Students – children and adults alike – come through our doors with their own reasons for attending a class.
Some want to enhance their acting training and technique, some want to gain confidence in their skills, some want to meet people with similar interests, some just want to try something new. No matter the reason, students of all ages and experience levels are welcome at QCT. Here they will find classes taught by trained theatre professionals, as well as a safe space to explore and deepen their understanding of the performing arts.
QCT COVID-19 Safety Procedures
Spring 2021 Classes Coming Soon!
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QCT Kids Company
Instructor: Brendan Shea
Dates: March 27-May 1, Saturdays | 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
Instructor: Brendan Shea
Dates: March 27-May 1, Saturdays | 10:00 AM-11:00 AM
Registration Deadline: March 22
Classes are currently full. Please call the Box Office to be placed on the waiting list. (217) 222-3209
A seasonal class, Kids Company members use guided improv and costume play to re-imagine stories new and old. Our spring theme is “Disney Adventures.” We will explore the Disney collection including Pixar and Star Wars.
Skills Learned:
- Characterization
- Attention & Listening Comprehension
- Improvisation
- Teamwork
Tuition: $60
Mask Up!
Instructor: Brendan Shea
Dates: March 24-April 28, Wednesdays | 5:30-6:30 PM
Registration Deadline: March 19
Class is currently full. Please call the Box Office to be placed on the waiting list. (217) 222-3209
We’ve all gotten used to wearing face masks to protect ourselves and others from getting sick– but did you know theatre has used elaborate, larger-than-life masks on stage for thousands of years!? Let’s make our own crazy theatre masks and act in scenes inspired by them!
Skills Learned:
- Acting
- Design (Props/Costume)
- Physical Theatre
- Characterization
Tuition: $60
Improv: Yes, and…
Instructor: Brendan Shea
Dates: March 25-April 29, Thursdays | 5:30-6:30 PM
Registration Deadline: March 19
Class is currently full. Please call the Box Office to be placed on the waiting list. (217) 222-3209
Improv is not only a fabulous source of comedy, it’s also the basis for a lot of theatre-making and a great skill to learn. We’ll practice making bold choices, playing hilarious games, and learning to approach life with a “yes, and…” attitude!
Skills Learned:
- Collaboration
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Comedic Performance
- Confidence
Tuition: $60
Willy Shakes’ Scene Study
Instructor: Brendan Shea
Dates: March 24-April 28, Wednesdays | 6:45-8:00 PM
Registration Deadline: March 19
Our Shakespeare classes make the Bard fun, approachable and easy to understand; we’ll do a deep dive into some classic scenes and focus on acting Shakespeare’s language.
Skills Learned:
- Classical Acting
- Voice & Speech
- Reading Comprehension (Shakespeare)
- Characterization
Tuition: $75
Dramaturgy Club (Virtual Class)
Instructor: Brendan Shea
Dates: March 26-April 30, Fridays | 6:30-8:00 PM
Registration Deadline: March 22
This fun and engaging virtual class goes “beyond the book club” and teaches dramaturgical approaches to in-depth script analysis; together we will read, break down and get to the heart of a curated selection of great plays. Students will be asked to read outside of class time.
Skills Learned:
- Dramaturgy
- Reading Comprehension (Various Genres)
- Script Analysis
- Cold Reading
Tuition: $90
Ages 3-5
Little Theatre People – Postponed until Summer Session
Instructor: Brendan Shea
Dates:
Registration Deadline:
A seasonal class where our youngest performers bring a story to life through creative play. Our spring theme is “Disney Royalty.”
Skills Learned:
- Characterization
- Attention & Listening Comprehension
- Improvisation
- Creative Play
Tuition: $60
Basic Training and Triple Threat Boot Camp are one-week intensive camps that culminate in a one-evening Showcase. These camps are held in early August.
Triple Threat Boot Camp
For Grades 5-College
We are seeking students ready for an intense week of training in singing, acting, and dancing. Intended for the serious performer, the Triple Threat Boot Camp is a week-long workshop instructing students in the musical theatre disciplines. Students are divided into age-appropriate levels, working in the mornings with professionals to learn the skills needed to become top-notch performers. In the afternoon, students implement the skills learned during the day in a rehearsal for a revue of musicals at the end of the week. Even the most experienced performer will find this camp to be invaluable! Tuition includes a t-shirt and two complimentary tickets to the showcase.
Basic Training
For Grades 1-4
This class is designed for younger students who aspire to be part of our Triple Threat Boot Camp. Students will rotate between classes in singing, acting, and dancing in preparation for musical theatre performances. Basic Training students will perform in select scenes in the Triple Threat Boot Camp Showcase.
