Theatre Classes
Theatre Class: 4-months to 1-year olds
Via Brooklyn Theatre Co., a professional award-winning not-for-profit theatrical production company, is partnering with the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center to offer a caregiver-and-me theatre class for 4-month-olds to 1-year-olds this fall. Join us for a new 45-minute class each week that dives into Dierdre the Chappaqua Deer taking her friend Subway Rat with her on adventures around Westchester County. Every class integrates narrative storytelling, music, props, dress up, and sensory play to introduce the littlest thespians to the theatre and ignite their imagination. Feel free to add on a theatrical play space session before/after class, or, enjoy a coffee from the coffee + snack stand while experiencing the magic of theatre with your little one!
12-class trimester, 45-minutes long
Available:
A trimester of Tuesday classes (Tuesdays: 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15)
A trimester of Thursday classes (9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17)
An individual drop-in class basis (either Tuesdays or Thursdays), if space is available
10am-10:45am
$360/New Castle resident per trimester, $432/non-resident per trimester, $38/drop-in class (If there is space- sign up on CivicPlus or at the door)
Maximum 15 children (plus one caregiver per family)
Theatre Class: 1 to 2-year olds
Via Brooklyn Theatre Co., a professional award-winning not-for-profit theatrical production company, is partnering with the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center to offer a caregiver-and-me theatre class for 1 to 2-year-olds this fall. Join us for a new 45-minute class each week that dives into Dierdre the Chappaqua Deer taking her friend Subway Rat with her on adventures around Westchester County. Every class for these toddlers on the go integrates narrative storytelling, movement, music, props, dress up, and sensory play to introduce these little thespians to theatre and ignite their imagination. Feel free to add on a theatrical play space session before/after class, or, enjoy a coffee from the coffee + snack stand while experiencing the magic of theatre with your little one!
12-class trimester, 45-minutes long
Available:
A trimester of Tuesday classes (Tuesdays: 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15)
A trimester of Thursday classes (9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17)
An individual drop-in class basis (either Tuesdays or Thursdays), if space is available
11am-11:45am
$360/New Castle resident per trimester, $432/non-resident per trimester, $38/drop-in class (If there is space- available on CivicPlus or at the door)
Maximum 15 children (plus one caregiver per family)
Theatre Class: 2 to 3-year olds
Via Brooklyn Theatre Co., a professional award-winning not-for-profit theatrical production company, is partnering with the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center to offer a caregiver-and-me theatre class for 2 to 3-year-olds this fall. Join us for a new 45-minute class each week that dives into Dierdre the Chappaqua Deer taking her friend Subway Rat with her on adventures around Westchester County. Every class for these toddlers on the go integrates narrative storytelling, movement, music, props, dress up, sensory play, and acting games to introduce these little thespians to theatre and ignite their imagination. Feel free to add on a theatrical play space session before/after class, or, enjoy a coffee from the coffee + snack stand while experiencing the magic of theatre with your little one!
12-class trimester, 45-minutes long
Available:
A trimester of Tuesday classes (Tuesdays: 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15)
A trimester of Thursday classes (9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17)
An individual drop-in class basis (either Tuesdays or Thursdays), if space is available
12pm to 12:45pm
$360/New Castle resident per trimester, $432/non-resident per trimester, $38/drop-in class (If there is space- available on CivicPlus or at the door)
Maximum 15 children (plus one caregiver per family)
Theatre Class: 3 to 4-year olds
Via Brooklyn Theatre Co., a professional award-winning not-for-profit theatrical production company, is partnering with the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center to offer a caregiver-and-me theatre class for 3 to 4-year-olds this fall. Join us for a new 45-minute class each week that dives into Dierdre the Chappaqua Deer taking her friend Subway Rat with her on adventures around Westchester County. Every class for these active preschoolers integrates narrative storytelling, movement, music, props, dress up, and acting games to introduce little thespians to theatre and ignite their imagination. Feel free to add on a theatrical play space session before/after class, or, enjoy a coffee from the coffee + snack stand while experiencing the magic of theatre with your little one!
12-class trimester, 45-minutes long
Available:
A trimester of Tuesday classes (Tuesdays: 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15)
A trimester of Thursday classes (9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17)
An individual drop-in class basis (either Tuesdays or Thursdays), if space is available
1pm to 1:45pm
$360/New Castle resident per trimester, $432/non-resident per trimester, $38/drop-in class (If there is space- available on CivicPlus or at the door)
Maximum 15 children (plus one caregiver per family)
Acting Class: Pre-K4 to First Grade
Via Brooklyn Theatre Co., a professional award-winning not-for-profit theatrical production company, is partnering with the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center to offer acting classes for Kindergarteners and First Graders. In this class we explore basic theatre terminology, storytelling, movement, stage presence, character creation, and ensemble building, culminating in a showcase for family and friends on the final day of class. This is a safe and supportive environment for little thespians to learn, challenge themselves, and have fun!
12-class trimester, 1-hour long
Thursdays: 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17 (Showcase!)
4:15pm-5:15pm
$360/New Castle resident per trimester, $432/non-resident per trimester
Maximum 12 students, Minimum 5 students
Bussing for Chappaqua School System students to the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center from school is available separately for an additional fee.
Acting Class: Second Grade-Fourth Grade
Via Brooklyn Theatre Co., a professional award-winning not-for-profit theatrical production company, is partnering with the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center to offer acting class for second through fourth graders. In this class we explore basic theatre terminology, storytelling, movement, stage presence, character creation, and ensemble building, culminating in a showcase for family and friends on the final day of class. This is a safe and supportive environment for little thespians to learn, challenge themselves, and have fun!
12-class trimester, 1-hour long
Tuesdays: 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 (Showcase!)
4:15pm-5:15pm
$360/New Castle resident per trimester, $432/non-resident per trimester
Maximum 12 students, Minimum 5 students
Bussing for Chappaqua School System students to the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center from school is available separately for an additional fee.
Improv: Middle Schoolers
Via Brooklyn Theatre Co., a professional award-winning not-for-profit theatrical production company, is partnering with the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center to offer improv class for middle schoolers. Join us to say “yes and” to learning the basic rules of improv, thinking on your feet, stage presence, theatre terminology, and ensemble building. This class culminates in an improv showcase for family and friends on the final day of class!
12-class trimester, 1-hour long
Tuesdays: 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 (Showcase!)
3pm-4pm
$360/New Castle resident per trimester, $432/non-resident per trimester
Maximum 12 students, Minimum 5 students
Improv: High Schoolers
Via Brooklyn Theatre Co., a professional award-winning not-for-profit theatrical production company, is partnering with the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center to offer improv class for high schoolers. Join us to say “yes and” to learning the basic rules of improv, thinking on your feet, stage presence, theatre terminology, and ensemble building. This class culminates in an improv showcase for family and friends on the final day of class!
12-class trimester, 1.5 hours long
Tuesdays: 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20, 10/27, 11/10, 11/17, 11/24, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15 (Showcase!)
5:30pm-7pm
$540/New Castle resident per trimester, $648/non-resident per trimester
Maximum 12 students, Minimum 5 students
Acting Shakespeare: Middle Schoolers
Via Brooklyn Theatre Co., a professional award-winning not-for-profit theatrical production company, is partnering with the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center to offer acting Shakespeare class for middle schoolers. Through a text-based approach, students will learn how to break down Shakespeare’s writing and translate it to acting it out on stage through movement, acting exercises, and ensemble work that culminates in a showcase for family and friends on the final day of class.
12-class trimester, 1-hour long
Thursdays: 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17 (Showcase!)
3-4pm
$360/New Castle resident per trimester, $432/non-resident per trimester
Maximum 12 students, Minimum 5 Students
Acting Shakespeare: High Schoolers
Via Brooklyn Theatre Co., a professional award-winning not-for-profit theatrical production company, is partnering with the Chappaqua Performing Arts Center to offer acting Shakespeare class for high schoolers. Through a text-based approach, students will learn how to break down Shakespeare’s writing and translate it to acting it out on stage through movement, acting exercises, and ensemble work that culminates in a showcase for family and friends on the final day of class.
12-class trimester, 1.5-hours long
Thursdays: 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19, 12/3, 12/10, 12/17 (Showcase!)
5:30pm-7pm
$540/New Castle resident per trimester, $648/non-resident per trimester
Maximum 12 students, Minimum 5 Students
