Stay tuned for our 2022 programming announcements! Coming to you in December! 

Thank you so much for joining us in 2021! This year...
  • 100 young artists were able to reemerge from the pandemic and experience art, social connection, and fun again.
  • APTC was able to provide 15 full scholarships to local young artists.
  • 15 teaching artists were able to ignite their creative spark and inspire young artists through theatre. 
  • Over 500 audience members were able experience childlike wonder by attending the young artists' in person performances.
"I would like to express my gratitude for this amazing week. In just one day I saw so much life and happiness back in my kid. I knew that she loved performing and would love this program, but I didn't know how much it would help her. COVID really made her have some serious social anxiety and she became so shy. This experience has brought her back to her normal, bubbly, outgoing, silly self. Thank you so much. Words cannot express my appreciation." 
​-Parent​

APTC Online! 

We believe that accessible arts education is now more vital than ever before. So we have partnered with a group of incredible teaching artists to bring you APTC Online! Please enjoy dance, music, acting, and wellness classes below and check back often as we add even more classes! 

Acting

Perfect for young artists ages 8-17!

Building a Character From The Ground Up ​with Roque Berlanga 

You don't need a character description, text, or story to create fully realized characters! Through improv and listening to your impulses, Roque Berlanga will show you how to begin to create characters from the ground up. ​

Shakespeare 101
​with Fiona Sweeney

Some of the most classic plays in history are Shakespeare, but the text can be tricky to understand. Join teaching artist Fiona Sweeney as she teaches you how to read, understand, and act any Shakespeare text you come across!
Help support our teaching artists! Please consider making a gift to support the teaching artists working to enhance and enrich the lives of others...one young artist at a time. ​

Music

Perfect for young artists ages 8-17!

The Singing Actor
​with Thomas Buckley

Specificity in your character can take your performance to the next level! Join teaching artist Thomas Buckley and start breaking down your music and building your character using the music and lyrics you are given. In this class, you will use the 5 Ws (Who, What, Where, When, Why) to give each character you bring to life depth and specificity! 
Help support our teaching artists! Please consider making a gift to support the teaching artists working to enhance and enrich the lives of others...one young artist at a time. ​

Dance

Perfect for young artists ages 8-17!

Musical Theatre Choreo with Ben Sears

It's time to get up and get moving! Join teaching artist Ben Sears and learn a musical theatre combination from the broadway hit "A Bronx Tale". This energetic combo will get your blood flowing, your energy up, and you'll have a blast doing it! ​

Ballet Barre with Caitlin Evans

Join Teaching Artist Caitlin Evans for this open level Ballet Barre class! Ballet Barre has many benefits including improving your posture, strengthening your core, reducing stress.....and it's loads of FUN! The best part is you can take this class anywhere. All you need is yourself and something to hold on to! ​

"Hands Up" Jazz Hip Hop
​with Ben Sears

Do you love to dance like you're in Mean Girls or The Prom? So. Does. Ben. Sears! Learn the style of Tony Award nominated director/choreographer Casey Nicholaw in this fast paced, high energy, and overall great dance combo to "Hands Up" by Merk & Kremont Feat. DNCE! Whether you’re an apex predator or just want to dance with us...you’re bound to have a great time. 

Musical Theatre Choreo 2.0
​with Ben Sears

Teaching artist Ben Sears is back at it again teaching you a musical theatre combination from a show we all know and love! This combo from "Disney's Newsies" will lift your spirits, warm your heart, and get you moving. Grab your news cap and let's get DANCING! ​
Help support our teaching artists! Please consider making a gift to support the teaching artists working to enhance and enrich the lives of others...one young artist at a time. ​

Wellness

Perfect for young artists ages 8-17!

Yoga for Beginners
​with Julia Hoffmann

It’s time to roll out your mats and discover the wonders of Yoga! Join Teaching Artist Julia Hoffmann, as she guides you through the fundamentals of yoga. This first class will focus on breath and a few very basic poses. Yoga has the power to calm the mind while strengthening the body. Everything an artist needs to navigate life in the theatre!

The 80/20 Philosophy for Artist Nutrition with Ana King

Being an actor isn’t just about how well you sing, dance, or act. It’s about creating a complete artist that includes heart, mind, and body. Spend some time with Ana King as she breaks down overall artist wellness through the 80/20 philosophy. ​
Help support our teaching artists! Please consider making a gift to support the teaching artists working to enhance and enrich the lives of others...one young artist at a time. ​

Auditions

Perfect for young artists ages 12-17!

Building Your Book
​with Ana King and Drew Patti

Your book is your best friend when you head into the audition room! With a great book, you can walk into any audition room feeling prepared, confident, and ready to wow the room. Join teaching artists Ana King and Drew Patti to make your book organized, professional, and ready to work for you!
Help support our teaching artists! Please consider making a gift to support the teaching artists working to enhance and enrich the lives of others...one young artist at a time. ​

Younger Artists INC.

For our youngest artists ages 3-5 and parents!

Creative Movement For Pre-K
​with Hannah Stephens

Are you just getting your start in theatre? Perfect! Explore movement and storytelling with Hannah Stephens. From building cakes to spreading our wings to fly, this Creative Movement Class will get your body moving and your imagination going! Be sure to ask Mom and Dad to follow along with you! ​
Help support our teaching artists! Please consider making a gift to support the teaching artists working to enhance and enrich the lives of others...one young artist at a time. ​

More Resources

CompassionART​

APTC is thrilled to provide access to an incredible artistic wellness program from our friends at CompassionART Yoga. CompassionART Yoga is dedicated to helping performing artists find simple, yet effective practices to transform mindset and overall well-being. Created by Yoga instructor/performers Julia Hoffmann and Kimberly Fife, this program offers Yoga For The Performing Arts helping to connect the mind, body, and soul of artists of all ages. Click below for access to the program! 
**CompassionART is presented under a special agreement between APTC and CompassionART. All rights reserved.**

FB Playhouse Academy Online Education Series

APTC is so honored to partner with the Forestburgh Playhouse to build out their arts education program. FB Playhouse Academy is offering their spring online educational series "Build Your Artistic Toolbox". In this series you can have access to music, dance, and acting classes all focused on being a well rounded artist! Classes include choreography, vocal warm ups, building your book, and acting through song. Click below for access to the full series! 

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