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Fall 2023 Specialty Workshops
Specialty Workshops are now open for registration! Select a class below to register. Find out more information about Scholarships and Class Policies. |
Hard Knock Life Dance Workshop
Wednesday, September 20, 5:30–6:30 PM
Age: 8–10
Price: $35 Coralville resident, $43.75 non-resident
Location: CCPA Education Space (860 Quarry Road, Coralville)
Smile, darn ya, smile! Students will sing and dance to songs from the popular Broadway musical Annie in this high-energy workshop. Students will learn fundamental musical theatre dance steps and performance basics through this fun combination. No prior dance experience necessary! Taught by Kat Guerrero and Katie Colletta.
Dear Evan Hansen Vocal Workshop
Saturday, September 30, 12:30–2:00 PM
Age: 12–18
Price: $35 Coralville resident, $43.75 non-resident
Location: CCPA Education Space (860 Quarry Road, Coralville)
Break down the riffs and sing the beautifully iconic music from the hit Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen. Students will explore vocal technique in contemporary musical theatre and how to tell a story through song. Taught by Kent Reynolds.
* Please note this musical and workshop explores mature themes and language.
Intro to Shakespeare Workshop
Wednesday, October 4
- Age 11–14 (5:30–7:00 PM)
- Age 14–18 (7:00–8:30 PM)
Price: $35 Coralville resident, $43.75 non-resident
Location: CCPA Education Space (860 Quarry Road, Coralville)
As Shakespeare once wrote, “all the world’s a stage!” Dive into the world of The Bard in this Intro to Shakespeare class taught by Riverside Theatre’s Education Director and Shakespeare extraordinaire, Kathleen Johnson. No prior experience with Shakespeare necessary!
Enroll now: Age 11–14 (5:30–7:00 PM)
Enroll now: Age 14–18 (7:00–8:30 PM)
The Addams Family Dance Workshop
Saturday, October 7, 1:00–2:00 PM
Age: 8–11
Price: $35 Coralville resident, $43.75 non-resident
Location: CCPA Education Space (860 Quarry Road, Coralville)
Channel your inner Wednesday Addams in this creepy, kooky workshop! Students will take a leaf out of Wednesday’s book and explore what it means to dance to the beat of your own drum. No prior dance experience necessary! Taught by Kat Guerrero.
Nuts & Bolts Audition Workshop
Tuesday, October 17
- Age: 10–12 (5:30–6:30 PM)
- Age: 10–12 (6:30–7:30 PM)
- Age: 13–18 (7:30–8:30 PM)
Price: Free
Location: CCPA Education Space (860 Quarry Road, Coralville)
This free workshop is perfect for those who have never auditioned for a musical before or who want some extra practice at the nuts and bolts of auditioning. Learn what to expect, and how to prepare so you can nail your next audition. Please note that this workshop focuses on the process of auditioning for Young Footliters upcoming production of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Students who want feedback on their audition pieces should attend the Monologue Audition Workshop on Wednesday, October 18 from 6:00–8:00 pm.
Please note that this workshop focuses on the process of auditioning for Young Footliters upcoming production of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and is only open to students in grades 6–12.
Enroll now: Age 10–12 (5:30–6:30 PM)
Enroll now: Age 10–12 (6:30–7:30 PM)
Enroll now: Age 13–18 (7:30–8:30 PM)
Monologue Audition Workshop
Wednesday, October 18
- Age 10–13 (5:30–7:00 PM)
- Age 14–18 (7:00–8:30 PM)
Price: $35 Coralville resident, $43.75 non-resident
Location: CCPA Education Space (860 Quarry Road, Coralville)
Brush up your audition chops at this acting-focused workshop. Students are strongly encouraged to memorize a monologue in order to get maximum benefit out of this workshop experience. A list of great audition monologues can be found here.
Please note that this workshop focuses on the process of auditioning for Young Footliters upcoming production of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and is only open to students in grades 6–12.
Enroll now: Age 10–13 (5:30–7:00 PM)
Enroll now: Age 14–18 (7:00–8:30 PM)
The Prom: Musical Theatre Workshop
Wednesday, November 8, 6:00–8:00 PM
Age: 14–18
Price: $35 Coralville resident, $43.75 non-resident
Location: CCPA Education Space (860 Quarry Road, Coralville)
The Broadway musical and popular movie The Prom follows four Broadway actors as they travel to the conservative town of Edgewater, Indiana, to help a lesbian student banned from bringing her girlfriend to high school prom. Theatre is often used as a catalyst for social change and this workshop explores the importance of being authentically yourself. Everyone deserves to take up space in the world, no matter who they choose to dance with at the prom. Students will sing and dance to material from this upbeat musical celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community.
* Please note this musical and workshop explores mature themes and language.
Taught by Kat Guerrero and Katie Colletta.
Monologue Writing Workshop
Tuesday, November 14, 6:00–8:00 PM
Age: 11–14
Price: $35 Coralville resident, $43.75 non-resident
Location: CCPA Education Space (860 Quarry Road, Coralville)
This monologue workshop is perfect for students who love to write and perform. In this hybrid workshop, students will explore their creativity and further develop their voices by writing and performing an original monologue!
Taught by Matt Falduto.
Mary Poppins: Step in Time Dance Workshop
Wednesday, November 15 , 6:00–8:00 PM
Age: 10–14
Price: $35 Coralville resident, $43.75 non-resident
Location: CCPA Education Space (860 Quarry Road, Coralville)
Step in time with the Chimney Sweeps! Learn choreography inspired by City Circle Theatre Company’s upcoming production of the Broadway blockbuster musical Mary Poppins. Students will learn fundamental musical theatre dance steps and performance basics through this fun combination. No prior dance experience necessary!