Modjeska Playhouse is pleased to announce our Acting for Kids and Improv for Kids Classes at the Potocki Center in Mission Viejo.

• Classes are held at the Thomas R. Potocki Conference Center (by the World Cup Soccer Fields and Newhart Jr. High) - 27301 La Paz Road, Mission Viejo, CA 92692). Click here for a map.
  
• March 5- May 24 (12 weeks)
  
• Tuition is $250 for entire session (12 weeks), with a $225 Early Bird Discount if registered before February 17.

• Classes meet once a week.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES

Acting Programs for Kids (Grades 4th-6th and 7th-8th)

Grades 4th-6th – Mondays or Thursdays 4-6 p.m. | Grades 7th-8th – Wednesdays 4-6 p.m.

Level 1 - This is a beginning class where students will explore the world of storytelling, listening and vocal/physical expression through theatre games and exercises. Students will learn about character development and how to create honest “moment-to-moment” reaction and interaction on stage, while increasing self-esteem, and developing a sense of ensemble.

Improvisation (Grades 7th-8th)

Tuesdays 4-6 p.m.

Designed to teach creativity, spontaneity, and storytelling. This class teaches improvisational theatre with games and scene work. Narrative skills and creating spontaneous, well-rounded characters are the initial focus of the class. As the students progress, focus turns to longer forms of improvisational theatre with the intent of performing full length improvised plays in several theatrical and movie styles.

Education Philosophy

Modjeska Playhouse focuses its acting program on process over product. This means we will not simply put our students in a play and say “act,” instead, we focus on the techniques and exercises used to become an actor. We believe theatre arts training is good for those who wish to perform on stage as well as those who wish to improve self-esteem, teamwork, or simply want to have fun. Our curriculum has been designed to guide our students in a manner that will help them to continue to grow as artists and people.

Modjeska Playhouse Instructors

Modjeska Playhouse instructors consist of industry professionals that share a love of theatre and have a desire to share their passion with others. We understand that not all performers make great teachers, so the theatre company is very selective when choosing teachers to teach classes. The Co-Artistic Directors and/or Education Director work very closely with instructors to continue to develop curriculum and student direction.