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Acting: Scene Study ages 11-15, in Takoma Park Community Center theatre space 4pm-5:20pm Mondays  1 spot open

Transform into a different character and jump into a new world through the art of acting! All scenes are from Broadway and off Broadway plays as well as feature films and television shows. Acting concepts learned in class nurture imagination and go hand in hand with literary analysis and writing skills. Class culminates with a showcase performance on the last session. New scenes/exrcise for returning students. Limited to 13 students. Starts Sep. 9.
Enroll Now through the City of Takoma Park Rec Dept 

 

Teen Improv ages 11-15, in Opal Daniels Park (3 blocks from PBES, 5 blocks from TPMS) 3:30pm-4:20pm Fridays 1 spot open

Who's line is it anyway? Whether you have experience in improv or are just starting out, this class is for you! Improv is a great way to develop imagination and brain-storming skills while having fun and blowing off steam. In improv class, we will play a host of improv games (some used in professional improv shows) and may even design one or two as a group.  8 weekly 50min outdoor classes. Classes are limited to 10 students. Cost: $152. Enroll now.
 

Intro to Acting ages 8-11, class after school at PBES, 4pm-5:15pm on Wednesdays, Starts in Sep -- FULL

Take your pretend to the next level by acting out a short scene from a popular play, film or TV show! Students will learn and apply basic acting concepts in order begin to build a believable character in a scene. Acting concepts learned in class nurture imagination and lay a foundation for literary analysis and writing skills. Class culminates with a showcase performance on the last class.

Wednesdays, 4-5:15pm in PBES, PBES students can dismiss directly to class.  Enroll now.


Outdoor Improv ages 8-11, in Opal Daniels Park (3 blocks from PBES) 4:20pm-5:10pm Fridays FULL

Nothing gets the creative juices flowing like improvisation. Improv is a great way to develop imagination and brain-storming skills while having fun. In improv class, we will start with warm-up games and move on to various improv games (some used in professional improv shows).  8 weekly 50min classes. Classes are limited to 13 students  Cost: $152. Enroll now..
 

Storybook Theatre at TPES  grades K-2 -- Tuesdays 4-5:30pm, FULL
coordinated with TPES, and students can dismiss from school directly to class.  Starts late September Who doesn't love to act out their favorite stories? In Storybook Theatre, students will engage with a classic story, then apply theatre concepts to become the characters in that story and act it out together. Starts late Sep.  More details and sign up here!

 

Let's Pretend ages 4-6, through Takoma Park Recreation 9:30-10:20am Saturdays Enroll Now!

Who doesn't love to pretend? In Let’s Pretend, students will develop imagination through age appropriate acting exercises, engage with a classic story, then apply theatre concepts to become the characters in that story and act it out together. We'll start with warm-ups and imagination exercises, sing and choreograph a song excerpt, dig into a few stories with one to perform, experiment with key concepts, then perform it together (ending with a curtain call of course)! Each class will focus on a new story. Enroll here. 

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Private Coaching Whether it's professional, college or just the school play, I can help. My students have performed in commercial and feature film, on and off Broadway in New York, and regionally at Ford's Theatre, the Kennedy Center, Signature Theatre, Roundhouse, Studio and more. If you want to step it up, private coaching in conjunction with classes is the best recipe.
Coaching rates: $55 for 1/2 half hour, $80 for 45min, $95 for 1 hour

Pairs/Small Groups
Class dates/times don't work for you? Want to work on a scene with a friend? Want to design your own small class for you and a few friends? Interested in custom instructions tailored for your needs and interests?  Small group (4+) rates -- $25-40 per person for 50min-1 hour class depending on total number and class content
Email info@onstagetakoma.com if interested in private coaching



 


About

On Stage Takoma (Gretchen Weigel Doughty) has been producing local productions and offering classes in Takoma Park for the last 14 years. We offer music theatre, acting for various age groups and story-based theatre. Join us!

Gretchen holds an MFA in Theatre and has been teaching theatre classes through the City of TP and at TPES and PBES for over 13 years. She is also a professor, director (theatre, opera and film) and actor who has worked in New York, London and regionally. She has performed professionally in theatre, film, TV and voice over work. Her students have performed on/off Broadway and at various regional theatres (Kennedy Ctr, Ford's, Signature, Round House, Studio, WNO etc).

Contact

Have questions? I would love to hear from you! Click the contact button or email: info@onstagetakoma.com

Testimonials

“I've been very impressed by your work with the kids over the past few weeks. You're a highly skilled teacher and great with this age group. Your classroom management skills are top notch, even over Zoom (which is no small feat.) You keep things fun yet productive. I know from personal experience what a very tough tightrope that is to walk.
 
In fact, we had enrolled [our daughter] this week in a class via [Well Know Children's Theatre Co]  and your class is far superior to theirs. So much so that [our daughter] opted not to continue with theirs but was happy to still log on with you even though she's feeling generally done with Zoom.”

 
“ I can't thank you enough for this camp!  [Our child] really really loved it. She is still asking if she can take more classes with you! ”

"[Our daughter] absolutely LOVED the class today!  She was so excited to tell me all about it.  I'm so happy that you're doing this.  I've always been interested in the after-school classes, but [our daughter] normally does after care so it's never been an option.  I just wanted to pop in and say thanks.  Truly, it made [her] day."
 
“Thank you so much for all of the awesome theater this spring. 
When [our son] remembers COVID-19 time Storybook Theater will be a bright spot.”

"Thank you SO much, Gretchen, for a wonderful week!  [Our children] enjoyed the camp so much and we were so impressed by all the activities you had them do.  [T]hey would love to work with you again! "

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