Children’s Classes and Programs PUPPETRY THEATRE

Adventure Theatre MTC offers birthday party opportunities to help celebrate those weekend special events. Included in the $375 non-refundable charge is the room rental fee, 15 tickets, assistance of a party host, reserved seating, and a birthday proclamation on stage prior to the performance. Please contact Alan Kayanan, ATMTC Patron Services Manager, at akayanan@adventuretheatre-mtc.org or 301.634.2262 for additional information and reservations.

Adventure Theatre MTC at Glen Echo Park offers comprehensive musical theater introductory courses for Grades K-6. For an up-to-date schedule and tuition pricing, please go to adventuretheatre-mtc.org. Registration for these classes is directly through Adventure Theatre MTC. Classes begin September 11, 2023 and run through December 8, 2023.

SING DANCE ACT, GRADES K-1

Wednesdays 4:30 pm-5:30 pm

Saturdays 9:30 am-10:30 am

$375

Students will learn a song and dance number from a popular age-appropriate musical guided by one of our gifted teaching artists. Students will also learn the basics of stage performance, vocal music, and will learn simple movement combinations that include beginning dance technique. This class is perfect for the child interested in exploring the foundations of creative expression.

BROADWAY PREP, GRADES 2-3

Wednesdays 5:45 pm-6:45 pm

Saturdays 10:45 am-11:45 am

$375

Students will learn a song and dance number, as well as a short scene from a popular age-appropriate musical guided by one of our gifted elementary teaching artists. Broadway prep students will focus on adding emotion into their songs, scenes, and characters as they work on putting together a fun performance. Students will also learn basic music and dance terminology, and will continue working on building their foundational skills in acting, singing, and dance. While the skills learned in Broadway Prep will build on some of the basics taught in Sing, Dance, Act for those who take that class first, this class also serves as an entry point for any 2nd and 3rd grade students and there is no prior experience required!

Tuesdays 6:00 pm-7:15 pm

$400

Bridge to Broadway students will work to extend their range and character development through dance, voice, and acting. Students will also learn how to prepare for an audition, work on script reading and improv skills, sharpen their dance skills, and learn the importance of working as an ensemble. While the beginning techniques learned in Bridge to Broadway will build on the basics taught in Sing, Dance, Act and Broadway Prep, this class also serves as an entry point for 4th and 5th grade students and there is no prior experience required!

Tuesdays 5:00 pm-5:45pm

$400

Inclusivity is at the core of our values and mission at ATMTC and we are pleased to offer a course specifically designed for neurodiverse students. In this class students will experience instruction geared toward encouraging play, creativity, and imagination. We will provide a fun and safe place to make music, engage in the freedom of movement, and learn about the joy of theatre. The course is geared toward building social-emotional development, communication, and confidence building. This class will conclude with a share time with parents at the end of the semester. *The teaching artists for this course have been trained and consulted by a board certified music therapist (LPMT).

MINI MUSICAL, GRADES 3-6, $500

Thursdays 6:00 pm-7:30 pm

If your child came to Summer Musical Theatre Camp and enjoyed themselves, this may just be the class for you! Students in mini-musical will work with a teaching artist to put together a short musical over the course of the 12-week semester. In addition to being cast in a role and learning blocking, choreography, and music, Mini-Musical students will get to explore some of the technical and design components of the theatre such as props, costumes, and sets. This class will culminate in a short performance on the final day of the semester for family and friends. No prior experience required!

For more information about our upcoming class schedules, visit our class pages at adventuretheatre-mtc.org or contact Alie Karambash, ATMTC Registrar at akarambash@ adventuretheatre-mtc.org or 301.251.5766.