Youth Musical Theater Classes

Young performers will have the opportunity to dance, sing, act, and create art in this interactive class focused on self-expression. Through music, movement, and art, students will explore ways to express themselves, build friendships, and collaborate as a group. The class includes two opportunities for participants to showcase what they have learned.

COST: $70/month
AGES: 4 - Kindergarten

SESSION 2:
Instructor: Rachel Carter
Tuesdays from 10 - 11 am
January 7 - May 13, 2025

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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.

COST: $80/month, $175 Production Fee
AGES: 1st & 2nd Grade

SESSION 1 (FULL)
Instructors: Hailey Sundwall and Rachel Carter
Tuesdays from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
January 7 - May 13, 2025

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

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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.

COST: $80/month, $175 Production Fee
AGES: 3rd - 6th Grade

SESSION 2 (FULL)
Instructors: Amelia Moore and Collin Larsen
Tuesdays from 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm
January 7 - May 13, 2025

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SESSION 3 (FULL)
Instructors: Amelia Moore and Collin Larsen
Tuesdays from 5:00 pm - 6:15 pm
January 7 - May 13, 2025

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SESSION 3A (FULL)
Instructors: Kolton Nielsen and Collin Larsen
Wednesdays from 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
January 8 - May 14, 2025

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SESSION 3B (FULL)
Instructors: Kolton Nielsen and Collin Larsen
Wednesdays from 5:30 pm - 6:45 pm
January 8 - May 14, 2025

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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.

COST: $80/month, $175 Production Fee
AGES: 7th - 12th Grade

SESSION 4 (FULL)
Instructors: Hailey Sundwall and Rachel Carter
Tuesdays from 4:45 - 6:00 pm
January 7 - May 13, 2025

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SESSION 4A (FULL)
Instructors: Kolton Nielsen and Collin Larsen
Wednesdays from 5:15 - 6:30 pm
January 8 - May 14, 2025

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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. 

COST: $125/month, $325 Production Fee
AGES: 12 - 18

ADDITIONAL CLASS TIMES
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.

AUDITION-BASED PROCESS
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.

SESSION 1
Instructors: Amelia Moore and Amanda Baugh
Mondays and Fridays from 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm
January 6 - May 16, 2025

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