WT THEATRE / DRAMA

Creative Writing

Poetry & Storytelling

Improv

Acting
Levels 1-3

Scene Study

On-Camera

Set Design & Modeling
Creative Writing
Using an idea for a story, character, or poem, we’ll discuss simple steps to unlock the words waiting to be written. Formal writing woes will be creatively set aside, as we focus on content development, fostering discussions among students to learn from one another, and offer feedback and suggestions.
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Poetry & Storytelling
We will be exploring different types of poetry and storytelling, and working with a variety of prompts to find our creative and poetic voices.  For timid writers, fear not: spelling and grammar woes will be creatively set aside, as these workshops focus on content development. We facilitate workshop discussions among students to learn from one another, offer feedback and suggestions, and share writing with each other if desired.  Some work is collaborative work, and some are solo projects.  Student works may be compiled into online magazines at the end of each session.
Improv
Kids learn the fundamentals of acting in a fun, supportive and creative atmosphere.  Through theatre games and exercises, students are introduced to  collaborative play, the fundamental elements of storytelling and improvisitation.  Intermediate improv classes will further explore the techniques of Improv Acting, group building, and team comedy, working to be alert and present in all types of performing.
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Acting
How do actors learn their craft? What skills do they develop and hone in order to perform well during pressured situations? Our interactive acting classes introduce beginning students to the world of acting. Through various exercises and fun activities, students learn how to prepare for acting and develop skills such as diction and vocal projection. We also challenge students to funnel their creativity into the writing side of the craft, creating their own monologues and short plays.  Or advanced acting classes will further hone students skills in connecting to emotions and character development through more intense scene study.
 Scene Study
Scene study students learn and apply acting principles through a step-by-step progression of exercises that develop acting ability and create truthful and expressive behavior in developing their characters. In this class, students will get an introduction to the film and video process and learn basic concepts in pre-production, production, and postproduction. Students will get to apply the information they learn and create a short film.
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On-Camera Acting
This class is designed for students who have had some acting experience either in theatre, on camera or both.  This class is designed for actors who want to expand their skills and learn how to work in front of the camera and will include:
  • Training the actor to fulfill on-camera blocking and direction while incorporating truthful moment-to-moment involvement and spontaneity
  • Improvisational exercises to provide the foundation for developing an understanding of character and relationship
  • Scenes are assigned, rehearsed, then recorded, with director adjustments, allowing students to see how their work translates on screen and how vital specific work is to the film medium
Set Design & Modeling
Set design is one the most important parts of any theater production. And Walltown has many productions throughout the year, so students have lots of great opportunity to create super cool sets. Once the theatre facilities reopen, students will get to learn from and work with our professional stage crew to help build and create all the scenery, furniture, props and more.  During the shut down, we will focus on set modeling, mask making and props, which can be conceptualized in online group and modeled with crafts found either around the house or inexpensively purchased.