The Bell Tower Theater is excited to announce that their award-winning program Kids Take the Stage Youth Theater Classes will be continuing this Fall. Kids from Kindergarten to eighth grade can immerse themselves in the wonderful world of theater in these weekly classes.
Bell Tower Theater Artistic Director Sue Riedel along with Artistic Associate Michelle Blanchard and guest teacher Heather Noethe will offer 5 different classes. Under their guidance, kids at all skill levels will learn and have fun.
Let’s Pretend Kindergarten & 1st Grade
Mondays from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM October 14 to November18, 2024
Take a trip to the world of make believe. This enchanting class uses kids’ imagination and self-expression to build concentration, confidence and communication skills. The goal is to have fun discovering the world of theater. Space is limited to 16 kids per class. Teacher: Sue Riedel. Cost: $80
Creative Theatrics 2nd & 3rd Grades
Wednesdays from 4 to 5 PM or 5:15 to 6:15 PM, October 16 to November 20, 2024
This class uses beginning acting techniques and cultivates skills that help kids to be confident and comfortable on stage using stories and short plays as a foundation. Each day we will focus on creating believable characters using props, costumes, pantomime, and dialogue. Teacher: Sue Riedel. Cost: $80
Acting 4th, 5th & 6th Grades
Thursdays from 4 to 5 PM or 5:15 to 6:15 PM, October 17 to November 21, 2024
This class focuses on acting skills and how to create believable characters. Kids will explore improvisation, stage movement and pantomime. We will use skits and short plays to work on mastering the skills needed in acting on stage. Space is limited to 16 kids per class. Teacher: Sue Riedel. Cost: $80
3-2-1 Blast Off! 3rd, 4th & 5th grades
Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6 PM, October 15 to November 19, 2024
Engage your imagination and let’s Blast Off into space! We’re learning about astronauts, living in space, and exploring brand new worlds all from the Bell Tower stage. What will happen when we mix science and our imaginations? Will we meet aliens and robots out there in the galaxy? What is a galaxy anyway? Let’s explore – full STEAM ahead! Space is limited to 12 kids. Teacher: Michelle Blanchard. Cost: $95
Improv 101 6th, 7th & 8th grades
Fridays, October 18 to November 22, 2024, Time: 4:30 to 6 PM
Calling all kids interested in theater, public speaking or just having fun. Learn the fundamental skills of improvisational acting. Through a series of games and exercises, kids will benefit from creating trust, quick wit and a new perspective on acting that will benefit them both on and off stage. Space is limited to 12 kids. Teacher: Heather Noethe. Cost: $95
Classes are held in the classroom and on the stage at the Bell Tower Theater, 2728 Asbury Road in Dubuque’s West End. Financial assistance scholarships are available for qualified families. Deadline for enrollment is October 2, 2024. For information or to sign up, call 563-588-3377, visit Belltowertheater.net or stop by the Bell Tower Theater, Monday through Friday 11 AM to 6 PM.
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