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Benefits of Acting Classes for Children and Teens
Enrolling in an Averitt Center acting class is one of the best investments parents can make in helping their children develop. Acting training pays dividends over the entire course of a person’s life, no matter where their path may lead. Acting training is not just for actors, or people who think they might want a career in acting. Acting classes benefit everyone!
Ability to work under pressure
Speech
Improved body language
Public speaking
Communication skills
Confidence
Friendship
Improved social skills
Fun
Poise
Reading skills
Listening skills
Memorization
Focus
Teamwork
Presentation skills
Work ethic
Problem Solving
Self-discipline
Objectivity
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Community
Appreciation for art and culture
Empathy
Vulnerability
Access to emotions
Creativity
Acting Develops Resilience:
Perseverance
Persistence
Physical fitness
2023-2024
Principal: Robert Cottle | Start Date: August 14, 2023
Call 912.212.2787 to register!
Theater Schedule
Unless otherwise noted, our theater classes are held in 8-week sessions:
Session 1: August 14- October 6, 2023
Session 2: October 9 - December 15th; *No classes October 16 & Nov 20
Session 3: Jan 8 - March 8th; *No classes Feb 12
Session 4: March 18 - May 17; *No classes April 1-5
Drama I : Fairy Tales
Wednesdays @ 5 p.m.- 6 p.m.
Ages: Elementary School Location: Multipurpose Room, 3rd Floor
Instructor: Mackenzie Harvey
Tuition: $150 per 8-week session ($125 members)
This Class serves as an introduction to the world of the stage. Students will participate in activities designed to expose them to a variety of aspects of performance art from movement to non-scripted improv performance. We will be using familiar fairy tales to build upon the basics, this class serves as a formal introduction into theatrical performance. The class’s focus lies in improvisational theater, basic character development, and beginning exposure to scripted works.
Each session will end with a performance on the last class.
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Drama II : Greek Mythology
Mondays @ 6 p.m.- 7 p.m.
Ages: Middle School Location: Multipurpose Room, 3rd Floor
Instructor: Robert Cottle, Margarita Munoz, Mackenzie Harvey
Tuition: $150 per 8-week session ($125 members)
This class introduces students to acting techniques such as script analysis through the introduction tactics and objectives and how these aid actors in creating more nuanced stories. We will focus on Greek mythology to dig deeper into script analysis, movement and vocal work and learn techniques that help us create unique portrayals of characters. Each session will end with a performance on the last class.
Drama III : Shakespeare
Mondays @ 5 p.m.- 6 p.m.
Ages: High School Location: Multipurpose Room, 3rd Floor
Instructor: Robert Cottle, Margarita Munoz, Mackenzie Harvey
Tuition: $150 per 8-week session ($125 members)
​Our theme for this year will focus on Shakespeare, and movement. This class continues to build upon techniques through deeper understanding of tactics, beats and their relationship to given circumstances and objectives. We will continue working on creating authentic characters and understanding the relationships between script work, movement, vocal choices, and character creation.