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Apple Tree Arts’ theatre programs encourage individuals of all ages to explore their experiences and identities. We facilitate a safe and healthy environment for youth participants through an engaging and motivating curriculum led by educators and artists specializing in their fields.
All programming is being held online until further notice.
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The Show Must Go Online (grades 2-6)
A frazzled drama teacher sends a video message to her students from her home office, announcing that their production of “Brushes With Greatness: The Dental Hygiene Musical” has been canceled! She tries to hang up, but accidentally leaves the camera running, as she receives a phone call from the principal who tells her: without the musical, the drama program will be shut down. Her students don’t take the news lying down! Each responds with their own monologue/ solo with reactions and ideas to make their show happen. Students will rehearse, film, and upload their own videos that, when played in order, tell the hilarious story of a group of passionate students desperate to keep their annual musical alive…online! Click for more details
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 6:00-8:00 pm
Thursday session will be added if Wednesday fills.
Runs: September 9- 30 (4 weeks)
Performance: Saturday, Oct. 3rd at 7:00 pm
(recording premiered at Zoom Watch Party)
Teachers: Lisa Scarlett, Matt Mariner
Tuition: $125
Acting Adventures (grades 2-4)
Explore your imagination and learn basic performance skills through theatre games, scene study, improvisation, choreography, and more. The Acting Adventures program focuses on self-discovery, creative expression, and team-building, and culminates in a video montage of original monologues presented by each student.
Day/Time: Mondays, 5:00-6:00pm
Runs: October 5-November 16 (6 weeks)
Tuition: $185
Teacher: Matt Mariner
A Christmas Carol Radio Show (grades 7-12)
Be a part of this Charles Dickens classic coming to life through a live 1940s radio broadcast, complete with vintage advertisements, sound effects, and holiday music.
* Seeking students for “A Christmas Carol” characters. Four adult actors will be cast as the radio narrators.
Grades 7-12 (with adults)
Day/Time: Wednesdays & Thursdays, 6:30-8:30 pm
Runs: October 14-December 10 (8 weeks)
Rehearsal on Monday, Nov. 23 during Thanksgiving Week
No rehearsals 11/25, 11/26
Performances: Streamed Friday, Dec 11, & Saturday, Dec 12
Teachers: Lisa Scarlett, Matt Mariner
Tuition: $300
Private Acting Lessons - all ages
Study popular acting techniques and apply them to characters, scenes, monologues, and theatre games.
Learn how to:
-Analyze a character’s personality traits, actions, and motives
-Empathize with a character’s emotions
-Improve self-confidence, public speaking skills, and body awareness
-Improvise and trust your creative instincts
Private acting is available as needed for audition and performance prep, or you can join for the semester (10 sessions) for a broader approach.
Fall ten-week session: Mondays Oct 5 – Dec 14 OR Tuesdays Sept 29 – Dec 15
Teacher: Matt Mariner
Tuition (10-week session) $400