Your youngest performers get a chance to dance, sing, act and make art in this interactive class where our main goal is learning to express yourself! Using music, movement, and art, we will explore how to express ourselves, make friends, and work as a group. We will have two opportunities to share what we have learned.

COST - $70/month
LOCATION - The New Ruth Academy (401 S. Pleasant Grove Blvd.)
TAUGHT BY -  Rachel Carter

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 -
Mondays from 2 - 3 pm
January 13 - May 12, 2025

SESSION 2 -
Tuesdays from 10 - 11 am
January 7 - May 13, 2025

Through engaging activities that include singing, music, dance, stage movement, and creating characters, students explore the foundations and techniques of effective performance in this class designed to give students a foundation in Musical Theater. Students will participate in four showcase performances throughout the year on the HCTO Main Stage demonstrating everything they learned during their time in class.

COST - $80/month, $175 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

INTRO - 1st & 2nd Grade:
This class focuses on building the foundational techniques for musical theater performers. Students will engage in activities  including storytelling, learning music, choreography and creating characters, 1st and 2nd graders will begin honing skills, building confidence in themselves, and developing empathy and understanding for their peers. Students will participate in a performance to demonstrate their learning and share with family and friends.

SESSION 1 - INTRO
(Only 1 seat remaining)
Tuesdays from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
January 7 - May 13, 2025
Taught by Hailey Sundwall and Rachel Carter

SESSION 1A - INTRO
Wednesdays from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
January 8 - May 14, 2025
Taught by Hailey Sundwall and Rachel Carter

ELEMENTARY: 3rd  - 6th Grade
Students in 3rd - 6th grade explore a broad range of foundational musical theater skills including acting, singing and dancing technique, character development, script analysis, and much more in this weekly course. As students grow and expand their skills, they are provided with more in-depth education in each aspect of musical theater that will prepare them for advancement in the program as well as life. Students will share what they’ve learned in a showcase in May.

SESSION 2 - ELEMENTARY
Tuesdays from 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm
January 7 - May 13, 2025
Taught by Amelia Moore and Collin Larsen

SESSION 3 - ELEMENTARY
Tuesdays from 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm
January 7 - May 13, 2025
Taught by Amelia Moore and Collin Larsen

SESSION 3A - ELEMENTARY
Wednesdays from 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
January 8 - May 14, 2025
Taught by Kolton Nielsen and Collin Larsen

SESSION 3B - ELEMENTARY
(Only 8 seats remaining)
Wednesdays from 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
January 8 - May 14, 2025
Taught by Kolton Nielsen and Collin Larsen

JR. HIGH/HIGH SCHOOL: 7th  - 12th Grade
Students take a deeper dive into musical theater skills including acting, singing and dancing technique, character development, script analysis, and much more in this weekly course. As students grow and expand their skills, they are provided with more in-depth education and performance level in each aspect of musical theater that will prepare them for advancement in the program as well as life. Students will share what they’ve learned in a showcase in May.

SESSION 4 - JR. HIGH/HIGH SCHOOL
Tuesdays from 4:45 - 6:00 pm
January 7 - May 13, 2025
Taught by Hailey Sundwall and Rachel Carter

SESSION 4A - JR. HIGH/HIGH SCHOOL
Wednesdays from 5:15 - 6:30 pm
January 8 - May 14, 2025
Taught by Kolton Nielsen and Collin Larsen

All the world’s a stage, and students in our MDT companies take a deeper dive into the foundational techniques and fundamentals of musical theater, taught by some of the best working professionals around in the state.

Students in 7th-12th grade (divided by age groups) develop a broad range of Musical Theatre skills, including acting, singing, dancing, character development, production design, and much more in bi-weekly classes. To culminate the class experience, students share what they learn in productions on our stage at the brand new Ruth Theater. 

**Please note that in addition to regular class times, there will be some Friday and/or Saturday rehearsals. You’ll also receive a schedule for your specific class once you are registered. Attendance at tech and dress rehearsals and all performances is mandatory in order for your child to participate in the class.

MDT Companies are a brand new offering for The Ruth Academy, and are expected to be in high demand. Students are selected following an audition process that looks at their performing abilities, yes, but also considers other factors such as availability and commitment to the program. These classes will be audition-based, meaning that not everyone who auditions will be cast. Auditions for these classes are open to the general public, not just current Academy students. Casting decisions are at the sole discretion of each production team, and there’s no guarantee of being cast in any specific semester. We expect there to be a great turnout for these auditions, and it’s impossible to foresee what casting will look like. If it doesn’t work for you to join us in this class, we encourage you to join us for one of our other fantastic musical theater classes.

COST - $125/month, $325 Production Fee
LOCATION - The New Ruth Academy (401 S. Pleasant Grove Blvd.)
TAUGHT BY - Amelia Moore and Amanda Baugh

SESSION 1 - Ages 12  - 18
Mondays and Fridays from 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm
January 6 - May 16, 2025