Classes for Youth, Adults on Calendar at Hartford Stage

Hartford Stage announces the schedule for youth and adult theatre classes for 2013:

Children's Theatre classes beginning in January take place on Saturdays from Jan. 19 to March 23, and Tuesdays from Jan. 22 to March 26. Classes for ages 5 to 8 include Story Theatre, Let's Act, Musical Theatre Cabaret, Jr., Mini-Production: "We Come From Everywhere," and Production Class: DISNEY'S DALMATION KIDS. Classes for ages 9 and up include Acting Out!, Youth Acting, Acting for the Camera & Beyond!, Theatre Sports Comedy Improvisation Troupe, and Production Class: Myth Adventures: Five Greek Classics. 

Hartford Stage also offers full-week theatre programs for youth ages 7-14 Feb. 18-22 and April 15-19 (school vacations). A free spring break program is available for Hartford residents in grades 6-8 during the Hartford Public Schools spring break April 1-5.

Classes for adults ages 18 and up include Scene Study and Actor Showcase. Scene Study is a six-week course on Mondays, January 21 to February 25 from 7 to 9 pm. Actor Showcase auditions will be held on Monday, Jan. 14 from 6 to 9 pm by appointment only. Rehearsals will be held weeknights during March, April and early May for a performance on Monday, May 13.

Other adult classes include Next Step: Improv (Feb. 5-March 26) and Acting Shakespeare (April 29-June 3). Private coaching in Acting and Voice are also available by appointment. For more information and to register for a class, call 860-520-7244 or visit www.hartfordstage.org/education.