Acting 2

Acting engages students in a process of expression through artistic form, a method which involves study, dialogue, exploration, and performance. Using the cleverest comedies and monologues, students learn to take risks with vocal and physical expression. Our acting students develop a language for the creative spirit and a facility for critical thinking using exciting classic scripts. In addition, our core values of team work, creativity & self-expression, and discipline are focused on each class. Ages 8-12

Beginner Acting and Improv

Our beginner classes focus on building skills of confidence, communication, self-expression, language, listening, sharing and teamwork. Students are welcomed into the magical world of theatre and learn that drama class is a place where they can make new friends while learning how to sing, dance, and act. Students enjoy theatre games, scene work, monologues, and songs from some of their favorite musicals in each class! Ages 5-7. Teacher: Allyson Carolan

Acting and Improv 2

Acting is simply make-believe the audience is willing to believe. In Acting and Improv, students gain confidence, conquer shyness and learn skills, while having fun! Improvisation teaches us how to develop characters, through storytelling and self-expression, while feeling creative excitement and having a lot of laughs! Students enjoy theatre and improv activities, scene work, and monologue each class! Teacher: Adam Sietz is a top voice over artist and stand-up comic. He’s performed in Broadway shows, Films, TV series, Video Games and over 101 commercials.

JCC Youth Theatre

Ages 8-17

JCC Youth Theatre teaches acting and musical theater skills, with all students performing one musical in the Winter and one in the Spring. All who register will audition and be cast! Youth Theatre offers children and young teens the opportunity to shine in an environment of teamwork, with a focus on creativity and experiences that build self-confidence. Our productions are fully staged with sets, costumes, and lighting. Contact Allyson Carolan | 201.408.1495 | acarolan@jccotp.org for more information.  Performances are open and welcome to the community! Visit www.jccotp.org/shows to purchase tickets. Tickets: $10 Member/$15 Public general seating. Please know a few extra rehearsals will be added leading up to the show.

Mary Poppins Jr.

The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces us to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives on their doorstep. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she must teach the family members how to value each other again. Mary Poppins takes the children on many magical and memorable adventures, but Jane and Michael aren't the only ones upon whom she has a profound effect. Even grown-ups can learn a lesson or two from the nanny who advises that "Anything can happen if you let it."

Placement auditions: 1/25 5:30-7:30pm (registration must be complete by 1/24)

Performances: 5/23 at 11am and 2pm

Beginner Acting and Improv

Our beginner classes focus on building skills of confidence, communication, self-expression, language, listening, sharing and teamwork. Students are welcomed into the magical world of theatre and learn that drama class is a place where they can make new friends while learning how to sing, dance, and act. Students enjoy theatre games, scene work, monologues, and songs from some of their favorite musicals in each class! Ages 5-7. Teacher: Sarah Feinmark

Acting and Improv 2

Acting is simply make-believe the audience is willing to believe. In Acting and Improv, students gain confidence, conquer shyness and learn skills, while having fun! Improvisation teaches us how to develop characters, through storytelling and self-expression, while feeling creative excitement and having a lot of laughs! Students enjoy theatre and improv activities, scene work, and monologue each class! Teacher: Adam Sietz is a top voice over artist and stand-up comic. He’s performed in Broadway shows, Films, TV series, Video Games and over 101 commercials.