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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 12-16
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.
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
These performance groups dance in various venues around the area such as malls, nursing homes and amusement parks. The Dance Company is for children who are dedicated to dancing and motivated to excel in their art. It is an extension of a child’s initial dance training. Students are trained in multiple styles of dance, participle in rigorous rehearsals and perform in front of diverse audiences, allowing them many opportunities to grow as well-rounded dancers. Participation in Dance Company is by teacher recommendations and auditions only. Contact Jill Monaco at 201.408.1493 for company requirements and details. Starting price listed below.
Leaps and turns is an advanced technique class for high school students with a serious and strong focus in the study of dance. This class will focus on complex leaps and turns used in all genres of dance. Prior dance experience required.
Tap class is a jam packed hour of fun! Dancers practice a series of basic steps, adding more difficult combinations as they become more proficient. What could be more fun than drumming with your feet! Class is by recommendation only.
This class is directed toward giving children a solid jazz foundation and building proper technique. The class begins with a full jazz warm-up, followed by across the floor exercises, and wraps up with a center combination. Learn fun dances to current pop music! Ages 11-13
This class is directed toward giving children a solid jazz foundation and building proper technique. The class begins with a full jazz warm-up, followed by across the floor exercises, and wraps up with a center combination. Learn fun dances to current pop music! Class is by recommendation only.
This class offers comprehensive training in ballet techniques. The fundamentals of barre, centre, adagio, and allegro are given in each class. Ballet training is the base of all dance styles and improves flexibility, develops poise and grace, while building confidence and strength. Class is by recommendation only.