Musical Theatre & Acting Classes for Age 6 to Young Adult made possible, in part, thanks for the generosity of The City of Laguna Beach
IMPROVISATION WORKSHOP
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Saturday, February 22
1:00 - 3:00 PM
Ages 14 - Adult
$250
Workshop is limited to 12 people
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Broadway and Improv veteran Nicole Parker will lead an Improvisation Workshop where you will learn the basics of improvisation and use them in various fun exercises.
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This is an acting class rather than a comedy class.
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About our Instructor:
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Nicole Parker, originally from Irvine, is an actress, singer, and improvisation expert based in LA. While growing up in the OC, she performed at South Coast Rep and The Laguna Playhouse. She was a cast member on the sketch comedy show "Mad TV" for 6 years. In 2009, she was on Broadway playing Elphaba in Wicked, a role she reprised on the First national Tour. Her Additional Broadway credits include The People in the Picture and Martin Short: Fame Becomes Me. She received wide acclaim as Celine Dion in the Off-Broadway hit Titanique. Nicole has performed at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the Second City in Chicago, and the Groundlings in LA. Locally, she has appeared in Reefer Madness, La Cage Aux Folles, and as Fanny Brice in Funny Girl. Nicole currently co0-hosts the podcast "The Neighborhood Listen.
MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP
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February 26 - April 23 (no class on April 9
Wednesdays, 3:30 - 4:30PM
Ages 6 - 10
$250 for 8 weeks
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The Greatest Show! Run away and join the circus at No Square Theatre. Workshop participants will learn a wide variety of songs, scenes, and dances from The Greatest Showman, Pippin, Barnum, and other circus-themed productions. Class will culminate in a musical theatre showcase on the last day of class. All levels of experience are welcome!
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About our Instructor:
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Susan Geiser received her bachelor's degree from Ithaca College where she majored in vocal performance and music education. She has a master's degree in music education from Boston University and holds a CA single-subject teaching credential in music.
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She spent the past 16 years working as a performing arts educator in private and public settings, and has performed with No Square Theatre, Pacific Symphony, the Bel Cantanti Opera Company, and the Huntington Beach Symphony Orchestra.
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She loves working with young actors, and has a particular interest in guiding young singers through some of the pitfalls of adolescent vocal development.
MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE FOR NON-DANCERS
February 27, March 6 & March 13
Thursdays, 3:30 - 5:00PM
Ages 14 - 18
$250 for 3 weeks
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Unleash your inner dancer! Start with this 3-week intensive workshop designed specifically for those who want to explore the world of musical theatre dance without any previous dance experience.
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You'll learn fundamental dance techniques including basic jazz steps, musical theatre turns and simple choreography. You will also develop a strong sense of rhythm and timing, which is essential for any performer, and how movement can enhance your character and storytelling abilities.
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For the final class, you will present a musical theatre dance combination.
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About our Instructor:
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Sabrina Harper is a Laguna Beach native. She received her early training in Laguna Beach, LA and New York, and received a full scholarship to the School of the Stuttgart Ballet. In Germany, she performed the role of Meg Giry in The Phantom of the Opera as well as 42nd Street, Chicago, and A Chorus Line. In 2013, she made her Broadway debut in Pippin, and in the First National Tour, she played Fastrada. Sabrina has choreographed shows for NST including School of Rock, Into the Woods, and Lagunatics, and recently directed Songs For A New World at No Square.
MUSICAL THEATRE SCENE STUDY
March 1 - April 26 (no class on April 12)
Saturdays, 1:30 - 3:00PM
Ages 12 - 16
$250 for 8 weeks
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In this dynamic and hands-on class, you will delve deeply into the art of performing musical theatre scenes, focusing on acting and character development. You will learn how to bring characters to life by fully integrating their vocal, emotional, and physical choices. The class will emphasize character development as you work on creating layered characters through text analysis, physicality, emotional truth, and how to build the scenes into its song. This class is ideal for students of all levels who are eager to refine their skills and gain experience performing scenes from iconic musicals.
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About our Instructor:
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Erika Whalen Schindele grew up in Laguna Beach and is currently an actor living and working in LA. She has performed at South Coast Rep, The Laguna Playhouse, and many more. She works in film, TV, commercials, and narrates audiobooks.
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Erika teaches theatre, choreographs, ad directs middle and high school productions in LA and the OC. She also directs and choreographs at Thurston and LBHS. She teaches audition workshops, coaches students, and directs and choreographs full productions.
No Square Theatre periodically provides reasonably-priced theatre camps and classes for adults and children, typically at our theatre in Legion Hall, Laguna Beach, CA. A summer program culminating in a Broadway-style musical revue. To get eBlasts about auditions, registration and performances of our youth programs, please sign up here.
Today, youth theatre is more important than ever before. With the arts being cut from our schools, it is so important for kids to have an outlet to be able to express themselves, because it’s not just about a performance. It’s about so many life skills that you gain along the way. Whether it be gaining confidence or just being able to be yourself, when kids are doing theatre, they can be free to be silly without the judgement that they may get in another setting.
Here at No Square, we strive to provide a safe and nurturing environment where kids and adults alike can express themselves as individuals on and off the stage. While our shows are amazing, it is the friendships and special bonds of theatre that keep our No Square families coming back year after year.
Immunization Requirements
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No Square is dedicated to providing a safe and positive environment for our audiences, cast members and creative staff. Part of that is requiring that all participants in auditions and programs are properly immunized. Please refer to your health care provider or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for additional information.