Welcome to the Academy @ OCT

FALL 2025 and Winter 2026 Terms

Registration Now Open!

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Class Times Max Enrollment More Information
WORKSHOP: Auditioning for Musical Theatre (ages 16+) - Fall 2025 Saturday • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. • September 20 15

For ages 16+  WORKSHOP: Auditioning for Musical Theatre - Fall 2025

We’ll dive into choosing the right material for you, building skills, knowledge, and technique to sell the song, connect with movement, and get the part! Bring your best song with accompaniment track and be ready to sing, dance, and cold-read (sides provided).

CLASS MEETING TIME: Saturday • 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. • September 20

INSTRUCTOR: Greg Thompson

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

TUITION: $75

Tuition is non refundable.

THEATRIX: Acting: Musical Theatre (ages 18+) - Fall 2025 Sundays, 3-5 p.m. • September 28 – November 16 15

For ages 18+  THEATRIX - Acting: Musical Theatre - Fall 2025

This class is a focused training ground for musical theatre performers who want to hone their skills and challenge their musical theatre acting chops with a focus on acting styles and selling the song. We will work on voice production and resonance, physicality, acting skills, and stage presence. Come with a musical theatre monologue (we have suggestions), and a song you have a track for and are ready to sing.

CLASS MEETING TIME: Sundays • 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. • September 28 through November 16

INSTRUCTOR: Greg Thompson

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

TUITION: $125

Tuition is non refundable.

WORKSHOP: All the World's a Stage (ages 14+) - Fall 2025 Saturday • 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. • October 18 15

For ages 14+  WORKSHOP: All the World's a Stage - Fall 2025

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 and joined us last fall for a great performance and workshop. He returns to perform his lightning-fast Breakneck Twelfth Night on Friday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m. at The Civic.

Tuition is $15 for the workshop only. If you’d like to see the show as well, tuition bundled with a discounted show ticket is $30 total for students (ages 14-18) or $40 total for adults.

CLASS MEETING TIME: Saturday • 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. • October 18

INSTRUCTOR: Tim Mooney

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

TUITION: $15

Tuition is non refundable.

Tech Lab (ages 9-17) - Fall 2025 Tuesdays, 11/11/25, 11/18/25, 12/2/25 & 12/9/25 from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 15

For ages 9 - 17  Tech Lab - Fall 2025

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. 11, Nov. 18, Dec. 2 & Dec. 9

INSTRUCTOR: Tara Oathout and OCT Staff

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

TUITION: $125

Tuition is non refundable.