Winter 2025 Classes

WINTER 2025 Brundage Park Playhouse Classes

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Select Randolph Recreation programs for class options.


Winter 2025 Dancing with Ms. Dawn!

(ages 4-6) 8 sessions

Wednesday 4:30-5:30, January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 12, 19, 26, March 5 – No Class on February 5.

Instructor – Dawn Warga
No matter your dance experience, this class will build confidence in young dancers while developing fundamental dance skills and choreography techniques.  The class will include “musical theater dance” as well as classic and modern styles.  Students will become comfortable with body movement and expression which will prepare them for working with a cast on the stage or for carrying themselves through personal life experiences. Students will explore their artistic spirit and improve strategies for preparing for auditions and performing in shows.  The class will culminate with a short performance. All levels of dance welcome! So, get those toes wiggling, and come join us!

 

Winter 2025 Dancing for the stage—and beyond!

(ages 7-12) 8 sessions

Wednesday 4:30-5:30, January 8, 15, 22, 29, February 12, 19, 26, March 5 – No Class on February 5.

Instructor – Dawn Warga
No matter your dance experience, this class will build confidence in young maturing dancers while developing fundamental dance skills and choreography techniques.  The class will include “musical theater dance” as well as classic and modern styles.  Students will become comfortable with body movement and expression which will prepare them for working with a cast on the stage or for carrying themselves through personal life experiences. Experienced performers will refine and enhance their skills and become leaders on stage. Students will explore their artistic spirit and improve strategies for preparing for auditions and performing in shows.  The class will culminate with a short performance. All levels of dance welcome! So chasse on over, and come join us!

Winter 2925 Intro to Musical Theatre for the Budding Performer!

(ages 5-9) MUST be in Kindergarten

Tuesday 4:30 – 5:30, January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 11, 18, 25, March 4 – No Class on February 4.

 

Instructor – Anna Gelpke
Calling all young actors and actresses to join our musical theatre class! Each week students will discover the theatre through acting, singing, dancing, and games! During these classes, students will engage in activities that will target: listening skills, creativity, memorization, imagination, and teamwork! Our budding performers will put on a mini-show at the end of the course.

Winter 2025 Musical Theater I – For the Intermediate Performer Class!

(ages 8-14) 8 sessions

Tuesday 4:30 – 5:30, January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 11, 18, 25, March 4 – No Class on February 4.

Instructor – Anna Gelpke
Bring your imaginative young actors and actresses to join our musical theatre class! This class is perfect for those who have taken a class (Intro to Musical Theatre) with Anna before! Each week students will help the instructor create a fun filled show to perform for friends and family. Each class will encourage students to work with each other in creating this masterpiece, while of course playing some fun games involving theatre (acting, singing, and dancing).

Winter 2025 Intro to Musical Theatre for the Budding Performer!

(ages 5-9) MUST be in Kindergarten

Thursday 4:30 – 5:30, January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 13, 20, 27, March 6 – No Class on February 6.

Instructor – Anna Gelpke
Calling all young actors and actresses to join our musical theatre class! Each week students will discover the theatre through acting, singing, dancing, and games! During these classes, students will engage in activities that will target: listening skills, creativity, memorization, imagination, and teamwork! Our budding performers will put on a mini-show at the end of the course.

 

Winter 2025 Musical Theater II – For the Intermediate Performer Class!
(ages 9-16) 8 sessions

Thursday 4:30 – 5:30, January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 13, 20, 27, March 6 – No Class on February 6.

Instructor – Anna Gelpke
Bring your imaginative young actors and actresses to join our musical theatre class! This class is perfect for those who have taken a class (Intro AND Musical Theater 1-2 Musical Theatre) with Anna before or have been in a production before! **Please consider this before signing up for this specific class** This class is designed for performers who are ready to work together create a fun filled show to perform for friends and family. Each class will encourage students to work with each other in creating this masterpiece, while of course playing some fun games involving theatre (acting, singing, and dancing).

Winter 2025 Acting the Song

(ages 8-15) 8 sessions

Friday 4:30-5:30, January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 14, 21, 28, March 7 – No Class on February 7.

Instructor:  Sammi Fishkin
As the student learns how to “Act the Song”, they will unlock the art of storytelling, creating a profound emotional connection with their audience. Students may choose their own song, or have the instructor help them choose. Each student will be given highly individualized attention as we workshop their piece.  One class day will be devoted to getting a new headshot.  Session will also culminate in a final performance for friends and family.

  

Winter 2025 Playwriting 

(ages 10- 16) 8 Sessions

Friday 5:30 – 6:30, January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 14, 21, 28, March 7 – No Class on February 7.

Instructor:  Sammi Fishkin
In a very fun and supportive environment, this course focuses on developing material based on observation, adaptation, and imagination. Students will write their own scenes and have them be performed by their peers gaining feedback from their peers and the instructor. Students will practice exercises in characterization, plot, setting, dialogue, theme, metaphor and dramatic structure. At the end of the class, students can choose to select their favorite piece to put in the ending showcase. The writer may ask fellow class members or friends outside of class to perform as actors for their final work. If you took Playwriting I in the winter, this class can be repeated.

 

Winter 2025 The Actors Workshop

(ages 8-15) 8 sessions

Friday 6:30-7:30, January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 14, 21, 28, March 7 – No Class on February 7.

Instructor:  Sammi Fishkin
For the student who loves to act but doesn’t want to sing!  This class will improve your acting skills by learning techniques that will help in any type of production.  This class culminates in a 30 minute play at the end of the class for family and friends.  This year we will be doing a comedy that is sure to hone the students’ comedic skills as well as entertain everyone!

 

 

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