REGISTRATION FOR OUR MUSICAL THEATER AND ACTING CLASSES CLOSES ON JANUARY 25th!
REGISTRATION FOR OUR CREATIVE PLAYWRITING CLASS CLOSES ON FEBRUARY 8TH!
Junior Musical Theater (Ages 7-12) – THE LION KING
Mondays 4:30 - 5:30 pm *please keep in mind that if a student has to arrive 5 minutes late due to schools getting out later, that's okay! Please just let us know beforehand - thank you!*
When an unthinkable tragedy, orchestrated by Simba’s wicked uncle, Scar, takes his father’s life, Simba flees the Pride Lands, leaving his loss and the life he knew behind. Eventually companioned by two hilarious and unlikely friends, Simba starts anew. But when the weight of responsibility and a desperate plea from the now ravaged Pride Lands, Simba must take on a formidable enemy and fulfill his destiny to be king.
Performers will learn the ins and outs of putting on a show. This includes learning dance numbers and memorizing lines/prerecording lines, learn songs if they'd like to sing, fun theater exercise games and even behind the scenes work of creating prop pieces!
The first two classes (January 13th & 20th) are getting to know you style classes where students will learn all about the show, learn some choreography, practice some acting scenes, work on theater prop/set/costume ideas and play some fun theater games getting to know one another! Auditions for the specific roles each actor will play will be during the following class on January 27th and then find out the following class what role they received.
The performance of THE LION KING will be held at our Theater Recital on June 8th at Waconia Middle School.
Students must be available for the Theater Recital in order to participate!
Minimum of 6 students
Maximum of 14 students
Senior Musical Theater (Ages 12-18) – WICKED
Wednesdays 4:45 - 5:45 pm *please keep in mind that if a student has to arrive 5 minutes late due to schools getting out later, that's okay! Please just let us know beforehand - thank you!*
Wicked takes place before the classic Wizard of Oz story even began! Before Dorothy, two young girls met in the Land of Oz, became rivals, and then friends. One was born with emerald green skin, with a brilliant mind and a fiery spirit. The other was classically beautiful, with great ambition and incredible drive. The green-skinned Elphaba was ostracized by her family and by everyone at school. The beautiful Galinda was destined to be forever popular. Over the course of Wicked, we discover how these two young women became rivals and then the closest of friends – and how they ended up as the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good.
Performers will learn the ins and outs of putting on a show. This includes learning dance numbers and memorizing lines, learn songs if they'd like to sing, fun theater exercise games and even behind the scenes work of creating prop pieces!
The first two classes (January 15th & 22nd) are getting to know you style classes where students will learn all about the show, learn some choreography, practice some acting scenes, work on theater prop/set/costume ideas and play some fun theater games getting to know one another! Auditions for the specific roles each actor will play will be during the following class on January 29th and then find out the following class what role they received.
The performance of WICKED will be held at our Theater Recital on June 8th at Waconia Middle School.
Students must be available for the Theater Recital in order to participate!
Minimum of 2 students
Maximum of 12 students
Junior Acting (Ages 8-18) – SCOOBY DOO
Wednesdays 5:45-6:45 pm
While Fred, Daphne, Velma, Shaggy and Scooby are on their way to a rock concert, The Mystery Machine breaks down right outside of a Haunted House! In need of assistance, the Mystery Inc gang decide to see if anyone’s home. Along their journey they come across a mystery that must be solved in order to put an end to the curse that haunts the town! Full of ghosts, slap stick comedy and scooby snacks, this tale will be one that will leave you yelling “SCOOBY DOO; WHERE ARE YOU?!”
Performers in Junior Acting will learn the ins and outs of putting on a show. Students will learn and memorize lines from the script, learn blocking, work on character analysis, and play fun theater games along the way! Our Acting classes help students get in touch with themselves as actors and how to elevate their performance quality.
The first two classes (January 15th & 22nd) are getting to know you style classes where students will learn all about the show, practice some acting scenes, work on theater prop/set/costume ideas and play some fun theater games getting to know one another! Auditions for the specific roles each actor will play will be during the following class on January 29th and then find out the following class what role they received.
The performance of SCOOBY DOO will be held at our Theater Recital on June 8th at Waconia Middle School.
Students must be available for the Theater Recital in order to participate!
Minimum of 6 students
Maximum of 9 students
Senior Acting (Ages 13-18) – THE WAITING ROOM
Thursdays 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Required: *Our Senior Acting class is for performers who have had at least one year of theater experience either at VDT, a professional theater company or a school theater department.
Not having the answers to something is one of the most nerve-wracking feelings – especially when you have to sit with the unknown for an extended period of time under florescent lights surrounded by strangers. The Waiting Room tells the story of a group of strangers all in the waiting room of a hospital. Some awaiting good news, some bad news, some unsure what the outcome will be. This show tells a story about connection, support, the complexity of human emotions, and hope.
Performers in Senior Acting will learn the ins and outs of putting on a show. Students will learn and memorize lines from the script, learn blocking, work on character analysis, and play fun theater games along the way! Our Acting classes help students get in touch with themselves as actors and how to elevate their performance quality. Senior Acting is for performers who are serious about their training as actors who really want to dive deep into their characters, learn acting techniques and work on the dramatic side of acting.
The first two Thursdays (January 16th & 23rd) are getting-to-know-you style classes. Students will learn all about the show, work on physicality such as character walks, readings from the script and create prop pieces! On the third Thursday (January 30th), students will audition for roles in class and find out the roles they get the following week in class.
The performance of THE WAITING ROOM will be held at our Theater Recital on June 8th at Waconia Middle School.
Minimum of 3 students
Maximum of 8 students
Creative Playwriting (Ages 10-18)
Thursdays 6:00-6:45 pm
Creative Playwriting is a great opportunity for students to let their creativity shine! Each student gets to write a short play and codirect with teacher Hannah. Students will cast fellow classmates in their play, help pick out costumes and props, and help shape the script! Each student will also be cast in classmates' plays. Students will participate in creative writing activities, improv games and scene work.
The performance of each students shows will be held at our Theater Recital on June 8th at Waconia Middle School.
Students must be available for the Theater Recital in order to participate!
(Lines do NOT have to be memorized for this class!)
Minimum of 3 students
Maximum of 6 students
Junior Musical Theater (Ages 7-12) – ANNIE:
Saturdays 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Young orphan Annie has lived a hard knock life in an anything but happy orphanage run by the ruthless Miss Hannigan. She quietly escapes and sets out to find her parents, who she believes will claim her as their own with a broken locket. Her path leads her to be placed in the care of the eccentric billionaire Oliver Warbucks. After a few days, Warbucks realizes that Annie means more to him than life itself. But Miss Hannigan, along with her scheming brother Rooster and his friend Lily, plot to do away with Annie and will stop at nothing to reclaim her.
Performers will learn the ins and outs of putting on a show. This includes learning dance numbers and memorizing lines/prerecording lines, learn songs if they'd like to sing, fun theater exercise games and even behind the scenes work of creating prop pieces!
The first two classes (January 18th & 25th) are getting to know you style classes where students will learn all about the show, learn some choreography, practice some acting scenes, work on theater prop/set/costume ideas and play some fun theater games getting to know one another! Auditions for the specific roles each actor will play will be during the following class on February 1st and then find out the following class what role they received.
The performance of ANNIE will be held at our Theater Recital on June 8th at Waconia Middle School.
Students must be available for the Theater Recital in order to participate!
Minimum of 6 students
Competitive Monologue and Scene opportunities:
Students have the option to compete a monologue or a scene with another student. BravO! Dance and Talent Competition offers the wonderful chance for theater performers to compete at Regional and National competitions. Each student must have an audition/meeting with teacher Hannah to be evaluated before determining if the performer is ready to compete.
Students who compete need to keep actively working on the craft of learning and growing as an actor and performer. To this end, students are required to participate in either session of a VDT theater class or perform in a play or musical throughout the studio season at school, a community theater, or a professional theater.
Recreational Monologue/Scene opportunities:
Students will have the option to perform a monologue or scene (3 students max in group) at our theater recital at the end of the season. This would be a recreational specialty number to help students gain confidence, work on showmanship and memorization! Students who register to perform a monologue or scene at the recital are also required to participate in a Session II VDT theater class, perform in a play or musical in the winter / spring at school, a community theater, or a professional theater.
The deadline to start a specialty opportunity is no later than February 15th.
Additional Opportunities...
Audition Technique Privates:
Have you ever wanted a little more help preparing for a theater audition? Our Audition Technique Privates are the perfect fit! These privates are wonderful if a student needs help picking out a monologue, to work on their dance technique or gain helpful tips that every auditioner should know!
If you are interested, please email VDT and we can set up days/times to have rehearsals that work with your schedule!
Our 8th season was our first season we were able to have a stand alone Theater Recital! To honor this, we created a Theater Alumni Piece to the song 'Louder Than Words' from the acclaimed musical Tick, Tick...Boom! We invited back all past and current theater students to participate in an unforgettable, moving piece to kick off the Theater Recital. This is now a tradition we would love to continue this season!
*All past and present students are eligible to participate*
