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 The CCT Fall 2007 Academy Class Schedule    

Fall Class Descriptions & Schedule
Complete FALL Class Schedule At-A-Glance
Audition Preparation Workshops
 
CLASS LOCATIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
REGISTRATION INFORMATION and MORE 
Welcome to CCT’s Fall 2007 Academy! We have so many delightful classes on this page you won’t know what to pick first! We’re offering classes in our two central locations, as well as Dublin, Westerville and Grove City satellite locations, as well as our Newest Satellite in Gahanna. As usual, our Fall quarter is divided into two sessions of 5 Saturdays each!
 
  As the 2007 CCT Summer Academy comes to a close and the time for school draws near, don’t forget that your artistic adventure doesn’t have to end with summer! We offer year-round classes tailored to meet the needs of various age groups and interests. Our goal is to encourage your child to explore his or her individual talent while promoting teamwork and building confidence. Our teaching staff is comprised of professional artists and instructors who utilize numerous theatre games, teaching techniques, and creative direction in order to produce a learning environment that is not only fun, but educational! If your children love making friends and have a flair for the dramatic, this may be the place for them!
 
  CCT Academy classes help build self-confidence, imaginative and independent thinking, teamwork skills, and an appreciation of the finer things—all valuable tools which will positively impact your child’s development . We believe in tapping in to a young person’s natural creative abilities, and focusing them toward a common goal of excellence. Our teaching artists are the best in the city, and are expert in drawing out the shy child as well as redirecting the energies of the “drama queen”. We invite you to look over our many class offerings and select the ones which best fit your youngster’s interests and schedule.
 
  If you have any questions or comments about the programming at CCT, please call me at
614-224-6673, or email me at ccteddirector@sbcglobal.net.

                                                                                 Joelle Leigh Harris, Education Director
 

Our office has a NEW address!!
The new address for the
CCT Office/Downtown Studio is: 
177 E. Naghten St., Columbus, Ohio  43215
Academy Classes marked CCT Office
will be held at this NEW location
    The Academy offers courses year round, divided into quarters, and each quarter is divided into 2 sessions of five weeks each. Most of the time classes are held on Saturdays.  During Summer quarter the classes are each one week long, 5 days in a row.
     This quarter we offer some exciting, challenging new courses-designed to educate, enlighten and entertain students of every skill level.
    After every class, we get comments from parents and kids about their experience with CCT—and we are beaming with pride from all the nice things people have said:
    •  “Everything was sensational! The instructors were especially enthusiastic.”—Treasure Trunk Theatre Parent
    •  “She wanted it to be longer—didn’t want it to end.” — Summer With Suess Parent
    •  “She seemed to find a MUCH needed outlet for her creative energy.”—Spongebob Summer parent
    •  “Instructors love and enthusiasm for theatre helped Kathryn enjoy the class and really made her want to continue in theatre. She learned so much!”—The Lion King Parent
    •  “It made me have respect for actors and all the hard work they do.”—An Improv Afternoon student
     We introduce young people to the power of live theatre—both as performers and audience members. In the long run, we hope they’ll have a lifelong love of the theatre, whatever path they take.
    We have satellite locations all over Central Ohio, to make it even more convenient for you!
     We offer classes at our
Park Street Theatre, downtown at our CCT Offices & Studio on 177 E. Naghten St., the Dublin Community Recreation Center, and our Grove City, Westerville and NEW Gahanna satellites.

SPOTLIGHT ON A FEW OF CCT’S TEACHING ARTISTS

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Click here for Complete Fall Class Schedule & Descriptions

 

CLASS

Date, Time, Price and Location         

Session I is September 15 - October 13, 2007
(Dublin classes will begin on September 22 and run through October 13 for a total of 4 weeks.)

AGE
3 to 5
My Grown-Up and Me!                     
   - NURSERY RHYMES
9-10am $80 CCT Office
                                        add $25 for each add'l child
AGE
5 to 7
 Almost FULL!  JUNIE B. JONES
SINGING FOR THE STAGE (AGES 6-8)
PICTURE THIS!
DR. SEUSS’ MANY COLORED DAYS!
9-10am $80 Park Street
9-11am (9-22/10-13) $85 Dublin*
9-10am $80 Grove City
10-11am  $80 Westerville
AGE
8 to 11
 Class is FULL!  BEGINNING ACTING
 NEW!  ERAGON
 Almost FULL!  A HOGWART’S ADVENTURE
GET THAT ROLE!
11am -1pm $90 CCT Office
1-3pm (9-22/10-13) $85 Dublin*
1:30-3pm $85 Gahanna NEW!
10:30am -12pm $85 Grove City
AGE
12 to 15
SCENEWORK: ACTING IN COMEDIES
AN IMPROV MORNING
1:30-3:30pm $90 CCT Office
10am-12pm $90 Pickerington

 

CLASS

Date, Time, Price and Location

Session II is October 20 - November 17, 2007

AGE
5 to 7
TEDDY BEAR THEATRE
LILLY’S PURPLE PLASTIC PURSE
SPOOKY STORY THEATRE
THE WIZARD OF OZ
9-10am $80 CCT Office
10-11am $80 Dublin*
1:30-2:30pm $80 Gahanna NEW!
9-10am $80 Pickerington
AGE
8 to 11
SING IT OUT
INTERMEDIATE ACTING
ACTING FUNNY!
NEW!  WHAT A CHARACTER: SUPERHEROES!
11am -1pm $90 CCT Office
10am-12pm $90 Westerville
10:30am -12pm $85 Pickerington
10 -11:30am $85 Park Street
AGE
12 & up
ACTOR’S CRAFT: AUDITIONING SKILLS!
PERFORMING IN A MUSICAL
1-3pm $90 Grove City
1-3pm $90 Dublin*
 

Audition Preparation Workshops Ages 16-19

For five weeks CCT will offer a variety of intensive workshops at our CCT Office location focused on preparing you for your future college and/or professional theatre audition. Each 2 hour workshop will be centered on an important aspect of the theatre and the audition process. You have the option of choosing one workshop or attending all five.
Each workshop is priced at $25.00 or sign up for all five at the reduced price of $100.00.
Space is limited to 10 students per workshop so be sure to register early!

AGE
16 to 19
 Workshop 1
focus on Monologues

(October 20)
1:30-3:30pm $25 CCT Office
Workshop 1 will focus on Monologues and how to choose one that best fits you. What is meant by “contrasting monologues?” You may bring a monologue with you that you wish to work on we can provide you with a variety of possible monologues that day. We will work on character development as well as blocking and staging.
AGE
16 to 19
 Workshop 2
focus on Stage Combat

(October 27)
1:30-3:30pm $25 CCT Office
Workshop 2 will focus on Stage Combat in the areas of hand-to-hand combat and rapier work. Dress in comfortable clothing and be prepared to move!
AGE
16 to 19
 Workshop 3
the Audition Process

(November 3)
1:30-3:30pm $25 CCT Office
Workshop 3 will focus on the Audition Process: resumes, headshots, how to dress and present yourself, and cold readings. At the conclusion of this workshop you will be an expert on the do’s and dont’s of auditioning.
AGE
16 to 19
 Workshop 4
preparation & presentation of songs

(November 10)
1:30-3:30pm $25 CCT Office
Workshop 4 will focus on preparation and presentation of your song, for those of you who are interested in Musical Theatre. We will discuss character development, staging, and how to SELL the song to the best of your ability. Please bring a musical theatre song with you.
AGE
16 to 19
 Workshop 5
Movement & Dance

(November 17)
1:30-3:30pm $25 CCT Office
Workshop 5 will focus on the Movement/Dance aspect of the audition process. We will go over basic need-to-know steps. You don’t have to be a dancer to be able to move, and this workshop will teach you this. Dress in comfortable clothing and be prepared to move!
What is Creative Drama?
"Creative drama unleashes the power of play and playmaking, but uses games and exercises to teach theatre skills."
 "Creative drama teaches students to appreciate theatre, through the use of their own creativity and imagination."
 "Creative drama is fun!"
Why Should I Enroll My Child in CCT Academy Classes?
Recent studies, cited by the College Entrance Examination Board, have shown that kids who participate in the arts score, on average, 59 points higher on the verbal, and 45 points higher on the math portion of the SAT exams. Students in the arts are encouraged to finish high school, and work together creatively once they join the workforce. Facts released by Americans for the Arts show that kids who participate in the arts for at least three hours a day for at least one year are:
" Four times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement";
" Four times more likely to particpate in a math or science fair";
" Three times more likely to win an award at school for attendance";
" Four times more likely to write an award-winning essay or poem".
Lots of choices, lots of fun!
Remember, if you sign up for two classes, you get 5% discount off the total.  Three or more classes gets you 10% off.
We also continue to offer
financial aid assistance.  If you’d like an application, please call 614-224-6673.
It’s easy to register by phone, fax or mail -- and you can start signing up now.
Why Do Good Classes Get Cancelled?
All CCT classes require pre-registration. If there are not enough enrollments by the Friday before the class begins, the decision is made to cancel the class.
So PLEASE REGISTER EARLY!
REGISTRATION FORM for CCT Academy
We have satellite locations all over Central Ohio, to make it even more convenient for you! We offer classes at our Park Street Theatre, downtown at our CCT Offices & Studio on W. Nationwide Blvd., the Dublin Community Recreation Center, and our Grove City, Westerville and NEW Gahanna satellites.
*A Gentle Reminder - Dublin Class registrations will only be taken by the Dublin Community Recreation Center
either by calling at 614-410-4550 or via their web site at www.dublin.oh.us.
Note: Non-Dublin Residents are charged a $5.00 surcharge by the Dublin Community Recreation Center.

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Directions to Our Class Locations

The Park Street Theatre    512 North Park Street
In the Short North of Downtown Columbus, between the North Market and the Greek Orthodox Church. (One block south of Goodale Park, easily accessible from the 670 freeway).
We will have Wi-Fi access available at the Park Street Theatre for the Fall
CCT Office / Downtown Studio     177 East Naughten St. Columbus, OH 43215
Our office has a NEW address!! 
The new address for the CCT Office/Studio is: 
177 East Naghten Street, Columbus, Ohio  43215. 
(The old address for CCT’s offices and rehearsal space was 372 Nationwide Blvd. Columbus, OH )
ATTENTION: At the new office location the parking lot is reserved for Opera Columbus and CCT Staff only, but metered parking is available all around the building and the meters are turned off on the weekend.
We will have Wi-Fi access available at our CCT Office location for the Fall
Dublin Satellite     5600 Post Road
Our Dublin Classes take place at the Dublin Community Recreation Center, 5600 Post Road. Most classes will take place in the Dublin Community Theatre. For more information about how to get to the DCRC, call 410-4550.
Pickerington Satellite    36 Lockville Rd., Pickerington, Ohio, 43147      
The Pickerington Satellite Location for Fall classes is Violet Grange Hall located at 36 Lockville Road, Pickerington, Ohio, 43147

Gahanna/New Albany   1141 North Hamilton Road  Gahanna, OH 43230  
The New Gahanna Satellite location is in the Vista Plaza, 1141 North Hamilton Road  Gahanna, OH 43230.

We are sharing this
space with Ballet Met  

Grove City Satellite    4034 Broadway  Grove City, Ohio 43123     
The Grove City location is in the Annex above the Grandstand Pizza Parlor, 4034 Broadway, Grove City, Ohio 43123.

Westerville Satellite    38 N. State Street  Westerville, Ohio  43081  
The Westerville Satellite location is in Gallery 202. The classroom will be upstairs in the Gallery and if you need help finding it, just look for the bubbles! They have a bubble blower that they put in a window to attract customers. If you visit their website at www.gallery202online.com there are directions and detailed information.


  REGISTRATION, CANCELLATION & MORE

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How to Register: Click here to obtain a registration form from this site.
 Our brochure contains a simple form, requesting information about your child, the class you want to enroll in and payment information. If you don’t have a brochure, just call our offices at 224-6673 and we’ll mail one out to you as soon as we can. Fill out the registration form (including the daytime phone number where you can be reached if we have any questions) and mail it to our business offices. You can also fax this form to us at 224-8844. We register students in the order we receive your forms, so please register early.

Registration closes TWO BUSINESS DAYS before a class begins. When you are signing up for a class late in the registration process, we recommend that you register by calling 224-6673, Tuesday - Friday 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
We require payment up front before we can process a registration.
Teachers may not accept payment on the first day of class.

(Please note that instructors cannot let in students who have not registered, nor can they fill out registration forms in class.)

Full payment by check or credit card is required to secure a space in the class.
There is a $2.00 processing fee on ALL registrations.

Financial Assistance:
The CCT Academy offers financial assistance provided by contributions to CCT's Angel Fund from individuals and businesses supportive of the arts. They are awarded on the basis of financial need. Because funds are limited, we cannot guarantee that aid will be available for all requests. Financial aid applications must be on file two weeks before classes begin.
Please call 224-6673 for a financial aid application or click here for a Financial Aid Form.

Discounts
If you sign up for more than one class at the same time, we offer a discount of 5% off when you sign up for two classes, and 10% when you sign up for three classes or more. This discount can be applied to one child taking multiple classes (in one session or in two consecutive sessions) or siblings each taking one class. However, this discount is valid only when you register for all classes at the same time. If you later sign up for an additional class, no discount applies. For more information, please call our offices at 224-6673.

Cancellation:
If you cancel your registration after it has been processed but at least two business days before the class begins we will refund your tuition less a $10.00 registration fee in the form of a credit certificate usable for CCT Tickets, class tuition or merchandise. If you cancel with less than two days notice, no refund will be given.
CCT reserves the right to cancel classes due to low enrollment. If CCT must cancel a class, we will refund the full class amount.


   Frequently Asked Questions

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     How do I register for class?

• If you have a copy of the brochure, there’s a brief registration form for you to fill out. You can mail this form or fax it to us.
• You can download a
REGISTRATION FORM for CCT Academy from this website and mail or FAX it to us.
• You can call us to register over the phone. Our office number is 224-6673, and we can take calls between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.   

     Do your classes require previous experience?

Unless otherwise noted in the class description, our classes are open to all. Our mission is to provide quality instruction and inspiration to a new generation of theatre artists and theatre enthusiasts. If your child has the desire to be in our classes, that’s what’s important to us.   

     Do parents stay at classes?

On the first day of class, many of our teachers give a brief welcome and announcement to all parents. (You should plan on coming in to the classroom to introduce yourself and sign in your child.) For our youngest students, parents may then stay if their child needs them to stay in the room After the first day, we find children to better when the parent leaves.   

     What is “Creative Drama”?

Like improv classes, creative drama unleashes the power of play and play-making. The games that we use in these classes help teach theatre terms and skills. Our students learn to appreciate theatre, and, ultimately, they discover the magic of creating drama. Within the theme of the various classes, students learn how to use their bodies, voices and imaginations to develop characters and stories for the stage. Creative Drama work enhances self-esteem, creativity and problem-solving activities. The last day of class includes a sharing day for family and friends.
Creative Drama classes require no experience and may be repeated many times.   

     Does my child get to perform?

On the final day of most classes, the students and their families gather for a “sharing day.” This final performance is informal, and is meant to celebrate what the students have learned in the class. We don’t emphasize “special effects” in this performance: we encourage students to create their own costumes rather than spend any money. Please note that some classes for older students opt not to have a sharing day, and use all of their class time honing their skills.

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