Classes and programs for the Fall 2020 season
Tiny Stars
Our Tiny Stars program, ages 4-6, teaches students the fundamentals of dance and voice.
Classes meet weekly on Wednesdays, from 3:15 – 4:00pm. Start date September 16, 2020, ending on November 18, 2020. Onstage performance on November 23rd!
Class instructed by Miss Katherine Robinson!
Twinkle Stars
Our Twinkle Stars, ages 5-7, continue their education on the fundamentals of dance and voice as the class works to develop more elements of musicality and movement for the next level.
Rehearsals are weekly on Tuesdays, 3:00 – 4:00pm. Start date is October 13, 2020. Classes through December 15, 2020.
Class instructed by Miss McKenna Bisaha!
The Opening Act
Welcome to THE OPENING ACT! Ages 8 and up. Miss Holly is calling on all singers, actors, musicians, and those with hidden talents!
Rehearsals are Thursdays from 4:00pm-5:30pm. Start date is October 29, 2020. Class runs through December 17th, 2020.
INSTRUCTOR: Holly Bisaha
Brite Stars
Join our Brite Stars Cast (Ages 8 and up) as we tell the story of Moana!
With current state of COVID-19 and social-distancing – we will do all we can to make this a live on-stage experience. We have just come off a very successful season with Seussical Jr, and were able to pivot and provide a movie/soundtrack of the show – all done from home. We are now building on that skill set within the academy!
The cast rehearses are every Monday and Tuesday through production in early March. Monday rehearsals will be scheduled with small groups for scene study and professional filming. A commitment for both days is needed if you wish to audition for a feature role. Given where we are today with the state of COVID-19, things will be very fluid with regards to show dates. Although our hope is to perform this show live in early March, we will have to wait to see how the season plays out before we commit to a live production or a movie release. We will combine Zoom rehearsals with live rehearsals. Smaller groups will meet on Zoom and Live. We will keep the rehearsals fluid with specifics to be given one week before as we move through the season.
If you enroll, you must comply with CDC guidelines, as we navigate through the season. Classes will be held online through Zoom if unable to meet in person, until such time as we can gather.
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 is first rehearsal, auditioning workshop and parent meeting. For more info – click one of the enroll buttons below!
Once auditions have begun, there will be no refunds.
INSTRUCTOR: Holly Bisaha
Rising Stars
Join the Rising Stars, ages 10-13, in this semester’s production – Broadway Blast!
A fun Musical Theater Scene Study/Performance Class, where each student will get to shine in their brightest capacity! Small Scenes from some of the best Broadway shows ever will be selected, cast, staged, choreographed, and costumed, with it all culminating in two exciting onstage performances.
Classes will meet for 11 Weeks, 5 Hours a Week, Wednesdays from 4:00-6:30 pm and Saturdays from 9:00-11:30 am, beginning Saturday, September 12th, and ending Saturday, November 21st.
Performances will take place at 7:00 pm on Monday and Tuesday, November 23rd and 24th.
INSTRUCTOR: Jimmy Hippenstiel
Shooting Stars
Join MTA’s Shooting Stars, ages 13-18, in this semester’s production – Broadway Blast!
A fun Musical Theater Scene Study/Performance Class, where each student will get to shine in their brightest capacity! Small Scenes from some of the best Broadway shows ever will be selected, cast, staged, choreographed, and costumed, with it all culminating in two exciting onstage performances.
Classes will meet for 11 Weeks, 5 Hours a Week, Thursdays from 6:30-9:00 pm and Saturdays from Noon-2:30 pm, beginning Saturday, September 12th, and ending Saturday, November 21st.
Performances will take place at 7:00 pm on Monday and Tuesday, November 23rd and 24th.
INSTRUCTOR: Jimmy Hippenstiel
The Principles of Acting
This semester we will be working on both contemporary and classical monologues and scenes, continuing our journey of the Principles and Foundations of Acting. MTA resident acting coach DEBORAH MATHEWS will teach each student how to become more present in your character’s wants and needs. Your acting journey will begin with online lessons, eventually moving into in person studio lessons, adhering to recommended state safety guidelines as necessary. Online lessons will be scheduled out as full class, semi-private, and private lessons depending on individual rehearsal needs and at the instructor’s discretion. For the first time ever, the material learned in this class will culminate in two showcase performances, in conjunction with the talented kids from our “Broadway Blast” Series. Performance of all monologues and/or scenes will be optional, not mandatory.
Classes will meet for 11 Weeks, 3 Hours a Week, Saturdays from 3:00-6:00 pm, beginning Saturday, September 12th, and ending Saturday, November 21st.
Performances will take place at 7:00 pm on Monday and Tuesday, November 23rd and 24th.
INSTRUCTOR: Deborah Mathews
Drawing CharACTors with JawKnee
Learn how to draw CharACTors with JawKnee! Johnny comes to us with a Bachelor’s degree from LCAD in Illustration and Graphic Design. Join us as we learn the fundamentals of figure drawing and expressive character development. Supplies needed: sketch book, colored pencils in all colors, tablet (optional).
Classes are on Zoom Thursday’s, starting October 15, 2020 through December 17, 2020.
INSTRUCTOR: Johnny Bisaha
Dancing with McKenna
Join McKenna as she teaches you the basics of musical theater dance! Get ready to perfect your dance skills, stay healthy, and learn a new combination from a hit musical each week! You won’t want to miss out on a class like this!
Classes are on Zoom Friday’s, starting October 16, 2020 from 4:00-5:00pm through December 18, 2020.
INSTRUCTOR: McKenna Bisaha
