School of Performing Arts

Adult Classes

As adults, we often aren't encouraged to keep learning - it's something that gets reserved and prioritized for young people. But our Education Department knows that it doesn't have to be either/or and that the best way to live a fulfilling life is to keep learning, create relationships and community, and to explore things you're passionate about.

Audition Techniques

ADULT 19+

Adult

Audition Techniques

Audition Techniques

ADULT 19+

An in-depth look at the entire audition process, this course gives the student focused skills and experience to feel confident during all aspects of auditioning. Lessons will include choosing material, creating authentic and effective performances of monologues and songs, techniques for dance calls, how to handle a cold audition, adjusting to feedback in a callback situation, and revamping your resume. Plus students will participate in multiple mock auditions throughout.

New headshots included!

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$
230
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Monologue and Scene Study

ADULT 19+

Adult

Monologue and Scene Study

Monologue and Scene Study

ADULT 19+

For the adult actor of any level looking to get back into class and keep their skills sharp and/or gain experience and confidence. Focus will be on meeting the individual actor at the skill level they are and building skills from that point. Classwork will be through monologues and small scenes, as well as observation of other classmates’ work.

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$
211
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Tap Beginner

ADULT 19+

Adult

Tap Beginner

Tap Beginner

ADULT 19+

This class is for true beginners of tap and will focus on creating a foundation for understanding rhythms and building the physical technique of basic level tap steps. You will not only work on drills and steps, but also will work toward applying that within combinations.

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$
105
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Tap Intermediate

ADULT 19+

Adult

Tap Intermediate

Tap Intermediate

ADULT 19+

An intermediate level, this class is geared toward challenging students with a background in tap while providing a creative/musical/physical outlet for all students.

tuition
$
140
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Creative Play: Focus on Acting - PM

1st - 2nd Grade

Tomorrow’s Stars

Creative Play: Focus on Acting - PM

Creative Play: Focus on Acting - PM

1st - 2nd Grade

Introduces the student to acting basics including exploration, imagination, awareness, and expression. Character, story structure, body awareness/control, and the potential of the voice for expression will be introduced in a playful and open way. Emphasis on building social-emotional skills both individually and within a group.

tuition
$
120
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Creative Play: Focus on Acting -AM

1st - 2nd Grade

Tomorrow’s Stars

Creative Play: Focus on Acting -AM

Creative Play: Focus on Acting -AM

1st - 2nd Grade

Introduces the student to acting basics including exploration, imagination, awareness, and expression. Character, story structure, body awareness/control, and the potential of the voice for expression will be introduced in a playful and open way. Emphasis on building social-emotional skills both individually and within a group.

tuition
$
120
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Audition Techniques

6th - 8th Grade

Break-a-Leg Players

Audition Techniques

Audition Techniques

6th - 8th Grade

A primer on the entire audition process–from that first audition through to getting cast–this course gives the student focused skills and experience to feel confident in one of the aspects of the theatre process that requires immense bravery: the audition.

New headshots included!

tuition
$
240
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Triple Threat: Music Theatre Group

3rd - 5th Grade

Board Treaders

Triple Threat: Music Theatre Group

Triple Threat: Music Theatre Group

3rd - 5th Grade

Lays the groundwork of centering the story and character whenever we are acting, singing, or dancing (or all 3!). Basic concepts of the ‘triple threat’ disciplines (acting, singing, dancing) will be introduced. Students will work on material as an ensemble, in small groups, and some solo work with text, music, and dance.

tuition
$
240
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Creative Play: Focus on Music Theatre

1st - 2nd Grade

Tomorrow’s Stars

Creative Play: Focus on Music Theatre

Creative Play: Focus on Music Theatre

1st - 2nd Grade

Introduces the student to acting, movement, and music basics including exploration, imagination, awareness, and expression. Character, story structure, body awareness, and the potential of the voice for expression will be introduced in a playful and open way. Emphasis on building social-emotional skills both individually and within a group.

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$
120
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Music Theatre Dance

1st - 2nd Grade

Tomorrow’s Stars

Music Theatre Dance

Music Theatre Dance

1st - 2nd Grade

Best suited for the student with a love for music theatre who wants dance training geared toward the music theatre style and the dance call (audition). This workshop will teach lessons tuned specifically toward style, memorization, terminology, and etiquette which will effectively build a confident mover in multiple scenarios.

tuition
$
240
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The Addams Family

9th Grade - H.S. Graduated

Pre-Professional

The Addams Family

The Addams Family

9th Grade - H.S. Graduated

A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family. The kooky, upside-down world of THE ADDAMS FAMILY features an original story and everyone's favorite notorious characters. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family- a man her parents have never met and would never approve of. Wednesday confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he's never done before- keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. On the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday's "normal" boyfriend and his parents, everything will change for the family.

Please note: There will be no rehearsals July 3-7

tuition
$
500
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Stage Play

Class K - 4th

Stage Play

Stage Play

Class K - 4th

Stage Play Acting Classes are an opportunity for neurodivergent children ages 5-10 years old to learn about theater. Children participate in acting exercises that work on social skills, use nonverbal information, and understand theater vocabulary. We explore emotions through vocal intonation, body language, and facial expression in improvisational and scripted skits. This is an ongoing collaboration between Minnesota Masonic Children’s Clinic and the Duluth Playhouse. It is our aim to utilize our experience working with autism, ADHD, and children with social learning differences and partner with parents to give children in our class a positive experience with acting and collaborating with others.

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$
0
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Acting—Level 1

K–1st grade

Level 1

Acting—Level 1

Acting—Level 1

K–1st grade

Introduces the student to acting basics including exploration, imagination, awareness, and expression. Emphasis on building social-emotional skills both individually and within a group.

tuition
$
140
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Acting—Level 1

K–1st grade

Level 1

Acting—Level 1

Acting—Level 1

K–1st grade

Introduces the student to acting basics including exploration, imagination, awareness, and expression. Emphasis on building social-emotional skills both individually and within a group.

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$
140
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Acting—Level 1.5

2nd grade

Level 1.5

Acting—Level 1.5

Acting—Level 1.5

2nd grade

Introduces the student to acting basics including exploration, imagination, awareness, and expression. Emphasis on building social-emotional skills both individually and within a group. Story, Plot, and Character techniques/terminology will begin to be taught as well as working to build their actor ‘toolbox’ (body/voice/imagination).

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$
140
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Acting—Level 2

3rd - 5th Grade

Level 2

Acting—Level 2

Acting—Level 2

3rd - 5th Grade

Story, Plot, and Character techniques/terminology will be explicitly taught as well as working to build their actor ‘toolbox’ (body/voice/imagination). In addition to interpreting work (traditional acting approach), students will also be introduced into generating their own material (story and character creation).

tuition
$
211
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Acting—Level 3

6th - 8th Grade

Level 3

Acting—Level 3

Acting—Level 3

6th - 8th Grade

Formal techniques of story/plot structure as well as character are emphasized. More advanced levels and understanding of voice/body training are introduced, including proper warm-up techniques and tools needed for the student to reflect upon their own work. Reading some dramatic literature and script analysis/discussions will be introduced.

tuition
$
211
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Acting–Level 4

9th Grade - H.S. Graduated

Pre-Professional

Acting–Level 4

Acting–Level 4

9th Grade - H.S. Graduated

Curriculum is geared toward creating a confident and educated actor in all classroom, rehearsal, and performance situations. Strong focus on monologue work, warm-ups, and delving into some specific acting methodologies. Analysis/research/reading are an expectation as much as sharing performances of work.

tuition
$
211
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Audition Techniques

5th–9th grade

5th–9th grade

Audition Techniques

Audition Techniques

5th–9th grade

A primer on the entire audition process–from that first audition through to getting cast–this course gives the student focused skills and experience to feel confident in one of the aspects of the theatre process that requires immense bravery: the audition.

New headshots included!

tuition
$
230
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Music Theatre—Level 2

3rd - 5th Grade

Level 2

Music Theatre—Level 2

Music Theatre—Level 2

3rd - 5th Grade

Lays the groundwork of centering the story and character whenever we are acting, singing, or dancing (or all 3!). Basic concepts of the ‘triple threat’ disciplines (acting, singing, dancing) will be introduced.

tuition
$
211
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Music Theatre—Level 3

6th - 8th Grade

Level 3

Music Theatre—Level 3

Music Theatre—Level 3

6th - 8th Grade

Techniques within acting, singing, and dancing continue to be emphasized, always within the framework of telling the story. Different styles of musical theatre will be introduced along with a beginning knowledge of physical theatre and solo vs. ensemble work.

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$
211
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