Unity Theatre : Brenham, Texas

Workshops & Classes

Children’s Acting Classes

2nd & 3rd Grades
This class is designed to nurture your child's creativity through storytelling, games, exercises and improvisation. In a fun atmosphere we aim to build confidence, social skills and expand the imagination!

4th & 5th Grades
Using familiar stories and poems, students will learn self-confidence, communication skills and how to work as a team. In a fun and engaging environment we will begin to explore characters and fundamental acting skills.

6th, 7th & 8th Grades
Young actors will learn to behave naturally onstage, vocal and physical techniques, and how to develop a character. Sensory technique will be incorporated into improvisational work, scene study and monologues.

All classes will culminate in a showcase performance on Saturday, April 13.

2nd & 3rd Grades: 9:00 am–10:00 am
4th & 5th Grades: 10:00 am–11:00 am
6th, 7th & 8th Grades: 11:00 am–12:00 pm

Saturdays
January 19 – April 13, 2013

(Class will not meet on March 16)

Tuition: $120
12 one-hour classes

Registration Form – Children’s Acting Class

Adult Acting Classes

Brandon Smith has been a working actor for 50 years, and has appeared in over 100 film/TV productions and acted/directed in over 300 plays. He has been an acting coach/teacher for 40 of those years. One of the things he enjoys doing most is showing student actors, no matter what age or level of experience, how to relax and have fun on stage, thus creating a comfort zone for students to enjoy taking their performance skills to the next level. His classes and exercises emphasize monologue, scene study, and improvisation and memorization skills. He aims to enable the student to be less self-conscious in their work and to be able to truly concentrate and develop characterization through imagination paired with the study of the text.

Mondays
January 21 – March 11, 2013
6:00 pm — 8:00 pm

Tuition: $120
8 two-hour classes

Registration Form – Adult Acting Class

Musical Theatre Dance
For Students in Grades 1 - 8

Spring Classes
with Choreographer Libby Lovejoy

Does your child love to move?
Do you want your child to gain poise and confidence?
Would your child enjoy performing on stage?

Let them be a part of something special!

In a fun, friendly environment, this 12-week course will provide students with singing, dancing, stage directions and use of facial expression; therefore, preparing the students for further instruction in acting, voice and/or dance.

Classes will focus on the different styles of dance used in traditional American musical theatre. Instruction will include proper warm-up, basic stretching and across the floor movements. We will be learning and mastering new techniques along with basic choreography. Choreographic dance styles may include the Charleston, folk dance, polka, waltz and Broadway-style tap dance.

Classes will culminate in a showcase on April 10th.

Wednesdays after school
January 16 – April 10, 2013
(Class will not meet on March 13)
1st to 4th Grades 4:00 pm–5:00 pm
5th Grade and Up 5:00 pm–6:00 pm

Dress requirements:
Both age groups will need tap shoes and black slip-on or lace-up jazz shoes with rubber sole. Black jazz pants will be required for the showcase.

Tuition: $120
12 one-hour classes

Registration Form - Musical Theatre Dance

Dance Exercise For Adults

Spring Classes
with Choreographer Libby Lovejoy

A fun movement class for adult men and women! This class is designed for anyone who enjoys moving to music! No dance experience is required. Come exercise with us in a safe, non-judgmental environment and have fun getting your groove on! Each class includes a standing warm-up, seated stretches, across the floor and a fun dance combination. Music for combinations will be selected from American musical theatre, disco, jazz dance and hip hop.

Wednesdays
January 16 – April 10, 2013
(Class will not meet on March 13)
6:00 pm–7:00 pm

Dress Requirements:
Jazz shoes with rubber soles are recommended but not required and you may wear any clothing that allows freedom of movement.

Tuition: $120
12 one-hour classes

Registration Form - Exercise

For information: 979 830-1460
Unity Theatre Dance Studio
300 Church Street
Brenham, Texas 77833