Acting Out Class Details

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.

Class Descriptions

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

Wednesdays 4:30-5:15 p.m. (September 4 - December 11)
$307/14-week semester
Jordan Brown, Instructor

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

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! 

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

Mondays 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. (September 9 - December 11)
$259/14-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

Wednesdays 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. (September 4 - December 11)
$259/14-week semester
Jordan Brown, Instructor

Explore the world of theater 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

Showtime: Exploring Musical Theatre, Grades 5-8

Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., DeMille 1, Workplace
$546/14-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! 

Fall Semester
September 3  - December 10

Broadway Bound: Musical Theatre, Grades 7-12

Mondays 4:30 - 6:00 p.m., de Mille 1, Workplace
$546/14-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.

Fall Semester
September 3  - December 10

Private Voice Lessons

Private Voice Lessons, Rm 636 Workplace
Alicia Reid, Instructor
$602/14 week semester of one 30-minute private lesson per week

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

Please email Fayth Caruso at fayth623@gmail.com if you have questions.

Junior Jazz/Tap (Offered through Preparatory Dance)

Fall Session
Saturdays September 7 - December 7
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., Studio 298, School of Dance
$150/8-week session
Instructor M. Johnson

For ages 9 - 12.  This class is open to all studentswithout audition. Students will learn both tap and jazz techniques to add versatility to their movement training. A wonderful opportunity to work with students from varying backgrounds, 

Note - This class is listed under Preparatory Dance Electives in the registration system

Senior Jazz/Tap (offered through Preparatory Dance)

Fall Session
Saturdays September 7 - December 7
1:00 - 2:00 p.m., Studio 298, School of Dance
$150/8-week session
Instructor M. Johnson

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. A wonderful opportunity to work with students from varying backgrounds, 

Note - This class is listed under Preparatory Dance Electives in the registration system