Welcome to CCT’s Spring 2008
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.
This year our Spring quarter will be one session of 5
Saturdays.
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
The Academy offers
courses year round, divided into quarters, and each quarter is usually 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.
A Play In A Day! These classes are exciting, fast-paced, and FUN!
In just a few hours, our students will get to know each other through
games and theatre exercises, and then they will create a story,
dialogue, costumes, props, rehearse and perform their production for you
when you come to pick them up!
NEW! Spring into Seuss! We are trying something brand new this spring and you are
invited to join in the fun! Come and spend time with us as we explore
the world of Dr. Seuss and all of the adventures he writes about in his
books in just one day! You never know who you might run into; the Cat in
the Hat, Sneeches on their Beaches, or maybe even the Lorax! Hungry for
some green eggs and ham? Ready for a wacky adventure with the Cat in the
Hat? Time to tickle your teeth with a Fox Socks tongue twister? Bring
your favorite Seuss books, and we’ll act them out together!
A Musical in a Day If you love to sing and act, then this is definitely the
class for you! Throughout the day you will learn songs, choreography,
and dialogue that will tie everything together for the final performance
at the end of the day. Come prepared to have fun and perform your heart
out!
Spring
Session
Creative Drama I
(Ages 5-7) April 5 -
May 3, 2008
NEW!The Emperor’s New Clothes
The Emperor needs new clothes and the Taylor
siblings, who just happen to be tailors, are determined to get the job! Will
the Emperor like the new clothes? Will everyone else like the new clothes?
It’s up to you! Join us for a fun-filled class then come on out to our Park
Street Theatre and see CCT’s Professional Touring Company perform “The
Emperor’s New Clothes” as part of our mainstage series.
CCT Office
5 Saturdays
9-10am
$80
Buggin’ Out!
In honor of the spring, it’s time to bug out!
If you liked the movie A Bug’s Life, you’ll love this drama camp! We’ll
explore the jumpy, wiggly, wormy world of bugs, and make a new play about
our favorite things that fly, creep and crawl.
Grove City Satellite
5 Saturdays
10-11am
$80
Masks and Make-Believe!
Come make masks with us in this very special
drama camp! When the masks are done, you’ll wear them in a brand new play
created by you!
Westerville Satellite
5 Saturdays
9-10am
$80
The Story Machine
Story builders, set you imaginations on high
gear. In this creative drama class, we’ll be building stories together, and
then acting them out! Start with one character, add a setting, a sprinkle of
mystery, and what do you get? Only you can finish the story, so come and
join us!
Dublin Satellite
5 Saturdays
10-11am
$80
Spring
Session
Creative Drama I (Ages 8-11) April 5 -
May 3, 2008
Advanced Acting
For those students who have completed our
Beginning and Intermediate Acting classes, this is what you’ve been working
up to. This class will challenge you as an actor, focusing on monologues and
scenework as well as stage presence. You will also look at improvisation as
an important aspect of the theatre and a tool that every actor should have
in his/her arsenal.
Park Street Theatre
5 Saturdays
9-11am
$90
Acting on Camera ALMOST FULL
This course will cover the basics of acting
in front of the camera, from commercials to teleplays. Students will
learn strategies of successful film acting, and will be mailed a
videotape of their work at the conclusion of the class.
CCT Office
5 Saturdays
1:30-3:30am
$90
Beginning Acting CLASS
is FULL Calling all aspiring young
actors! This beginning acting class will teach you the basics of what it
takes to become an actor. You’ll learn basic theatre terminology, what goes
into a production, how to build a scene and a character and how to conquer
stage fright! We’ll also discuss the audition process and the difference
between prepared auditions and cold readings. Everyone gets to participate
everyday!
Gahanna Satellite
5 Saturdays
1-3pm
$90
Spring
Session
Creative Drama I (Ages 12-15) April 5 -
May 3, 2008
Spring into Improv! You’ll work on improv, sketch
comedy, slapstick, and more. You’ll learn what makes improv scenes click,
and how those guys on “Whose Line is it Anyway” make it look so easy. This
is one of our most popular classes, so you won’t want to miss out!
Westerville Satellite
5 Saturdays
10:30am-12:30pm
$90
Performing in a Musical You’ll sing, you’ll move,
you’ll act! In this class you’ll work on technique, style, and most of all,
how to really SELL a song on stage! This class will be valuable to those of
you who want to, A; improve your singing power and, B; learn how to put all
the elements together to create a strong musical theatre performance.
CCT Office
5 Saturdays
11am-1pm
$90
NEW!Broadway Dance An important aspect of
musical theatre is dance and the choreography of the songs you perform. Join
us for a dance class that focuses on the basics of Broadway Dance and how to
interpret a song through dance and movement.
Dublin Satellite
5 Saturdays
1-3pm
$90
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
*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.
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 Naghten 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.
*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.
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
BroadwayGrove 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 StreetWesterville, 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.
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.
If a parent is late to pick
up their child they will be penalized $25 for each 15 minutes they are
late and that it is at the sole discretion if the instructor.
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.
• 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.