Drama & Theater

Improvisation is a team sport! In this class, students will explore this fun and accessible tool utilized by actor’s as they explore creating characters and developing relationships for the stage. Students will experience the joy of creative risk taking and discover a new found confidence and appreciation for the fearless actor. Actors will also include a more in-depth study of staying in the moment as they experiment with long form improv and theatre sports. For more inquiries, contact office@compassrosetheater.org

In this introductory class, students will explore character creation and storytelling which is at the heart of acting for the stage. They will experience a wide variety of activities focused on introducing basic theater concepts such as ensemble, actor's tools, sharing the stage, dialogue, and action! This class introduces the young actor to a variety of techniques within the world of theater. No class 6/1/2023

Create an ensemble of actors working together to dramatize classic and contemporary fantasy stories on stage! Students will explore their bodies, voice, mind, and imaginations to develop characters, transport themselves to magical worlds, and experiment a variety of methods to tell a story. This program combines movement, dance, song, visual arts, and drama as students develop their own original fairytales! Your time culminates with a final sharing for family and friends of highlights and stories at the final class. No Class June 1. For more inquiries,office@compassrosetheater.org

Acting in the theatre, to be believable, requires technique as well as talent. Sensory awareness, observation, imagination, concentration, movement and speech are essential skills in the development of stage characters that are both real and exciting. This class introduces the young actor to a variety of techniques and acting processes.  Each week we explore a new and challenging aspect of creating a character using our imaginations and stories from plays.

This class affords young actors the chance to wear many theatrical hats: playwright, collaborator, actor, and designer. Students jump into the world of storytelling as they develop an original play. They work to create dynamic characters with clear objectives, solve problems creatively, and perform their final product. Students work together to create sets and characterizations that support their imagination as their words become reality. Invite your family to the final sharing of your creation! For more information, contact office@compassrosetheater.org

Welcome to theater bootcamp, an intensive designed to provide a solid foundation for the young performer. Suitable for beginners and those with some onstage experience, students will explore basic acting techniques including voice and diction, movement, the art of the audition, and improvisation. Activities will include a variety of warm-ups and exercises, as well as scene work and monologues. For more inquiries, contact office@compassrosetheater.org

Create an ensemble of actors working together to dramatize classic and contemporary fantasy stories on stage! Students will explore their bodies, voice, mind, and imaginations to develop characters, transport themselves to magical worlds, and experiment a variety of methods to tell a story. This program combines movement, dance, song, visual arts, and drama as students develop their own original fairytales! Your time culminates with a final sharing for family and friends of highlights and stories at the final class. For more inquiries,office@compassrosetheater.org

In this introductory camp, students will explore character creation and storytelling which is at the heart of acting for the stage. They will experience a wide variety of activities focused on introducing basic theater concepts such as ensemble, actor's tools, sharing the stage, dialogue, and action! This class introduces the young actor to a variety of techniques within the world of theater.

This class affords young actors the chance to wear many theatrical hats: playwright, collaborator, actor, and designer. Students jump into the world of storytelling as they develop an original play. They work to create dynamic characters with clear objectives, solve problems creatively, and perform their final product. Students work together to create sets and characterizations that support their imagination as their words become reality. Invite your family to the final sharing of your creation! For more information, contact office@compassrosetheater.org

Improvisation is a team sport! In this camp, students will explore this fun and accessible tool utilized by actor’s as they explore creating characters and developing relationships for the stage. Students will experience the joy of creative risk taking and discover a new found confidence and appreciation for the fearless actor. Actors will also include a more in-depth study of staying in the moment as they experiment with long form improv and theatre sports. For more inquiries, contact office@compassrosetheater.org

This class affords young actors the chance to wear many theatrical hats: playwright, collaborator, actor, and designer. Students jump into the world of storytelling as they develop an original play. They work to create dynamic characters with clear objectives, solve problems creatively, and perform their final product. Students work together to create sets and characterizations that support their imagination as their words become reality. Invite your family to the final sharing of your creation! For more information, contact office@compassrosetheater.org

In this intensive workshop, students will follow the theatrical process from beginning to end. Within the context of a published play, students will audition for roles, memorize lines, learn stage movement, create dynamic characters, and finally perform for a live audience onstage. As in any full production, it will be complete with costumes, props, and a set. This is a great opportunity for Compass Rose Theater students to utilize their learned skills in a production. For more inquiries, contact office@compassrosetheater.org

In this intensive workshop, students will follow the theatrical process from beginning to end. Within the context of a published play, students will audition for roles, memorize lines, learn stage movement, create dynamic characters, and finally perform for a live audience onstage. As in any full production, it will be complete with costumes, props, and a set. This is a great opportunity for Compass Rose Theater students to utilize their learned skills in a production. For more inquiries, contact office@compassrosetheater.org