Welcome to The Academy @ OCT

PERFORMING ARTS CLASSES FOR AGES 9 - 17

Classes for 18 and over now available.

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TO REGISTER FOR CLASSES/AUDITIONS, FIRST SELECT THE TERM, THEN CLICK THE RED "REGISTER" BUTTON FOR THE CLASS.

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For ages 18+  Scene Study - Winter 2024

Five-week class with a maximum of eight students

This class helps students to develop an appreciation for the entire process of acting. It differs from foundational acting studies as it focuses on applying acting techniques to specific scene performances. Actors will improve their ability to craft characters, try different things in a low-pressure environment, explore different techniques, and refine skills such as timing, listening, reacting, etc. The class also helps actors learn how to take direction and improve communication with coaches, directors, and casting directors.

INSTRUCTOR: Greg Thompson

CLASS MEETING TIME: Sundays, January 7 - February 4 • 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

TUITION: $75

For ages 11 - 17  A Wrinkle In Time - Winter 2024

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY - AUDITION REQUIRED

When thirteen-year-old Meg’s father mysteriously vanishes, three eccentric and otherworldly neighbors send her on a mystical journey through the stars to find him. Meg and her companions travel across galaxies, through space and time, as the power of love and light battles the darkness. This 50-minute stage adaptation of the beloved young-adult science-fantasy novel is a dramatic adventure for a small ensemble of young actors. As The Academy’s gift to the community, in collaboration with the Marion County Literacy Council, we would like to offer this as a non-tuition-based performance opportunity.

DIRECTORS: Dani Moreno-Fuentes and Erin Sylvester 

AUDITIONS: Saturday, December 16 at 10 a.m. & Sunday, December 17 at 10 a.m.

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CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT AN AUDITION SHEET

There will be a free, optional, pre-audition workshop on Saturday, December 2 at 11:00 a.m.

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CLASS MEETING TIME: Mondays, Thursday & Fridays • January 8 - February 15 • 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

PERFORMANCES: Friday, February 16 (daytime school performance - time TBD), February 16 at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, February 17 at 2 p.m. & Sunday, February 18 at 2 p.m.

TUITION: FREE (audition required)

For ages 13-17  Theatre Lab: Homeschool Edition - Winter 2024

No Bunsen burners, just a thorough 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. 

INSTRUCTORS: Dani Moreno-Fuentes and Janik Buranosky

CLASS MEETING TIME: Tuesdays • 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. • January 9 - February 27

SHARECASE: Sunday, March 3 at 2 p.m.

TUITION: $125

For ages 9 - 12  Theatre Unplugged - Winter 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.

INSTRUCTORS: Dani Moreno-Fuentes, Jamie Bevan, and Greg Doss

CLASS MEETING TIME: Tuesdays • 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. • January 9 through February 27

SHARECASE: Sunday, March 3 at 2 p.m.

TUITION: $125

For ages 13 - 17  Theatre Lab: Afterschool Edition - Winter 2024

No Bunsen burners, just a thorough exploration of acting skills, techniques, and theatre terminology! Students will build confidence through dramatic play with pantomime, improvisation, character development, monologues, and scene work.

INSTRUCTOR: Greg Thompson

CLASS MEETING TIME: Wednesdays • 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. • January 10 through February 28

SHARECASE: Sunday, March 3 at 2 p.m.

TUITION: $125

For ages 9 - 12  Theatre Lab: Afterschool Edition - Winter 2024

No Bunsen burners, just a thorough exploration of acting skills, techniques, and theatre terminology! Students will build confidence through dramatic play with pantomime, improvisation, character development, monologues, and scene work.

INSTRUCTORS: Dani Moreno-Fuentes and Janik Buranosky

CLASS MEETING TIME: Wednesdays • 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. • January 10 - February 28

SHARECASE: Sunday, March 3 at 2 p.m.

TUITION: $125

For ages 9 - 12  Theatre Lab: Homeschool Edition - Winter 2024

No Bunsen burners, just a thorough 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. 

INSTRUCTORS: Dani Moreno-Fuentes and Janik Buranosky

CLASS MEETING TIME: Wednesdays • 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. • January 10 - February 28

SHARECASE: Sunday, March 3 at 2 p.m.

TUITION: $125

For ages 13 - 17  The Studio - Winter 2024

The Studio is the most hip and happening hangout in town, where teen thespians collaborate with our teaching staff to find the scenes, songs, and monologues they dig most and dream of sharing on stage. It’s a cool chance to explore personally meaningful material while focusing on all the details of a polished-to-a-fine-shine performance. Students will have a blast as they learn from some of our community’s finest musical and theatrical talent. 

INSTRUCTORS: Jessica Mongerio, Liz Cook, and Greg Thompson

CLASS MEETING TIME: Thursdays • 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. • January 11 - February 29

SHARECASE: Sunday, March 3 at 2 p.m.

TUITION: $125