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Inspiration Stage offers a lineup of in-person, limited-enrollment classes

FALL 2023 CLASSES


FALL SESSION 1


ACTING 101

Saturdays – Aug 19, 26, Sept 9, 16, 23, 30

Acting 101 is an introduction to the craft of acting and the foundation for all students seeking entrance into the performing arts. The class consists of group exercises to develop physical awareness, concentration, imagination, and trust.

AGES 4-5
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Tuition: $205
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AGES 6-8
9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Tuition: $215
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AGES 9-11
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Tuition: $225
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MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE

Tuesdays – Aug 22, 29, Sept 5, 12, 19, 26

Musical theatre dance is less of a particular style, and more of a description of dancing that is rooted in the diverse history of Broadway musicals. Students will learn the basics of acting and character development while dancing, using movement to tell a story. The musical theatre dance class will incorporate a mix of dance styles including, jazz, ballet, tap, and lyrical/contemporary.

AGES 7-9
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tuition: $250
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AGES 10-12
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Tuition: $250
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THE ACTOR EXPLORES

Thursdays – Aug 24, 31, Sept 7, 14, 21, 28

The actor explores class is a deeper level of scene work and monologue study. Gain experience with emotional diaries, inner monologues, and script analysis. This class will challenge you to create richer characters living truthfully moment to moment with dynamic intention by harnessing your own life experiences.

AGES 9-12
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tuition: $225
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AGES 13-17
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Tuition: $225
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FALL SESSION 2


ACTING BASICS

Saturdays – Oct 28, Nov 4, 11, 18, Dec 2, 9

Acting basics lays the foundation for studying the art of acting, through exercises, games, reading, discussion, scene work, and analysis. Basic physical, vocal, and analytical concept methods required of the beginning actor will be explored. We will focus on the work of the ensemble above all, cultivating the unique spirit of collaboration that is inherent in the theatre.

AGES 4-5
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Tuition: $205
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AGES 6-8
9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Tuition: $215
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AGES 9-11
10:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Tuition: $225
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ADVANCED ACTING

with Jeff Sensat

Mondays – Nov 6, 13, 27, Dec 4, 11, 18

Advanced training at Inspiration Stage serves the actor with continuing exercises to hone and refine their technique. The goal of this class is to begin the intellectual, physical, emotional, and ritual understanding of what personalization is and how it applies to the text of a play, scene, and monologue. We will transition this information into intensive formal scene study that will help further the actor’s technique.

AGES 10-12
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Tuition: $225
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AGES 13-17
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Tuition: $225
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Questions? Contact:

Mandy Seymore
mandy@inspirationstage.com
713-302-5329

Shows

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    All Shook Up

    ABOUT THE SHOW — Inspired by and featuring the songs of Elvis Presley, All Shook Up is set in 1955, in a square little town, in a square little state. In rides a guitar-playing young roustabout who changes everything and everyone he meets. Loosely based on Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night, this hip-swiveling, lip-curling musical fantasy will have you jumpin’ out of | Read More

  • November 3, 2023

    The Big One-Oh! JR

    ABOUT THE SHOW — Charley Maplewood has never been one for parties. That would require friends, which he doesn’t have … well … unless you count his monster friends. But they’re only imaginary. Charley’s turning ten — the big one-oh — so he decides to throw a birthday party for himself, complete with a “House of Horrors” theme. Of course, | Read More

  • December 1, 2023

    Hans Christian Andersen JR [Pilot]

    ABOUT THIS SPECIAL PILOT PRODUCTION — Countless generations of children have been raised on the fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen. From “The Ugly Duckling” to “The Little Mermaid,” these stories have sparked many young imaginations for centuries. Now with music by legendary composer Frank Loesser, Hans Christian Andersen JR is a musical storybook that brings the timeless tales — | Read More