Kendall Location
Robert Russell Theater
11155 SW 112th Avenue
Miami, Fl 33176

Acting Conservatory Classes

New!!!! Mainstage Junior l  REGISTER

Mainstage Junior presents Sleeping Beauty!

Ages 6-13

Wednesdays 4:30-6:00pm

Because Mainstage Junior is a fully realized play, this class starts January 25th and the rehearsal schedule is as follows:

meets every Wednesday from 4:30 to 6 pm with exception of March 4 (Spring Break week) through April 4th.

Students also must be able to commit to a “tech week” rehearsal schedule of: Saturday, March 31 from 12 to 5pm, Monday, April 2 4:30 to 6:00 pm, Tuesday, April 3 4:30 to 6:00 pm and

Wednesday, 4:30 to 6:00 pm.   The show will be Wednesday, April 4 at 7 pm.

Miami Childrens Theater believes that no experience replaces the experience of working on a fully realized show. This class gives students the opportunity to learn the principles of acting, characterization, teamwork, memorization and scene study within a rehearsal and show setting. Students will be working and rehearsing during the session on a production that will be
performed for family and friends at the Russell Theater.

Fee: $225 – includes costumes, props and  all items necessary for a main stage production.

The Theater Experience II REGISTER
Ages 8 -12
Thursdays 5:30 – 6:30 PM

This is a 10 week course taught by special guest instructor Madelin Marchant, Drama Instructor at South Miami Middle School

Miami Childrens Theater is thrilled to have Ms. Madelin Marchant teach our Theater Experience classes. Ms. Marchant has an unparralled track record of preparing students to “get to the next level” and is one of the most respected theater professors in South Florida. Theater Experience II is a continuation of the acting techniques and principles initiated in Theater Experience I. This class will further enhance a young actor’s stage presence, auditioning skills and helping the student make the transition from classroom to the main stage. Prerequisite: Student must complete Theater Experience I and be recommended for this class.

PREREQUISITE: THEATER EXPERIENCE I

Please note: This class begins on Thursday, February 2 and

Fee: JCC Members: $175
Non-Members:   $195 

Musical Theater Basics REGISTER
Ages 8-14
Mondays 4:30-6:00 pm

Learn all the basics of being a musical theater performer! Learn fun acting scenes, acting games, dancing and singing. This is a class for children just beginning to develop their acting skills, projecting techniques, memorization capabilities, and singing projection. Children will be embraced with understanding and patience while they begin to learn this process.

Fee: JCC Members:$175
Non-Members:   $195 

 

Let’s Pretend! REGISTER
Ages 5 to 7 years old
Wednesdays: 3:30pm to 4:30pm

An introduction for children to theater, role playing and movement. Each week is a new adventure in play and creativity. Let us feed your child’s fertile imagination with theater games, crazy costumes, storytelling, funny dances, magic, music and more. Move to the beat of fun music and new twists on favorite stories and new ones they create.

Fee:  JCC Members:               $150
         Non-Members:              $140

 

Broadway Beginnings | REGISTER
Ages 5 to 8 years old
Saturdays: 9:30am to 10:30am

Broadway Beginnings class is a one-hour musical theater class that combines dancing, singing and acting. Join us for a creative nurturing and fun-filled song and dance experience especially for young children. PLEASE NOTE: First class starts on Saturday, January 20th!

 

Broadway Beginnings II| REGISTER
Ages 5 to 8 years old
Saturdays: 10:30 am to 11:30am

Broadway Beginnings II is a natural successor to Broadway Beginnings  – the class is a one-hour musical theater class that combines dancing, singing and acting. Broadway Beginnings II will feature a fully realized scene/act at the end of the session for parents to see.  PLEASE NOTE: First class starts on Saturday, January 20th!

 

Fee:  JCC Members:               $150
         Non-Members:              $175

The Theater Experience I REGISTER
Ages 7 to 12 years old
Thursdays 4:30pm to 5:30pm

Ages 8 -12
This is a 10 week course taught by special guest instructor Madelin Marchant, Drama Instructor at South Miami Middle School.

Miami Childrens Theater is thrilled to have Ms. Madelin Marchant teach our Theater Experience classes. Ms. Marchant has an unparralled track record of preparing students to “get to the next level” and is one of the most respected theater professors in South Florida.

This is Miami Childrens Theater’s most popular course and is the perfect introduction for a young person to the world of theater. Students will learn the basic principles of Acting Technique including objectives/obstacles, given circumstances, inner monologue, sense memory, emotional recall, improvisation, professionalism, story dramatization, theater exercises and dramatic training designed to expand the imagination and to increase concentration and self-confidence. This is a foundation course for all future studies and may be repeated.

Fee:  JCC Members:               $175
         Non-Members:              $195

Teen Theater Experience REGISTER
Ages 12 to 18 years old
Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm

A course covering the basic principles of acting specifically for teens, includes objectives/obstacles, given circumstances, inner monologue, sense memory, emotional recall, improvisation, professionalism, story dramatization, theater exercises, and dramatic training designed to expand the imagination and to increase concentration and self-confidence. This is a foundation course and may be repeated.

Fee:  JCC Members:               $175
         Non-Members:              $195

 

Audition Technique | REGISTER
Ages 10 to 18 years old
Tuesdays 7:30pm-8:30pm

Get ready to nail your next audition! This workshop based class will help you drive proper auditioning skills until you are brimming with audition confidence. You will craft your own resume, pick monologues and practice cold readings all with intensive feedback and guidance. Practice makes perfect and here’s the perfect chance to learn the skills and confidence to land the part.

Fee:  JCC Members:               $175
         Non-Members:              $195

 

Mainstage Productions | REGISTER
Ages 8 and up.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 6:00pm to 8:30pm and some weekends depending on production.

At the Miami Childrens Theater you will find dedicated, talented, and supportive professionals who share a passion for great acting and the commitment to thrilling an audience. Training in a professional environment is all-consuming. The process will exhaust, exhilarate, and ultimately transform the student. Participants will not only grow as an actor and as a person in a community where young and old—novice and master—are together engaged in the struggle to create vital, magical, and meaningful art.

Prerequisite: Audition Required.

Fee: $225  

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Fairytales and Fables REGISTER
Ages 5 to 8 years old
Mondays: 3:30-4:30

Spark your child’s imagination with this acting class filled with make believe, heroes and heroines, princes, thieves and great adventures. Your child will act out and role play with some of their favorite stories and tales. Reinforce basic acting skills such as projection, characterization and stage movement. This class is a great way to get your budding actor to create and pretend while growing as a performer.

Fee:  JCC Members:               $150
         Non-Members:              $175

 

Private Lessons

Audition Prep- Private Instruction | REGISTER
Ages 8 to 21
Sunday – Friday 12-10pm – One Hour per Lesson

Audition prep private lessons for both musical and straight theater: monologues, vocals, selection and preparation for auditions.

Private Voice Lessons | REGISTER
Ages 8 to 21
Lessons available by making appointment with teacher.

Miami Childrens Theater employs trained voice teachers with an emphasis on singing for Musical Theater.

Private Lessons-Straight Theater | REGISTER
Ages 8 to 21
Sunday – Friday 12-10pm – One Hour per Lesson

Private lessons concentrating on monologues, movement, selection and techniques.

Private Lessons-Musical Theater | REGISTER
Ages 8 to 21
Sunday – Friday 12-10pm – One Hour per Lesson

Instructor will work with student on song, monologue and dance.

 

Camps

New Camps will be announce soon !!!!!!!