Acting Out Class Details

Classes focus on learning and honing the skills of theatre as a process and will culminate in a skills demonstration at the end of the term. Drama skills not only build confidence as an actor, but improve communication, promote physical awareness, relieve stress, develop friendships and encourage empathy.

For more information about the curriculum, contact Program Director Fayth Caruso at brownf@uncsa.edu.

Please use this form for general inquiries. Acting Out Inquiry Form

Class Descriptions

Acting Antics: Fun and Games for Stage, Grades 3-5

Wednesdays 4:30-5:15 p.m. (January 8 - April 30, 2025)
$350/16-week semester
Jordan Brown, Instructor

Students will be immersed into the ridiculously fun world of theater games - a methodology inspired by the teachings of Viola Spolin - to encourage cooperative play and ensemble thinking. This process-based class will include improv and pantomime to ignite children's imaginations in a manner that gets them acting in front of their peers without even realizing it! No final class demonstration will be offered for families; kids-only fun!

Classes held at:
Arts Based School
North Campus
1380 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr
Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Reel Adventures: Exploring Acting in the World of Film, Grades 6-8

Mondays 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. (January 6 - April 28, 2025)
$296/16-week semester
Jordan Brown, Instructor

In this class, students will be introduced to the camera as their audience. Students will learn basic camera angles and will work together using a green screen and a phone camera to create their very own movies!

Classes held at:
Arts Based School
North Campus
1380 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr
Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Stagecraft: Acting for the Theatre, Grades 3-5

Wednesday 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. (January 6 - April 28, 2025)
$296/16-week semester
Jordan Brown, Instructor

Explore the world of theatre through scene work, theatre games, and monologues. Get creative, build communications skills and confidence while having fun! No final class demonstration will be offered for families; kids-only fun!

Classes held at:
Arts Based School
North Campus
1380 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr
Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Creative Storytelling, Grades 1-4

Thursdays 5:30-6:15 p.m. (January 9 - April 24, 2025)
$308/14-week semester
Emily Ennis, Instructor

Come learn one of the foundational skills of acting - telling a good story! Students will explore how to bring a story to life using their voices, bodies, and imaginations. Through cooperative theatre games and fun improvisation, young actors will begin to flex their creative muscles. Students will also learn the value of teamwork and empathy, translating to skills both on and off the stage.

Classes held at:
UNCSA School of Drama
De Mille Workplace 201
1960 De Mille Dr
Winston-Salem, NC 27127

Showtime: Exploring Musical Theatre, Grades 5-8

Tuesdays 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. (January 7 - April 29, 2025)
$624/16-week semester
Charlie Kluttz, Instructor

This course begins with the fundamentals of singing technique; then each student will receive one-on-one tutorials on vocal and acting technique within a solo or group song. We will promote music reading study on a musical theater choral work, which will then incorporate simple dance moves that are appropriate to the style. This skills class is designed to build confidence in both the novice and experienced singer and challenge the students where they are in their training — and have fun while doing it!

Classes held at:
UNCSA School of Drama
De Mille Workplace 201
1960 De Mille Dr
Winston-Salem, NC 27127

Broadway Bound: Musical Theatre, Grades 7-12

Mondays 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. (January 6 - April 28, 2025)
$624/16-week semester
Charlie Kluttz, Instructor

This class will focus on skills training in sight reading, rhythm, vocal technique, audition preparation, and acting the song. Solo and small group numbers will be explored as well as research.

Classes held at:
UNCSA School of Drama
De Mille Workplace 201
1960 De Mille Dr
Winston-Salem, NC 27127

Private Voice Lessons

Private Voice Lessons
Alicia Reid, Instructor
$704/16-week semester of one 30-minute private lesson per week

Private instruction based on the student's level and experience.

To learn more, please complete a Private Lesson Inquiry Form.

Junior Jazz/Tap (Offered through Preparatory Dance)

Spring Session
Saturdays February 8 - May 17, 2025
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., Studio 298, School of Dance
$195/14-week session

For ages 10 - 13. This class is open to all students without audition. Students will learn both tap and jazz techniques to add versatility to their movement training. This class is a wonderful opportunity to work with students from varying arts backgrounds, taught by a School of Dance faculty member!

Note - This class is listed under both Acting Out and Preparatory Dance Electives in the registration system

Senior Jazz/Tap (offered through Preparatory Dance)

Spring Session
Saturdays February 8 - May 17, 2025
1:00 - 2:00 p.m., Studio 298, School of Dance
$195/14-week session

For ages 11 - 18. This class is open to all studentswithout audition. Students will learn both tap and jazz techniques to add versatility to their movement training. This class is a wonderful opportunity to work with students from varying arts backgrounds, taught by a School of Dance faculty member!

Note - This class is listed under both Acting Out and Preparatory Dance Electives in the registration system