Fall 2023 Weekly Classes

Acting Adventures: Magic Suitcase

Thursdays, Sep. 7 to Nov. 30, 5:00–5:55 PM

Age: 5–6
Price: $180 Coralville resident, $216 non-resident
Location: CCPA Education Space (860 Quarry Road, Coralville)
Note: No class on Nov. 23

A day at the beach, a trip to outer space… adventure awaits when you open the suitcase! Each week students will create and act out adventures based on the contents of the Magic Suitcase. This class is perfect for students new to the magic of theatre and develops creativity, confidence, and teamwork. The 12-week session culminates in an informal sharing for friends and family.

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Creative Drama and Dance: Disney

Saturdays, Sep. 9 to Dec 2, 9:00–9:55 AM

Age: 5–6
Price: $180 Coralville resident, $216 non-resident
Location: CCPA Education Space (860 Quarry Road, Coralville)
Note: No class on Nov. 25

A perfect intro to the magic of theatre! Students will develop creative expression and confidence while learning performance basics, embodying characters, and creating dances based on favorite Disney stories! The 12-week session culminates in an informal sharing for friends and family.

This course is a continuation of Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 Creative Drama & Dance with all new material. Appropriate for both new and returning students.

Due to popular demand, this class has two sections running at the same time. You can register for either one!

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Broadway Prep — Thursday

Thursdays, Sep. 7 to Nov. 30, 4:00–4:55 PM

Age: 7–9
Price: $180 Coralville resident, $216 non-resident
Location: CCPA Education Space (860 Quarry Road, Coralville)
Note: No class on Nov. 23

Budding actors, singers, and dancers will strengthen skills in all three disciplines of musical theatre. Students will explore songs and choreography from popular musicals, act out scenes and monologues, and develop storytelling skills while learning proper technique and terminology. The 12-week session culminates in an informal sharing for friends and family.

This course is a continuation of Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 Broadway Prep with all new material. Appropriate for both new and returning students.

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Broadway Prep — Saturday

Saturdays, Sep. 9 to Dec 2, 10:00–10:55 AM

Age: 7–9
Price: $180 Coralville resident, $216 non-resident
Location: CCPA Education Space (860 Quarry Road, Coralville)
Note: No class on Nov. 25

Budding actors, singers, and dancers will strengthen skills in all three disciplines of musical theatre. Students will explore songs and choreography from popular musicals, act out scenes and monologues, and develop storytelling skills while learning proper technique and terminology. The 12-week session culminates in an informal sharing for friends and family.

This course is a continuation of Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 Broadway Prep with all new material. Appropriate for both new and returning students.

Register here

Fractured Fairy Tales

Saturdays, Sep. 9 to Dec 2, 11:00–11:55 AM

Age: 7–9
Price: $180 Coralville resident, $216 non-resident
Location: CCPA Education Space (860 Quarry Road, Coralville)
Note: No class on Nov. 25

What if the Big Bad Wolf wasn’t really so bad? What if Sleeping Beauty wasn’t so sleepy after all? Students will explore the importance of perspective, setting, and plot in storytelling by creating their own riff on familiar favorites. The 12-week session culminates in an informal sharing for friends and family.

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Comedy Kids Acting

Thursdays, Sep. 7 to Nov. 30, 4:00–4:55 PM

Age: 10–13
Price: $180 Coralville resident, $216 non-resident
Location: CCPA Education Space (860 Quarry Road, Coralville)
Note: No class on Nov. 23

Calling kids who love to laugh! Students will explore the science of comedy and develop comedic timing and improv skills in this ensemble-driven class. The 12-week session culminates in an informal sharing for friends and family.

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Acting: Scene Study

Thursdays, Sep. 7 to Nov. 30, 5:00–5:55 PM

Age: 10–13
Price: $180 Coralville resident, $216 non-resident
Location: CCPA Education Space (860 Quarry Road, Coralville)
Note: No class on Nov. 23

Students will explore advanced acting concepts and apply those principles to scenes and monologues. Students should be prepared to memorize material outside of class in order to dig deeper into material. The 12-week session culminates in an informal sharing for friends and family.

This course is a continuation of Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 Acting: Scene Study with all new material. Appropriate for both new and returning students.

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Musical Theatre: Sing, Dance, Act

Session 1: Saturdays, Sep. 9 to Dec 2, 10:00–10:55 AM
Session 2: Saturdays, Sep. 9 to Dec 2, 11:00–11:55 AM

Age: 10–13
Price: $180 Coralville resident, $216 non-resident
Location: CCPA Education Space (860 Quarry Road, Coralville)
Note: No class on Nov. 25

All the world’s a Broadway stage! In this high-energy class, students will act, sing, and dance songs from a variety of musicals. Dance technique focuses on Broadway-jazz style, developing flexibility, coordination, proper alignment, and clean extensions… all while acting a story. The 12-week session culminates in an informal sharing for friends and family.

This course is a continuation of Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 Musical Theatre: Sing, Dance, Act with all new material. Appropriate for both new and returning students.

This class has two sections on Saturdays. Choose the time you prefer!
10:00 — Register here
11:00 — Register here