Welcome to The Academy @ OCT

Winter 2025

Classes and Workshops are here!

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TO REGISTER, SELECT A TERM BELOW. THEN, CLICK THE RED "REGISTER" BUTTON NEXT TO THE CLASS OR WORKSHOP YOU WANT.

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For ages 16+  Academic Strategies for Creative Kids - Winter 2025

Tuition is FREE, with donations gratefully accepted for the Darrell G. Riley Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Academic success is no different than success in any field of study – you’ve got to plan for it. Learn how to strategize for your high school/college performing arts student’s maximum success. From getting the most out of college visits, to preparing for auditions, we’ll dig deep into winning strategies that give your creative kid a leg up on the competition.

CLASS MEETING TIME: Saturday • 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. • February 22

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

TUITION: FREE

For ages 16+  The Business of the Business - Winter 2025

Whatever your goals, you have to have a plan. This master class will help you make it your business to understand how to make a living as a musical theatre, theatre, and/or film actor. (Parents of younger students are encouraged to attend.)

CLASS MEETING TIME: Saturday • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. • February 22

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

TUITION: $30

For ages 11 - 17  James and The Giant Peach - Winter 2025

From the book by Roald Dahl • Dramatized by Richard R. George

In England, poor young orphan James has an unhappy life with his two cruel aunts until he meets a quirky gang of insects. James and his new friends escape and set sail on an amazing adventure: a journey of delicious dangers and delights across the ocean to New York City – in a magical flying peach. This creative dramatization of the beloved tale is full of fantasy, whimsical imagination, and colorful characters. Take a bite – it’s just peachy!

As The Academy’s gift to the community, in collaboration with the Marion County Literacy Council, we offer this as a non-tuition-based performance opportunity.

CLICK HERE to RSVP for Pre-Audition Workshop AND Audition

PRE-AUDITION WORKSHOP: Saturday, February 15 at 10 a.m.

AUDITION: Saturday, February 22 at 10 a.m. OR Sunday, February 23 at 2 p.m. 

CALLBACKS: Sunday, February 23 at 2 p.m.

REHEARSAL: Sundays 1:30pm - 4:30pm;

Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

March 3 – April 3 (no rehearsal March 17-20)

TECH: (each day Sunday through Thursday) Sunday, April 6 1:30pm to 4:30pm & April 7-10, 4:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.

PERFORMANCES: Friday, April 11 at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. • Saturday, April 12 at 7 p.m. • Sunday, April 13 at 2 p.m.

LOCATION: For workshop, auditions, callbacks and performances will be at Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place • 1821 NW 21st Avenue