Seacoast Repertory Theatre

The Rep offers classes for students of all ages who are interested in theatre, dance, music and creative arts. Classes allow students to hone the skills that are essential to on stage success, including: characterization, movement, vocal technique, memorization, improvisation, auditioning, knowledge of theatre terminology and more!

For information on additional classes in our new Mill Pond location in Durham, NH, click here.

To register for a class please e-mail Education Director, LindseyNelson at lnelson@seacoastrep.org or call 603.433.4793 ext.125

2010– 2011 Class Schedule
Descriptions and Prices

All classes will be held at SRT2 (7 Walker Street, Kittery, ME 03904)
except Teen Acting Troupe which is held at the theatre.

Creative Critters	Sat. 9:00-10:00am	Ages 4-6	$140/Session*
Explore acting, movement, singing, creative drama and self-expression while having fun and making new friends in this supportive environment. Each session is filled with creative play, fairy tales, dress-up, tongue twisters, singing and movement.
Session 1	Fairy Tale Fantasy	Sept. 11 – Nov. 13, 2010
Session 2	Jungle Jubilee	Jan. 8 – Mar. 12, 2010
Session 3	Underwater Adventures	Mar. 26 – May 28, 2010


Babes on Stage	Sat. 10:30-11:30am	Ages 5-7	$140/Session*
Explore acting, movement, singing, creative drama and self-expression while having fun and making new friends in this supportive environment. Each session is filled with creative play, fairy tales, dress up, tongue twisters, singing and movement.
Session 1	Move that Body!	Sept. 11 – Nov. 13, 2010
Session 2	Rhythm and Rhymes	Jan. 8 – Mar. 12, 2010
Session 3	Creating Crazy Characters	Mar. 26 – May 28, 2010


Actors Laboratory	Mondays	Ages 7-14	$140/Session*
This multi-layered acting lab seeks to develop in each young actor a sense of self, the ability to communicate truthfully on stage, a working knowledge of theatre terminology, the ability to dissect a scene and work with a scene partner and an understanding of ensemble and its importance in both theatre and life! Activities focus on character development, improvisation, storytelling, movement, self-expression, self-confidence and more. The three Layers give students the opportunity to work with other young actors of similar age, interest and experience. Those who wish to register will be asked to schedule an Actor's Lab informal interview so that the instructor can place each student in the appropriate Layer.
Layer 1	Opening Act	Mondays from 4-5:00pm
Layer 2	Art of the Actor	Mondays from 5:30-6:30pm
Fall Session: Begins week of September 20, 2010 Interviews: September 13 & 14, 2010 Culminating Showcase: Nov. 17, 2010 at 5pm Winter Session: Begins week of January 17, 2011 Interviews: January 10 & 11, 2011 Culminating Showcase – Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 5pm


Youth Chorus	Mon. 5:00-7:00pm		$150/Sesson
The Rep's recently founded Youth Chorus is dedicated to providing young singers the opportunity to learn and hone music skills including as vocal technique, sight reading, blending and harmonizing, all in an ensemble setting. Youth Chorus will rehearse and perform a wide variety of music including selections from musical theatre, pop music, seasonal songs, and original works along with a cappella and choral arrangements. Singers will perform in a variety of outreach concerts in the Portsmouth/Seacoast area.
Fall/Winter Sesson	October 4, 2010 - End of December
Winter/Spring Session	January 10, 2011 - End of March
Summer Session	May 23, 2011 - 1st week of August


Teen Stage Ensemble	Mon. 5:00-7:00pm		$150/Sesson
Teen Stage Ensemble is for designed actors ages 13 – 18 with a serious interest in the study of both acting and musical theatre performance. Members of the Teen Stage Ensemble (TSE) study acting techniques, musical theatre, vocal performance, movement for the actor, characterization and play analysis while working towards mid-session performances including an Improvisation Showcase and a Musical Theatre Showcase. Along with the mid-session performances, Teen Stage Ensemble's culminating events include a staged reading chosen by the Ensemble as well as performances on the Rep's mainstage of Man of La Mancha in conjunction with the Rep's professional mainstage season. Teen Stage Ensemble membership will be by audition and those who participate will make a school-year-long commitment to weekly workshops, masterclasses and rehearsals.
Auditions	Tuesday, September 21 & Wednesday, September 22, 2010 by appointment.
Weekly Meetings	Tuesdays and Sundays from 5:30 – 7:30pm beginning the week of October 5, 2010.
Improv Showcase	Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010
Musical Theatre Showcase	Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011
Staged Reading	Tuesday, March 15 and Wednesday, March 16
TSE does not meet during the holiday and school vacation dates including: 11/25, 2/21 – 2/25, 2/28 – 3/4, 4/18 – 22, 4/25 – 4/29


One-on-one Acting Classes and Voice Lessons available by request.