Spring 2024 Classes

ACT II: Classes for Artists of All Ages

Immerse yourself in the world of performing arts with our ACT II evening classes designed for both children and adults. From acting fundamentals to stagecraft, our seasoned instructors will guide you through an enriching journey of self-expression and artistic growth.

Acting & Creative Movement (Session 1)

Kindergarten – 2nd Grade

In this class, young actors will use their voices, bodies, and imaginations as tools to create new characters, atmospheres, and follow a narrative. With exercises and activities rooted in creative play and inspired by poetry & stories, students will gain confidence, sensory awareness, focus, improvisational skills, and the ability to collaborate within a group. At the end of the semester there will be an informal showcase for friends and family to share what we have learned!

Dates: January 22nd – April 8th, 2024
Day/Time: Mondays from 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Grades: K – 2nd
Tuition: $225*
Location: ACT II
Showcase: Monday, April 8th at 4:30pm
Instructor: Tyranni Hubbard

At this time, registration for this program is closed.

Acting & Creative Movement (Session 2)

Kindergarten – 2nd Grade

In this class, young actors will use their voices, bodies, and imaginations as tools to create new characters, atmospheres, and follow a narrative. With exercises and activities rooted in creative play and inspired by poetry & stories, students will gain confidence, sensory awareness, focus, improvisational skills, and the ability to collaborate within a group. At the end of the semester there will be an informal showcase for friends and family to share what we have learned!

Dates: January 24th – April 10th, 2024
Day/Time: Wednesdays from 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Grades: K – 2nd
Tuition: $225*
Location: ACT II
Showcase: Wednesday, April 10th at 4:30pm
Instructor: Adrian Hinojosa

At this time, registration for this program is closed.

Intro to Musical Theatre

3rd-5th Grades

Discover the fun and fundamentals of musical theatre technique by integrating acting, singing, and simple choreography in the development of Broadway repertoire. Students will be introduced to proper vocal technique, body awareness, acting through movement, and how to work within an ensemble to tell a story. This class is meant for students who are in the more beginning stages of theater training, or are just dipping their toe in. At the end of the semester, there will be an informal showcase for friends and family!

Dates: January 25th – April 11th, 2024
Day/Time: Thursdays 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Grades: 3rd-5th
Tuition: $225*
Location: ACT II
Showcase: Thursday, April 11th at 4:30pm
Instructors: Bridget Davis, Moriah Patterson

At this time, registration for this program is closed.

Intro to Musical Theatre

3rd-5th Grades

Discover the fun and fundamentals of musical theatre technique by integrating acting, singing, and simple choreography in the development of Broadway repertoire. Students will be introduced to proper vocal technique, body awareness, acting through movement, and how to work within an ensemble to tell a story. This class is meant for students who are in the more beginning stages of theater training, or are just dipping their toe in. At the end of the semester, there will be an informal showcase for friends and family!

Dates: January 25th – April 11th, 2024
Day/Time: Thursdays 4:00pm – 5:00pm
Grades: 3rd-5th
Tuition: $225*
Location: ACT II
Showcase: Thursday, April 11th at 4:30pm
Instructors: Bridget Davis, Moriah Patterson

At this time, registration for this program is closed.

Musical Theatre Ensemble

3rd-5th Grades

Dive into Broadway repertoire in a high-energy class that builds on the fundamentals of musical theatre technique by integrating acting, singing, and basic choreography in the development of a musical revue. This class will be a group performance class, with opportunities for solos. Expand on principles of vocal technique, music theory, knowledge of Broadway repertoire, expression of character through movement, and learn how to elevate performances by making specific and unique choices on stage. Apply your skills in an informal showcase for friends and family. With NEW material every semester, this class can (and should) be taken multiple times!

Dates: January 24th – April 10th, 2024
Day/Time: Wednesdays from 5:15pm – 6:30pm
Grades: 6th – 8th
Tuition: $250*
Location: ACT II
Showcase: Wednesday, April 10th at 6pm
Instructors: Caelon Colbert, Christian Waldron

At this time, registration for this program is closed.

Acting for Young Artists

Ages 13+

This acting class will help young actors get out of their heads and into their impulses. Using a mixture of improvisation, physical theatre, voice techniques and traditional scene study, students will gain greater access to their impulses and instincts, enabling them to make bold and interesting choices with minimal preparation. We will work primarily with script in hand, which means almost no time needs to be spent memorizing or rehearsing outside the classroom. This better prepares the students for cold read scenarios, and it also works against some of the bad habits that develop from over-preparation. This style of teaching leads to incredible breakthroughs, helping students become not only better actors, but better human beings, all through the process of radical self acceptance and expression.

Dates: January 22nd – April 8th, 2024
Day/Time: Mondays from 5:15pm – 6:45pm
Age Range: 13+
Tuition: $275*
Location: ACT II
Showcase: Monday, April 8th at 6:00pm
Instructors: Quinn Gasaway

At this time, registration for this program is closed.

Musical Theatre Workshop & Audition Prep

Ages 13+

Learn all about Musical Theatre techniques! This class focuses on the unique qualities of each student to help them shine in the audition room, the rehearsal room, and on the stage. Students will explore vocal technique, audition etiquette, building their repertoire books, acting, dance, and learn how to unlock their most authentic and connected performance. This semester will have a mixed focus on Musical Theatre Scene work, as well as an emphasis on appropriate Pop/Rock audition songs (from across the decades – Hello, Jukebox musicals!) to have ready in your book for audition material At the end of the course, students will leave with new audition-ready material and feel prepared to put their best foot forward in the performing arts!

Dates: January 25th – April 11th, 2024
Day/Time: Thursdays from 5:15pm – 6:30pm
Age Range: 13+
Tuition: $250*
Location: ACT II
Showcase: Thursday, April 11th at 6:00pm
Instructors: Bridget Davis, Caelon Colbert

At this time, registration for this program is closed.

Theatre Dance

Ages 13+

Learn jazz and theater basics in this high-energy dance class focusing on Broadway-style choreography. Beginning with warm ups and across the floor exercises, students will hone their technique and practice picking up choreography in theater dance combinations. This class will have any young artist feeling more confident in their dance abilities & practical applications for future auditions, performances, and so much more.

Dates: January 23rd – April 9th, 2024
Day/Time: Tuesdays from 5:15pm – 6:15pm
Ages: 13+
Tuition: $225*
Location: ACT II
Showcase: Tuesday, April 9th at 6pm
Instructors: Katie Greer

At this time, registration for this program is closed.

Adult Acting Series

Ages 16+

This Adult Acting Series will offer 3 different course sections throughout the semester – TV/Film Acting, Acting for Auditions, and Shakespeare. Each course will provide actors with useful tools for auditioning, character development, performance preparation, confidence, and much more. These courses will introduce multiple acting techniques and allow actors the opportunity to take a deep dive into the world of Acting with immediate feedback from instructors and peers. This class is ideal for actors of all levels who desire to build and grow their craft through practical and focused group work. Actors have the opportunity to take all three courses, or select the ones they would like to take. The sessions are as follows:

January 22nd – February 26th: TV/Film Acting with Quinn Gasaway
February 26th – March 11th: Adult Acting for Auditions with Laura & Ben Grimes
March 25th – April 15th: Get on Bard! Studying Shakespeare with Laura & Ben Grimes

Dates: January 22nd – April 8th, 2024
Day/Time: Mondays from 7:00pm – 8:30pm
Age: 16+ (Please note that if any young artist from 16-18 want to participate in one of these sessions, they should have previous theater or class experience and be advised that the class is geared towards more adult content)
Tuition: $275 for all three sessions, or $100 per session
Location: ACT II

At this time, registration for this program is closed.

*Full and partial scholarships available for all classes. To apply email bdavis@argentacommunitytheater.org.

Please note that due to the high demand of the classes and camps, no refunds will be granted. Payments/payment plans must be set by January 8th, 2024 in order to guarantee your spot in class. We can use the tuition credit towards another class or camp if you have registered, paid, and can no longer attend. The deadline for tuition credit for Spring Classes is January 8th, 2024.

ACT II classes will follow the North Little Rock School District’s Inclement weather policy.