YOUTH & TEEN COMPANY (Ages 9 and up)  

*Spring Drama classes run April 28th - June 9th

(5 Classes and 1 "Share Day") 

*No Saturday class May 28th

Technique Classes: 

Youth Acting * $134 * Age 9-12

Saturdays 10:15 - 11:15 AM 
Our acting classes are the cornerstones of all our programming. Students learn about the techniques involved in acting while working on various scripts, theatre games and situation improvisation. Youth actors will practice creating performance pieces and stage pictures while advancing their stage skills and working as a creative team.
Teaching Artist: Suzanne Sayers

Theatre Games * $134 * Age 8+

Tuesdays: 5:00 - 6:00 PM
This fun-filled class will use a variety of theatre games and acting exercises to hone the performance skills of young students with a fast-paced and high-action experience. Acting essentials like: acceptanct, trust, spontaneity, non-anticipation, memory, rish, boldness and physical characterization are highlighted in these games. It is TONS of fun, and makes learning these essentials seem easy.
Teaching Artists: Jill Luberto 

Musical Theatre Cabaret * $168 *  

Saturdays 12:00 - 1:15 PM
Musical Theatre Cabaret students will create and perform in a themed Cabaret - which they, along with their teacher, will create. The cabaret will include a combination of group songs, duets & trios, solos, dances and short skits that will highlight each student as they work on putting together a unique musical presentation. 
Teaching Artist: Chris Cavallo

Mark Twain Players** * $168 *  Ages 11+

Tuesdays 5:30 - 6:45 PM

Take me out to the ball game, take me out to the crowd - the theatre crowd, that is! Join the Mark Twain Players, a specialty performance troupe unique to Hartford Children's Theatre, for this year's Tom Sawyer Day on Saturday, June 9th. This year's theme is "Baseball," so we'll put together a performance of "Casey at the Bat" and other sports and games stories from the nineteenth century. You'll learn how boys and girls played in Mark Twain's time, and share those experiences with families! You'll dress in costume and stay in character all day - just like they do in Colonial Williamsburg, Disney World, and Strubridge Village. This combination of history, theatre, and improvisation is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, taught by Julia Pistell of The Mark Twain House & Museum and Sea Tea Improv. Please join us for this day of family fun and history!

** Previous HCT experience or Audition with Edication Director Lisa Foss is required for casting. 

Teaching Artist: Julia Pistell

Specialty Workshops:

Are you new to HCT and want to get a taste of what we are all about? Then sign up for one of our specialty workshops! 

Audition Preparation Crash Course! * $150 * Age 9+ THREE DAY WORKSHOP led by HCT's Leading Ladies: Education Director Lisa Foss and Outreach Programs Coordinator Emely Larson.

Saturdays 12:30 - 2:00 PM
Dates: April 28th, May 5th * May 12th ONLY
Students will gain valuable experience working on techniques and essential skills for being prepared for auditions! The first session will focus Musical Theatre: Students will learn how to act through song and learn some quick dance combination basics that will give them confidence to tackle the rigors of a musical theatre audition. The second session will focus on monologues and cold readings: Students will get pointers on how to make the most of their audition time and practice quick text analysis tricks that will help them make good, clear acting choices with their material. The third and final session will be a mock audition with a guest panel and pointed feedback for each individual student. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insight and experience with auditions! Space is limited to 15 students, so sign up fast!
Teaching Artists: Lisa Foss and Emely Larson 

Private Instruction: 

Private Acting Coaching * $140 * Age 9+

By Appointment Only ($28 per lesson for 5 weeks)
This is a customized class which will give students the opportunity to work one-on- one with a member of our professional teaching staff.  Lessons will be scheduled by appointment only in 30 minute sessions.  Attention will be given to voice & speech work, character development, physical acting, audition techniques and material selection.  Intended for dedicated students and actors! 
Teaching Artist: Emely Larson

Guitar Lessons & Piano Lessons * $140 * Age 9+

By Appointment Only ($28 per lesson for 5 weeks)
Lessons will be scheduled by appointment only in 30 minute sessions.   All levels are welcome to study with our professional guitar teachers. *Purchase of a music book based on your starting level will be required.  All ages are welcomed!  
Teaching Artist: Jeff Howey

Private Voice Lessons * $225 * Age 9+

By Appointment Only ($45 per lesson for 5 weeks)
Young singers work one-on-one with an experienced voice instructor for 45 minutes per session.  Limited slots are available for appointments on Tuesday evenings and Saturdays during the day. Students will be expected to practice at home between lessons.
Teaching Artist: Mandy Mule

** GETTING READY FOR A BIG AUDITION?**

You can also book individual private sessions to prepare! If you need just one or two classes to prepare for an audition or performance, call 860-249-7970 x10 to book a time! The cost is $50 for your customized 45 minute class!
By appointment
Teaching Artist: Emely Larson/Mandy Mule/Lisa Foss 

To register for a private lesson in acting, voice, piano or guitar click here

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DISCOVERY COMPANY (Age 3-8)