Welcome to The Academy @ OCT

Fall 2024 and Winter 2025

Classes and Workshops are here!

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Act Up: Homeschool Edition For Teens - Fall 2024 Tuesdays • 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. • September 3 through October 29 15

For ages 13-17  Act Up: Homeschool Edition For Teens - Fall 2024

Feel free to “act up” in this exploration of acting skills, techniques, and theatre terminology! This class is designed for our teen home-study learners to experiment with all the tools and techniques of an actor. Students will build confidence through dramatic play with pantomime, improvisation, character development, monologues, and scene work. This is an excellent opportunity for students to develop their communication and cooperation skills within a creative community. 

CLASS MEETING TIME: Tuesdays • 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. • September 3 through October 29

LOCATION: Ocala Civic Theatre • 4337 E. Silver Springs Blvd

FALL SHARECASE: Sunday, November 3 at 2 p.m. @ Ocala Civic Theatre

TUITION$125

Theatre Unplugged - Fall 2024 Tuesdays • 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. • September 3 through October 29 15

For ages 9 - 12  Theatre Unplugged - Fall 2024

Live and unplugged! Stage-dive into musical theatre through acting, singing, and dancing. Students will use their wildest imaginations and collaborate to create, write, and perform their own small-group theatrical piece. This class is individually tailored to the interests, skills, and talents of the ensemble – because we’re all with the band.

CLASS MEETING TIME: Tuesdays • 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. • September 3 through October 29

LOCATION: Ocala Civic Theatre • 4337 E. Silver Springs Blvd

SHARECASE: Sunday, November 3 at 2 p.m. @ Ocala Civic Theatre

TUITION$125

Play Space: Creative Movement - Fall 2024 Thursdays • 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. • September 5 through October 24 15

For ages 6 - 8  Play Space: Creative Movement - Fall 2024

Let’s play! Get creative as we move around, understanding how our bodies work and becoming aware of our performance spaces. This introduction to theatrical movement is a fun way to explore physicality, develop motor and sensory skills, and use all our senses.

CLASS MEETING TIME: Thursdays • 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. • September 5 through October 24

LOCATION: Ocala Civic Theatre • 4337 E. Silver Springs Blvd

FALL SHARECASE: Sunday, November 3 at 2 p.m. @ Ocala Civic Theatre

TUITION$125

Play Space: Act Now - Fall 2024 Mondays • 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. • September 9 through October 28 15

For ages 6 - 8  Play Space: Act Now - Fall 2024

Academy West at Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place • 1821 NW 21st Avenue

Let’s play! Explore the excitement of developing vivid characters through storytelling as we act out creative tales. We’ll have a wonderful time learning together how to free our imaginations and light the theatrical spark in our minds.

CLASS MEETING TIME: Mondays • 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. • September 9 through October 28

LOCATIONMary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place • 1821 NW 21st Avenue

FALL SHARECASE: Sunday, November 3 at 2 p.m. @ Ocala Civic Theatre

TUITION$125

Theatre Unplugged: Academy West - Fall 2024 Mondays • 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. • September 9 through October 28 15

For ages 9 - 12  Theatre Unplugged: Academy West - Fall 2024

Academy West at Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place • 1821 NW 21st Avenue

Live and unplugged! Stage-dive into musical theatre through acting, singing, and dancing. Students will use their wildest imaginations and collaborate to create, write, and perform their own small-group theatrical piece. This class is individually tailored to the interests, skills, and talents of the ensemble – because we’re all with the band.

CLASS MEETING TIME: Mondays • 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. • September 9 through October 28

LOCATIONMary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place • 1821 NW 21st Avenue

SHARECASE: Sunday, November 3 at 2 p.m. @ Ocala Civic Theatre

TUITION$125

Act Up: Afterschool Edition - Fall 2024 Wednesdays • 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. • September 11 through October 30 15

For ages 9 - 12  Act Up: Afterschool Edition - Fall 2024

Feel free to “act up” in this exploration of acting skills, techniques, and theatre terminology! Students will build confidence through dramatic play with pantomime, improvisation, character development, monologues, and scene work.

CLASS MEETING TIME: Wednesdays • 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. • September 11 through October 30

LOCATION: Ocala Civic Theatre  4337 E. Silver Springs Blvd

FALL SHARECASE: Sunday, November 3 at 2 p.m. @ Ocala Civic Theatre

TUITION$125

Act Up: Homeschool Edition - Fall 2024 Wednesdays • 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. • September 11 through October 30 15

For ages 9 - 12  Act Up: Homeschool Edition - Fall 2024

Feel free to “act up” in this exploration of acting skills, techniques, and theatre terminology! This lab is designed for our home-study learners to experiment with all the tools and techniques of an actor. Students will build confidence through dramatic play with pantomime, improvisation, character development, monologues, and scene work. This is an excellent opportunity for students to develop their communication and cooperation skills within a creative community. 

CLASS MEETING TIME: Wednesdays • 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. • September 11 through October 30

LOCATION: Ocala Civic Theatre  4337 E. Silver Springs Blvd

FALL SHARECASE: Sunday, November 3 at 2 p.m. @ Ocala Civic Theatre

TUITION$125

The Studio: Macabaret - Fall 2024 Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays • 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. • September 30 through October 18 15

For ages 13 - 17  The Studio: Macabaret - Fall 2024

Academy West at Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place • 1821 NW 21st Avenue

Back from the dead, OCT’s long-beloved Halloween-themed youth cabaret returns to haunt new generations with its frightful delights. Our teen cast will perform gleefully ghoulish, fearfully funny songs, scenes, and monologues, while audiences get in the spirit for the spookiest of holidays with coffee and sweet fall treats. Masks and puppets will assist in terrorizing all victims. Bring your boo: Performances will be held October 25-27 at OCT.

CLASS MEETING TIME: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays • 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. • September 30 through October 18

LOCATION: Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place • 1821 NW 21st Avenue

TECH REHEARSALS: October 21 - 24 • 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. @ Ocala Civic Theatre

PERFORMANCES: October 25 - 27 @ Ocala Civic Theatre

TUITION$175

All the World's a Stage - WORKSHOP Fall 2024 Saturday • 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. • October 19 15

For ages 16+  All the World's a Stage - WORKSHOP Fall 2024

To be or not to be a great actor… Acclaimed actor Tim Mooney will lead students through an exploration of voice, movement, and acting techniques to help you develop your rehearsal practice and strengthen your actor's toolkit. The workshop provides a lively, collaborative environment, offering practical insights into the cornerstones of classical actor training.

Tim is the author of the award-winning, wildly funny Breakneck Shakespeare one-man play series. That night at 7:30 p.m. at OCT, Tim will perform his lightning-fast Lot o’Shakespeare, a wild ride of a show in which his material is drawn at random from 38 monologues and six sonnets. The audience plays along in a bingo game, with prizes for the lucky winners.

CLASS MEETING TIME: Saturday • 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. • October 19

LOCATION: Ocala Civic Theatre  4337 E. Silver Springs Blvd

TUITION$15

Tech Lab: Afterschool Edition - Fall 2024 Tuesdays • 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. • Nov. 12, Nov. 19, Dec. 3 & Dec. 10 15

For ages 9 - 17  Tech Lab: Afterschool Edition - Fall 2024

What makes the magic happen on stage? Take a peek behind the scenes for a hands-on exploration of the technical arts! Come learn the fascinating tech tricks of theatre from OCT’s brilliant wizards of costuming, stage makeup, scenic art, and sound design. 

CLASS MEETING TIME: Tuesdays • 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. • Nov. 12, Nov. 19, Dec. 3 & Dec. 10

LOCATION: Ocala Civic Theatre • 4337 E. Silver Springs Blvd

TUITION$125

Tech Lab: Homeschool Edition - Fall 2024 Tuesdays • 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. • Nov. 12, Nov. 19, Dec. 3 & Dec. 10 15

For ages 9 - 17  Tech Lab: Homeschool Edition - Fall 2024

What makes the magic happen on stage? Take a peek behind the scenes for a hands-on exploration of the technical arts! Come learn the fascinating tech tricks of theatre from OCT’s brilliant wizards of costuming, stage makeup, scenic art, and sound design. 

CLASS MEETING TIME: Tuesdays • 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. • Nov. 12, Nov. 19, Dec. 3 & Dec. 10

LOCATION: Ocala Civic Theatre • 4337 E. Silver Springs Blvd

TUITION$125