Youth & Education Theatre Activities

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The Outsiders (Closed Enrollment)		This enrollment is closed to the public and only open to student cast and crew members of The Outsiders.
TheatreFest Competition Prep Classes	See Class Calendar	Age Range: 8-18 Class Dates: Mondays or Thursdays, September 14-October 24 Group Meeting: Saturday, November 2, 2:00-5:00 PM Class Calendar Students will attend class on Mondays or Thursdays depending on their availability. Class dates will be set at the first group meeting. Rehearsal & Festival Location: Cultural Arts Center (909 S Saint Andrews St., Dothan, AL) Festival Dates: November 7-10 (SEACT will compete on one of these days) Cost: $125 per student Additional Event Fee: $30 per event Description: Receive coaching from passionate teaching artists for SEACT's TheatreFest (Nov. 7-11), our local theatre competition in which students will compete for top placements and receive feedback from highly-qualified adjudicators. Event categories include: Monologue Duologue 10-Minute Play Musical Theatre Solo Musical Theatre Duet Musical Group Technical Theatre (scenic, prop, costume, and makeup design) Learn more about TheatreFest Events here. Instructors: Anna Lokey, Brianna Lewis Registration Deadline: Thursday, September 12 Need-based tuition assistance is available for students. Tuition assistance applications are available here and must be completed BEFORE registering for a class. Please allow 3-5 business days for processing. You will receive an e-mailed promo code to register if your application is approved.
Spooky Makeup Workshop!	Saturday, September 28, 10:00-12:00	Dates: Saturday, September 28 Times: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Ages: 8+ (Family Class) Description: Start planning your Halloween getup with expert makeup artists and horror aficionados! From spooky looks to special effects wounds, this class will take your makeup skills to the next level. Participating families of three or more are eligible for a discount. Please email billyh@seact.com for more info! Instructor: Katie & Roben Ash Cost: $50 per participant Location: Cultural Arts Center Deadline to register: Wednesday Sept. 25 Need-based tuition assistance is not available for this class.
Fall Break Camp: The Little Mermaid	Oct. 7-11, 10 AM - 12 PM	Dates: Monday-Friday, Oct. 7-11 Times: 10 AM - 12 PM Suggested Ages: 7-12 Description: Explore the story and sounds of everyone's favorite fairy tale while learning the foundational skills of theatre performance. All students will sing solos and perform in group Musical Theatre numbers. The class will end with an informal presentation for friends and family. Open to all experience levels! Cost: $125 per student Location: 285 S Foster Street, Dothan, AL 36301 (SEACT "Bus" Station Rehearsal Hall) Deadline to register: Wednesday, Oct. 2 Instructor: Billy Hutto There is a 10 student enrollment minimum. If the minimum is not met before the deadline, the camp will be canceled. Need-based tuition assistance is available. Tuition assistance applications are available here and must be completed BEFORE registering for a class. Please allow 3-5 business days for processing. You will receive an e-mailed promo code to register if your application is approved.
Playwriting with Brianna Lewis	Tuesdays, Nov. 5-19, 6:00 PM	Dates: Tuesdays, Nov. 5, Nov. 12, Nov. 19 Times: 6:00 - 7:30 PM Suggested Ages: 16+ Description: Learn the basics of playwriting and create original work with a supportive community of theatre artists! This class is intended for mature high schoolers and adults. On Nov. 12th, you will attend the Wiregrass Museum of Art’s Write Night to hear what local writers are creating. Cost: $75 per student Location: Cultural Arts Center (909 S Saint Andrew Street); Wiregrass Museum of Arts (126 Museum Ave) Deadline to register: Wednesday, Oct. 30 Instructor: Brianna Lewis There is a 8 student enrollment minimum. If the minimum is not met before the deadline, the camp will be canceled. Need-based tuition assistance is available for students. Tuition assistance applications are available here and must be completed BEFORE registering for a class. Please allow 3-5 business days for processing. You will receive an e-mailed promo code to register if your application is approved.
Acting Shakespeare for Adults	Mondays, Nov. 11-25, 6:00-7:30	Dates: Mondays, Nov. 11, 18, 25 Times: 6:00-7:30 PM Ages: 19+ Description: Romeo. Juliet. Hamlet. Lady Macbeth. Get the best acting training around by performing some of the greatest comedic and dramatic scenes ever written. You will be paired with a partner and assigned a scene from one of Shakespeare's 38 iconic plays. Discover how fun, rich, and HUMAN Shakespeare can be! Instructor: Billy Hutto Cost: $75 per student Location: Cultural Arts Center (909 S. Saint Andrews Street) Deadline to register: Wednesday Nov. 6 Need-based tuition assistance is available. Tuition assistance applications are available here and must be completed BEFORE registering for a class. Please allow 3-5 business days for processing. You will receive an e-mailed promo code to register if your application is approved.
Acting Shakespeare for Teens	Mondays, Nov. 11-25, 4:00-5:30 PM	Dates: Mondays, Nov. 11, 18, 25 Times: 4:00-5:30 PM Ages: 13-18 Description: Romeo. Juliet. Hamlet. Lady Macbeth. Get the best acting training around by performing some of the greatest comedic and dramatic scenes ever written. You will be paired with a partner and assigned a scene from one of Shakespeare's 38 iconic plays. Discover how fun, rich, and HUMAN Shakespeare can be! Instructor: Billy Hutto Cost: $75 per student Location: Cultural Arts Center (909 S. Saint Andrews Street) Deadline to register: Wednesday Nov. 6 Need-based tuition assistance is available. Tuition assistance applications are available here and must be completed BEFORE registering for a class. Please allow 3-5 business days for processing. You will receive an e-mailed promo code to register if your application is approved.
Mastering Movement for Kids	Dec. 3 & 5, 4-5:30	Dates: Tuesday Dec. 3 & Thursday Dec. 5 Times: 4:00-5:00 PM Ages: 7-12 Description: Want to become a better dancer and ace your next musical theatre dance audition? Look no further than the Mastering Movement workshop. In this class, you will explore two key areas--basic ballet and foundational movement, including common dance steps that you’ll see in most choreography. Build your confidence and never fear the dance call again! Instructor: Zoe Lokey Cost: $50 per student Location: "Bus Station" Rehearsal Hall (285 S. Foster St.) Deadline to register: Wednesday Nov. 27 Need-based tuition assistance is available. Tuition assistance applications are available here and must be completed BEFORE registering for a class. Please allow 3-5 business days for processing. You will receive an e-mailed promo code to register if your application is approved.
Mastering Movement for Teens	Dec. 3 & 5, 6:00-7:00	Dates: Tuesday Dec. 3 & Thursday Dec. 5 Times: 6:00-7:00 PM Ages: 13-18 Description: Want to become a better dancer and ace your next musical theatre dance audition? Look no further than the Mastering Movement workshop. In this class, you will explore two key areas--basic ballet and foundational movement, including common dance steps that you’ll see in most choreography. Build your confidence and never fear the dance call again! Instructor: Zoe Lokey Cost: $50 per student Location: "Bus Station" Rehearsal Hall (285 S. Foster St.) Deadline to register: Wednesday Nov. 27 Need-based tuition assistance is available for students. Tuition assistance applications are available here and must be completed BEFORE registering for a class. Please allow 3-5 business days for processing. You will receive an e-mailed promo code to register if your application is approved.
Audition Masterclass	Saturday, December 7, 2-5 PM	Dates: Saturday, December 7 Times: 2:00-5:00 PM Ages: 10-18 Description: Practice effective auditioning techniques and learn about resumes, repertoires, and headshots! Students will prepare and present a 60-second monologue or 16-bar Musical Theatre cut, practice cold reading and self-tapes, and learn about the industry from professional actors. All students will leave with a new, high-quality headshot. Instructor: Brianna Lewis & Billy Hutto Cost: $75 per student Location: "Bus Station" Rehearsal Hall (285 S. Foster St.) Deadline to register: Wednesday Dec. 4 Need-based tuition assistance is available for students. Tuition assistance applications are available here and must be completed BEFORE registering for a class. Please allow 3-5 business days for processing. You will receive an e-mailed promo code to register if your application is approved.
Godspell JR. Travel Team		This enrollment is closed to the public and only open to members of the Godspell JR. Travel Team.
Private Coaching		Register for one-on-one acting coaching with SEACT Program Manager and MFA-trained actor Billy Hutto. Billy will shape each hour-long session around your personal goals. Private coaching is open to all ages and can be used for: theatre roles, TV/film roles, show auditions, college auditions, competitions, public speaking engagements, or just-for-fun/educational purposes. After you register, Billy will contact you to get a clearer understanding of your goals and book your first session. The goal of private coaching is to find ease and confidence in your acting while developing a personal process that will serve you in performance contexts and beyond. Billy specializes in the Meisner technique, Shakespearean performance, and Edith Skinner's approach to voice, speech, and dialects. Instructor Biography: Billy is SEACT's Program Manager, providing leadership and oversight of youth and education classes for the organization. A theatre actor, director, and educator, he has acted on professional stages including Alabama Shakespeare Festival, Trinity Repertory Company, The Theatre At Monmouth, and Island City Stage. Billy holds a BFA in Drama from New York University, an MFA in Acting from Brown University, and an MSEd in Secondary English Education from Troy University. He also teaches Theatre and Speech courses at Troy University’s Dothan campus. Cost: $50/hr Location: Cultural Arts Center, 909 S Saint Andrews St., Dothan, AL 36301
School and Community Partnerships		SEACT offers school and community partnerships to benefit your organization through Theatre Arts. Services include: professional development, theatre program development, teacher training, classroom arts integration, skills-based workshops, team building events, and private consultation sessions. A representative of your organization should register here to initiate a conversation with a qualified Arts Specialist. Our suggested rate is a $100/hr tax-deductible donation to Southeast Alabama Community Theatre, which can be made after services have been rendered. We look forward to working with you!