GRADES 3 – 6
MoonSchool at 42nd Street Moon offers year-round technique and performance-based classes for kids! Whether your student is brand new to theatre and looking to get their feet wet, or has lots of experience and ready for the next stage—we have a class for you!
To request financial assistance, please complete this financial aid form. We are able to offer a limited number of full or partial scholarships, as well as payment plans, each session thanks to our generous donors and board of directors.
CLASSES START SEPTEMBER 20
Fall Semester: September 20 – December 2, 2021
** no classes the week of November 22
WAYS TO REGISTER FOR YOUR CLASS
1. Full Series – Make the most of your class by signing up for the full series! Every week brings something new and exciting for every class. Register for a full series so you don’t miss a single note! Note: All Musical Theatre 360 Classes are offered in person only.
2. Drop In – Try something new! We know you’ve been thinking about trying that one class. Choose the date you are available and drop in for a session!
IMPORTANT COVID-19 INFORMATION
- Full Series packages AND Drop Ins are available to be taken either in person OR via Zoom. (Exceptions listed below with classes)
- All students age 12+ are required to show proof of full vaccination in order to join classes in person. Proof of vaccination must be brought to first day of class or day of drop-in class (physical vaccination card, digital record, or photo).
- All MoonSchool instructors and staff are required to be fully vaccinated before beginning instruction.
- Students who attend class in person will be required to wear a mask at all times.
- All students under the age of 12 who are still unable to be vaccinated will be required to wear masks at all times. Weekly tests are recommended for in-class participation for students under the age of 12 this Fall.
- We ask that you do not attend class in person if you are feeling ill. If you or someone in your household receives a positive COVID test following your attendance in class, please notify us as soon as possible so that we can alert those who may have been exposed.
Please visit our COVID-19 INFO AND FAQ page for more information.
MUSICAL THEATRE PERFORMANCE
Sat. 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Starts September 25
This conservatory style theater program will introduce our youth actors to theater-style songs, dances and scenes in a 10-week session. We will take various music and scenes from youth Broadway shows such as Hamilton, Beetlejuice, Mean Girls, Rent, Moana, Frozen, Shrek, Lion King, Schoolhouse Rock, Peter Pan and much more!! The actors will learn proper character development preparation, singing preparation and dance preparation and technique performance skills so that they can actively perform in fully staged musical productions and deliver a knockout Musical Review the last day of class! There will be multiple age groups in this class, working on shows that fit their age and level of experience.
MUSICAL THEATRE 360
NEW!
MoonSchool is proud to offer its first conservatory-style class for youth performers that will offer a full spectrum look at being a theater performer. We will take students through classes and activities that build their skills in dramatic stage monologues and scene work, comedic stage monologue and scene work, creative character development, mastering ensemble, supporting and lead acting roles, theater performer preparation, social justice and awareness and much more! This program is designed to educate, develop, and inspire the next generation of well rounded actors!
ALL MUSICAL THEATRE 360 PROGRAM CLASSES WILL BE OFFERED IN PERSON ONLY.
INTRODUCTION TO CREATING YOUR SHOW SHOW!
Tues. 4:30 – 5:45 PM
Starts September 21
Instructor: Amanda Nguyen
Students use creative writing exercises to develop interesting characters and meaningful stories. Using metaphorical characters, young writers will expand their Theatre IQ by doing deep dives into objectives, obstacles, and tactics. Each writer will then develop their ideas into their own two-character, 10-minute play. The class will culminate in a reading of all the plays by adult actors!
Note: All Musical Theatre 360 classes are available as full series only (no drop-ins.)
INTRODUCTION TO BEING A TRIPLE THREAT PERFORMER!
Tues. 5:45 – 7:00 PM
Starts September 21
Instructor: Amanda Nguyen
The best of the best on Broadway are “triple threats” meaning they have singing, dancing, AND acting skills! This immersive and adventurous class is designed to help each student work on theater songs, monologues and dances from various musicals spanning many different show styles and genres and put together an audition package that will be ready for their next audition! We will take an updated headshot and provide audition binders that they can fill with their newly-added songs, monologues and much much more!!
Note: All Musical Theatre 360 classes are available as full series only (no drop-ins.)
HOW TO BE A THEATRE PROP DESIGNER
Thurs. 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Starts September 23
No show can succeed without fabulous art design and designers! As such, we are proud to present a prop design class like no other. Students will go through a 10 week conservatory-style class and learn the ins and outs of designing props using all the standard building materials like cardboard, paper, glue and tape to create unimaginably amazing stage worthy props! This class will design props for the conservatory 360 performance class to use for their final recital!
Note: All Musical Theatre 360 classes are available as full series only (no drop-ins.)
ACTING
IMPROV
Sat. 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Starts September 25
Explore improv games focused on storytelling and work on improv skill building that will improve confidence and comfort during public settings.
This class is available by Zoom only.
SINGING
VOCAL PERFORMANCE
Thurs.4:30 – 5:30 PM
Starts September 23
Instructor: Christopher Hewitt
This class is for those interested in learning and exploring musical theatre repertoire and vocal style. Students will not only get a chance to learn new rep but also perform in class to receive feedback!
REGISTRATION POLICIES
Registrations are processed in the order received. Registrations are accepted until class is full or until the class begins. Closer to the start date of the class, we will email further details confirming dates, times, and other information.
CANCELLATION
If you cancel registration two weeks or more prior to the first day of class, you will be issued a full refund minus a $25 administrative fee. If you cancel your registration within two weeks of the first day, there will be no refunds unless your spot can be filled by a student on the waiting list. In the event that we are able to fill your spot, you will receive a full refund minus a $25 administrative fee.
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