LTW's Education Program
We challenge each of our students individually and as an ensemble. There are many skill sets to be learned as an actor and we have created classes that help your children and teens advance to each new level. To achieve this goal, it's important to have each student in the proper grade level to learn and be challenged most effectively. Below you will find our registration listings. Please look closely at the grade levels in the listings below to determine the best fit for your child.
Questions: Contact our Director of Children’s Programming Amanda Gremel or Assistant Director of Children’s Programming Stephen Frankenfield.
LTW's Education Session Three 2021 Classes Starting Online
We are keeping a close eye on the spread of COVID-19 in our community by following Arizona Department of Health (ADHS) and Pima County Department benchmarks. One key component to coming back together for in-person classes is tracking the level of COVID-19 spread within the community. The ADHS benchmarks track this across three metrics which are updated every Thursday. You can follow these benchmarks by clicking here: https://www.azdhs.gov/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/infectious-disease-epidemiology/index.php#novel-coronavirus-schools
Currently, the benchmarks are in the red and it is recommended that remote learning should take place. In the interest in keeping everyone safe at LTW, all camps and classes will be remote. We'll be keeping an eye on them throughout the entire session and if the benchmarks are out of the red for two consecutive weeks, we can then move back into our small in-person outdoor classes.
Over the past 9 months, we have been able to adjust all of our games, activites, and exercises to be taught and learned online. All classes will be held via Zoom and although we can't be in the same physical room as our students, we can still achieve our goals for each class.
Online Classes
Creative Dramatics
Ages: 4th - 6th grade Tuition: $150
Saturdays • January 9 - March 6 • 10:00 - 11:30 AM
What are objectives, beats, and intentions? How do I really become a character on stage? If you are a young actor who is ready to find the answers to these questions, then this is the class for you. We will be diving deep into character development by taking some basic acting skills and expanding on them. Using games and activities to achieve our goal, students will work on short scenes that will be showcased on the last day. One guest is invited to the last day of class to see their students work.
Class location: Outside Courtyard. If weather interferes, this class will move to the socially distanced seating in the Mainstage Theatre.
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Jr Players
Ages: 9th - 12th grade Tuition: $200
Saturdays • January 9 - March 13 • 10:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Is your child ready for something more advanced? Do they love theatre and just can’t get enough of it? Then this exciting class is just what they need. Designed to engage your student in a more professional style production, this class challenges students to take a close look on how to develop a character throughout the rehearsal process. We teach students how to “rip” apart their scripts inside and out, fully commit to a character from beginning to end, and learn the importance of working as an ensemble to create and produce their own show. During this class students will work on a short one act show that will be a live showcase on our outdoor stage! Showcase is the last day of class, March 13 at 12:00pm On showcase day one car per student will be allowed as we have limited parking spots.
Class location: Backyard area. If weather interferes, this class will move to the socially distanced seating in the Children's Theatre.
“IMPROV” Yourself
Ages: 6th - 12th grade Tuition: $145
Saturdays • January 9 - March 6 • 12:00 - 1:30 PM
Ever wanted to take a class that was nothing but games? Well now you can! During this class students we will be exploring the art of improv. Learn how to think on your feet, increase stage presence and reaction, and also the importance of teamwork on stage. Improv is a valuable tool for actors to practice their skills and it's fun too!
Class location: Outside Courtyard. If weather interferes, this class will move to the socially distanced seating in the Mainstage Theatre.
Tween Players
Ages: 6th - 8th grade Tuition: $200
Saturdays • January 9 - March 13 • 12:30 - 2:30 PM
This class is the next step from our Mini Players. Students will be able to take their basic knowledge of theatre skills and use them in the next level. They will learn how to analyze their characters and how to connect with each other more on stage by using “beats” and “intentions”. During this class students will work on a short one act show that will be a live showcase on our outdoor stage! Showcase is on the last day of class, March 13th at 2:15pm. On showcase day one car per student will be allowed as we have limited parking spots for viewing the show.
Class location: Backyard Area. If weather interferes, this class will move to the socially distanced seating in the Children’s Theatre.
Mini Players
Ages: 3rd - 5th grade Tuition: $160
Wednesdays • January 13 - March 10 • 4:00 - 5:45 PM
This enchanting class is for students who have some experience in theatre, and have a basic understanding of the terms and skills that go into theatre arts. We incorporate games and theater lessons that relate to the production they are rehearsing, to help better understand their characters and movements on stage and to enhance their performance. During this class students will work on a short one act show that will be a live showcase on our outdoor stage! Showcase is on the last day of class, March 10 at 5:30 PM. On showcase day one car per student will be allowed as we have limited parking spots.
Class location: Outside Courtyard. If weather interferes, this class will move to the socially distanced seating in the Children’s Theatre.
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Please contact Amanda Gremel, Director of Children’s Programming, with any questions at Amanda.g@livetheatreworkshop.org
About Us
The Live Theatre Workshop’s OnStage! Education Department was developed and continues to develop as a center for teaching the theatre arts in a friendly and creative setting. Weekly classes and summer and winter drama day camps are taught by trained, experienced teachers, actors, and directors from the Tucson community. The program ranges from introducing theatre through the process of producing a script all the way to advanced technical and acting roles, as well as internships. The OnStage! Education program is a great place to begin and develop as a theatre artist.
Questions: Contact our Director of Children’s Programming Amanda Gremel or Assistant Director of Children’s Programming Stephen Frankenfield.
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