Drama

Acting and theater programs for kids in the Rochester, NY area

• Drama Kids International of Rochester
  Contact: Pamela Spiteri, Director, dramakids@rochester.rr.com
  29 Valewood Run, Penfield NY 14526
  585-586-3830
  
  Drama Develops Kids! Drama Kids builds confidence, speaking skills and acting skills in young people and teenagers ages 3-17. With public speaking being the ultimate fear among adults, Pamela and her staff are passionate about developing the character, confidence, and speaking skills of children that set them on a path for lifelong success. Drama Kids International is the largest after-school drama program in the world with over 40,000 students enrolled worldwide. Drama Kids International of Rochester offers Preschool Workshops, School Year Drama Classes, Summer Camps, and Scout Workshops throughout Monroe and Ontario Counties. Drama Kids offers: Preschool workshops for 3-5 year olds, Kinder Primary classes for 4-5 year olds, Lower Primary classes for 6-8 year olds, Composite Primary classes for 6-10 year olds, Upper Primary classes for 9-11 year olds, DKI Acting Academy classes for 12-17 year olds. Try 9 classes for $99.
  

• Rochester Children's Theatre
  Contact: Tracey Boccia
  Nazareth College Arts Center, 4245 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14618
  585-385-0510
  
  RCT's popular Theatre Arts Workshops are open to children ages 8 to 13. Explore the magic of theatre through role-playing, improvisational games, mask-making and other fun and imaginative techniques! Taught by RCT performers and instructors. The program covers all aspects of theater and offers two levels of instruction. 8-week sessions on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Workshops take place at Nazareth College Arts Center.
  

• Musical Theatre Classes
  Contact: Artistic Director Cara D'Emanuele, 585-802-8683
  Cara D'Emanuele is well known throughout the greater Rochester region for the drama and music classes she offers for kids, the coaching she provides aspiring actors, actresses, and singers, and also for the professional quality of all of the stage productions she directs. Click on the link above for information about her classes.
  Musical Theatre Classes for students in grades 4 - 12. A 10-week session. Grades 4 - 8 meets 6 - 7:30 pm; Grades 8 - 12 meets 7:30 - 9 pm Sundays. Classes meet at Dancers Alley in Village Gate on Goodman Street.

• Moonbeam2Earth ARTrageous Acting Review!!
  Instructors: Moonbeam2Earth Project, Inc.
  Directors Betsy Mathews and Rick Pearson
  Jewish Community Center, 1200 Edgewood Ave, Brighton. For registration call: 461-2000.
  Mondays 4-5pm, February 6-May 22, 2006.
  Ages 8, 9,10 &11
  The class consists of the production of short musical skits and creative improvisations emphasizing concepts of teamwork, writing and verbal communication and singing skills. The children not only learn the dynamics of performing and acting, but how to be caring citizens and why teamwork is so important. Our students enjoy high-energy rehearsals that are humorous, positive, potent and loads of fun! Moonbeam2earth has been working with schools in the Greater Rochester area, as well as Strong Museum and the Seneca Park Zoo for over six years. They are known for their ability to celebrate and inspire children and adults alike through their dynamic originality. A family-friendly performance will be held at the end of the session.
  Fee: $200
  

• Bristol Valley Theater
  Contact: Michael Perreca or Bonnie Butkas
  Bristol Valley Theater, P.O. Box 218, Naples, NY 14512
  585-374-6318F
  BVT's Apprentice Program
  The program covers all aspects of theater and offers two levels of instruction.
  

• Bella Voce Studio for the Performing Arts
  Michael Ingersoll, 585-377-1720
  66 North Main Street, Fairport
  Michael@bellavocestudios.com
  Whether you are a beginning musician, or an experienced performer, the instructors at Bella Voce Performing Arts Studio can start you on the right path to healthy and fun music learning.
  Musical Moments: Ages 3 & 4; Tiny tunes: Ages 5 & 6; Rising Stars: Ages 7 to 9; Musical Theatre I&II: Ages 10 to 16; Triple Threat I&II Ages 12 to 16 (By audition only).