Ages 8-11 Summer Session in Columbus on Jun 4, 2012 12:00 AM

June 4 - August 17, 2012

These classes are for students ages 8-11. All classes take place Monday through Friday unless otherwise noted. Registration closes at 5:00 PM on the Thursday before the first day of class.

NEW! Agents & Aliens

The Men in Black aren't the only ones finding aliens among us! Come create your own alien and agent characters and dream up original scenes and stories about spaceships, spies, aliens and whatever your imagination cooks up. This new class will teach you how to develop a character and act with confidence. It's going to be out of this world! Register Online

Dates: June 4 - 8

Time: 12:00 - 2:00 PM

Fee: $90

Location: CCT Office

177 East Naghten Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Acting Funny

This is a fun beginning acting class with an accent on humor. You will learn the basics of acting in comedies and creating hilarious characters. Explore different styles of comedic humor, choose funny scripts, and develop scenes together as you develop the craft of makin' em laugh. Register Online

Dates: June 4 - 8

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Fee: $90

Location: Annex above Grandstand Pizza Parlor

4034 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123

Dates: July 9 - 13

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Fee: $90

Location: Scioto Ridge Methodist Church

4343 Dublin Road, Hilliard, OH 43026

CCT Mystery Theatre (Full)

Everyone loves a good mystery and here is your chance to be a part of the action. Learn important acting skills and build confidence as a performer while you create an original mystery play full of shady characters, suspense and hidden clues. The class will present the mystery story on Share Day and see if the audience can figure out "whodunit." Register Online

Dates: June 11 - 15

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Fee: $90

Location: The Art Loft

11 ½ N. State St., Westerville, OH 43081

Sing it Out

Come learn the basics of performing in a stage musical and begin to build the skills and habits of a professional performer. You will sing classic songs and practice the important vocal techniques that make good singers great! Add some choreography and lots of fun and this will be one class you don't want to miss. Register Online

Dates: June 11 - 15

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Fee: $90

Location: Dublin Community Recreation Center

5600 Post Road, Dublin, OH 43017

Dates: July 2 - 6

Time: 12:00 - 2:00 PM

Fee: $90

Location: CCT Office

177 East Naghten Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Beginning Acting

Calling all aspiring young actors! This popular acting class will teach you what it takes to become an actor. You will learn basic theatre terminology, what goes into a production, how to build a scene and a character, and how to conquer stage fright. We will also discuss the audition process and how you can do your best when you try out. Take the stage for the first time on a very special Share Day. Register Online

Dates: June 18 - 22

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Fee: $90

Location: Gahanna (located in Vista Plaza)

1142 North Hamilton Road, Gahanna, OH 43230

Dates: July 2 - 6

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Fee: $90

Location: Park Street Theatre

512 Park Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Dates: July 23 - 27

Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Fee: $90

Location: CCT Office

177 East Naghten Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Dates: August 13 - 17

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Fee: $90

Location: Dublin Community Recreation Center

5600 Post Road, Dublin, OH 43017

Acting on Camera

Did you know that acting on camera is different from acting on stage? This course will help you learn the basic differences and give you a chance to practice acting for commercials, movies, teleplays and on-camera auditions. Students will receive a DVD of their work in class. Register Online

Dates: June 18 - 22

Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Fee: $95

Location: CCT Office

177 East Naghten Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Dates: July 30 - August 3

Time: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Fee: $95

Location: CCT Office

177 East Naghten Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Alice in Wonderland

Back by popular demand! Follow Alice down the rabbit hole to discover a topsy-turvy world full of colorful characters and mysterious events. Perhaps you will share tea with the Mad Hatter or play croquet with the Queen of Hearts. Either way you will stretch your imagination and learn theatre skills as you bring this classic story to life. Register Online

Dates: June 25 - 29

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Fee: $90

Location: CCT Office

177 East Naghten Street, Columbus, OH 43215

NEW! Character Creation

An actor's primary job is to create convincing characters, but that's easier said than done. How do you use your body and voice to become someone else, and how do you keep it up for the whole show? Come discover helpful tools and practice creating all sorts of unique characters. You will definitely use these character skills in all of your future acting endeavors. Register Online

Dates: July 9 - 13

Time: 12:00 - 2:00 PM

Fee: $90

Location: The Art Loft

11 ½ N. State St., Westerville, OH 43081

NEW! The Mix

This brand new class is a fast-paced and fun introduction to improvisation skills. Step 1: Put your original characters, settings and plots into the hat. Step 2: Draw your story elements from the hat. Step 3: Perform you original play with your fellow actors! This awesome class will teach you great concentration, important acting fundamentals and quick thinking. Don't miss The Mix! Register Online

Dates: July 16 - 20

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Fee: $90

Location: CCT Office

177 East Naghten Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Get That Role

Have you ever wanted to audition for a play but were nervous because you didn't know what to expect? Then this class is for you. You will learn all the need-to-know skills including cold reading techniques, monologue work, character work and scene work. After you take this class you will be able to enter every audition with confidence. Register Online

Dates: July 16 - 20

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Fee: $90

Location: Annex above Grandstand Pizza Parlor

4034 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123

Sing it Out: Advanced Edition

If you have a lot of experience singing or performing in musicals and you want to take your training to the next level, this new class is a great opportunity. Guided by professional teaching artists, you will be challenged to develop your vocal skills, sing solos, try choreography and more. This is not a class for beginners, so come ready to work hard, try new skills and learn how to take the next step in your journey as a performer. Register Online

Dates: July 23 - 27

Time: 1:30 - 3:30 PM

Fee: $90

Location: CCT Office

177 East Naghten Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Intermediate Acting

For those who have taken our Beginning Acting class, this class is your next step. Now that you've learned the basics, you will focus on character development and creating a scene with other actors. You will practice with actual scenes from a variety of genres in preparation for Share Day. Register Online

Dates: July 30 - August 3

Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Fee: $90

Location: CCT Office

177 East Naghten Street, Columbus, OH 43215

American Girls

Hey, all you American Girls! Bring your own dolls and come explore the wonderful American Girls stories on stage. Jump into the worlds of Molly, Felicity, Josephina and all the other girls as you act out these all-American stories. In this class you will build acting and storytelling skills as you prepare your own show for Share Day. Register Online

Dates: August 6 - 10

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Fee: $90

Location: The Art Loft

11 ½ N. State St., Westerville, OH 43081

Advanced Acting

For those students who have completed our Beginning and Intermediate Acting classes, this is what you've been working up to. This class will challenge you as an actor by focusing on monologues, how to work with a director and the important art of improvisation. Register Online

Dates: August 6 - 10

Time: 9:30 - 11:30 AM

Fee: $90

Location: CCT Office

177 East Naghten Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Loud and Clear

One of an actor's greatest tools is his or her voice. This class will focus on developing your volume, range, articulation and vocal expression. You will practice scenes, monologues, poems, tongue twisters and more as you learn to be heard loud and clear. This is a great opportunity for students who want to improve public speaking skills or gain some extra confidence on stage. Register Online

Dates: August 6 - 10

Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Fee: $90

Location: CCT Office

177 East Naghten Street, Columbus, OH 43215

Hogwarts Lives!

If you still can't get enough of Harry Potter and his wizard pals, you will love this class. Using the magical characters and settings of J.K. Rowling's best-selling books as a starting point, you will create your own Hogwarts adventures and build your skills as an actor. At the end of the week you will conjure up a Share Day that your friends and family won't want to miss. Register Online

Dates: August 13 - 17

Time: 12:00 - 2:00 PM

Fee: $90

Location: CCT Office

177 East Naghten Street, Columbus, OH 43215

NEW! Storytelling

Are you a storyteller? Do you love telling stories, spinning yarns and talking tall tales? Join CCT as we explore this age-old art form full of imagination, improvisation and fun original stories. Learn how to capture your audience with vibrant characters and see a story through from beginning, middle and end. It will be a delightful week you won't want to miss. Register Online

Dates: August 13 - 17

Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM

Fee: $90

Location: CCT Office

177 East Naghten Street, Columbus, OH 43215