Tuscaloosa Children's Theatre

Tuscaloosa, AL

Classes/Workshops

Summer Class Information
TCT is proud to present something new and exciting for the youth of West Alabama this summer! We are offering summer theatre classes that allow you to explore your specific interests in theatre.

For any questions or for more information call Brent Jones @ (205) 792-8275.

Download the Registration Form!

Mon-Fri	Ages 5 & 6	Ages 7 & 8	Ages 9 & 10	Ages 11-up
Theatre Camp 2008
July 21st-August 1st at The University of Alabama's theatre building-Rowand Johnson Hall.
Come join the best theatre instructors Tuscaloosa has to offer as TCT presents Theatre Camp 2008. It's your choice as to what classes you would like to take! Instructors in performance, improv, music, movement, stage combat, directing and more are ready to help you become a star. All classes end in a final showcase performance on the last day of classes. Whether you are a beginner or a veteran, these classes will not only be an incredibly FUN time with theatre friends, it will enhance your abilities on the stage as well. Classes will be grouped according to variety of age ranges and ages 5-17 are invited! Call 792-8275 for more information. Prices (notice price break for multiple classes!): 1 Class: $75.00 2 Classes: $130.00 3 Classes: $190.00 4 Classes: $230.00
8:00 - 8:50	Imagination Express Instructor: Drew Baker	Music of the Theatre Instructor: Benny Russell FULL	Stage Movement Instructor: Rebecca Tingle FULL	Total Production Instructor: Matthew von Redlich FULL
8:55 - 9:45	Music of the Theatre Instructor: Benny Russell	Stage Movement Instructor: Rebecca Tingle FULL	Improv Instructor: Matthew von Redlich FULL	Improv Instructor: Drew Baker FULL
9:45 - 10:00	Break	Break	Break	Break
10:00 - 10:50	Stage Movement Instructor: Rebecca Tingle	Improv Instructor: Brent Jones FULL	Curtain Up! Instructor: Drew Baker FULL	Stage Combat Instructor: Matthew von Redlich FULL
11:00 - 11:50	Fairy Tale Theatre Instructor: Drew Baker	Lets Put on a Show! Instructor: Mary Kathryn Matthews FULL	Stage Combat Instructor: Matthew von Redlich FULL	So You Want to Direct? Instructor: Brent Jones FULL

Instructors
Brent Jones
Director of numerous TCT shows. Theatre teacher in Tuscaloosa City Schools for 14 years. Veteran actor and director with Tuscaloosa and Birmingham theatre groups.
Matthew von Redlich
UA Theatre graduate and drama instructor at Tuscaloosa Academy. Certified in “Stage Combat.”
Drew Baker
UA Theatre graduate and local theatre veteran. Director of TC’s current production “Alladin.”
Benny Russell
Long time music director for Tuscaloosa Children's Theatre, retired music teacher from Holt High School and private voice instructor for many of Tuscaloosa's youth.
Rebecca Tingle
Rebecca is the Artistic Director for Tuscaloosa Community Dancers, choreographer for numerous TCT and Theatre Tuscaloosa shows. Owner of the the popular local dance studio, The Dance Centre.
Mary Kathryn Matthews
MK is a veteran actor and director in local theatre. Current Artistic coordinator for TCT.

Fairy Tale Theatre
Children with that special spark and energy for "pretending" can begin to develop their theatrical skills as they develop characters, choose and create colorful costumes, props and scenery while working toward producing plays at our final day showcase based on famous fairy tales and children's stories.
Music of the Theatre
The world of the theatre has produced some of the most famous and beloved songs of all time. Students in this class learn more about these songs as they develop their skills for performing in musical theatre. The final day showcase will feature selections from what the students have learned while taking this class.
Imagination Express
The most important part of having fun and being successful on stage is opening up and using your imagination. Children in this class will explore their imaginations through games, role playing, skits and other activities, all leading up to a final day showcase finale that is limited only by the boundless world of a child's imagination!
Improv
Are you a big fan of the show "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" Then this is the class for you! Improvisational skills are vitally important for every actor at every age. This class provides a fun way to learn about improv as students play exciting games that develop creative thinking and acting abilities. The final day showcase will involve students showing off the quick, witty and entertaining skills they have developed by taking this class.
Stage Movement
One of the most important aspects of developing a character on stage is knowing how to move naturally as that character. This class utilizes a variety of fun, energy-packed activities, pantomimes, exercises and games that are geared toward teaching young actors how to loosen up and move in a believable way as different characters they might be portraying on stage. The final day showcase will be a demonstration of some of the activities used in class that show off what students have learned.
Let's Put on a Show!
Do you enjoy just taking a script and making it come to life? That is exactly what students in this class will do. Students will go through the entire process from auditions to performance at the final day showcase. The extensive resources available through Tuscaloosa Children's Theatre's stock of costumes and props will be used to make this a showcase not to be missed!
Curtain Up!
It's time for the show to begin! Do you enjoy just taking a script and making it come to life? That is exactly what students in this class will do. Students will go through the entire process from auditions to performance at the final day showcase. The extensive resources available through Tuscaloosa Children's Theatre's stock of costumes and props will be used to make this a showcase not to be missed!
Stage Combat
Ever wondered how actors on a stage can fall, fight, brawl, wrestle or battle with swords and come out unharmed after the show is over? There is a safe way to do this and these are skills that EVERY actor needs. Matthew von Redlich is a certified stage combat instructor, and he will open up the SAFE way to do stage combat to students in this class. The showcase finale will be a demonstration of techniques learned in this class.
Total Production
Are you serious about all aspects of putting together a really good show? That is exactly what students in this class will do. Students will go through the entire process from auditions to performance at the final day showcase. The extensive resources available through Tuscaloosa Children's Theatre's stock of costumes and props will be used to make this a showcase not to be missed!
So You Want to Direct?
This class will give students the opportunity to take a drive in the director's seat, learning all the ins and outs of planning and putting together a production. We will learn how to select and study a script, things to look for in casting, scoring and blocking a script for rehearsal, and putting together all the other elements of directing a show. Students will get to direct one another in scenework and show it off in the showcase!