Theatre for All Ages at On Stage
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Summer Camps Enrolling Now!

You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown -- On Stage Outdoors
June 17 (Tues)-June 20 9am-2pm, ages 8-14
Camp is designed to allow students the opportunity to dive into performance and design/construction aspects of theatre by working on selections from a beloved production. This summer, we will be working on various numbers as Charlie Brown and more in "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown." In camp, we will be creating characters, learning music/songs, lines/scenes, and blocking/choreography, getting to know the playing space and theatre terminology, crafting props/costumes, dabbling in set/costume design, and engaging in drama games. Friday performance anticipated to be 1pm but TBD depending on weather.

Ages 8-14. 8-13 students -- small numbers allow everyone time in the spotlight! Enroll here.

Spotlight Music Theatre Camp: Cats
through the City of Takoma Park
Mon 6/23-Thurs 7/3, ages 8-13
Dive into the magic of Broadway with materials from the hit musical Cats! Over two weeks, campers will explore both performance and design aspects of theater, culminating in an abridged production in the Takoma Park Community Center theatre space.
More details and enroll here.

Spring Classes Classes Coming Soon

Acting Al Fresco: Scene Study Outdoors ages 10-15, in Takoma Park 4pm-5:20pm Mondays

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. Students will learn and apply acting concepts from Konstantin Stanislavski and Uta Hagen in order to build a believable character in scene work. 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/exercises for returning students. Limited to 13 students. .

Intro to Acting at PBES ages 8-11, class after school at PBES w/ direct dismissal. 4pm-5:15pm on Wednesdays

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.

Teen Improv (ages 10-15) -- outdoors! Fridays 3:30pm-4:20pm in Opal Daniels Park. Starts 9/15 not too late to join -- new time & price!
Who's line is it anyway? Whether you have experience in improv or are just starting out, this class is for you! Improvisation 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 plus performance evening at El Golfo. Classes are limited to 10 students. Cost: $188.

Improv (ages 8-11) -- outdoors! Fridays at 4:20pm-5:10pm in Opal Daniels Park (3 blocks from PBES)!
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 outdoor classes, weekly. Class size is limited. Cost: $152.

Storybook Theatre at TPES grades K-2 -- Tuesdays 4-5:30pm,--

coordinated with TPES, and students can dismiss from school directly to class. (I will pick up Kindergartners and escort them to class). 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.

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).

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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! "