Welcome to CCT’s Winter 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.
As usual, our Winter quarter is divided into two sessions of 5
Saturdays each!
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 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!
Give your child the gift of theatre
this holiday season!
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!
A Play In A Day!
Dec 26, 27 and 28, 2008 Back to Top
CLASS
Date, Time, Price and
Location
AGE
8 to 11
NEW!
A Musical Holiday Break 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!
NEW!
A Princess Holiday Party Have you ever wondered what it would be like to ride in a
pumpkin coach like Cinderella or fly through the sky on a magic carpet
like Princess Jasmine?! Join us for a fantasy princess class filled
with adventures and of course stories about your favorite princesses
that you will perform for your family at the end of the day.
A Hogwart’s Holiday
ALMOST
FULL Your child will be spending the holiday break at the famous
Hogwart’s School for Magic conjuring up all sorts of mischief! Join Ron,
Harry, Hermione and all of your favorite Hogwarts characters as they
celebrate the joy of the season. Just imagine the adventures they’ll
have and the mysteries they’ll solve!
Session I is January 5 - February 2, 2008 (Dublin Classes for Winter
Session I will begin a week late, running for a total of four weeks from
January 12- February 2)
Session I Parent/Child Creative Drama (Ages 3-5) January
5 - February 2, 2008
NEW!
My Grown-Up and Me:
Adventures of Dora and Diego
(Ages 3-5) This class features your
child and YOU! Together you will play, learn, and create your own
adventures, just like Dora and Diego would. Become an explorer! You will
then perform for your family on Share Day. This class is a wonderful
bonding experience between you and your child as well as a great
introduction to the arts and literature.
If you wish to bring a
sibling, ( not younger than 3 years old please) just add $25.
Gahanna Satellite
5 Saturdays
1:30-2:30pm
$80
Session I Creative Drama I (Ages 5-7) January 5 -
February 2, 2008
Singing for the Stage (ages 6-8)CLASS IS FULL!
It’s never too early to start. This fun and
clever class will teach your youngsters the fundamentals of singing in a
stage musical. They’ll learn some of the tricks of the trade and begin to
develop the confidence it takes to belt out the tunes on Share Day!
CCT Office
5 Saturdays
9-10:30am
$85
Rumplestiltskin
Do you know anyone who can spin straw into
gold?! Well, we do and he just happens to be a funny little man named
Rumplestiltskin. Join us for a fun-filled class full of crazy tall tales and
then come on out to our Park Street Theatre and see CCT’s Professional
Touring Company perform “Rumplestiltskin” as part of our mainstage series.
Westerville Satellite
5 Saturdays
10-11am
$80
Dr. Seuss’ AdventureJanuary 12 - February 2,
2008
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.
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!
Dublin Satellite
4 Saturdays (1/12
- 2/2)
10-11:30am
$80
Session I
Creative Drama II (Ages 8-11) January 5 - February 2, 2008
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!
Park Street Theatre
5 Saturdays
9-11am
$90
Move to the Music!
In this special creative movement class, you’ll
learn choreography from some of our favorite musicals. Learn to dance AND
act! This class is perfect for dancers and non-dancers, actors and
non-actors. You’ll have a great time moving to the music.
Grove City Satellite
5 Saturdays
10am-12pm
$90
American Girls
Hey, all you American Girls! We’re going to
explore the wonderful American Girls stories- on stage! (Students are
encouraged to bring their dolls). Come explore the worlds and lives of
Molly, Addy, Felicity, Samantha, Kirsten, Kit, and Josephina and all of the
other American Girls.
CCT Office
5 Saturdays
11am-12:30pm
$85
Session I
Actor’s Craft Series (Ages 12 to 15) January
5 - February 2, 2008
The Actor’s Craft Series: Monologues
If you have ever wondered how to choose the
right monologue and prepare it for an audition, this is the class for you!
You will work with a variety of pieces, focusing on character development,
staging, and stage presence in preparation for Share Day as well as a real
audition situation. This class is a must for those students who are serious
about acting!
CCT Office
5 Saturdays
1-3pm
$90
WINTER Session II CLASS Descriptions
Session II Creative Drama I (Ages 5-7) February
9 - March 8, 2008
Junie B. Jones
Wowie Wow Wow! It’s finally here. The best-est
Junie B. Jones class ever! Jump into the world of Junie B. in this fun
filled hilarious class. Join Junie, Herb, May, Cute Warren, Mrs. and Tickle
and create your own messes and clean them up the Junie B. way. See ya later
Alligator!
NEW Gahanna Satellite
5 Saturdays
2-3pm
$80
Treasure Trunk Theatre
Our magical trunk will contain something new to
discover each day that will lead you on a different adventure. Explore the
world of theatre through your own creative plays!
CCT Office
5 Saturdays
10-11am
$80
Session
II Creative Drama II (Ages 8-11) February 9 - March
8, 2008
NEW!
So You Think You Can Act…?!
So…you think you can act? This class will not
only challenge beginners and advanced students alike, it will also test your
acting chops as you learn the ins and outs of improvisational comedy. You
will learn how to think on your feet with the best of them while gaining the
confidence to perform on the fly!
CCT Office
5 Saturdays
1-3pm
$90
Intermediate Acting
For those of you who have taken our Beginning
Acting class, this class is your next step! Now that you have the basics
down, we’ll be focusing more on character development and how to work with a
partner in order to develop your scene. In this class you will work with
actual scenes from a variety of genres such as comedy to drama in
preparation for your Share Day performance.
Park Street Theatre
5 Saturdays
9-11am
$90
A Hogwart’s Adventure
If your children love the Harry Potter books,
then they will love this class! They’ll create their own Hogwart’s
adventures and characters based on the famous J.K. Rowling texts and share
them with you on the last day of class!
Westerville Satellite
5 Saturdays
10-11:30am
$85
Sing it Out!
Your child will learn the basics of
performing in a stage musical, and being to develop the skills and
habits of a professional performer, while learning how to sing it out. A
good introduction to musical theatre and the stage!
Dublin Satellite
5 Saturdays
10-12pm
$90
Session
II Actor’s Craft Series (Ages 12 to 15)
February 9 - March 8, 2008
The Actor’s Craft Series:
Auditioning Skills!
Whether you are auditioning for your first play
or are an old pro at it, this class is a must! Students will learn important
audition techniques such as how to present themselves to their best
advantage, how to build a resume and what professional headshots should look
like, the difference between cold readings and prepared auditions, and how
to choose a monologue best suited to their acting ability and style. Don’t
miss out on this opportunity!
Grove City Satellite
5
Saturdays
1-3pm
$90
Scenework: Acting in Dramas
This course is designed as a scene workshop,
with students selecting scenes from a variety of plays provided by the
instructor and rehearsing together. They will learn how to create effective
performances in dramas and how to develop believable characters for the
stage.
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.
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.
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.
This quarter we offer some
exciting, challenging new courses-designed to educate, enlighten and entertain
students of every skill level. 
Gahanna/New
Albany 
