Fall 2023 Specialty Workshops

Specialty Workshops are now open for registration! Select a class below to register.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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