Acting Out Class Details

Acting Out Class Details

Classes focus on learning and honing the skills of theatre as a process and will culminate in a skills demonstration at the end of the term. Drama skills not only build confidence as an actor, but improve communication, promote physical awareness, relieve stress, develop friendships and encourage empathy.

For more information about the curriculum, contact Program Director Fayth Caruso at brownf@uncsa.edu.

Class Descriptions

Theatre Games, Grades 3-5

Section 1 Mondays 4:30 - 5:15 p.m. (January 15 - April 22)
Section 2 Wednesdays 5:30-6:15 p.m. (January 17 - April 24)
$307/14-week semester
Jordan Brown, Instructor

Classes held at:
Arts Based School
7th St. Building
107 7th St
Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Students will be thrown into the ridiculously fun world of theater games - a methodology inspired by the teachings of Viola Spolin - to encourage cooperative play and ensemble thinking. This process-based class will include improv and pantomime to ignite children's imaginations in a manner that gets them acting in front of their peers without even realizing it! No final class demonstration will be offered for families; kids-only fun!

No class April 1 - 5

Acting for the Camera, Grades 6-8

Section 1 Mondays 5:30 - 6:15 p.m. (January 15 - April 22)
Section 2
Wednesdays 4:30 - 6:15 p.m. (January 17 - April 24)
$259/14-week semester
Jordan Brown, Instructor

In this class, students will be introduced to the camera as their audience. Students will learn basic camera angles and will work together using a green screen and a phone camera to create their very own movies! 

Classes held at:
Arts Based School
7th St. Building
107 7th St
Winston-Salem, NC 27101

No class April 1 - 5

Acting II, Grades 6-8

Saturdays, 9:00  - 10:30 a.m., Room 716, School of Drama
$370/10-week semester
Nick Zayas, Instructor

Discover your love and appreciation for a wide range of theatrical forms! Actors will explore improvisation as well as short classical and contemporary pieces with an emphasis on play, emphasizing vocal and physical freedom of expression

Spring Semester
January 6, 13, 20, 27
February 3, 10, 17, 24
March 2, 9

Acting III, Grades 9-12

Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Room 716, School of Drama
$370/10-week semester
Nick Zayas, Instructor

Develop your love of the art of acting while honing real world skills and techniques. Using fresh materials from contemporary film, tv, and theatre, we will explore what it means to be an actor in the modern era while taking a deep dive into the theory and practice of acting craft.

Spring Semester
January 6, 13, 20, 27
February 3, 10, 17, 24
March 2, 9

Musical Theatre II, Grades 5-12

Tuesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., DeMille 1, Workplace
$546/14-week semester
Charlie Kluttz, Instructor

This course begins with the fundamentals of singing technique; then each student will receive one-on-one tutorials on vocal and acting technique within a solo or group song. We will promote music reading study on a musical theater choral work, which will then incorporate simple dance moves that are appropriate to the style. This skills class is designed to build confidence in both the novice and experienced singer and challenge the students where they are in their training — and have fun while doing it!

Spring Semester
January 16 - April 23
No class April 1 - 5

Musical Theatre PLUS, Grades 6-12 (audition required)

Mondays 4:30 - 6:00 p.m., de Mille 1, Workplace
$546/14-week semester
Charlie Kluttz, Instructor

The Musical Theatre PLUS class will focus on skills training in sight reading, rhythm, vocal technique, audition preparation, and acting the song. Solo and small group numbers will be explored as well as research. Audition required.

Spring Semester
January 15 - April 22
No class April 1 - 5

Private Voice Lessons

Private Voice Lessons, Rm 636 Workplace
Alicia Reid, Instructor
$602/14 week semester of one 30-minute private lesson per week

Private instruction based on the student's level and experience.

Please email Fayth Caruso at fayth623@gmail.com  if you have questions.

NEW! Junior Jazz/Tap (Offered through Preparatory Dance)

Spring Session
Saturdays March 9 - May 18
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., Studio 298, School of Dance
$150/8-week session
Instructor M. Johnson

For ages 9 - 11.  This class is open to all studentswithout audition. Students will learn both tap and jazz techniques to add versatility to their movement training. A wonderful opportunity to work with students from varying backgrounds, 

Note - This class is listed under Preparatory Dance Electives in the registration system

NEW! Senior Jazz/Tap (offered through Preparatory Dance)

Spring Session
Saturdays March 9 - May 18
1:00 - 2:00 p.m., Studio 298, School of Dance
$150/8-week session
Instructor M. Johnson

For ages 12 - 14.  This class is open to all studentswithout audition. Students will learn both tap and jazz techniques to add versatility to their movement training. A wonderful opportunity to work with students from varying backgrounds, 

Note - This class is listed under Preparatory Dance Electives in the registration system