2020-2021 Classes and Registration
Welcome to FALL 2020 at YAT!
During these uncertain times as we are still adapting to the effects of a Pandemic guiding our decisions, we want to be sure your child’s involvement with YAT is safe, fun, and educational. To that end, we are giving each family three choices for attending classes during the fall semester.
Option 1 - LIMITED In person YAT classes (brick and mortar at the YAT facility)
- Per Leon County guidelines, students must wear a mask in all common spaces and classrooms at the theatre. Please note, students will have the opportunity to have mask-free time, if they choose, during socially distanced classroom activities.
- YAT staff & students will be screened daily upon arrival with a no touch thermometer.
- Classes will be assigned to a classroom. Teachers will be the ones to move room to room.
- No touch hand sanitizing stations are located in each classroom.
- Parents should notify the YAT office immediately if there is a positive CoVid test or contact within your family so we can notify parents of possible exposure.
Option 2 – Streaming YAT classes (log on to an app and participate in the brick and mortar class from home)
Option 3 – Online workshops (special content focused workshops with YAT faculty online via Zoom)
Student In - Person Class Opportunities are listed below.
Classes will begin the week of September 21st.
If you are interested in your student taking a complimentary class, please contact the YAT office.
Class Registration for RETURNING YAT students (current YAT students and Previous Summer Campers):
Click "Returning Student Registration" below.
Registering NEW YAT students:
1) Review Class Opportunities listed below
2) Once you have selected a class to register for, click "New Student Registration"
3) When you click on the link below and complete the registration form, be sure to list the class or classes you are interested in and enroll in “New Student 2020-2021.”
All classes have a $95 registration/supply fee due at the time of registration.
Privacy Policy: Young Actors Theatre respects the privacy of its customers and supporters. Your personal information will not be shared or sold to any third party
During these uncertain times as we are still adapting to the effects of a Pandemic guiding our decisions, we want to be sure your child’s involvement with YAT is safe, fun, and educational. To that end, we are giving each family three choices for attending classes during the fall semester.
Option 1 - LIMITED In person YAT classes (brick and mortar at the YAT facility)
- Per Leon County guidelines, students must wear a mask in all common spaces and classrooms at the theatre. Please note, students will have the opportunity to have mask-free time, if they choose, during socially distanced classroom activities.
- YAT staff & students will be screened daily upon arrival with a no touch thermometer.
- Classes will be assigned to a classroom. Teachers will be the ones to move room to room.
- No touch hand sanitizing stations are located in each classroom.
- Parents should notify the YAT office immediately if there is a positive CoVid test or contact within your family so we can notify parents of possible exposure.
Option 2 – Streaming YAT classes (log on to an app and participate in the brick and mortar class from home)
Option 3 – Online workshops (special content focused workshops with YAT faculty online via Zoom)
Student In - Person Class Opportunities are listed below.
Classes will begin the week of September 21st.
If you are interested in your student taking a complimentary class, please contact the YAT office.
Class Registration for RETURNING YAT students (current YAT students and Previous Summer Campers):
Click "Returning Student Registration" below.
Registering NEW YAT students:
1) Review Class Opportunities listed below
2) Once you have selected a class to register for, click "New Student Registration"
3) When you click on the link below and complete the registration form, be sure to list the class or classes you are interested in and enroll in “New Student 2020-2021.”
All classes have a $95 registration/supply fee due at the time of registration.
Privacy Policy: Young Actors Theatre respects the privacy of its customers and supporters. Your personal information will not be shared or sold to any third party
2020-2021 CLASS OPPORTUNITIES
CREATIVE PLAYERS
Tuesdays, 3:30pm – 4:30pm (PreK3 - Kindergarten)
This class introduces students to the excitement and fun of the performing arts through experiences in creative drama, music and movement. Classes emphasize development of drama and performing skills, as well as stretching their imagination and cognitive skill. Students learn to express their emotion through characters from fairy tales to Disney favorites. Each session culminates with a showcase of their experience.
Tuition: $295 per session.
**Each session is 4 1/2 months (Sept – Mid Jan), (Mid Jan – May). Monthly payments available. Additional discount given for full year payment.
ACTORS UNLIMITED
Thursdays 3:30pm – 5:00pm (Kindergarten – 2nd grade sections)
Explore drama, music and dance through favorite stories and plays. Students create characters and enhance their verbal and performing skills in a structured, but fun environment. Each session culminates with a showcase of their experience.
45 minutes drama, 45 minutes music/dance.
Tuition – $349 per session.
**Each session is 4 1/2 months (Sept – Mid Jan), (Mid Jan – May). Monthly payments available. Additional discount given for full year payment.
RISING STARS
Thursdays 4:00-5:30pm (3rd-5th grade)
Exploration of the performing arts through acting styles, stage skills, scene work, theatre games, music and dance techniques. Sections are grouped according to age. Each session culminates with a show in musical theatre.
One hour drama, one half hour music theatre dance and singing.
Tuition – $375 per session.
**Each session is 4 1/2 months (Sept – Mid Jan), (Mid Jan – May). Monthly payments available. Additional discount given for full year payment.
PERFORMERS UNLIMITED PREP
Tuesdays
4:00-6:00pm (1st-4th grade)
This is a performance level class where students attend separate drama, music and dance sections to expand their performing techniques. Students work on performance styles, acting techniques, singing, and dance production which further develops self-confidence and poise. In January and May, these students will perform a Broadway Musical Theatre Project on the Mainstage.
Prerequisite: At least one year of YAT classes or the equivalent (contact office to review non-YAT experience and classes)
(1 hour drama, 30 minutes music, 30 minutes dance)
The first tuition payment of $399 is due in August. The second tuition payment is due in December.
**Each session is 4 1/2 months (Sept – Mid Jan), (Mid Jan – May). Monthly payments available. Additional discount given for full year payment.
PERFORMERS UNLIMITED
Tuesdays
4:30-6:30pm (5th-8th grade)
This is a performance level class where students attend separate drama, music and dance sections to expand their performing techniques. Students work on performance styles, acting techniques, singing, and dance production which further develops self-confidence and poise. In January and May, these students will perform a Broadway Musical Theatre Project on the Mainstage.
Prerequisite: At least one year of YAT classes or the equivalent (contact office to review non-YAT experience and classes)
(1 hour drama, 30 minutes music, 30 minutes dance)
The first tuition payment of $405 is due in August. The second tuition payment is due in December.
**Each session is 4 1/2 months (Sept – Mid Jan), (Mid Jan – May). Monthly payments available. Additional discount given for full year payment.
Online Zoom Workshops
American Girl Workshop
Thursdays
3:30-4:30pm
K-4th grade
Enjoy a brand new American Girl adventure with plays featuring Addy, Kirsten & Felicity. Each class includes drama games and discussion on the historical American Girls. Three performances will be filmed on Zoom during the course of the class.
Workshop Class Dates: Thursday, December 3rd, 10th, 17th, January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th
Workshop tuition: $225
Hamilton Workshop
Thursdays
4:30-5:30pm
4th-8th grade
You know the raps, you know the songs, and you know the dances….but do you know about all of the technical elements that made “Hamilton” a success? In this session, we will be diving into the costumes, lights, sound, set, and hair & makeup that have become such a staple of the Broadway show. Public Theater Assistant General Manager & YAT alum Emily Hammond Cook, will join a class to share in her experiences serving as the Company Manager for the original Broadway cast of Hamilton while it was being developed and then later premiered Off-Broadway at the Public Theater.
Workshop Class Dates: Thursday, December 3rd, 10th, 17th, January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th
Workshop tuition: $225
Crushing the Audition…
A musical theatre audition preparation workshop for high school students.
An individual or small group workshop that will prepare students to present the very best auditions for productions, projects, and colleges. Audition techniques, material selection and presentations will be the focus of the workshop which will be taught by YAT professional faculty and feature guests who will include noted YAT alumni who are working professionals in the field.
Contact YAT for details.
Tuesdays, 3:30pm – 4:30pm (PreK3 - Kindergarten)
This class introduces students to the excitement and fun of the performing arts through experiences in creative drama, music and movement. Classes emphasize development of drama and performing skills, as well as stretching their imagination and cognitive skill. Students learn to express their emotion through characters from fairy tales to Disney favorites. Each session culminates with a showcase of their experience.
Tuition: $295 per session.
**Each session is 4 1/2 months (Sept – Mid Jan), (Mid Jan – May). Monthly payments available. Additional discount given for full year payment.
ACTORS UNLIMITED
Thursdays 3:30pm – 5:00pm (Kindergarten – 2nd grade sections)
Explore drama, music and dance through favorite stories and plays. Students create characters and enhance their verbal and performing skills in a structured, but fun environment. Each session culminates with a showcase of their experience.
45 minutes drama, 45 minutes music/dance.
Tuition – $349 per session.
**Each session is 4 1/2 months (Sept – Mid Jan), (Mid Jan – May). Monthly payments available. Additional discount given for full year payment.
RISING STARS
Thursdays 4:00-5:30pm (3rd-5th grade)
Exploration of the performing arts through acting styles, stage skills, scene work, theatre games, music and dance techniques. Sections are grouped according to age. Each session culminates with a show in musical theatre.
One hour drama, one half hour music theatre dance and singing.
Tuition – $375 per session.
**Each session is 4 1/2 months (Sept – Mid Jan), (Mid Jan – May). Monthly payments available. Additional discount given for full year payment.
PERFORMERS UNLIMITED PREP
Tuesdays
4:00-6:00pm (1st-4th grade)
This is a performance level class where students attend separate drama, music and dance sections to expand their performing techniques. Students work on performance styles, acting techniques, singing, and dance production which further develops self-confidence and poise. In January and May, these students will perform a Broadway Musical Theatre Project on the Mainstage.
Prerequisite: At least one year of YAT classes or the equivalent (contact office to review non-YAT experience and classes)
(1 hour drama, 30 minutes music, 30 minutes dance)
The first tuition payment of $399 is due in August. The second tuition payment is due in December.
**Each session is 4 1/2 months (Sept – Mid Jan), (Mid Jan – May). Monthly payments available. Additional discount given for full year payment.
PERFORMERS UNLIMITED
Tuesdays
4:30-6:30pm (5th-8th grade)
This is a performance level class where students attend separate drama, music and dance sections to expand their performing techniques. Students work on performance styles, acting techniques, singing, and dance production which further develops self-confidence and poise. In January and May, these students will perform a Broadway Musical Theatre Project on the Mainstage.
Prerequisite: At least one year of YAT classes or the equivalent (contact office to review non-YAT experience and classes)
(1 hour drama, 30 minutes music, 30 minutes dance)
The first tuition payment of $405 is due in August. The second tuition payment is due in December.
**Each session is 4 1/2 months (Sept – Mid Jan), (Mid Jan – May). Monthly payments available. Additional discount given for full year payment.
Online Zoom Workshops
American Girl Workshop
Thursdays
3:30-4:30pm
K-4th grade
Enjoy a brand new American Girl adventure with plays featuring Addy, Kirsten & Felicity. Each class includes drama games and discussion on the historical American Girls. Three performances will be filmed on Zoom during the course of the class.
Workshop Class Dates: Thursday, December 3rd, 10th, 17th, January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th
Workshop tuition: $225
Hamilton Workshop
Thursdays
4:30-5:30pm
4th-8th grade
You know the raps, you know the songs, and you know the dances….but do you know about all of the technical elements that made “Hamilton” a success? In this session, we will be diving into the costumes, lights, sound, set, and hair & makeup that have become such a staple of the Broadway show. Public Theater Assistant General Manager & YAT alum Emily Hammond Cook, will join a class to share in her experiences serving as the Company Manager for the original Broadway cast of Hamilton while it was being developed and then later premiered Off-Broadway at the Public Theater.
Workshop Class Dates: Thursday, December 3rd, 10th, 17th, January 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, February 4th, 11th, 18th
Workshop tuition: $225
Crushing the Audition…
A musical theatre audition preparation workshop for high school students.
An individual or small group workshop that will prepare students to present the very best auditions for productions, projects, and colleges. Audition techniques, material selection and presentations will be the focus of the workshop which will be taught by YAT professional faculty and feature guests who will include noted YAT alumni who are working professionals in the field.
Contact YAT for details.
Young Actors Theatre Company Classes
These classes are for the advanced and experienced young actor, 4th – 12th grades.
Students must audition for placement into the Company division of YAT.
Auditions are by the permission of the Director of YAT.
Mainstage productions at YAT are auditioned and cast from members of the YAT Company.
These classes are for the advanced and experienced young actor, 4th – 12th grades.
Students must audition for placement into the Company division of YAT.
Auditions are by the permission of the Director of YAT.
Mainstage productions at YAT are auditioned and cast from members of the YAT Company.
Additional Educational Classes at YAT!
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