Classes
Class Descriptions
We have two semesters during our school year. Acting Improv and Monologues/Scene Work can be joined anytime.
Our Musical Theater classes are structured to be a full year experience. If you are taking the first semester, we recommend staying through the second semester to get the full experience. If you are thinking of joining mid year, we recommend joining during the weeks of January 2-19 for three weeks of trial classes (and a concert) before committing to the second semester.
Our Main Musical Theater - Acting and Singing Classes
Musical Theater - Rising Stars
Learn acting, singing, and movement. Theater games and performing tips from a seasoned pro! Giggling guaranteed. Culminating with each performer performing a scene or monologue and being a part of a concert first semester. Second semester culminates in a fully staged musical theater performance with sets, costumes, lights, and a professional band on the Community House stage.
Sign up for:
Rising Stars (Grades K-3) Tuesdays
or
Rising Stars (Grades K-3) Fridays 3:35-4:20pm
Semester 1 (13 Weeks) October-January
Semester 2 (13 Weeks) January-May.
$490 Per Semester (2nd Semester is $110 more to include the Sunday Rehearsal Fee) 3-4 Sunday Rehearsals March-May Between The Hours Of 1-5pm For The May Show.
Joining Late? We Prorate.
Learn More About Our Year Together
See the Schedule
Musical Theater - Garden Players
Acting and Singing Performing skills in a fun, challenging class! Warm-ups, movement, acting improv, singing, monologues, scenes, and all of the intensity and fun of developing musical theater performance skills. Culminating with each student performing a scene or monologue and being a part of at least one song first semester. Second semester culminates with a fully staged musical theater performances with sets, costumes, lights, and a professional band on the Community House stage.
Sign up for:
GP1 (Grades 3-5) Tuesdays Or Fridays 4:25-5:25pm
or
GP2 (Grades 5-9) Tuesdays Or Fridays 5:30-6:30pm
Semester 1 (13 Weeks) October-January
Semester 2 (13 Weeks) January-May.
$530 Per Semester (2nd Semester is $230 more with the Sunday Rehearsal Fee) + Sunday Rehearsals March-May Between The Hours Of 1-5pm For The May Show.
Joining Late? We Prorate.
Learn More About Our Year Together
See the Schedule
More Classes We Offer
Private Lessons
Light the flame of life-long learning: voice, guitar, piano, ukulele, banjo, mandolin, bass, drums, monologues, audition preparation, writing, songwriting, and more. Learn from enthusiastic NYC professionals, develop technique and follow your interests.
(5-100 years) Contact us to schedule now.
$55 for half an hour
$80 for 45 Min
$95 for an hour
Playwriting
Develop plot, characters, write and act out your scenes with other actors and developing playwrights. This class may lead to being performed as a staged reading or even as our May musical. Led by Betina Hershey and/or other professional playwrights who love teaching kids and teens.
Questions About This Class? Email Betina Hershey.
(grades 5-12) Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm
Singing & Songwriting
Come together for singing & songwriting… vocal technique, solfeggio, ear training, rhythm training, learn from musical theater and popular songs, compose your own to share with us and collaborate on a group-written song. Let your songwriting creativity flow, guided by professional composer, songwriter, band leader, performer and educator Betina Hershey. Culminating in a recording of our collaboration and/or performances. Led by Betina Hershey.
Questions About This Class? Email Betina Hershey.
(grades 5-12). Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm
HS Audition Prep - Monologues, Cold Readings, Song Showcase
(grades 7-9). Audition Skills! Work on high school audition material, monologues, scenes, Cold Readings, and present your song choices. Work with the intensity and fun that goes into Developing your artistry and Professionalism. Culminating in an in-class sharing with each student performing a scene and/or monologue. If you are auditioning for performing arts schools, let us know and we will help you find the right material and give you the feedback you’ll need to excel.
Gather 2 or more actors and schedule a time. Email Betina Hershey.
Monday or Thursday
Private Audition Coaching
Receive Monologue And Song Choices, Deepen Your Understanding And Technique, Understand The Audition Process, And Fine Tune Your Performance. Guided By Professional Performer And Educator Betina Hershey, Who Attended La Guardia H.S. Of The Performing Arts, And Has Helped Students Get Into La Guardia H.S., Frank Sinatra, Talent Unlimited., PPAS, School Of Film And TV, And More.
Interested? Email Betina Hershey.
Classes We Can Provide
Make Your Own Class. Have a group of kids and want your own small class? Reach out to us and we’ll put something together for you Online or In Person.
Contact us to schedule now.
Music Masterclass
Music Masterclasses: Global Rhythms, Improv, Composition
An exploration of rhythm, songwriting and collaboration, culminating in a live concert performance for Advanced Track students.
Band Class: University of Rock, Raga to Bach
University Of Rock, Raga To Bach (Grades 4-8). Dive Into Being Part Of A Band… Exploring A Wide Variety Of Music Of The Beatles To Bach, Queen,Indian Raga, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley, Plus World Rhythms And Composing Your Own Original Music. Learn Ensemble Playing, Follow Your Musical Interests, Develop Musicianship Through Technique, Ear Training, Improvisation, Rhythm, Time Feel, Groove, Collaboration And More. Explore With Your Bandmates. Led By Professional Multi-Instrumentalist Nick Russo. Teacher Permission Required.
Interested? Email Nick Russo.
Acting Improv 1
(grades 1-4). Act, Improvise, learn to say "Yes And". Get ready to move your body, express yourself, get silly and develop creativity and bravery through Yes And, Yes But, Gibberish, Rants, Ad Game, miming, teamwork, thinking on your feet, small groups, and so much more. Increase your confidence and connect to others with zanny ideas and courageous, supportive fun!
You can also join 1st semester – Rising Stars or GP1 Class – which has Acting Improv and Singing.