Fall 2024 Classes

August 18 – December 6, 2024
No Classes for Thanksgiving Break November 24-29, 2024

As always please contact our Academy Director, Matt Beutner, at (940) 231-5068 by text or phone, or email at academy@granburytheatrecompany.org with any questions and concerns.

CLASS SCHEDULE & DESCRIPTIONS

SUNDAYS

Class: Adult Acting
Age: 18 & up
Time: 5:30-7:30pm 
Description: Students in The Actors’ Workshop will become better performers through the principles of imagination, controlled release of inhibitions, and common sense. Students work on techniques for developing individual talents without trying to “sacrifice the personality in lieu of the method.” With individual attention applied to individual abilities, the student and teacher attempt to discover and emphasize what works and diminish what doesn’t. Monologues, scene study, voice and articulation, character development, improvisation and audition techniques are incorporated to help make each student the best performer they can be.

MONDAYS

Class: Beginning Tap
Age: 8 – 14
Time: 5:00pm-5:50pm 
Instructor: Jadie Phelps
Description: This class welcomes tappers of all levels wishing to further their knowledge. Students will learn tap skills/techniques, terminology, and combinations to become a better tapper. If you have experience, this class will be sure to challenge you. If you don’t, it will provide a pace for you to learn from the beginning. Enroll if you want to take a fun and exhilarating class.
*For class, please wear modest clothing comfortable enough to move in. Tap shoes are preferred. No flip-flops, please.

Class: Advanced Tap
Age: 12 – 18
Time: 6:00pm-6:50pm 
Instructor: Jadie Phelps
Description:  Do you have experience in tap and want to further your tap knowledge? Then this class is the one for you. Students will continue to learn tap skills/techniques, studying the more advanced steps. They will learn more terminology, harder combinations and be pushed to become a better tapper. Come enjoy this fun, exhilarating and challenging class.
*For class, please wear modest clothing comfortable enough to move in. Tap shoes are preferred. No flip-flops, please.

Class: Adult Tap
Age: 18 and up
Time: 7:00pm-7:50pm 
Instructor: Jadie Phelps
Description: This class welcomes tappers of all levels wishing to further their knowledge. Students will learn tap skills/techniques, terminology, and combinations to become a better tapper. If you have experience, this class will be sure to challenge you. If you don’t, it will provide a pace for you to learn from the beginning. Enroll if you want to take a fun and exhilarating class.
*For class, please wear modest clothing comfortable enough to move in. Tap shoes are preferred. No flip-flops, please.

Class: Improv for Teens
Age: 14-18
Time: 5:00pm-5:50pm 
Instructor: Austin Bender
Description: Improv! An ensemble focused class which will cultivate confidence in story-telling and collaborative creation. Students will engage in group game play and exercises designed to help bolster the creative process without self-judgment. When we fail, we fail spectacularly! This class welcomes students from all levels and experiences. 
*For class, students should wear clothes appropriate for movement. No flip flops, please.

Class: Improv for Adults
Age: 18 and up
Time: 6:00pm-6:50pm 
Instructor: Austin Bender
Description: Improv! An ensemble focused class which will cultivate confidence in story-telling and collaborative creation. Students will engage in group game play and exercises designed to help bolster the creative process without self-judgment. When we fail, we fail spectacularly! This class welcomes students from all levels and experiences. 
*For class, students should wear clothes appropriate for movement. No flip flops, please.

TUESDAYS

Class: Ballet Tap Combo
Age: 5 – 7
Time: 5:00-5:30pm
Instructor: Makenna Clark
Description: Students will learn the beginning basics of Ballet and Tap dance. The fundamental building blocks to a lifetime of dance will be covered in this new course!
*For class, students should wear clothes appropriate for movement. No flip flops, please.

Class: Adult Musical Theater Dance
Age: 18 and up
Time: 6:00-6:50pm
Instructor: Makenna Clark
Description: This class is for adult students of all dance levels who would like to further their musical theatre dance experience and help prepare for musical auditions. In this class, students will learn different styles of musical theatre combinations from Broadway! Be prepared to work hard and have a great time!
*For class, please wear modest clothing comfortable enough to move in. Jazz shoes are preferred. No flip-flops, please.

Class: Teen Musical Theater Dance
Age: 13-18
Time: 7:00-7:50pm
Instructor: Makenna Clark
Description: In this class, students will learn different styles of musical theatre combinations from Broadway hits! 
*For class, please wear modest clothing comfortable enough to move in. Jazz shoes are preferred. No flip-flops, please. 

Class: “Broadway Bound” Musical Theatre for Kids
Age: 8 – 12
Time: 5:00-5:50pm
Instructor: Haley Twaddell
Description: All experience levels welcome! This class will prepare you to become a triple-threat on the stage. Students will be given the opportunity to act, dance, and sing in solo, duet, and ensemble numbers. This is the beginning process to be “Broadway Bound.” Come energized and ready to grow as a performer!
*For class, students should wear clothes appropriate for movement. No flip flops, please. 

Class: Musical Theatre for Young Adults
Age: 13 – 18
Time: 6:00-6:50pm
Description: All experience levels welcome! This class will prepare you to become a triple-threat on the stage. Students will be given the opportunity to act, dance, and sing in solo, duet, and ensemble numbers. This is the beginning process to be “Broadway Bound.” Come energized and ready to grow as a performer!
*For class, students should wear clothes appropriate for movement. No flip flops, please.

WEDNESDAYS

Class: Kids Acting
Age: 8 – 12
Time: 5:00pm-5:50pm 
Instructor: Haley Twaddell
Description: This company of students will study the art of acting through monologues and scenes. Students will learn and practice the physical, vocal, and imaginative skills necessary for the stage. We welcome students from all acting levels and experiences. Students should be prepared to challenge themselves while also discovering the joys of acting.
*For class, students should wear clothes appropriate for movement. No flip flops, please.

Class: Young Actors Studio
Age: 13 – 18
Time: 6:00pm-6:50pm 
Instructor: Haley Twaddell
Description: This company of students will study the art of acting through monologues and scenes. Students will learn and practice the physical, vocal, and imaginative skills necessary for the stage. We welcome students from all acting levels and experiences. Students should be prepared to challenge themselves while also discovering the joys of acting.
*For class, students should wear clothes appropriate for movement. No flip flops, please.

Class: Intro to Stage Management (1/24-2/14)
Age: 16 and up
Time: 5:00pm-5:50pm 
Instructor: Whitney Shearon
Description: This NEW CLASS will teach you and your students how to be a Stage Manager! Taught by GTC Business Director (and one of the best Stage Manager’s in the business) Whitney Shearon, you will learn how to keep an entire production organized from auditions to the closing performance!
*For class, students should wear clothes appropriate for movement. No flip flops, please.

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