Posted on: Wednesday, December 15th, 2021
New Theatre Classes & Productions (ages 3-18)
Welcome to ’22
The Broad-Y Academy is pleased to open enrollment for skills classess that start in January at our 40 Balcom Street Mansfield, MA location! Days offered: Mondays and Saturdays – with a variety of new classes being offered.
Spots are limited so join today. New and current students will come together to learn, make friends and creatively contribute to our team environment – runs the months of January through May. Month to month enrollment is available, which allows everyone to participate even those unable to commit to the full range of dates offered.
THEATRE CLASSES
- Intro to Performance | Saturdays 11:00 a.m. (ages 3-4)
Intro to Performance | Mondays 4:00 p.m. (ages 5-8)
Designed for beginning thespians, this course is the perfect introduction to musical theatre performance. Students will sample acting, singing, and dancing throughout the course of the semester with the goal of becoming confident on stage and understanding the foundations of musical theatre. This is a great option for students to dip their toes before joining full production programs at age 7. - Acting & Improv | Mondays 5:00 p.m.(ages 7-14)
Students in this course will focus on becoming confident and adaptable actors through instruction in improvisation, script and analysis, character study, movement for the actor and beyond. Appropriate for both new and experienced performers. - Musical Theatre Technique | Mondays 6:00 p.m. (ages 7-14)
A combination of singing, dancing, and acting, this course is perfect for aspiring triple threat performers. Students will learn vocals and choreography to various Broadway production numbers, explore acting the song, and have the opportunity for individual feedback on solo pieces. Appropriate for both new and experienced performers.
Above classes will run January 3 – May 23, 2022 at the member cost of $44 per month. Non-members are welcome to participate and will be asked to start a Y account at online registration. Please call your local Y if you have any questions. Non-member cost is $88 per month. Each class will meet for 45 minutes weekly. We look forward to seeing you at the Y! Enroll today.
MUSICAL PRODUCTIONS
There’s more in store for kids interested in the performing arts in ’22. Don’t miss productions starting to cast now! Cast members will join us for weekly rehearsals at the Mansfield Arts & Education Center. The shows listed below (by age) will each culminate in a public performance — complete with set, costumes and lights.
- Aristocats KIDS | Begins 2/10/22 (ages 6-10)
Rehearsals to take place Thursdays 5:00-6:30 p.m. & some Saturdays 12:30-2:00 p.m.
Cost: $275 ($305 non-member)
Based on the beloved Disney animated film, and featuring a jazzy, upbeat core, Disney’s The Aristocats KIDS is a non-stop thrill ride of feline fun, complete with unbelievable twists and turns. All students will be cast in scene and songs throughout the performance. Performances will be held the weekend of May 7 at Orpheum Foxboro. - Phantom Tollbooth JR | Begins 3/2/22 (ages 11-14)
Rehearsals to take place Wednesdays 5:00-6:30 p.m. & some Saturdays 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Cost: $275 ($305 non-member)
The exceptional tale of Milo, Tock and a certain magic tollbooth is brought splendidly to life on stage in this musical adaptation of Norton Juster’s beloved, award-winning children’s book. All students will be cast in scenes and songs throughout the performance. Performances will be held the weekend of June 4 at Orpheum Foxboro. - The Lightning Thief | Auditions by appointment: first week of Jan. (ages 14-18)
Rehearsals: Monday – Saturday nights at the Mansfield Y (exact days will be specified based on cast availability)
Cost: $275 ($305 non-member)
Join our Theatre Institute for the Percy Jackson Musical based on the popular book series. Performances will be held the weekend of March 25 at the Orpheum Foxboro. To sign up for an audition, please click here.
The Y provides a safe, enriching place for children to learn and grow and we welcome all new and returning students! If you have any questions, please contact juliap@hockymca.org.
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Mansfield Arts YMCA (40 Balcom St, Mansfield)
