Our 4th-5th grade classes provide young actors with tools to create vivid characters, gain an understanding of stage terminology, and work as an ensemble to create theatrical pieces. On the final day of each session, family and friend are invited to join the last 30 minutes of class for an informal demonstration of skills learned.

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2019-2020 Class Schedule

FALL session the week of Sept. 9th - Monday, Nov. 18th (No class Veteran's Day)

WINTER session weeks of Jan. 13th - March 9th (No class President’s Week) *Year-round classes resume Jan. 6th

SPRING session weeks of April 13th - May 18th

WINTER CLASSES

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Dramatic Monologues (Grades 3-8)

Tuition: $250 (winter ONLY) 

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Through monologue study students will explore larger than life characters that are experiencing a poignant awakening. These vivid characters will come to life as students act out their humorous, dramatic, and villainous personas while building skills in diction, projection, pitch, vocal expression, coordination, creative physical expression, posture, and overall confidence!

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Mondays 4:45-5:45

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Songs & Scenes (Grades 3-5)

Tuition: $250 (winter) ; $175 (spring)

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Students will learn to break-down and evaluate musical theatre text through song and scenes. Students will work on duets as well as ensemble pieces. This is the perfect class for performers hoping to gain experience with singing, acting and dancing. Kids will be learning scenes/songs from “The Lion King,” “101 Dalmatians,” “Charlie Brown” and many more!

 

Tuesdays 4:45-5:45

YEAR-ROUND STAGES CLASSES

The following classes are open to students by audition or approval of instructor. They are intermediate level courses that require a true passion for theatre, discipline, and time commitment. These classes culminate in two fully staged projects during the school year. The second performance will take place the last week of March, then students can choose which of the spring workshops they would like to participate in for the final two months of class. One spring workshop is included in year-round tuition. Students are welcome to enroll in more workshops if they are interested. ENROLLMENT FOR YEAR-ROUND CLASSES is now complete. Please contact the PVTC office at info@pvtc-ca.org if you are looking into mid-year enrollment options.

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Classes begin the week of Sept. 9th

There is no class Nov. 25-29 due to Thanksgiving

There is no class Dec. 16-January 3 for the holiday break

There is no class Feb. 17-21 due to President’s Week

There is no class March 30-April 10 due to spring breaks

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STAGES: Acting (4th & 5th) - $855/year 

In this intermediate class, students will work closely with instructors to hone their innate skills as actors, as well as to stretch themselves to explore new acting frontiers. Through scene work, monologues, theatre games, and short scripts, students will have a chance to explore a variety of characters and topics throughout the year.

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Wednesdays 3:30-4:45

Performance #1 - Nov. 20 at 4:15pm

Performance #2 - March 25 at 4:15pm

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STAGES: Dance for Musical Theatre (4th & 5th) - $1,050/year

In this musical theatre class, students will work on 2-3 songs each quarter to be performed at the end of the session under the instruction of a professional choreographer. Students will practice dance warm-ups each week, followed by across-the-floor exercises, and ending with choreography of dances to musical theatre numbers. Students will also work on character development and performance technique.

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Thursdays 4:00-5:30 NEW TIME!

Performance #1 Nov. 21st at 5:15pm

Performance #2 Mar. 26th at 5:15pm

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