ENROLLMENT FOR 2024 SUMMER CLASSES IS NOW OPEN!
Classes run weekly June 3rd - August 1st, 2024. Classes do not meet over the week of July 4th.
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See below for class descriptions, schedule, and registration!
All classes are open level unless otherwise indicated.
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Acting is more than just memorizing lines. It is using the knowledge we have about human psyche and behavior to make words on a page come to life. In this class, students will begin learning how to dissect a script and understand the importance of specific vocal and physical choices in the telling of a story.
teen beginner
Wednesdays 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Instructor: GCPA Faculty CLICK HERE to enroll!
Acting Styles will be 7 weeks of guest teachers leading a master class on various styles of acting. Each week will be a masterclass on a new and exciting topic! Students will learn about these various styles, how to apply them in musical theatre and other venues, and further their understanding of the various acting techniques that are available to explore. Possible class topics may include Shakespearean script analysis and performance, Movement for the Actor, Film Acting, Lecoq Neutral Masks, Laban Movement, Intro to Chekhovian Acting, and more! Students will be able to walk in for $30 or sign up for the full summer session. Check back later this spring for a detailed schedule!
Wednesdays 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Instructor: GCPA Faculty & Guest Artists CLICK HERE to enroll!
Walk-In Rate: $25
($15 discount with Equity card or current College ID)
Subject to available space. Email Christy at ctimberlake@gcpastl.org for payment and availability.
GCPA ballet is the perfect class for theatre performers looking to develop a strong ballet foundation. Fundamental ballet technique with terminology, positions, and musicality in performance.
intermediate / advanced
Wednesdays 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Instructor: GCPA Faculty CLICK HERE to enroll!
In this class, students will develop the three disciplines of Musical Theatre through studying scenes. Vocally, they will work on technique through proper breathing and sound production. They will also learn fundamental musical theatre dance steps with an emphasis on execution and formations. Scene work will delve into character development and physicalization. The semester will culminate in musical theatre scenes, songs, and dances!
Wednesdays 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Instructor: GCPA Faculty CLICK HERE to enroll!
This popular dance variations masterclass is available ONLY in the summer and is one of our most anticipated every year! Study a new style with special guest industry artists every week! More details on styles and instructor lineup available later this spring.
intermediate + and ADVANCED
Wednesdays 8:00pm - 9:30pm
Instructor: GCPA Faculty & Guest Artists CLICK HERE to enroll!
Walk-In Rate: $25
($15 discount with Equity card or current College ID)
Subject to available space. Email Christy at ctimberlake@gcpastl.org for payment and availability.
This course is structured to provide beginning level understanding and execution of acting techniques for film, specifically preparing students to audition for and act in commercials. This will be done through learning of vocabulary, discussion/lecture, technique training, script study, and recording. Students will come away with an understanding of and ability to execute on camera terminology & acting techniques differentiated from stage acting.
Wednesdays 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Instructor: GCPA Faculty CLICK HERE to enroll!
In the beginning levels, our Musical Theatre Dance classes focus on core concepts, terminology and steps used in musical theatre jazz as well as developing base technique in alignment, placement and preparation for larger steps. In the intermediate levels, students will place a larger focus on style from a variety of musical theatre choreographic styles: classic, golden age, and contemporary genres. They will begin to develop increased balance and flexibility, as well as turns, leaps, jumps and kicks. At the Advanced level, students focus on choreography from all areas of musical theatre such as Bob Fosse, Gillian Lynn, Andy Blankenbuehler, and more, as well as the ability to interpret original choreography. Throughout all musical theatre dance classes, students will develop the ability to tell complex and engaging stories through dance.
teen beginner
Wednesdays 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Instructor: GCPA Faculty CLICK HERE to enroll!
LEVEL 5/6
Wednesdays 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Instructor: GCPA Faculty CLICK HERE to enroll!
This class is structured to introduce the actor to the basics of improvisational storytelling through SNL style improv. Games and activities focus on developing self confidence and teamwork, trusting the individual and group intuition, exploring larger-than-life physicality, mindfulness, and making big choices. Each class begins with a warm up that encourages teamwork, communication and collaboration. A variety of games and exercises will be introduced to keep the pace moving and creativity flowing. Each class will finish with a short group discussion on what were successes for the day and what the students learned about themselves and improv that will incite change for the following week.
Wednesdays 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Instructor: GCPA Faculty CLICK HERE to enroll!
Leveled tap technique focusing on musical theatre tap vocabulary, steps and presentation. Through warm ups, students will learn to articulate the feet in basic rhythms and patterns. Progression and combinations will teach basic tap steps that are common in the musical theatre tap vocabulary with a strong focus on body position and posture.
Teen Beginning
Wednesdays 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Instructor: GCPA Faculty CLICK HERE to enroll!
LEVEL 5/6
Wednesdays 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Instructor: GCPA Faculty CLICK HERE to enroll!
advanced
Wednesdays 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Instructor: GCPA Faculty CLICK HERE to enroll!