Classes

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Love to sing? These one-on-one lessons will give students the opportunity to build and improve their singing technique while expanding their knowledge of the musical theatre repertoire. Students can prepare for auditions, work on material from a show they are performing in, and learn valuable techniques to improve their vocal quality.

Note: Voice Teachers are not required to reschedule if students cancel any of their lessons.

THIS CLASS IS A REQUIRED PREREQUISITE FOR EVERY STUDENT BEFORE PARTICIPATION IN A PRODUCTION CLASS. *Students who have taken a WTP class or camp prior to September 2024 are exempt from this prerequisite.

This class will introduce the core concepts of Musical Theatre! Students will learn choreography, dance technique, singing and breathing techniques, as well as learning how to perform confidently on stage. They will learn how to notate blocking, project their voice, and many other skills required of musical theatre actors. All students at Wellesley Theatre Project need to have this foundation before performing in a full production. 

THIS CLASS IS A REQUIRED PREREQUISITE FOR EVERY STUDENT BEFORE PARTICIPATION IN A PRODUCTION CLASS. *Students who have taken a WTP class or camp prior to September 2024 are exempt from this prerequisite.

This class will introduce the core concepts of Musical Theatre! Students will learn choreography, dance technique, singing and breathing techniques, as well as learning how to perform confidently on stage. They will learn how to notate blocking, project their voice, and many other skills required of musical theatre actors. All students at Wellesley Theatre Project need to have this foundation before performing in a full production. 

THIS CLASS IS A REQUIRED PREREQUISITE FOR EVERY STUDENT BEFORE PARTICIPATION IN A PRODUCTION CLASS. *Students who have taken a WTP class or camp prior to September 2024 are exempt from this prerequisite.

This class will introduce the core concepts of Musical Theatre! Students will learn choreography, dance technique, singing and breathing techniques, as well as learning how to perform confidently on stage. They will learn how to notate blocking, project their voice, and many other skills required of musical theatre actors. All students at Wellesley Theatre Project need to have this foundation before performing in a full production. 

THIS CLASS IS A REQUIRED PREREQUISITE FOR EVERY STUDENT BEFORE PARTICIPATION IN A PRODUCTION CLASS. *Students who have taken a WTP class or camp prior to September 2024 are exempt from this prerequisite.

This class will introduce the core concepts of Musical Theatre! Students will learn choreography, dance technique, singing and breathing techniques, as well as learning how to perform confidently on stage. They will learn how to notate blocking, project their voice, and many other skills required of musical theatre actors. All students at Wellesley Theatre Project need to have this foundation before performing in a full production. 

THIS CLASS IS A REQUIRED PREREQUISITE FOR EVERY STUDENT BEFORE PARTICIPATION IN A PRODUCTION CLASS. *Students who have taken a WTP class or camp prior to September 2024 are exempt from this prerequisite.

This class will introduce the core concepts of Musical Theatre! Students will learn choreography, dance technique, singing and breathing techniques, as well as learning how to perform confidently on stage. They will learn how to notate blocking, project their voice, and many other skills required of musical theatre actors. All students at Wellesley Theatre Project need to have this foundation before performing in a full production. 

Every week a new story comes to life through creative drama, movement activities, and arts and crafts. Students will engage in an interactive exploration of storytelling drawing inspiration from the book of the week. This class utilizes the student's creativity and teaches them how to tell a story as a group which is the basic foundation of theatre.

A new adventure begins each week as actors discover treasures in a trunk and bring characters to life through creative drama and movement. Students will learn how to work together as a group and create original stories through making crafts, working with different props, and playing theatre games. 

A new adventure begins each week as actors discover treasures in a trunk and bring characters to life through creative drama and movement. Students will learn how to work together as a group and create original stories through making crafts, working with different props, and playing theatre games. 

This class will introduce theatrical concepts to our newest actors, and build creative skills for our returning ones. Students will use their curiosity to create stories and characters through games, storytelling, and crafts. Students will learn how to perform a scene with blocking and props. This is a perfect class to take before or simultaneously with an enrollment show. It will provide the building blocks needed to be a successful actor at WTP and beyond.

Students will receive individual coaching on a song of their choice by experienced Teaching Artist and Director, Christopher Cavallo. In this advanced musical theatre class, students will learn how to marry the actor and the singer. Selecting an active musical theatre piece, students will become an honest and authentic storyteller as they discover specific acting choices, develop their character, and understand the arc of a song. Analysis of lyric and acting beats will be addressed, in addition to learning how to navigate your way into a song based on the given circumstances. 

This class will focus on introducing musical theatre dance techniques through creative prompts, and using character driven movement to show how dance can be used to tell a story. Students will gain flexibility, expand their dance and theatre vocabulary, and learn fun dance combinations! Students are welcome to wear any clothes they are comfortable dancing in, except no jeans or skirts please. Sneakers or ballet shoes are perfect for this class.

This class will help develop your student’s technique, ability to retain choreography, and help them to execute the steps while emoting as a character. Each class will contain dance technique work, conditioning, then learn a combination from a popular musical! Students will gain confidence in both their physical movement and their stage presence.

Learn and sing songs from iconic musicals and musical movies like Descendants, Moana, Frozen, Beauty and the Beast and more! Students will work with a voice teacher in a group setting to learn healthy singing techniques, introduce concepts of harmony and music theory, and provide opportunities for solo and group singing. This is a perfect class to take if you love to sing!

This introductory course offers students a comprehensive overview of Technical Theatre Design. Through a holistic approach to the designer’s process, students will explore the essential roles and processes of scenic, lighting, sound, prop, and costume designers through hands-on activities. Students will also analyze the play “Eurydice” by Sarah Ruhl and take on the responsibilities of each designer by creating sketches, models, sound files, and lighting concepts for the play. The course culminates in the development of a complete production portfolio, concluding with a final "pitch" of a hypothetical production to a panel of "producers."

Enhance your singing, dancing and acting skills with this class that will prepare you for the stage! Students will learn song and dance numbers as well as scenes from popular musicals. Students 3rd-5th Grade will need to have taken Foundations of Musical Theatre before taking this class.
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