |
| High School Musical 2, Jr. Day Performance | Friday May 11 | |
| High School Musical 2, Jr. Performances | May 11 at 7 pm & May 12 at 2 pm |
Dates for Academy Playerz Classes
- Fall 2011 - August 30 - November 17
- Spring 2012 - January 31 - May 13
Xtreme Teenz
(Director, Shannon Stoddard - Musical Director, Nancy Mathis - Choreographer, Jennifer Woodside Anderson)
The Xtreme Teenz, a theatre company for grades 6 - 12, present musical theatre productions. Participants will perform in a variety of venues, including public schools, and performances featured on the Showtime Series at UA Fort Smith. This fall, the Xtreme Teenz are presenting Thoroughly Modern Millie, Jr. In the Spring, the Xtreme Teenz will be presenting Oklahoma. Xtreme Teenz is limited to 25 students, so enroll now! No audition or previous acting experience required.
Register Now: Xtreme Teenz Registration Form
Xtreme Teenz Production Schedule/Info.
| Thoroughly Modern Millie, Jr. Rehearsals | Tuesday and Thursday 6:00-7:30 | $250 |
| Thoroughly Modern Millie, Jr. Performances | November 12 at 7:00 & Nov. 13 at 2:00 | |
| Thoroughly Modern Millie, Jr. Day Performances | November 11 | |
| Oklahoma Rehearals | Tuesday and Thursday 6:00-8:00 | $275 |
| Oklahoma Performances | May 11 at 7:00 & May 12 at 2:00 | |
| Oklahoma Day Performances | May 10 |
Dates for Xtreme Teenz Classes
- Fall 2011 - August 30 - November 17
- Spring 2012 - January 31 - May 13
All rehearsals take place in the Echols Conference Center and performances are held in the Breedlove Auditorium.
Payment Information
(...for Acting Classes, Academy Playerz, and Xtreme Teenz)
Enrollment in Acting Classes, Academy Playerz, and Xtreme Teenz is on a first-come, first-serve basis. A $50 non-refundable deposit is due with the registration. This will be applied to the tuition. Payment is due before the first day of class. Payment arrangements may be made if needed. You may pay in 2 equal payments.
Please contact the Academy Administrative Assistant, Kathy Zeller, at kathy.zeller@uafs.edu or call 479-788-7251 or 788-7252 for more information.
