FALL YOUTH STUDIO CLASSES
September 28 – December 7
(Dec. 21 for Production Class)
for age 5 and up.
September 28 – November 23
by appointment.
September 28 – November 23
for ages 3 and up
More Information
Have questions? Please contact the Hartford Stage Box Office at (860) 527-5151 or boxoffice@hartfordstage.org
All in-person Fall Studio classes will be held at First Presbyterian Church, 136 Capitol Avenue, Hartford. Map »
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Youth Classes
8-week classes run September 28 – November 23, 2024 (no classes on October 19 and November 30), with final share performance on December 7th. Schedule for final share may vary from class time. Please note that the Production Class continues through December 21st.
SOLD OUT
Mini Production: Anansi and the Moss-Covered Rock
Teaching Artist: Tori Mooney
Ages 5-8
September 28 – December 7, 2024
Saturdays: 10:00 – 11:15 am
$160
Students will rehearse and perform a mini-production of Anansi and the Moss Covered Rock. Based on a West African tale, Anansi is the story of a very tricky spider who discovers a magic rock that he uses to steal food from all the jungle inhabitants.
To be placed on the waitlist, please email Emely Larson at elarson@hartfordstage.org.
Comedy Improvisation
Teaching Artist: Thomas Beebe
Ages 9+
September 28 – December 7, 2024
Saturdays: 10:00 – 11:00 am
$150
Learn the basics of improv through fun and engaging games, with emphasis will be put on team building, listening, and thinking on your feet.
Acting for the Camera
Teaching Artist: Erica LuBonta
Ages 9+
September 28 – December 7, 2024
Saturdays: 10:45 – 11:45 am
$150
This class will introduce performers to the principles of acting for different genres through work on scenes and monologues from TV, film and stage. Students will also work on audition technique for video submissions. All levels welcome.
SOLD OUT
Production Class: The Phantom Tollbooth
Teaching Artist: Emely Larson
Ages 9+
September 28 – December 21, 2024
Saturdays: 12:00 – 3:00 pm
*Production Dates: December 20 & 21 at 7:00pm
*Tech Week Rehearsals: December 17-19; 6:00 – 8:30pm
$325
About The Phantom Tollbooth: Here are Milo’s adventures in the Land of Wisdom, where he’s forced to think about many new things. Milo learns of the argument between King Azaz and his brother, the Mathemagician, whose disagreement over words and numbers has led to the banishment of Princesses Sweet Rhyme and Pure Reason. Milo is dispatched to rescue the princesses from the Land of Ignorance. Armed with the knowledge and skills he picks up on his journey, Milo rescues the princesses. When he must return home, Milo bids farewell to his new friends, knowing his attitude toward learning will never be the same.
To be placed on the waitlist, please email Emely Larson at elarson@hartfordstage.org.
Private Coaching
Private Acting Coaching
September 28 – November 23, 2024 (By Appointment)
Limited In-Person spots open on Saturdays located at First Presbyterian Church, 136 Capitol Avenue, Hartford. Virtual options and after school in person options are also available, based on teacher availability.
8 Week Session: $280
Individual Sessions: $35 per half hour session
Work one-on-one with one of our teaching artists! Lessons will be scheduled by appointment only in 30 minute sessions. Attention will be given to voice and speech work, character development, physical acting, audition techniques and material selection.
Saturday Samplers
Sing a Story
Teaching Artist: Jessica MacLean
Ages 3–5
November 2 – 23, 2024
Saturdays: 10:15 – 11:00am
$55
The perfect starting point for a young student looking to jump into acting! This class will use favorite children’s books to create characters, act out the story and work together with friends!
Creative Drama: Spooky Silly Stories
Teaching Artist: Jessica MacLean
Ages 5-8
October 26 – November 23, 2024
Saturdays: 11:15 am – 12:15 pm
$80
This class will introduce young actors to basic theatre concepts such as ensemble, pantomime and characters through the exploration of some fun silly spooky stories, such as The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything and If Your Monster Won’t Go to Bed.
Musical Theater Jam
Teaching Artist: Thomas Beebe
Ages 8-12
October 26 – November 23, 2024
Saturdays: 11:15 am – 12:15 pm
$80
Students will hone their acting, singing and dancing skills as they act and dance some favorite musical theatre scenes and numbers.
Where will the program be located this winter?
All youth studio classes will take place at the First Presbyterian Church of Hartford, located at 136 Capitol Ave in Hartford. The final performances of the Production Class ONLY will take place at the University of St. Joseph. Complete details will be provided to families participating in that class.
What is your sick policy?
Students must be healthy, injury-free, and well enough to fully participate. If your child becomes ill while in the program, we require that they be picked up promptly. Any child who has a fever, diarrhea, or vomiting must be free of symptoms for 24 hours before returning to class. Any child with a communicable disease, including Covid-19, must remain out of class for the prescribed isolation period designated by the physician for that particular situation. Please keep sick students home so that germs and illnesses will not spread to other students and staff.
Will there be performances for the programs this winter?
Yes! For our weekly full session (8 week) classes, we will hold a share day on December 7th. The share will take place at the church. Further details will be provided as we get closer to that date. For the Production Class, performances will take place on December 20 and 21. Families will be kept up to date if plans need to adjust. Sampler (4 and 5 week) classes will not have a share.
What are your drop off/ pick up procedures?
There is a small parking lot at the church and ample parking around the First Presbyterian Church, so families are welcome to park and walk up to drop off their students. When you arrive, please escort your student to the drop off area so they can be checked in. Only staff and students will be permitted in the building. Students must be dropped off in the designated drop off spots only. A parent (or someone on the child’s approved pick-up list) must sign their child in and out each day. If we do not know you, we may ask to see ID.
What is your refund policy?
Hartford Stage will refund program fees for cancellations made 2 weeks to the start of the session. No refund will be made for late arrivals or early departures, withdrawal, dismissal, or sickness. We’re sorry, but we cannot offer refunds or credits to families instructed or choosing to quarantine due to household exposure/suspected exposure. Lost time (including illness or vacation) cannot be made up in other sessions.
If you have any further questions, please contact Emely Larson, Studio Manager, at elarson@hartfordstage.org or (203) 908-1832.