Kids & Teens Classes
Welcome to our kids and teens program! Our Actors Gym classes for kids and teens is lead by the wonderful Ms. KK (Karen Kron Dickson). Whether your child loves acting or is looking for a way to make friends, overcome shyness or just have some fun, Actors Gym provides a safe space for young actors to learn and grow at their own pace in a supportive and challenging environment.
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Actor’s Gym is an ongoing program- meaning it’s intended to be taken more than once and is appropriate for kids and teens of all levels.
ADVANCED INSTRUCTION
For the more serious young actor, Ms. KK provides small group coaching. Perfect for that kid or teen that is planning to audition for the school play, college program, or professional opportunity.
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Actors Gym: Kids
Level: Beginner
Age: 8 - 12
Prerequisites: None; NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Length: 8 weeks
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm
Price: $270
Upcoming Sessions
SUMMER: Begins Saturday June 10, 2023
FALL: Begins Saturday September 23, 2023
Who it’s for:
Whether your child is interested in acting, looking to have fun, wanting to make friends with similar interests or could use some help and encouragement to build confidence, Actors Gym meets your child where they are while challenging them to learn and grow in a warm, supportive environment. Beginners and shy children are welcome.
What it’s about:
This summer, we’re changing it up- the focus of the Actors Gym will be on improvisation. Improv is a fun way to help kids develop a range of important life skills (that are also acting skills!) Under the direction of beloved youth instructor Ms. KK, kids will learn games that develop creativity, improve communication and problem solving skills, foster teamwork and build confidence. Because the focus is on group games, it’s accommodating to summer vacation schedules too! (In the fall, Actors Gym will return to its regular format.)
Topics Include:
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Improv Games
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Teamwork
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Using your imagination
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And a lot more!
You’ll walk away with:
Your child will have a fun summer experience exploring their creativity and working as a team, while building confidence.

Actors Gym: Teens
Level: Beginner
Age: 13 - 17
Prerequisites: None; NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Length: 8 weeks, ongoing
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Price: $270
Upcoming Sessions
SUMMER: Begins Saturday June 10, 2023
FALL: Begins Saturday September 23, 2023
Who it’s for:
Whether your teen is interested in acting, looking to have fun, wanting to make friends with similar interests or could use some help and encouragement to build confidence, Actors Gym meets your teen where they are while challenging them to learn and grow in a warm, supportive environment. Beginners and shy teens are welcome.
What it’s about:
This summer, we’re changing it up- the focus of the Actors Gym will be on improvisation. Improv is a fun way to help teens develop a range of important life skills (that are also acting skills!) Under the direction of beloved youth instructor Ms. KK, teens will learn games that develop creativity, improve communication and problem solving skills, foster teamwork and build confidence. Because the focus is on group games, it’s accommodating to summer vacation schedules too! (In the fall, Actors Gym will return to its regular format.)
Topics Include:
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Improv Games
-
Teamwork
-
Using your imagination
-
And a lot more!
You’ll walk away with:
Your teen will have a fun summer experience exploring their creativity and working as a team, while building confidence.

Small Group Coaching for Kids
Level: Intermediate
Age: 8-13
Prerequisites: Actors Gym: Kids, other acting experience and/or training
Length: 4 weeks
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Price: $350
Upcoming Sessions
SUMMER: Begins Wednesday July 12, 2023
FALL: Begins Wednesday September 20, 2023
NOTE: PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING THEIR OWN MONOLOGUE. MONOLOGUES WILL NOT BE PROVIDED.
Who it’s for
This class is for the child who wants to be ready to audition for the school play, community theatre or for a professional/ educational opportunity and would like to receive more detailed, personalized instruction and coaching on a monologue.
What it’s about
Each actor will work with MAS youth instructor Ms. KK to prepare and fine tune an audition piece of their own choosing. The class is limited to only 6 participants so each actor can receive individualized instruction and feedback.
Topics Include
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Tips for Monologue Selection
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Most effective ways to rehearse a monologue
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Individualized feedback and assignments
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And more!
What you’ll walk away with
Knowledge of how to shine at an audition and the confidence of having a polished monologue that will show the student in their best light.

Small Group Coaching for Teens
Level: Intermediate
Age: 13-17
Prerequisites: Actors Gym: Teens, other acting experience and/or training
Length: 4 weeks
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Price: $350
Upcoming Sessions
SUMMER: Begins Monday July 10, 2023
FALL: Begins Monday September 18, 2023
NOTE: PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING THEIR OWN MONOLOGUE. MONOLOGUES WILL NOT BE PROVIDED.
Who it’s for
This class is for the teen who wants to be ready to audition for the school play, community theatre or for a professional/ educational opportunity and would like to receive more detailed, personalized instruction and coaching on a monologue.
What it’s about
Each actor will work with MAS youth instructor Ms. KK to prepare and fine tune an audition piece of their own choosing. The class is limited to only 6 participants so each actor can receive individualized instruction and feedback.
Topics Include
-
Tips for Monologue Selection
-
Most effective ways to rehearse a monologue
-
Individualized feedback and assignments
-
And more!
What you’ll walk away with
Knowledge of how to shine at an audition and the confidence of having a polished monologue that will show the student in their best light.
