Back To The Future PD Day Event
Great Scott! Youth aged 8-18 are invited to spend their PD Day on Monday, November 13 at the Drayton Entertainment Youth Academy for 1.21 gigawatts of nuclear fun.
Those attending will participate in a ZOOM Q&A with Broadway’s Back To The Future: The Musical star, JELANI REMI! Previous Broadway roles include Eddie Kendricks in Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations and Simba in Disney’s The Lion King.
Join us to learn from Jelani plus play theatre improv games, learn the music and moves to a production number from Back To The Future: The Musical and meet lots of new friends!
No audition is required, so hop in your Delorean to join us for a PD Day thrill ride!
Learn MoreWinter Session
Musical Theatre Ensemble
Musical Theatre Ensemble is for anyone who loves to sing, move and act! This is our triple threat class. Students will work as an ensemble to learn music and choreography to a wide range of age-appropriate musical production numbers from Broadway shows.
Learn MoreScripted Acting
Acting students are welcome to enroll in Scripted Acting. Students will explore character development through text analysis techniques using age and level appropriate monologues and scenes from a wide range of published plays. Instructors will help students learn to break down clues within the script, and how those clues influence the way their character walks, talks, feels, and interacts with other actors in the play.
Learn MoreImprov
“Yes, and….!” Students will explore acting through improvisation, non-scripted storytelling, and drama-based games, all while learning through play, imagination, and spontaneity.
Learn MoreTechnical Theatre
Students of any experience level are welcome to enroll in our Technical Theatre Production class to gain insider knowledge and appreciation of what happens behind-the-scenes. This overview training will instill practical knowledge from a different department each week: lighting design, costume design and construction, props design and construction, set design with carpentry and paint, sound design, stage management, and more!
This class is offered for ages 16+
Learn MoreMarch Break Boot Camp
Learn FOUR production numbers from mega-hit Broadway shows. Performers will receive practical insight into how big musical numbers are rehearsed and performed while they work with Associate Artistic Director David Connolly and professional artists to produce a showcase of hit Broadway songs. Building on the fundamentals of singing, acting, and movement, students will develop an understanding of reading sheet music, vocal production, choreography and creating dynamic characters within the ensemble. The Final Showcase will be presented on Friday, March 15 at 4:00 p.m. In addition, students will attend Master Classes with Industry Professionals.
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