Performing Arts Academy
Our Performing Arts Academy offers year-round instruction to allow students to explore a variety of disciplines within the performing arts.
Not sure what class will be the right fit? We're here to help! Call or Julie Nagy, our education director, for assistance at 732-528-9224 or [email protected]
SUMMER 2019 PRICING CHART
A full day option will be available once again for our two most popular class sessions. Students have the opportunity to enroll in just the morning or afternoon class, or enroll in full day (at a 20% discount).
Class schedule listed below.
| Class | 1 Class | 2+ or More Classes |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 (AM) | $325 | $260 |
| Session 1 (PM) | $245 | $196 |
| Session 2 (AM) | $360 | $288 |
| Session 2 (PM) | $270 | $216 |
| Session 3 (Full Day) | $295 | $236 |
| Session 4 (AM only) | $360 | $288 |
| Session 1 (Full Day) | $456 |
| Session 2 (Full Day) | $504 |
Financial Assistance: Please do not let cost prevent participation in our academy programs. Payment plans are available, and applications for tuition assistance are available from the Director of Arts Education.
The Algonquin's Performing Arts Academy is presented with support from Broadway Ray, PNC Bank, Horizon Foundation, Dodge Foundation and The New Jersey State Council of the Arts.
Policies: Payment is due in full at time of reservation. Multiple enrollment discount (20%) is by household (i.e. 2 students taking 1 class, or 1 student taking 2 classes). All reservations are final (no refunds) after the first day of class. Discounts cannot be combined.
A. Creative Dramatics I | Ages: 6-7
Explore the world of the stage through characters and role-playing, using theatre games and improvisation to enhance foster creativity and encourage positive self-expression.
B. Acting I | Ages: 8-10
Build performance skills through improvisation, movement and character development.
C. Acting II | Ages: 11-13
Focus shifts to structured performance, taking direction and making acting choice.
D. Acting III | Ages: 14-17
Focus on the detail work of developing a character in the context of a play: understanding the character physically, vocally and psychologically, identifying character behavior in reaction to other characters, knowing what motivates your character and creating realistic theatre with believable, truthful characters.
A. Scene Study I | Ages: 6- 10
Using dialogue from well-known plays and stories, young actors will read, interpret and perform written scenes.
B. Scene Study II | Ages: 11-17
Students read, rehearse and perform scenes from a variety of authors and tackle script analysis.
A. Musical Theatre I | Ages: 6-11
ACT! SING! DANCE! Explore the fundamentals of musical theatre performances through introductory vocal, dance and acting.
B. Musical Theatre II | Ages: 12-17
Learn the essentials of musical theatre performance via vocal, movement, dance and acting instruction.
A. In The Spotlight | Ages: 6-11
How does a performance become a star turn? When actors bring their own unique qualities to the part! Using improvisation to explore familiar roles from musical theatre, students will learn to make distinctive vocal, movement and acting choices to some of musical theatre's best known roles.
B. Showstopper! | Ages: 12-17
How does a musical number become a showstopper? The whole ensemble must build strong individual characters and then work together. In this energetic session, students will sing, dance and act through big, showstopping production numbers.
Learn an original musical, without a movie or Broadway playbill credit behind it. In addition to originating a character and introducing new music, students will also contribute to design elements like props, costumes and set pieces for a final presentation on the last day of class.
A. Creative Dramatics II | Ages: 6-11
Be creative & build a voice through improv.
B. Improv Wiki | Ages 12-17
Fun. Fun. Fun. Our instructor is a Wikipedia of improve games and students will use these tool to learn to think quickly.