Press Release

GOSHEN — Registration for spring programs at The Goshen Theater is now open.

GTDC Acting Studios

Students ages 7-18 can join The Goshen Theater for the first eight weeks of the spring semester as the seven- to 12-year-olds work on stage adaptations for popular children’s stories, with a special performance on March 3. Those ages 13-18 will spend the first eight weeks working on Shakespeare scenes and monologues to be performed on April 23.

Join us for the last 12 weeks of the spring semester as students collaborate through Improv and Devised Theater with their fellow actors to create a story to be turned into a short play. At the end of the semester, on May 31, students will share their short play with family, friends, and fans.

This class is instructed by Katie Barnes, GT education director.

Classes begin Jan. 8 and run until May 27, with the final showcase performance on May 31. There will be no class the week of Goshen Schools’ spring break (April 1-5).

Mondays

• 3:30-5 p.m. Acting Studio I (ages 7-9)
• 5-6:30 p.m. Acting Studio II (ages 10-12)
• 6:30-8 p.m. Acting Studio III (ages 13-18)

GTDC Musical Theater Studio

Students will focus on honing their triple threat skills (dancing, singing, and acting), while learning how to work in an ensemble for a musical theater setting. Students are invited to perform at a special celebration on March 3, at Goshen Theater. At the end of the semester, students will perform their musical numbers for family, friends, and fans, on May 31.

Should spots fill up, two sections, divided by age group, will be considered.

The musical director is Marilyn Mason, Theatre’s Edge; and the choreographer is Liz Wickens, Expressions Dance.

Classes begin Jan. 9 and run until May 28, with the final showcase performance on May 31. There will be no class the week of Goshen Schools’ spring break (April 1-5).

Tuesdays

• 4:30-6 p.m.: Musical Theater Studio (ages 8-15)

Don’t see your age in the listings? Contact [email protected] to see what options are available.

Tuition

• $150: Acting Studio only or Musical Theater Studio only
• $250: both Acting and Musical Theater Studio

Financial aid is available on a sliding scale. Indicate on the registration form if you would like more information and you will be contacted by theater staff.

Goshen Theater also offers a buy one, get one discount to families when you register two or more siblings for the semester.

All students receive a free GTDC showcase T-shirt and two free tickets to their performances for family members.

Contact Goshen Theater Program Manager Robert Tombari at [email protected]g for more information.