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Bell Tower Theater Announces Kids Take the Stage Youth Theater Classes for Winter 2025

The Bell Tower Theater is excited to announce that their Kids Take the Stage Youth Theater Classes will be continuing this Winter. 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 teachers Don Brauhn and Heather Noethe will offer 4 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, January 27 to March 3, 2025

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. Teachers: Sue Riedel & Don Brauhn. Cost: $80

Creative Theatrics    2nd & 3rd Grades
Wednesdays from 4 to 5 PM or 5:15 to 6:15 PM, January 29 to March 5, 2025

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. Teachers: Sue Riedel & Don Brauhn. Cost: $80

Acting             4th, 5th & 6th Grades
Thursdays from 4 to 5 PM or 5:15 to 6:15 PM, January 30 to March 6, 2025

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. Teachers: Sue Riedel & Don Brauhn. Cost: $80

Audition Class for Middle Schoolers                      6th, 7th & 8th Grades

Fridays from 4:30 to 6 PM, January 31 to March 7, 2025

This new class will help kids build the confidence and skills they need for successful auditions for summer theatre, school productions and beyond. Kids will learn how to prepare for auditions and perform with confidence, putting their best foot forward to “win the part” With mock auditions and personalized guidance, participants will gain valuable experience and be ready to shine in any audition. Space is limited to 12 kids. Teachers: Heather Noethe & Michelle Blanchard. 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 January 15, 2025. 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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