Segal Academy After-School Programs 2024-2025
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We will be offering new sessions for our beginner classes in 2025. Check back soon for more info or email Sara Rodriguez, Associate Academy Director, srodriguez@segalcentre.org
Broadway Stars 2 | Beginner
For students in grades 2 & 3
SUNDAYS from 11-12:30 p.m., March 9 to May 11, $400 (8 classes)
(Students previously in BS1 are encouraged to participate!)
Broadway Stars 2 is an introductory musical theatre courses offering acting, singing, and dance training through theatre-based exercises, workshops, and games. Students will be introduced to material from popular classical and contemporary Broadway-style shows. The session will culminate with an open class where we invite parents in to see what their children have been learning.
Our overall goals, through the use of art education, are to enhance our student's speaking ability, to create better listening skills, to improve reading comprehension, to increase confidence, to develop a sense of empathy, and to develop a clear understanding of the importance of teamwork.
Director: Madeleine Scovil
MD: Antoine Bensoussan
REGISTER HERE
*If a class is full, you will be automatically placed on the waitlist upon filling the registration form
Acting Essentials
For students grades 7+
Mondays 7:15pm-9:15pm.
Jan. 27, 2025
Feb. 03, 10, 17 & 24 – 2025
Mar. 03 & 10 – 2025
$300 (7 classes)
Discover your inner performer in this engaging course crafted for teens eager to further their artistic passion. Unlock your acting potential in a welcoming and inspiring environment. Through improvisation, monologue work, and scene studies, develop key performance skills to create believable characters and command the stage.
Emphasizing practical techniques and personal growth, this course offers a fulfilling foray into acting, encouraging you to bring your unique experiences and creativity to the stage. Join us and transform your passion for performance into a deeper understanding and mastery of the craft.
Instructor: Trevor Barrette
REGISTER HERE
*If a class is full, you will be automatically placed on the waitlist upon filling the registration form
New Musical Theatre Development with Trevor Barrette
For students aged 12 to 17
February 11 - March 16
Sundays 1:30-5:30 PM and Tuesdays 6-8 PM,
$550 (10 sessions)
Join theatre maker Trevor Barrette for an exciting dive into the world of new musical theatre development! Using Band 5, a new musical by Drs. Steven Herskovitz and David Kaminester, as the centerpiece, this intensive offers a dynamic exploration of storytelling through acting, singing, and dancing. Participants will build foundational performance skills, develop their triple-threat abilities, and gain insights into the collaborative process between directors, playwrights, and actors. From mastering effective communication to exploring the Canadian theatre landscape, students will deepen their understanding of the creative process and enhance their versatility on stage. Perfect for performers eager to take their craft to the next level, this hands-on class provides a supportive environment for growth and discovery. This class culminates in a public staged reading of the new musical on March 16
Pre-requisites: Interested participants must complete a selection form prior to registration. Previous theatre training is required. Instrument proficiency is an asset, but is not required.
Spaces are limited—apply now and take your passion for musical theatre to new heights!
*Please note that up to 11 applicants will be selected to participate in this class. An application does not guarantee participation*
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Broadway Stars 3 | Intermediate | **This class is full **
For RETURNING students in grade 3 (if your child took our beginner class last year) and new and returning students in grades 4 and 5.
MONDAYS from 5-7 p.m.
Starts October 21 and runs until May 2025
$650/session (2 sessions | Students must attend both sessions) + $100 one-time costume fee
Full-year course
Broadway Stars 4A | Intermediate | **This class is full **
For students in grades 4, 5, & 6
MONDAYS from 5-7 p.m.
Starts October 21 and runs until May 2025
$650/session (2 sessions | Students must attend both sessions) + $100 one-time costume fee
Full-year course
Broadway Stars 4B | Intermediate | **This class is full **
For students in grades 4, 5 & 6
SUNDAYS from 1-3 p.m.
Starts October 20 and runs until May 2025
$650/session (2 sessions | Students must attend both sessions) + $100 one-time costume fee
Full-year course
This yearlong program offers training in classic and contemporary Broadway musical theatre. In addition to the performing arts training, our goals are to help students develop many important life skills such as teamwork, empathy, positive self-esteem, and improved confidence. Students will learn the fundamentals of theatre through improvisation, scripted scene work, team-building exercises, and more. This program culminates with an end-of-year showcase for friends and family.
We will be offering new sessions for our beginner classes in 2025. Check back soon for more info or email Sara Rodriguez, Associate Academy Director, srodriguez@segalcentre.org
New this year, we are offering 2 INTERMEDIATE classes for students in grades 5, 6 & 7, where they have to audition to get in.
Broadway Stars 5 | Intermediate | AUDITION REQUIRED* **This class is full **
For students in grades 5, 6, & 7
TUESDAYS from 5-7 p.m.
Starts October 15 and runs until May 2025
$650/session (2 sessions | Students must attend both sessions) + $100 one-time costume fee
Full-year course
Broadway Stars 6 | Intermediate | AUDITION REQUIRED* **This class is full **
For students in grades 5, 6, & 7
THURSDAY from 5-7 p.m.
Meet & Greet- October 10
Starts November 7 and runs until May 2025
$650/session (2 sessions | Students must attend both sessions) + $100 one-time costume fee
Full-year course
Broadway Stars 7 | Advanced | AUDITION REQUIRED* **This class is full **
For students in grades 5, 6, 7, & 8
WEDNESDAY from 5-7 p.m.
Meet & Greet- October 9
Starts October 30 and runs until May 2025
$650/session (2 sessions | Students must attend both sessions) + $100 one-time costume fee
Full-year course
Students in grades 5 to 8 are invited to audition for a spot in this Broadway Stars Advanced course. The class is a mix of theoretical and practical training in both classic and contemporary musical theatre. All the hard work culminates in an end-of-year show. In addition to providing the highest calibre of performing arts education to students, our mission is to foster individual growth in a caring, supportive artistic environment.
Previous shows include Once Upon a Mattress, James and the Giant Peach, Alice in Wonderland, Xanadu Jr., The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, Aladdin Jr., and more!
YAYA Kids (Young Actors for Young Audiences) **This class is full **
For students in grades 2-6
Wednesdays, 5-7p.m. | Full-year course
Meet & Greet- October 9
Starts October 30 and runs until June 2025
$550/session (2 sessions | Students must attend both sessions) + $100 one-time costume fee
Teachers: Michelle Heisler & Kyla Smith
Based on core Jewish values and inspired by the vision of Dora and Bryna Wasserman, the award-winning Young Actors for Young Audiences (YAYA) program provides musical theatre training through theatre-based exercises and games from the lens of Jewish heritage and Yiddish culture.
The first term focuses on storytelling, building trust within the ensemble, tactic and objective work, status, and character development. The students are introduced to the Yiddish language through song. The second session will focus on the production as they work through the script, putting all the elements of the show together, culminating in a final performance for their family and friends.
BROADWAY AND BEYOND | AUDITIONS REQUIRED* **This class is full **
For students in grades 7-11 (secondary 1-5)
Thursdays, 6:00-8:00 p.m. + Sundays, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Meet & Greet- October 10
Starts November 7 and runs until April 2025
$1000/session (2 sessions) + $100 one-time costume fee, plus tax for students 14+
Teachers: Adrian Smith & Eric Elliot Lee
Aimed at students in high school who want to expand their love of musical theatre, Broadway and Beyond is the class for serious young actors who want to take their game to the highest level. After the audition, accepted students are guided by exceptionally talented professionals as they learn what it takes to put on a professional-level production. Previous shows include: Urinetown, As You Like It, Little Shop of Horrors, Disaster The Musical, Captain Aurora: A Superhero Musical, Into the Woods, and more!
We will be offering new sessions for our beginner classes in 2025. Check back soon for more info or email Sara Rodriguez, Associate Academy Director, srodriguez@segalcentre.org
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