Focused on the fundamentals of acting, this class will prepare you for any on-stage performance that you have! We will explore all the fundamentals of acting and expressing with your body, including comedy styles, improvisation, text analysis, and Shakespeare. This class will include a one-act play performance in May. 

COST - $80/month, $150 Production Fee
LOCATION - The New Ruth Academy (401 S. Pleasant Grove Blvd.)
TAUGHT BY - Jon Liddiard and Dylan Wright

Existing Academy Students and Parents can register for classes by logging in to TeacherZone HERE. For help with registration contact our education department at 801.226.8600, ext. 5 or academy@haletheater.org

SESSION 1 - 6th - 12th Grade
(Only 4 seats remaining)
Thursdays from 3:45 - 5:15 pm
January 9 - May 15, 2025

SESSION 2 - 6th - 12th Grade
Thursdays from 5:30 - 7:00 pm
January 9 - May 15, 2025

If you’ve ever watched a stand-up comic or a sketch comedy show and thought, “I’d like to try that!” this is the class for you! During this class we will explore developing, writing, and performing comedic acts from stand-up to sketches, to YouTube content. This is your chance to learn from experienced performers and creators how to make engaging comedy that will capture any audience.

COST - $80/month, $150 Production Fee
LOCATION - The New Ruth Academy (401 S. Pleasant Grove Blvd.)

Existing Academy Students and Parents can register for classes by logging in to TeacherZone HERE. For help with registration contact our education department at 801.226.8600, ext. 5 or academy@haletheater.org

SESSION 1 - Ages 14 - 18
Mondays from 5:15 - 6:45 pm
January 6 - May 12, 2025

Throwing punches, thrilling falls, amazing sword play, we’ve got it all! From musical theater, drama, and comedy to Shakespeare, all performers will eventually need to know some stage combat. In this course we will explore unarmed and armed stage combat in the service of telling thrilling stories. This course requires an additional fee to cover materials, and a showcase performance of stage combat! 

COST - $80/month, $150 Production Fee
LOCATION - The New Ruth Academy (401 S. Pleasant Grove Blvd.)
TAUGHT BY - Jon Liddiard and Dylan Wright

Existing Academy Students and Parents can register for classes by logging in to TeacherZone HERE. For help with registration contact our education department at 801.226.8600, ext. 5 or academy@haletheater.org

SESSION 1 - Ages 12 - 18
Mondays from 3:45 - 5:15 pm
January 13 - May 12, 2025