Whatever it is, the way you tell your story can make all the difference.

Classes Fall 2024

THINGS TO KNOW

  • All classes are for ages Teen to Adults

  • Location: 2601 Hog Mountain Rd, Watkinsville, GA  30677 (Oconee Presbyterian Church)

  • All classes are open for drop-ins at $30/class

  • Singers must bring 2 hard copies of sheet music selection (instructors can help with song choice).

  • No classes November 29 & 30

  • Public Performance: Saturday, December 14 at 6PM

  • Classes are taught by Dallas Bono, Lisa Cesnik Ferguson, Terry Powell and William Whitefield, with occasional teaching guest artists, Emerson Howard and Lauren Pitts.

HOW TO REGISTER

  • Complete form below

  • Check email for invoice (1-2 days)

  • Show up and have fun!

  • Vocal Performance

    This class is for those who wish to deepen their vocal technique. Weekly sessions focus on deep breathing exercises to strengthen breath control, and vocalizing to build flexibility, sustain, and vocal power. Using their personal repertoire, performers will learn how to let go and break through plateaus. While geared towards musical theater students, those who sing popular music, country, and classical are also welcome to explore the foundations of their voice.

    Fridays, 6 - 7:30pm

    $100/month for 3 months

  • Actors Studio - From Process to Product

    This course helps actors develop different access points to understanding their characters and discern which approach best fits each role. Actors will find greater ease in navigating character analysis and relationship dynamics. The class will also feature improvisational exercises, scenes and monologues. and produce theatrical content from an original work by Jordan Pullman, titled BAT-HAMLET; a rollicking comedic satire based on the great Shakespearean work, Hamlet.

    Saturdays, 10 - 11am

    $100/month for 3 months

  • Musical Theater Workshop

    Broaden your knowledge of musical theater with coaches Dallas Bono and William Whitefield. This is a performance master class geared towards workshopping new repertoire, enhancing audition techniques to build self-confidence, and teaching vocal technique and characterization. From teen to adult, students will be encouraged to find their best repertoire choices for their ages and stages of life so they can build a solid foundation of songs and duets they can use to audition anywhere.

    Saturdays, 10am - noon

    $100/month for 3 months

  • Acting/Music Theater Combo

    Enjoy the best of both worlds. Spend the first hour in our Actors Studio class then join the Musical Theater Workshop for the second hour.

    Saturdays, 10am - noon

    $150/month for 3 months

  • Musical Theater Ensemble

    This group focuses on big ensembles from musical theater for performance in galas and showcases in the Athens/Oconee area. Ensemble members will work on major numbers from Phantom of the Opera, The Tender Land, Candide, Waitress, Dear Evan Hansen, and more.

    Saturdays, 1 - 2:30pm

    $100 for 3 months

  • Dance for Musical Theater

    Whether you want to be a better dancer on stage, or just have fun and get some exercise, join us for this mini series of dance classes taught by choreographer Eva Elarbee. Our class will be divided into two main sections. The first part of class will be devoted to learning ballet and jazz foundations. The second part of class will focus on learning dance combinations, similar to choreography you would be asked to learn in a dance audition or during a show—mimicking the fast-paced learning environment of auditions, but in a friendly, fun setting.

    Thursdays, 7 - 8:00 pm for all levels

    $100/4 weeks (November 14 & 21 and December 5 & 12)

Sign me up!

Submit the class registration form below. We will invoice you once we receive your information. Registration is complete when we’ve received your payment. Need an alternate payment plan? Contact us and we can set something up.