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12 Week Classes Start February 26th!
All classes just $200 for whole semester
All classes have a tuition of $200 that covers the entire 12 week semester. Tuition covers the cost of supplies unless otherwise noted in the class description. The final week of the semester (May 12th through May 17th) will be tech week and performing arts classes will meet everyday for tech rehearsal. A final presentation will be held on Thursday, May 16th to showcase what students have learned and accomplished. On May 17th we will have the second bi-annual OB Awards to reward students for their hard work and dedication. The visual arts students will display their artwork on these days for the public. Tuition must be paid in full by the second class of the semester or a payment plan may be set up with administration.
Scholarships Available!
Several partial scholarships and several full scholarships will be awarded each semester. Get your forms completed and returned to the Alban Arts Center before February 15th to receive financial assistance. Scholarships are limited so apply as soon as possible
Performance Art Classes
Pre-Acting
Taught By: Paige Chapman
Wednesday 5:45-6:30 pm
Recommended for ages 3-6
This class will work with children to use their imagination to act and explore. We will introduce them to storytelling, acting and improvisation. They will create stories through creative play. Early participation in drama develops confidence, speaking skills, social skills and serves as a great introduction to acting that begins a life-long enjoyment of creative arts.
Acting 1
Taught By: Adam Bryan
Tuesday 5:30-6:30 pm
Recommended for ages 6 –11 (students must be able to read)
This class is designed to get students more comfortable on stage. We will explore many theatre basics, such as character, voice, memorization, and confidence. Students will experience a variety of acting exercises in an effort to find each student's strengths. Culminating with a final presentation at the end of the semester.
Intermediate Acting
Taught By: Adam Bryan
Tuesday 6:45-7:45 pm
Recommended for ages 11 –16
This class will begin by reviewing the basics of stage acting such as the parts of the stage and acting to the fourth wall. Students will learn how to develop rich characters with wants, needs, and aspirations. Students will receive the tools to break down their scripts and find context for character based in the text. Students will discover the actor that lives in us all and how to best harness their own natural talent. Culminating with a final presentation at the end of the semester.
Advanced Acting
Taught By: Marlette Carter Tuesday 8:00-9:00 pm
Recommended for ages 16 and up.
Designed to further the principles and fundamentals learned in Intermediate Acting. This course will focus on in-depth character analysis, with overviews of various theatrical methodology including; The Stanislavski system, the Strasburg Method, and the Meisner Technique. Emphasis is placed on Classical theatre interpretation, characterization and presentation.
Improv 1
Taught By: Jeff Bukovinsky and The No Pants Players
Tuesday 5:30-6:30 pm
Recommended for ages 6—11
This class will explore many different improv techniques. Students will play a variety of games in an effort to improve the students ability to interact within an improvised scene. Class is intended for younger students that are looking to improve their improv skills on stage or as an introduction to the stage. Students will perform several different games for the showcase at the end of the semester.
Improv 2
Taught By: Jeff Bukovinsky and The No Pants Players
Tuesday 6:45-7:45
Recommended for ages 11—16
This class is similar to Improv 1 but is geared towards students that are a bit older. Students will play a variety of games in an effort to improve the students ability to interact within an improvised scene. Excellent class for the beginner actor and the actor looking to improve their abilities to think on their feet, also a great class for students that are just looking to have some fun on stage. Students will perform several different games for the showcase at the end of the semester.
Improv 3
Taught By: Jeff Bukovinsky and The No Pants Players
Tuesday 8:00-9:00 pm
Recommended for ages 16 and up.
This class is designed for high school students and adults to explore the world of improv. The focus of this class is to get students more comfortable on their feet in an improvised scenario, as well as getting students to work together as a troupe. Lessons will be taught through games and constructive criticism and discussion. Great class for the first time performer or the performer that is looking to enhance their ability to think quickly on their feet and have fun with character.
Directing:
Taught By: Marlette Carter Tuesday 6:45-7:45 pm
(This is correct time, printed brochure had a typo)
Recommended for ages 13 and up.
This class will introduce students to basic skills involved in directing for live theatre. Various approaches to directing for the theatre will be studied, which involve; knowledge of terminology, blocking, and rehearsal techniques. Students will gain understanding of scene analysis, and develop effective skills for communicating with actors and designers that contribute to effective, creative and fun directing.
Stage Makeup
Taught By: Adam Bryan
Wednesday 5:30-6:30 pm
Recommended for ages 8 and up.
A $50 supply charge applies to this class. Students will receive their own personal makeup kit which is theirs to keep at the end of the semester.
Students will learn how to safely and effectively apply makeup to themselves and others. The class will begin with the basics of application, shadow, highlight, color etc. and then will progress into more advanced techniques like old age, fantasy, cuts and bruises, beard creation and more.
Alban Acting Troupe
Taught By: Adam Bryan
Wednesday 8:00-9:30 pm
This class is by audition only and has a prerequisite of at least one semester of Acting Classes at the Alban Arts Academy. Auditions must consist of two contrasting monologues and may be submitted in person or videoed and emailed.
This class is designed to get students working like a professional performer. This is an ongoing class that will produce at least one show per year with the intention of touring the production. Students will learn and produce a full length show, as well as be trained how to handle themselves in a professional manner as a performer.
Digital Storytelling
Taught By: Patrick Felton
Wednesday 6:45-7:45 pm
Recommended for ages 12 and up
This class explores the new potential of artists to create unique pieces of art in the digital age. The internet has opened up an entire world of new ways to get your message out. Mediums such as Youtube, Vimeo and Podcasting have become tools for artists to create and distribute their art to new audience. Learn the basics of internet media production, content creation and distribution. This is the perfect class for novices eager to project their voice and art into the internet as well for web veterans looking for a venue to expand and experiment within their medium. Over the course of the class, students will learn to build and create their own podcast, internet web series, blog, or other piece of digital art.
Shakespeare
Instructed by Jason Lilly
Tuesday 5:30-6:30 pm
Recommended for ages 12 and up.
Shakespeare is the most famous playwright of all time. His plays are beloved all over the world by actors of all ages. This class will introduce students to Shakespeare and his plays as well as present the skills and techniques necessary for performing in a Shakespeare production. Students will also organize and perform a shortened version of one of Shakespeare’s famous plays.
Introduction to Screenwriting.
Taught By: Patrick Felton
Wednesday 8:00-9:00 pm
Recommended for ages 14 and up
This class is dedicated to the art of dramatic writing for film and television. Learn the basic tools used by the writers of today's best television, film, and media artists. Students will learn the methods of story construction that have been used for centuries as well as new unique and practical techniques for various genres, styles, and circumstances. Through the experience of observation, instruction and writing, students will create their own feature length screenplay. This is the perfect class for writing novices with a story to tell as well as longtime authors looking to expand their repertoire of skills.
Visual Arts Classes
Painting
Taught By: Brian Barth
Wednesday 5:30 pm-6:30 pm
Recommended for ages 8 and up.
This class is for students who have a basic understanding of the painting process and color theory. Students will work on larger scale artworks focusing on process and control of media.
Sculpture
Taught By: Brian Barth
Wednesday 6:45-7:45 pm
Recommended for ages 8 and up.
This class will be an exploration of three dimensional artwork using paper, clay, plaster and found objects inspired by sculptural works of art through history.
 
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