Acting
Through our ClubHouse Theatre acting program, youth ages 8+ study all aspects of theater in a supportive environment while participating in a musical production. Students have an opportunity to participate in regular productions throughout the year.
Auditions and classes take place on the stage of the Boys & Girls Club of Huntington Valley’s Kingston Branch, which is located one mile from the ClubHouse Academy (directions). Parents and children are welcome to visit our facility.
Directors:
- Allison Horner
- Sydney Horner
- Connor Berkompas
- John Hay
- Laura Flores
Fees: $225 for all levels
Membership fee of $25 is required for all new members (valid September through August each year). Fees cover rehearsals, script, major costume pieces, music CD, dance instruction, voice lessons, 5 tickets to show, and a cast party.
Upcoming ClubHouse Theatre Productions:
Sleeping Beauty (ages 6-8) and Shrek (ages 8+)
Young actors will gain experience with all aspects of musical theatre including voice, dance, and stage direction.
Audition Information
Auditions, rehearsals, and performances are held at the Kingston Branch stage (16582 Brookhurst St, Fountain Valley). Space is limited.
- Sleeping Beauty (Beginners, Ages 6-8, Cast 1): No auditions required. Class limited to first 30 enrolled.
- Shrek (Beginner-Intermediate, Ages 8+, Cast 2-4): Sunday, September 15, 3PM-5:30PM
- Shrek (Advanced, Ages 10+, Jr. Entertainers and Entertainers): Sunday, September 15th, 12PM-2PM. Participants must be present the entire time.
Production Dates: January 14 – February 9, 2020
Tech rehearsals and performance dates are specific to each cast and will be available at auditions.
ClubHouse Theatre Rehearsal Schedule
Cast 1: Tuesday 5pm-6:30pm (Class limited to first 30 enrolled)
Cast 2: Wednesday 5pm-6:30pm
Cast 3: Thursday 5pm-6:30pm
Cast 4: Tuesday 6:30pm-8pm
Jr. ClubHouse Entertainers: Thursday 6:30pm-8pm
ClubHouse Entertainers: Wednesday 6:30pm-8pm
Theatre Classes at Kingston
Classes are held at the Fountain Valley Kingston Branch stage (16582 Brookhurst St.).
ACTING WORKSHOPS – TRIPLE THREAT ACTOR ($85)
Classes begins on 2/21-5/2 (No class 4/18)
Bring together the three disciplines of acting, singing, and dancing into a unified whole focusing on all aspects of performing.
| Beg.-Int. | 8 yrs + | Thursday | 4:10 – 5:00pm |
ACTING WORKSHOPS -TECHNIQUE ($85)
Classes begins on 2/20-5/1 (No class 4/18)
This class focuses on improvisation, scene study, and acting technique. By the end of the workshops students will have memorized and staged scenes from plays honing their acting and improvisation skills.
| Int.-Adv. | 11 yrs + | Wednesday | 4:10 – 5:00pm |
MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE WORKSHOPS ($85)
Classes begins on 2/19-4/30 (No class 4/18)
Geared towards introducing our youngest actors to musical theatre dance. Using fun, popular music from musicals such as Matilda, The Lion King, Frozen, The Greatest Showman, and more, dancers will learn audition and performing techniques so they can stand out as dancers on stage!
| Beginning | 6 yrs + | Tuesday | 4:00 – 4:50pm |
Theater Classes at ClubHouse
Classes are held at ClubHouse Academy (10200 Slater Ave.).
Musical Theatre Dance ($45/month)
This class brings the exciting world of Broadway to life. Learn the latest moves and choreography. Age appropriate Broadway scores and popular music are used to teach stage movement and dance styles as we work on actual dance numbers from shows. Learn audition techniques and a variety of repertoire in this fast paced Broadway style dance class.
| Level 1 (7 yrs+) | Fri. | 4:30 – 5:20pm |
| Level 2 (7 yrs+) | Fri. | 4:30 – 5:20pm |
| Level 3 (10 yrs+) | Sat. | 1:00 – 1:50 pm |
Vocal Performance
Fees: $45/month (1 class/wk)
How to sell a song! Musical Theatre Actors will learn how to bring characters to life through songs, focusing on audition and performance techniques.
| 10 yrs + | Thursday | 7:00 – 7:50pm |
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