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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
2021-2022
Principal: Robert Cottle | Start Date: August 16, 2021
Call 912.212.2787 to register!
Theater Schedule
Unless otherwise noted, our theater classes are held in 8-week sessions:
Session 1: August 16-October 4
Session 2: October 11- December 18; no classes October 18-22 & Nov 22-26
Session 3: Jan 10-March 11 ; no classes Feb 14-18
Session 4: March 21-May 20; no classes April 4-8
Adventures in Theater I
Mondays @ 4:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m. I Wednesdays @ 4:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m.
Ages: 5-7 years old
Instructor: Joey Hukin
Tuition: $250 per 8-week session ($225 members)
This class is for our youngest performers! Focusing on teamwork, imagination, and creative play. Its limited terminology and heavy focus on unscripted, fun improvisation games promotes confidence in voice and body.
Adventures in Theater II
Mondays @ 5:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m. I Wednesdays @ 5:00 p.m.-5:45 p.m.
Ages: 8-10 years old
Instructor: Joey Hukin
Tuition: $250 per 8-week session ($225 members)
Maintaining the same goals as Adventures in Theater I, this class will continue to focus on confidence in voice and body. Students will also be introduced to performing memorized scenes together.
Drama I
Thursdays @ 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Ages: 11-13 years old
Instructor: Robert Cottle
Tuition: $150 per 8-week session ($125 members)
Designed for the middle school actor, this class will introduce more theater terminology and work to demystify the audition process. Students will begin monologue and scene work. All students will have a prepared audition monologue by end of course.
Drama II
Thursdays @ 5:15 p.m.-6:15 p.m.
Ages: 14-17 years old
Instructor: Robert Cottle
Tuition: $150 per 8-week session ($125 members)
The High School acting class will have more focus on the individual and continue monologue and scene study. Students will be introduced to various acting methods and continue to develop a vocabulary of theater terminology. All students will have a prepared audition song and monologue by the end of the course.