Teen Actors
Grades 8 Through 12
Classes for The Coterie’s Teenage Actors allow young actors to continue their growth and exploration as actors by taking more in-depth classes that introduce them to the various techniques of acting.
Unleash your child’s creativity!
Acting for the Camera
Grades 8-12
Spring
Did you know that many of the actors who work on The Coterie stage also do commercials, television series, and films? Learn to transfer your acting skills to the screen! This course covers analyzing commercial and film “copy,” acting, taking direction, audition skills, and techniques on how to work with the camera.
This class offers an opportunity for consideration in The Coterie’s Acting Master class.
Musical Theatre: Triple Threat
Incoming Grades 5-10
Summer
If you like acting, singing, and dancing, then musical theatre is for you! In this class, you will perform showstoppers from Broadway like Matilda, Legally Blonde, Hadestown, and more! Students will spend the week exploring character, learning choreography, and singing as an ensemble under the direction of an expert musical theatre actor and an accompanist. Students will perform as a chorus for family and friends during the final class.
Audition Lab
Incoming Grades 6-12
Summer
Audition Lab is a great way to prepare for upcoming auditions! With the help of a professional teaching artist, students will choose audition monologues that match their age, personality, and individual audition needs. Students will prepare a monologue, develop successful strategies for cold readings, and learn how to create a professional resume. The final class includes a special audition with a member of The Coterie staff for youth roles in the upcoming Coterie season.
This class offers an opportunity for consideration in The Coterie’s Acting Master class.
Dive into Design: Costumes
Incoming Grades 6-12
Summer
If you have ever been dazzled by a grand costume reveal, or feel transported to another world from the look of the characters, we invite you to join us as we dive into the art of costume design. In this class you will learn the process of creating costume renderings, how to utilize color in your designs, and how costumes help the audience understand a character. Join us in a hands-on class as we discuss, sketch, and explore the behind-the-scenes world of costume design.
Out Loud: Create Your Own Play
Incoming Grades 6-12
Summer
(1-week at KCK, 2-weeks at Pembroke, 1-week at Liberty)
Let’s get on our feet and team up to write and perform a brand-new play! This is a unique performance experience where students will get a chance to work with a professional playwright to create a new short play, and a professional director to rehearse the show in time to have a world premiere on Friday night! On the first day, students will be led through playwriting and character creation activities. Then our playwright will take your ideas and turn them into a script that you will rehearse and perform on Friday evening. Bring your creativity and join us for this fun and exciting challenge!
All students enrolled will have a speaking role—some large and some small. All locations will have a Friday evening performance, students enrolled at KCK and Pembroke locations will also have a Saturday matinee.
Comedy On Your Feet
Incoming Grades 8-12
Summer
This popular Coterie class steps up your comedy game as students explore the wide-open world of improvisation. Students new to improv will learn the framework needed for successful comedy and alumni will sharpen their comedic skills as they learn about comedy, creating character, and dramatic action.
This class offers an opportunity for consideration in The Coterie’s Comedy Master class.