Fall 2024 Classes
Our Fall Session is now ended. Our Winter Session of classes will run mid-January to late March, 2025. Information will be available after December 10, 2024.
Our classes are listed below according to age range:
Grades K to 2
Grades 3 to 6
Middle & High School Students
Teens & Adults
Adults
EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNTS OF 10% OFF (PLUS ANOTHER 10% OFF FOR SIBLINGS/SPOUSES) THRU SEPTEMBER 1, 2024!
DISCOUNTS FOR SIBLINGS, AND FOR SPOUSES OF 10% OFF (AFTER THE 1ST STUDENT) SIGNING UP TOGETHER!
PLUS…PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS AND SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THOSE WHO QUALIFY! For details on how to apply, go here: https://www.curtaincallinc.com/general-class-information/
While our stages, auditoriums, and our studio classroom in our Main Office have handicap access, our Kweskin and Dressing Room Theatre Studios unfortunately are only accessible by stairs. Please contact us directly at brian@curtaincallinc.com or 203-329-8207 x700 if you have any questions or concerns regarding handicap accessibility for classes.
Our class sessions run once a week for eight weeks. (Curtain Call follows the public schools calendar as to holiday, weather, and emergency closings and cancellations.) Our dance classes specialize in theatre jazz, lyrical movement, and tap. Dance classes are 55 to 60 minutes. Students can opt to register for the full, eight-week session at a discounted rate, or register on a drop-in (or per-class) basis. Acting and Theatre Craft Classes are ONLY available for registration for the FULL, eight-week session. (There is no-drop-in registration for acting classes, regardless of age.) Classes vary in times from 60 to 75 minutes (Grades K to 2), 75 to 90 minutes (Grades 3 to 6), and 90 to 120 minutes hours (middle, high school, and adults). Information on our teacher’s backgrounds and credentials are available when you click on an instructor’s name.
All correspondence with parents and students will take place by email. Details regarding drop-off, pick-up, and other class information will be sent to all parents/students at least five days in advance of the start of the class. Please be sure to check your emails on a regular basis for class updates or alerts such as cancellations due to weather or emergency. (This goes for our Adult Classes as well.)
We ask that all rides please be on time for dismissal, as our staff must prepare for the arrival and/or dismissal of other classes at the facility, or prepare the facility for rehearsals or performances, and may not be available to supervise. If an emergency should arise preventing you from reaching the theatre on time for dismissal, or if you do need to arrange for an early drop-off or later pick-up, please contact our Education Director directly at brian@hotsandwichstaging.com or 203-329-8207 x700. (All Curtain Call office voicemails go straight our email as well.)
If a student needs to miss class for any reason, please let us know. Absences can sometimes cause teachers to make adjustment to what they had originally planned for that day. You may contact brian@hotsandwichstaging.com or 203-329-8207 x700.
Curtain Call follows the Stamford Public School Calendar as to holidays and weather/emergency closings. Any class cancellations will be posted to the this webpage and on News 12CT, and all parents/students will be notified. Make-up classes are ONLY provided in the event Curtain Call must cancel a class due to weather or emergency. Make-up classes are not provided for individual student absences.
All students should bring their own water bottles to class. Water bottles should be clearly labeled with the student’s name.
NO EATING will be allowed in the theatres, rehearsal studios, backstage or in the dressing rooms at any time. Food may only be eaten outdoors or in the theatre lobbies.
Students should dress comfortably and appropriately for all activities, and must wear the appropriate footwear: NO sandals, flip-flops, open-toed shoes, bare of stocking feet, Crocs or Heelys permitted.
Classes for Grades K to 2:
Music Box Theatre: An Introduction to Musical Theatre, Grades K to 2
Instructors: Ruth Lettera and Jonathan Cahr
Tuesdays, 4:15pm to 5:30pm
9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/12, 11/19
*No class on 11/5 for Election Day
A favorite of students grades K to 2 for many years, our Music Box Theatre class includes a pair of teachers working together as both director and music director to provide more one-on-one focus and attention to students, create more challenging and creative staging, and add a bit more production value (minor set pieces, props, costumes, and stage lighting), so students have a better sense of what the experience of “putting on a show” may be like. Using song, character expression and choreographed movements and gestures as storytelling tools, students will assemble a mini-musical based upon a story or fable that they will perform for families on the final class. (A new mini-musical is explored each session for recurring students.) Students will be cast in various roles and provided with a script and recorded music tracks. The class will also include special craft projects which will be incorporated into their performance. All students must be available for their performance on the final date, November 19.
Registration: $350 (10% off all eight-week registrations made thru September 1, 2024)
Budding Actor’s Workshop: A Variety-Pack of Acting Skills, Grades K to 2
Instructor: Tony Republicano
Saturdays, 10:30am to 11:30pm
9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16
*No class 10/12 for Yom Kippur.
This low-pressure class environment allows students to explore a variety pack of acting tools and techniques for budding young talents including improv, character creation, scripted scenes/sketches and commercials, without the pressure of rehearsing and preparation associated with putting on a show. Build confidence, presentation, social and public speaking skills. Highlights of the students’ work have often been presented in a showcase for an invited audience at the end of the session if the class is comfortable.
Registration: $280 (10% off all eight-week registrations made thru September 1, 2024)
Classes for Grades 3 to 6:
On the Spot: Comedy & Improv for Kids, Grades 3 to 5
Instructor: Tony Republicano
Wednesdays, 4:15pm to 5:30pm
9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6
If you’ve got a talent and a love for making people laugh, this eight-week workshop is for you! Humor speaks to all personalities and is an effective way of channeling creativity to make poignant and relevant commentary. In this class, young actors will tap into their own creative ideas and instincts as they explore improv, sketches, physical comedy, parody and joke-telling! They’ll build confidence and teamwork as they learn to trust in themselves and their fellow actors, and recognize the difference between appropriate and inappropriate humor. (Games and exercises are often varied from session to session for recurring students.)
Registration: $280 (10% off all eight-week registrations made thru September 1, 2024)
Musical Theatre Dance: An Introduction to Tap & Theatre Jazz, Grades 3 to 6
(THIS CLASS IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR ENROLLMENT.)
Instructor: Anne-Marie Gerard Galler
Thursdays, 4:00pm to 5:00pm
9/19, 9/26, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14
*No class 10/3 for Rosh Hashanah
Designed for young actors looking to develop more comfort and confidence with dance and movement, particularly musical theatre styles such as theatre jazz and tap. Build basic skills that will help you in both audition and performance situations and give you more assurance while also having fun!
Registration: $136 for all eight weeks (10% off all eight-week registrations made thru September 1, 2024) or register as a drop-in at just $20 per class.
The World’s a Stage: Plays of History & World Culture for Young Actors, Grades 3 to 6
Instructor: Josh Elliot Pickel and Justin McArthur
Saturdays: 10:00am to 11:30am
9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16
*No class 10/12 for Yom Kippur.
In this drama class, students will develop their own stage adaptations of stories from different world cultures and history. (A new culture is explored each session for recurring students.) Together, they will learn basic stage skills and direction, explore character development, creative use of movement, develop stage-speaking skills, and build confidence! At the end of this course the students will present this performance for an invited audience (with costumes, props, minor set pieces, and stage lighting). This acting class promises to be fun, exciting and memorable. All students must be available for their performance on the final date, November 16.
Registration: $350 (10% off all eight-week registrations made thru September 1, 2024)
Classes for Middle & High School:
Audition Prep for Middle Schoolers, Grades 6 to 8
(THIS CLASS IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR ENROLLMENT.)
Instructor: Brian Bianco and Guest Artists
Mondays, 4:30pm to 6:00pm
9/16, 9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18
*No classes 10/14 for Columbus/Indigenous People’s Day, or 11/11 for Veteran’s Day.
Eager to audition for your school show, the local theatre company, or even professionally, but not sure how to meet the challenge? In this eight-week class, we will explore a variety of different types of auditions such as cold-readings, prepared monologues, musical auditions, and even on-camera auditions, and how to prepare for each. You’ll learn how to control your nerves, build your confidence, and make smart choices that showcase you in the audition room. By session’s end, you will have been supplied with a few selections you can use as audition pieces for yourself, and a greater confidence in than you had before.
Registration: $280 (10% off all eight-week registrations made thru September 1, 2024)
Sketch Comedy for Teens, Grades 8 to 12
Instructor: Christopher John O’Neill
Tuesdays, 5:30pm to 7:00pm
9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/12, 11/19
*No class on 11/5 for Election Day
Ever wonder what it’s like to be on “Saturday Night Live?” In this course, participants will dive into the fundamentals of comedy writing and learn how to transform a simple idea into a hilarious sketch. Taught by Broadway leading actor and sketch comedy writer and performer Christopher John O’Neill (Helen Hayes award winner for his role as Elder Cunningham in The Book of Mormon) this interactive class will immerse students in the vibrant world of sketch comedy, where they will learn the fundamentals and the art of crafting original comedic pieces, culminating in the performance of those pieces on our final date, November 19. The collaborative environment fostered in this course is not only conducive to creativity but also encourages students to take risks and let their imaginations run wild. By engaging with their peers and receiving constructive feedback, students will enhance their writing skills and gain invaluable insights into the comedic process. More than just a class, this experience seeks to create a space where students can experiment with various comedic styles, and foster a supportive atmosphere where laughter and creativity thrive. We believe that everyone, regardless of their prior experience with comedy, will find their niche in this collaborative journey. There are no “bad” ideas here—just moments of inspiration waiting to be unlocked! This course promises to be a fun and enriching experience that can launch their journey into the world of comedy.
Registration: $280 (10% off all eight-week registrations made thru September 1, 2024)
LOL: Comedy & Improv, Grades 6 to 8
(THIS CLASS IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR ENROLLMENT.)
Instructor: Tony Republicano
Wednesdays, 5:30pm to 6:50pm
9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6
If you’ve got a talent and a love for making people laugh, this eight-week workshop is for you! Humor speaks to all personalities and is an effective way of channeling creativity to make poignant and relevant commentary. Explore a variety of comedic styles including improv, sketch, physical comedy, parody and stand-up. Sharpen your timing, heighten your creative instincts, develop your own comedic characters and ideas, while you also build trust in your scene partners, learn to listen and “pass the ball,” commit to the given circumstances in a scene, and bring freshness and spontaneity to your acting performance.
Registration: $280 (10% off all eight-week registrations made thru September 1, 2024)
Broadway Bound: Triple Threat Workshop, Grades 8 to 12
Instructors: Brian Bianco, Anne-Marie Gerard Galler, Matthew Stolfi
Thursdays, 5:30pm to 7:00pm
9/19, 9/26, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14
*No class 10/3 for Rosh Hashanah
This intensive study will focus in voice, dance, and acting for musical theatre performance, building and enhancing skills and confidence in each as well as helping students prepare for musical theatre auditions. With their instructors, they will develop pieces (an up-tempo song, a ballad, and monologue) to add to their audition repertoire, tackle choreography and handling dance auditions, and learn how to present themselves with confidence. The class will culminate in a very informal showcase on the final date, November 14.
Registration: $280 (10% off all eight-week registrations made thru September 1, 2024)
Classes for Teens & Adults:
Broadway Tap for Teens & Adults: Beginners & Intermediate
Instructor: Caitlin Ann Roberts
Mondays, 6:00pm to 6:55pm
9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25
*No classes 10/14 for Columbus/Indigenous People’s Day, or 11/11 for Veteran’s Day.
Designed for actors with less than two years tap experience looking to get a “leg up,” our Broadway Tap classes explore a trademark style featured in popular musicals like Anything Goes, 42nd Street, Shuffle Along, Book of Mormon, Newsies, Something Rotten and TV shows like So You Think You Can Dance.
Registration: $136 for all eight weeks (10% off all eight-week registrations made thru September 1, 2024) or register as a drop-in at just $20 per class.
Click here to register as a DROP-IN for Broadway Tap for Teens & Adults: Beginners & Intermediate.
Broadway Tap for Teens & Adults: Advanced
Instructor: Caitlin Ann Roberts
Mondays, 7:00pm to 7:55pm
9/23, 9/30, 10/7, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4, 11/18, 11/25
*No classes 10/14 for Columbus/Indigenous People’s Day, or 11/11 for Veteran’s Day.
Designed for actors with more than two years tap experience looking to get a “leg up,” our Broadway Tap classes explore a trademark style featured in popular musicals like Anything Goes, 42nd Street, Shuffle Along, Book of Mormon, Newsies, Something Rotten and TV shows like So You Think You Can Dance.
Registration: $136 for all eight weeks (10% off all eight-week registrations made thru September 1, 2024) or register as a drop-in at just $20 per class.
Click here to register as a DROP-IN for Broadway Tap for Teens & Adults: Advanced.
Theatre Jazz for Teens and Adults: Beginner to Intermediate Levels
Instructor: Anne-Marie Gerard Galler
Saturdays: 12:00pm to 1:00pm
9/21, 9/28, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23
*No class 10/5 for Rosh Hashanah Weekend and 10/12 for Yom Kippur.
9/21, 9/28, 10/5, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16
*No class 10/12 for Yom Kippur.
Designed for actors who may not necessarily be trained dancers but are looking to improve their dance skills for musical theatre performance and auditions, this class will lay a foundation of technique while providing a fun and exciting classroom environment that will help you develop comfort and confidence.
Registration: $136 for all eight weeks (10% off all eight-week registrations made thru September 1, 2024) or register as a drop-in at just $20 per class.
Click here to register as a DROP-IN for Theatre Jazz for Teens & Adults: Beginners & Intermediate.
Yoga for Actors: Teens & Adults
Instructor: Anne-Marie Gerard Galler
Saturdays: 1:00pm to 2:00pm
9/21, 9/28, 10/19, 10/26, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23
*No class 10/5 for Rosh Hashanah Weekend and 10/12 for Yom Kippur.
Join Anne-Marie Gerard Galler for this Vinyasa Yoga Class at Curtain Call! The class will start with breathing techniques and move on to a flowing practice of poses and vinyasas, with a focus on strength and flexibility. We will end with shavasana, a final guided restorative pose that will imbue your weekend with calmness and focus. This class is a great follow up to Theatre Dance in the hour before.
Registration: $136 for all eight weeks (10% off all eight-week registrations made thru September 1, 2024) or register as a drop-in at just $20 per class.
Click here to register as a DROP-IN for Yoga for Actors: Teens & Adults.
Classes for Adults:
Long-Form Improv for Adults
Instructor: Eliza Kingsbury
Tuesdays, 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Dates have changed (one week later): 9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/12, 11/19
*No class on 11/5 for Election Day
Ready to dive into long-form improv? Always wanted to be on an improv team? Or start one of your own? Long-form improv involves creating a continuous improvised piece (or series of pieces) inspired or based off a suggestion or idea. This advanced improv class will go beyond the basics of scene work and give you the tools to create 20 minute improv sets as a group. We’ll utilize structures such as The Harold to create the magic of a long-form improv set that leaves an audience thinking, “I can’t believe they made that up on the spot!” Students will work as a team to listen, build trust, get creative, and most of all – let loose and have fun!
Registration: $300 (10% off all eight-week registrations made thru September 1, 2024).
Measure for Measure: A Song Study Workshop for Adults
(THIS CLASS IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR ENROLLMENT.)
Instructor: Vicky Herrera-Crilly
Tuesdays, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
9/24, 10/1, 10/8, 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/12, 11/19
*No class on 11/5 for Election Day
Strengthen vocal technique and breakdown songs to explore both their technical and storytelling components. Learn to interpret the underlying and hidden clues in the music that lead to discovery of character, objective, conflict, and emotionality, and develop pieces you can use for auditions, concerts, or cabaret performances. Students are welcome to bring in songs they are already working on or new songs they are interested in exploring. Song resources will also be made available to students. An informal recital at the end of the session is optional.
Registration: $280 (10% off all eight-week registrations made thru September 1, 2024)
Off the Cuff: Short-Form Adult Improv
Instructor: Tony Republicano
Wednesdays, 7:00pm to 8:30pm
9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6
Improv is unscripted, allowing artists to draw from their own instincts, shed their inhibitions, and build confidence and ease onstage. It also allows them to build trust among their fellow performers, commit to the given circumstance of a scene or situation, build upon their ideas, and bring freshness, adaptability and spontaneity in their performance. These skills also apply to social, presentational, interview, and business situations. “Short-form” improv consists of short scenes usually constructed from a predetermined game, structure, or idea and driven by an audience suggestion. In this eight-week class, you’ll develop creative reflexes through a series of theatre games, impromptu scenarios, and character and team-building exercises.
Registration: $280 (10% off all eight-week registrations made thru September 1, 2024)
