Welcome one and all to
the CCT Academy!
We have had such a wonderful year so far and have so much more
to look forward to in the coming months.
The CCT Academy 2009 concluded with our highest enrollment over the
past five years, thanks to all of you. We have offered
quite a few new classes in each age group and are constantly
brainstorming new class ideas that will help bring out the
creativity and imagination in your child. Some of our most
popular classes still remainsuch asJunie
B. Jones,
A Princess Party,
Beginning Acting,A
Hogwart’s Adventure, andAn
Actor’s Craft: Auditioning Skills.
I’m so excited about some of the opportunities we have coming up
for your children, of which two in particular, I would like to
share with you!
TheCCTAcademyand the YWCA of Columbus will be
partnering together this Summer for a week long day camp unlike
any other! Not only will your child have the opportunity to
attend one of CCT’s wonderful day camps, but in an effort to
make the most of your time, the YWCA will be providing child
care before and after the camp each day. Open enrollment will
begin
March 1, 2009 so be sure to visit our webpage at
www.colschildrenstheatre.orgfor more information and the
link to the YWCA websitefor
online registration. NOTE: Please register online via the YWCA website only.
The CCT
Academy and BalletMet will also be partnering this Summer
for a ½ Day Camp for Ages 5-7. This camp will take place
at the BalletMet Satellite Location in Gahanna and will run August 3-7, 2009 from
9-12pm. Each day students will rotate between BalletMet
Dance Instructors and CCT Teaching Artists with the culmination
being a performance to be proud of.
Complete details can be found inside this brochure as well as on
our website.Space is limited for both of these camps, so be sure to
register quickly!
If your children love making friends and have a flair for the
dramatic, then this is the place for them! Please take
advantage of our wonderful programs and classes and know that
our main goal is to encourage your child to explore his or her
individual talent while promoting teamwork and building
self-confidence.
Sincerely, Joelle
Leigh Harris
CCT Education Director
This class features your
child—and YOU! Together you will play, learn and create your own Animal
Adventure to 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. If you wish to bring a second child,
just add $25.00!
CCT Office
July 27-31
9-10am
$80.00
Class Descriptions Ages 5-7
Singing for the Stage (Ages 6-8)
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!
Dublin Satellite
CLASS
is FULL
June 8-12
10-11:30am
$85.00
CCT Office
Almost
FULL
July 13-17
9-10:30am
$85.00
Fairytales Around the World
Let your imagination take you away to the lands of fairies and trolls.
Create your own characters and stories in magical kingdoms across the
seas! Who knows what treasures you may discover on Share Day.
CCT Office
June 8-12
10-11am
$80.00
Click, Clack, Moo
Farmer Brown has a problem----the cows in the barn have learned to type,
and they want to change how things are being run on the farm! Your child
will have a blast recreating this popular children’s book.
CCT Office
June 15-19
10-11am
$80.00
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!
CCT Office
June 22-26
9-10am
$80.00
Dr. Seuss’ Adventure
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!
Grove City Satellite
June 22-26
9-10am
$80.00
A Princess Party
Have you ever wondered what it
would be like to ride in a pumpkin coach like Cinderella or fl y through
the sky on a magic carpet like Princess Jasmine? Join us for a fantasy
princess class fi lled with adventures and stories about your favorite
princesses that you will perform for your family on Share Day.
Westerville Satellite
June 29-July 3
10-11am
$80.00
Where the Wild Things Are
Your young actor will create a
short stage version of the popular children’s book, while learning how
to work with fellow students through games and exercises. And you
thought they were “wild things” at home—wait till you see them on Share
Day!
Gahanna Satellite
July 6-10
10-11am
$80.00
Teddy Bear Theatre
Come learn about the wonderful
world of theatre starring you and your teddy bear. We’ll create stories
and act them out for each other. Remember: bring your bears!!!
Gahanna Satellite
July 20-24
10-11am
$80.00
Storybook Theatre
In this creative drama class,
you bring fabulous stories to life on stage. Learn the basics of acting
and movement while telling a story that will have everyone on the edge
of their seats.
CCT Office
July 27-31
10:30-11:30am
$80.00
A Curious George Adventure
Go bananas and join us for a
whirl-wind adventure featuring Curious George, The Man with the Yellow
Hat, and you! Who knows what kind of mischief you’ll get into in this
class.
CCT Office
August 3-7
10-11am
$80.00
Charlotte’s Web
Join Fern, Charlotte, Wilbur,
and all of their barnyard friends, even Templeton the Rat, on
Zuckerman’s Farm for a theatrical adventure like nothing else! Be ready
to shine for your parents on Share Day with a “Radiant” performance.
Westerville Satellite
August 10-14
10-11am
$80.00
Junie B. Jones
Wowie Wow Wow! It’s finally
here. The bestest 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!
CCT Office
August 10-14
10-11am
$80.00
Dance Explosion
If you are a ball full of
energy and love to shimmy and shake, then this class is the one for you!
We will learn and create dances to different pieces of music while
preparing a one of a kind presentation for Share Day. Wear your dancing
shoes and get ready to move!
Dublin Satellite
August 17-21
10-11am
$80.00
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!
Grove City Satellite
August 17-21
10-11am
$80.00
Class Descriptions Ages 8-11
What a Character
A class for the young actor looking for a challenge! You’ll learn how to
create characters by using our voice and body, and by developing your
powers of observation. We’ll learn skills and techniques that will be
useful throughout the years, both in the theatrical world and outside
it.
Westerville Satellite
June 8-12
10am-12pm
$90.00
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 (4 Days)
June 15-18
10am-12:30pm
$90.00
CCT Office
Almost FULL
July 20-24
10am-12pm
$90.00
Acting Funny
A beginning acting class where
the accent is on humor. Our young actors will learn the basics of comedy
acting as they choose scripts and develop scenes together. Come to
Sharing Day prepared to laugh!
CCT Office
Almost FULL
June 15-19
1-3pm
$90.00
Gahanna Satellite
CLASS FULL
August 10-14
10am-12pm
$90.00
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.
Gahanna Satellite
June 15-19
1-3pm
$90.00
NEW!
Let's Go To Japan!
Have you ever wanted to travel
to a far away land, like something you see in the movies and books?
Well, let's go! Welcome to a world you may have never seen before. We
will read and perform Japanese Fairy and Folk tales and even amaze our
audience with the Japanese language. If you are up for an adventure come
along. Your teaching artist has had the privilege of living in Japan for
the past 2 years and is eager and willing to show your children real
life pictures, clothing, pottery and art work as part of this adventure.
Not only will your child get to experience Japan hands on they will
leave the class speaking the language!
Dublin Satellite
June 22-26
10am-12pm
$90.00
Beginning Acting
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
Almost FULL
June 22-26
10am-12pm
$90.00
Park Street Theatre
CLASS is FULL
July 27-31
10am-12pm
$90.00
Dublin Satellite
CLASS is FULL
August 17-21
1-3pm
$90.00
NEW!
Everyone Loves a Mystery
The students in this creative
drama class will explore the basic elements of a mystery by using
examples from mystery films, novels like Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys
or the Boxcar Children, old radio shows and even the board game Clue. We
will consider how good problem solvers consider motive, opportunity and
other important elements in solving a mystery. With this in mind the
students will create interesting settings, odd ball characters and
chilling/ thrilling plot lines. Get ready for a Share Day performance
full of suspenseful twists and turns!
Grove City Satellite
June 22-26
10:30am-12pm
$85.00
Loud and Clear
Even if you’re not a singer,
you still need to work on your voice. This class will focus on improving
young actor’s volume, range, articulation, and vocal expression. This
class is perfect for students who want to improve their public speaking
skills or who aren’t comfortable speaking in front of large groups.
Westerville Satellite
June 29-July 3
1-3pm
$90.00
NEW!
The Tales of Beedle the Bard
Welcome to the magical world
of Beedle the Bard! If you are a fan of Harry Potter and the Hogwart’s
Adventure class, then you are sure to love this one. Students will work
together to interpret the stories into short plays that will be
performed by their class members. The art of narration, acting
techniques, character development, stage direction, and theater terms
will be taught and utilized to turn these simple stories into enchanting
tales for the stage.
CCT Office
June 29-July 3
10am-12pm
$90.00
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 Share Day.
Park Street Theatre
July 6-10
10am-12pm
$90.00
Acting on Camera
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
July 6-10
10am-12pm
$100.00
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
July 13-17
1-3pm
$90.00
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
July 13-17
10am-12pm
$90.00
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
July 20-24
10am-12pm
$90.00
A Hogwart’s Summer
CLASS is FULL If you love the Harry Potter
books, then you will love this class. You’ll create your own Hogwart’s
adventures and characters based on the famous J.K. Rowling texts and
share them with your family on the last day of class!
Westerville Satellite
July 27-31
10am-12pm
$90.00
Get That Role
Have you ever wanted to
audition for a play but were scared because you didn’t know what to
expect? Then this is the class for you! You will learn all of the need
to know skills, including things like cold reading techniques, monologue
work, character work and scenework. After this class is over you will be
able to take on an audition like a pro!
CCT Office
August 3-7
1-3pm
$90.00
NEW!
Acting with Puppets!(Limited space available)
If you like the Muppet Show or
Sesame Street and have ever wondered how those wacky puppets work, then
this is the class for you! Learn what it takes to bring to life an
actual cast of puppets with crazy characters. Be prepared for a wild
ride unlike any other!
CCT Office
August 17-21
10am-12pm
$90.00
Class Descriptions Ages 12-16
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
June 8-12
1-3pm
$90.00
NEW!
Puppetry and the Actor (Limited space available)
If you remember The Muppet
Show, Sesame Street or even Fraggle Rock and the crazy puppets and
actors used to bring those shows to life, then this may be the class for
you! In this class you will learn the skills needed to control and
maneuver puppets, while helping you learn how to fine tune your acting
skills.
CCT Office
June 22-26
10:30am-12:30pm
$90.00
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!
Dublin Satellite
June 29-July 3
10am-12pm
$90.00
Filmwork
A popular course for our older
students! 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
July 6-10
1-3pm
$100.00
NEW!
Shakespeare Shorts
Bring Shakespeare to life in
this fun and challenging workshop. Whether you’re updating the Bard or
doing a “classic” version, you’ll have a great time developing a
“reduced Shakespeare Co.” version of your favorite Shakespeare. You’ll
find new skills as an actor, and have a great time!
Westerville Satellite
July 13-17
1-3pm
$90.00
The Actor’s Craft Series; Dialect Workshop
One of the most important keys
to being a professional actor is versatility, and mastering dialects is
one of those tools that it is beneficial and fun to have! Advanced
students will enjoy studying and working with a variety of accents and
regional dialects. We will explore the sounds, rhythms and intonation
patterns of these accents while working with text. A great class for the
young film, TV, and stage actors.
CCT Office
July 20-24
1-3pm
$90.00
Scenework; Acting in Comedies
A fun acting class for those
who are serious about comedy! Students perform scenes from comedic
plays, and will learn techniques and strategies for delivering effective
(and funny) performances. This class includes learning a variety of
techniques such as slapstick and improv, so come prepared to learn and
laugh out loud!
Grove City Satellite
August 3-7
1-3pm
$90.00
Performing in a Musical
Almost FULL
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, improve your singing power and learn how to
put all the elements together to create a strong musical theatre
performance.
CCT Office
August 10-14
1-3pm
$90.00
An Improv Afternoon
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!
CCT Office
August 17-21
1-3pm
$90.00
Class Descriptions Week-long Day
Camps
A Hogwarts Summer Day Camp (Ages
8-13)
CLASS
is FULL Come and visit us for summer
school at The Hogwart’s School of Wizardry! The Sorting Hat will assign
your child to his/her house and then we’ll spend the week learning
theatrical lore as well as a few spells here and there! Be prepared for
a magical experience on the final day when you will witness a Hogwart’s
play like no other that would make even J.K. Rowling proud!
Park Street Theatre
June 8-12
9am-5pm
$250.00
NEW!
A Musical in a Week
(Ages 12-16)
Almost FULL
Never been in a play or a
musical? Well here’s your chance to get some practical experience. You
will audition for a part in a shortened version of a musical, rehearse
and perform it by the end of the week. The play will include solo and
group musical numbers, choreography and acting. All aspects of a musical
production will be covered: audition, stage direction, theater terms,
choreography, acting, and vocal techniques. No advance preparation is
required, but be prepared to move and sing on the first day of class.
Park Street Theatre
June 15-19
9am-5pm
$250.00
NEW!
Nuts and Bolts of Theatre Day Camp
(Ages 8-12)
Almost FULL
Join CCT and the YWCA of
Columbus for an amazing fun-filled week that you won’t want to miss! Not
only will the YWCA provide childcare from 7am-9am (breakfast provided)
and 3pm-6pm (snack provided), but during the camp itself, running from
9am-3pm (please bring a lunch), you will learn the ins and outs of
theatre and what it takes to perform on a stage. At the end of the week
you will have learned the need-to-know basics of theatre and have a
performance worthy of a Tony Award prepared for Share Day. Space is
limited so be sure to register now!
New Albany Elem.
Bldg. 2-5
87 North High Street
New Albany, OH
July 6-10
9am-3pm
$300.00
American Girls Day Camp (Ages
8-13)
CLASS is FULL Calling all American Girls!
We’re going to explore the wonderful American Girls stories- on stage!
(Students are encouraged to bring their dolls and all other American
Girls paraphernalia.) Come and join us as we travel with Molly, Addy,
Kit, Felicity, Samantha, Kirsten, and Josephina through time and explore
when and how they lived. At the end of the week you will have quite a
bit of information to share with your family and friends, as well as an
amazing stage performance. Who knew history could be this much fun!?
Dublin Satellite
August 10-14
9am-5pm
$250.00
Class Descriptions ½ Day Camps Ages
5-7
Junie B. Jones ½ Day Camp
Almost FULL
Wowie, Wow, Wow! The bestest
Junie B. Jones class ever is now a ½ Day Camp! Join us for a week of fun
with Junie B. and all of her friends. You’ll act out many of your
favorite stories while talking about how the problems in the stories are
solved. Whether you are a fan of Junie, May or Cute Warren, join us for
a fun week!
Park Street Theatre
July 13-17
9am-12pm
$150.00
NEW!
Dancing Damsels and Dramatic Dragons ½ Day Camp
CLASS
is FULL Join CCT and BalletMet for an
amazing fairytale adventure this summer! Each day you will rotate
between BalletMet Dance Instructors and CCT Teaching Artists who will
have all sorts of fun activities in store for you. Throughout this five
day adventure you will learn to sing, act and dance while creating a
performance like no other. Whether you are a Dancing Damsel or a
Dramatic Dragon or a little bit of both, be prepared to dazzle your
family on Share Day!
In partnership
with
Gahanna Satellite
Aug 3-7
9am-12pm
$150.00
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FAIRY TALES AROUND THE WORLD
CLICK, CLACK, MOO!
THE STORY MACHINE
DR. SUESS' ADVENTURE
A PRINCESS PARTY
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
TEDDY BEAR THEATRE
STORYBOOK THEATRE
A CURIOUS GEORGE ADVENTURE
JUNIE B. JONES
CHARLOTTE'S WEB
DANCE EXPLOSION
MASKS AND MAKE-BELIEVE
(ages 6 to 8)
SINGING FOR THE STAGE (ages 6 to 8)
(ages 8 to 11)
WHAT A CHARACTER
SING IT OUT
ACTING FUNNY
AMERICAN GIRLS
NEW! LET'S GO TO JAPAN
BEGINNING ACTING
NEW! EVERYONE LOVES A MYSTERY
LOUD AND CLEAR
THE TALES OF BEEDLE THE BARD
INTERMEDIATE ACTING
ACTING ON CAMERA
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN ACT...?!
MOVE TO THE MUSIC!
ADVANCED ACTING
SING IT OUT
BEGINNING ACTING
A HOGWART'S SUMMER
GET THAT ROLE
ACTING FUNNY
BEGINNING ACTING
NEW! ACTING WITH PUPPETS
(ages 12 to 16)
Actor’s Craft Series: MONOLOGUES
NEW! PUPPETRY AND THE ACTOR
Actor’s Craft: AUDITIONING SKILLS
FILMWORK
SHAKESPEARE SHORTS
Actor’s Craft: DIALECT WORKSHOP
SCENEWORK: ACTING IN COMEDIES
PERFORMING IN A MUSICAL
AN IMPROV AFTERNOON
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