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IMPORTANT INFORMATION• All classes are taught by DCT Theater Professionals.• Classes are held at the Rosewood Center for Family Arts.• Deposit required for registration.• Deposits are non-refundable & non-transferable.• Tuition due on the first day of class.• No refunds.• DCT reserves the right to cancel any class; refunds made for cancellation.• In the case of inclement weather, DCT cannot guarantee missed classes

can be made up.• Please accompany student to first day of class to check in.• Students allowed in the building only 10 minutes before class time.• STUDENTS MUST BE PICKED UP ON TIME. Late fees charged.• Most Acting Academy classes last for 11 weeks and include a Showcase.• No classes Spring break March 12-17, 2018• No classes Easter weekend March 30-31, 2018• Questions? Contact Nancy Schaeffer or Terry Feagin by phone at 214-978-0110 or e-mail nancy.schaeffer@dct.org or terry.feagin@dct.org

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BROCHURE PHOTOGRAPHY BY KAREN ALMOND AND DCT STAFF

BUY TODAY! ONLINE AT DCT.ORGOR CALL 214-740-0051

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BUY TODAY! ONLINE AT DCT.ORGOR CALL 214-740-0051

BUY SEASON TICKETS FOROUR 2017-2018 SEASON

2017 -2018 EDUCATION SPONSORS

Educational support is also provided by:CAPITAL FOR KIDSDALLAS YOUTH PERFORMING ARTS AND ARTISTSORIEN L. & DR. JACK WOOLF CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONSTRAKE FOUNDATIONHERSH FOUNDATIONFROST BANKTHE RYAN GOLDBLATT FOUNDATIONPEROT FOUNDATIONGREEN MOUNTAIN ENERGY DCT’s official renewable energy partner

The Aileen and Jack Pratt FoundationW.P. & Bulah Luse Foundation

Sensory-Friendly Sponsors include:

THE EUGENE McDERMOTT FOUNDATION

WEB: • Visit dct.org, click on ACADEMY CLASSES to enroll or for information.

PHONE: • Call 214-978-0110 to enroll by phone with a credit card. • Be prepared to hold for assistance, especially during peak

registration times.

MAIL: • Fill out the form at the back of this brochure. • List the class and day that you want. • A non-refundable deposit is required for each class for

which you register. • Include a credit card number or check for the deposit/s. • Mail as soon as possible, classes fill quickly! • The registration form may be copied.

FAX: • Complete the registration form and fax it to (214) 978-0118. • Be sure to include a credit card number for deposit/s. • Call 214-978-0110 to confirm receipt.

Enrollments are processed first come, first served in order of deposits and forms received.

You will receive immediate notification if a class you want is full and you have been placed on a waiting list. Otherwise, DCT will send you notification after your registration has been processed confirming your class placement.

HOW TO REGISTER

At DCT we believe that Theater and Musical Theater are great art forms for everyone to explore and enjoy. Academy classes are Developmentally Age Appropriate and our Musical Theater classes are structured by Age and Experience Levels. Teen Scene classes and productions offer opportunities to focus on technique and performance.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

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Classes designed for Students Ages 3½-5 or 4-5 years; Pre-K

Act! Draw! Move! Create! Discover! Explore!Work with DCT Professional Theater Artists who know how to bring the world of stories and drama to life for the youngest actors! See how the power and wonder of drama can make a difference in the creative growth of every child! All classes will have an Open House Show on the last day of the Spring Session!

CREATION STATION $275 Ages 3½-5 years

Tuesday 4:00-5:30 p.m. January 23 - April 10or

Saturday 10:00-11:30 a.m. January 20 - April 14 (no class March 31)

Join our popular creative dramatics adventure for the youngest thespian. Each week is a new adventure in dramatic play and creativity. Move to the beat of fun music and take on characters like animals and fairy tale friends. Students will act out such classic stories as: The Three Little Pigs, Caps for Sale, The Hungry Caterpillar and many, many more. Family and Friends are invited to an Open House of Fun on the last day of class!

STORY DRAMA $275Pre-K ages 4-5 years (must be 4 by Sept. 1, 2017)

Monday 4:00-5:30 p.m. January 22 - April 9or

Thursday 4:00-5:30 p.m. January 25 - April 12

Be Creative, Be a Character, Be on stage! Let’s get ready to create a brandnew play! Your class will use ideas from stories and fairy tales to come upwith a great show. Be your favorite character: A Hero, A Fairy Princess, or APirate-You Choose! Work on your show each week, then pick a Costume forDress Rehearsal. Invite Family and Friends to your Spectacular Show!

$275 $50 Deposit, $225 TuitionPRE K

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PAGE TO STAGE classes designed forStudents Kindergarten and 1st Grade

In Level 1 classes a Professional Theater Artist guides the students to choose a character inspired by the books that come to life on the DCT stage every year. Students can choose their own character in each class.• Each week the class will create scenes and rehearse their parts.• DCT Artists lead students in theater games to enhance creativity and team work.• Young Actors go on stage and learn about backstage, too.• Actors choose a costume for the show.• Do a play on the last day of class!

MERMAIDS AND PIRATES $275Monday 4:00-5:30 p.m. January 22 - April 9

Ahoy Matie! Be a Pirate, a Mermaid, or a crazy Shark if ya’ choose. Even a Superhero or Princess may join in the fun! Get On Board!

WONDERGIRLS AND SUPERHEROES $275Tuesday 4:00-5:30 p.m. January 23- April 10

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Saturday 10:00-11:30 a.m. January 20 - April 14 (no class March 31)

Ready for Acting and Adventure! Who will you be - a Good Pirate Princess or a Bad Ninja? Will Spider-Man or Wonder Woman save the day? Create a one of a kind show and find out!

KINGS, QUEENS, AND DRAGONS, TOO! $275 Wednesday 4:30-6:00 p.m. January 24 - April 11

Be a Fire Breathing Dragon or a Brave Knight! A Fearsome Queen or a Beau-tiful Mermaid Friend! Become your Favorite Character and get in on the act in your one of a kind Fairy Tale show!

ONCE UPON A TIME - PAGE TO STAGE $275Thursday 4:00-5:30 p.m. January 25 - April 12

Become your favorite character from the world of books and plays. Be anybody you want to be. Let’s get these characters off the page and on the stage! And YOU are the STAR!

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$275 $50 Deposit, $225 TuitionDRAMA LEVEl 1

PAGE TO STAGE classes designed for Students Grades 2 & 3Level 2 classes continue to emphasize the importance of character as our Professional Theater Artists guide the students to create an original play.• Acting Techniques are explored through warm-ups and theater games.• Plays at this level have more plot points and dramatic elements than Level 1.• Each week scenes are added and rehearsed.• Students will present their original plays for family and friends on the last day!

GOOSEBUMPS AND MYSTERIES $275Tuesday 4:00-5:30 p.m. January 23 - April 10

Who dunnit? Be a spy, a phantom, a detective or the mastermind villain– you decide! Get Goosebumps and solve the case in your Mystery Show!

BE A STAR $275Wednesday 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. January 24 - April 11

Time to get on the DCT stage and be a Star. Be any character you choose. Work with your teacher and class to come up with a World Premiere show starring- YOU!

ACTING - CENTERSTAGE! $275Saturday 10:00-11:30 a.m. January 20 - April 14 (no class March 31)

Get ready to learn about Acting at DCT. Here’s your chance to be an amazing character in the show of your dreams. Work with a director and your class to create, rehearse, and present your one of a kind show at Centerstage!

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$275 $50 Deposit, $225 TuitionDRAMA LEVEL 2Grades 4-6Classes at this level offer options: Create a Play with Advanced Characterizations; Learn Lines and Blocking with Pre-scripted materials; or Create and Star in an Original Movie!

Students at this level work with DCT Theater Professionals on Acting Techniques. Or they may explore the world of video in more specialized classes. On the last class day Family and Friends see the show or watch the movie!

MAKIN’ MOVIES $275 Wednesday 4:30-6:00 p.m. January 24 - April 11Work with DCT’s own Karl Schaeffer to Create a Movie Masterpiece!Each student will choose their character, get scripted lines, act in the Movie and help run the Video Equipment! Students receive a copy of the final Screenplay and Movie!

ACTING FOR THE STAGE $275 Thursday 4:30-6:00 p.m. January 25 - April 12Students choose a favorite character from the DCT stage. Make your character your own: How they walk, how they talk! A DCT Professional leads the class to create an original plot. Students memorize their lines and rehearse the show to present on the last day!

SATURDAY MORNING IMPROV $275 Saturday 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. January 20 - April 14 (no class March 31)

A great introduction to Improv! Learn techniques to create a character for any situation. Work with Theater Artists and explore fun and creative Improv Activities and get ready to present an Original Show!

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INTERMEDIATE $275 $50 Deposit, $225 Tuition

improv OPPORTUNITY

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Each year DCT gives teens the opportunity to audition for productions that are presented as a part of our season. These productions represent collaborations between our Academy and DCT’s professional team of Theater Artists. These unique opportunities afford students the chance to work with renowned professionals on an exciting production. Teens from our Tech Theater program can also serve as backstage crew and technicians.

IMPROV WORKSHOP WITH JEFF SWEARINGEN $150Intermediate Level for students in Grades 6 and upTuesdays and Wednesdays 6:00-7:30 p.m. January 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, and 17

Comic actor Jeff Swearingen has been performing long form improvisation for over 12 years across the United States and in other parts of the world, and now he’s sharing these skills with you.

Students with previous Improv experience will work with Jeff to explore improvising scenes by focusing on character development and the concepts of long form improvisation.

TEEN SCENE OPPORTUNITIES

REHEARSALS: January 15 - February 7, 2018PERFORMANCES: February 8 - 18, 2018

ADVANCED ACTING WITH DIANA SHEEHAN $275Grades 8 -12Wednesday 4:30-6:00 p.m. January 24 - April 11Diana Sheehan is an award-winning actress and performer. Building on the Fall Semester, Diana will continue to guide students on a technique based, process oriented class. Students will explore contemporary and classical scenes and monologues. Diana will also emphasize physical relaxation and awareness as well as vocal production for the stage. Preparation for upcoming auditions for productions or college or high school admittance can be included depending on the needs of the class.

COMEDY & SKETCH WRITING AND PERFORMANCE $275Grades 7 and upThursday 5:00-6:15 p.m. January 25 - April 12Join Matt Lyle- Actor, Director, Playwright and all-around Funny Guy as he leads this exciting comedy adventure for DCT teens. Matt is a published playwright and award winning theater artist. He will use his comedy and writing experiences fresh from Chicago with Second City and City Life Supplement to guide teens as they explore the world of sketch writing. Join us in January as Matt leads your class to create and perfect your work. Then get ready to present your original comedy sketches for an invited audience. New and returning students are encouraged to join!

ACTOR’S BOOTCAMP - SPRING EDITION $275Grades 7 and up Saturday 10:00-11:30 a.m. January 20 - April 14 (no class March 31)

• Start your weekend off right with award winning Actor and Director - B.J. Cleveland as he leads you and your class through a series of exciting, fun, and yes - challenging theater adventures to build your skills.

• Work on Improv, Voice and Diction, Physical Comedy and more.• Get ready to do your best in your next audition and in your next role on stage.• Showcase your new skills for family and friends on the last class day.

Students work with professional actors, directors, & teachers to enhance their performance skills.

TEEN CONSERVATORY $275 $50 Deposit, $225 Tuition

SCREEN PLAYby Linda Daugherty

$250Auditions November 1

Call DCT Education Department at (214) 978-0110 for an audition appointment.

GRADES 9 & UP

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Musical Theater classes under the Direction of K. Doug Miller continue from the Fall session. Musical Theater students have the opportunity to perform in Next Stop Broadway March 2 and 3, 2018.

Dallas Children’s Theater is proud to continueour highly successful Academy...

$325 for 13-week Spring session$50 Deposit, $275 Tuition due on first day of Spring Session

Grades 7 and up Wednesday 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. January 10 - April 11

REQUIREMENTS: No previous experience required. Musical Theater Level 1 classes include:• Intro to “How to Act a Song” • Group singing and Vocal Projection • Basic Musical Theater Movement • Stage Terminology • Group Improvisation, Scenes, and Monologues • Character Development• Introduction to Musical Theater History • Leadership Skills and Con� dence building • Musical Theater Audition Techniques

Musical Theater 1 is a perfect class for students who want to explore singing, dancing, and acting to become well-rounded young artists. This is a great class for students who might be a bit shy, and also perfect for kids who drive their parents crazy by singing and dancing around the house all the time.

Musical theater 1 (60 minute acting & singing class)

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BROADWAY SONG & DANCE(60 minute singing & movement class)

$325 for 13-week Spring Session$50 Deposit, $275 Tuition due on first day of Spring Session

Grades 4 and up Wednesday 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. January 10 - April 11All experience levels may join this fun class! This fun class is a venture into the world of Broadway musical theater! Students will perform songs from Broadway shows and learn musical theater choreography. The class will also learn how to read music, proper vocal technique, basic music theory and ear training, and how to ‘act a song and dance’. Students will also receive valuable information about auditioning for musicals and plays. This class will offer the opportunity for students to improve their skills at Singing and Dancing.

DCT GLEE(60 minute singing class)

$300 for 12-week Spring Session$50 Deposit, $250 Tuition due on first day of Spring Session

Grades 5 and up Friday 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. January 12 - April 13 (no class March 30)

All experience levels may join this fun class! DCT Glee is an exciting vocal performance class at the DCT Academy! Students will enjoy performing classic and contemporary pop, as well as musical theater songs. Skills practiced in this class include learning how to read music, singing harmony, and understanding basic vocal technique. Come and sing - with DCT Glee!

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THREE WEEK WINTER MINI SESSION - JANUARY 2018Enroll now at dct.org click on Academy Classes.

TUESDAY 4:00-5:30 p.m. January 2, 9, and 16

PLAY DAYS $65Pre-school ages 3½ - 5 (must be 3½ before first class)

Explore the wonderful characters from your favorite books. Act out the stories you know so well and maybe a few new ones too! And give your imagination a place to be Center Stage!

ACT IT UP! $65Grades K & 1

Meet with DCT professionals to improve Theater Skills in this fun Acting Class. Explore the most important aspects of Acting and Learn from a DCT Pro: Character, Imagination, Direction.

MINI-SESSIONS

WEDNESDAY 4:30-6:00 p.m. January 3, 10, and 17

ACT IT UP! $65Grades 2 & 3

Get your imagination going as you explore Characters through exciting Theater Games and Activities. DCT Professionals will give you the direction you need to create scenes with your class each week.

ACTING $65Grades 4 - 6

Explore: • Characterization - Movement and Voice. • Imagination - Listening, Learning and Taking a chance. • Take Direction from a DCT Pro as you and your class work on

new and exciting characters.

Call or go online to enroll in Winter Mini Sessionor complete form on Page 14 and submit with full payment

MINI SESSION Pre-K- 6th grades 4 week classesApril - May 2018

ADVANCED IMPROV PERFORMANCEwith Jeff SwearingenMarch - April 2018

MUSICAL THEATER WORKSHOPS lead by K. Doug Miller, Director of Musical Theater Grades 4 and upApril - May 2018

PERFORMANCE WORKSHOPwith B. J. ClevelandApril - May 2018• Teen Actors will have the opportunity

to audition and perform in a play to be presented in May, 2018

• Teen Technicians will have the opportunity to assist with Design and Tech for the show

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Upcoming Spring 2018offerings

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Ages 13-17 Fridays 4:15 - 5:30 p.m. January 12 - March 2

This is an integrated class for all students ages 13-17 who love comedy!

• We invite our Youth with Sensory Processing Disorders as well as Typically Developing students to join us as we explore the world of Comedy and Clowning!

• Tell jokes, learn comedy routines, try out some classic clowning gags!

Invite family and friends to a comedy show on the final class day.

QUESTIONS OR WANT TO ENROLL?Contact Gina Waits for more information 214-978-0110 ext 138

or gina.waits@dct.orgScholarships available. Call for details.

Special thanks to the donors to The Crystal Charity Ball, Bank of America, The Aileen and Jack Pratt Foundation, W.P. & Bulah Luse Foundation and Anonymous for their support of DCT’s Sensory-Friendly Initiative.

Work with DCT professionals using theater techniques to enhance creativity in each student. Classes designed for youth with autism, Asperger syndrome, Down syndrome and other sensory processing disorders and special needs.

A creative dramatics program for young actors with unique minds, talents and imaginations.

COMEDY CLASS LOL! $120 for 8-week session

MINI SESSION – ACT IT UP! $60 for 4-week session

Ages 8-12 Mondays 4:15 - 5:30 p.m. April 16 - May 7

Work with DCT Theater Professionals and explore Theater and Creative Drama with your class.

Take on Characters, Act out Scenes, Explore emotions as you- ACT IT UP!

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Questions? Contact Nancy Schaeffer or Terry Feagin at (214) 978-0110or e-mail nancy.schaeffer@dct.org or terry.feagin@dct.orgDCT Fax Number - 214-978-0118

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REGISTRATION FORM SPRING 2018

Have You...• Listed your choice of class(es) and dates correctly?• Enclosed a check or provided a credit card number for Deposits?• Marked class and performance dates on your calendar?• Read the IMPORTANT INFORMATION (pg. 1) carefully?

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Payment Policies:• Class placement is held with deposit only.• Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable.• NO REFUNDS

Please consider a $50 donation to help DCT continue to make theater accessible to everyone. Your donations help DCT provide FREE and significantly reduced classes to children who might not otherwise have the chance to experience theater.

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