Acting Antics: Fun & Games for Stage, Grades 3-5

Wednesdays, 4:30-5:15 p.m. (Sep. 9 - Dec. 16, 2026)
$307 / 14-week semester
Jordan Brown, Instructor (Arts Based School)

Students will be immersed 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 fun and engaging acting class introduces students in grades 3–5 to the fundamentals of theatre through creative games, improvisation, character development, and scene work. Young actors will build confidence, communication skills, and teamwork while exploring storytelling and self-expression in a supportive environment. No experience is required, just imagination and a willingness to have fun! 

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Acting Antics is held at:
Arts Based School
North Campus
1380 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr
Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Reel Adventures: Exploring Acting in the World of Film, Grades 6-8 

Mondays, 4:30-5:15 p.m.(Sep. 14 - Dec. 14, 2026)
$296 / 14-week semester
Jordan Brown, Instructor (Arts Based School)

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! 

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Acting for Stage & Camera, Grades 6-8 

Wednesdays, 5:30-6:15 p.m. (Sep. 9 - Dec. 16, 2026)
$296 / 14-week semester
Jordan Brown, Instructor (Arts Based School)

Designed for middle school students, this acting class helps young performers develop their skills through improvisation, scene study, character development, and performance exercises. Students will strengthen their confidence, creativity, and stage/camera presence while learning the fundamentals of acting in a supportive and collaborative environment. The fall semester the focus will be on stage acting, the spring on film so registration for the full year is recommended.

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Reel Adventures and Acting for Stage & Camera classes are held at:
Arts Based School
North Campus
1380 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr
Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Broadway Bound: Musical Theatre, Grades 7-12

Mondays, 4:30-6 p.m. (Sep. 14 - Dec. 14, 2026)
$546 / 14-week semester
Charlie Kluttz, Instructor

This 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.

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Showtime: Exploring Musical Theatre, Grades 5-8

Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. (Sep. 8 - Dec. 8, 2026)
$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! 

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Musical Theatre classes are held at:
UNCSA School of Drama
De Mille Workplace 202
1960 De Mille Dr
Winston-Salem, NC 27127

Individual Coaching Sessions

• $75 / 60-minute session

Students may register for a block of 4 weekly sessions before committing to the remainder of the semester. 

Individual Coaching Sessions in acting offer one-on-one instruction tailored to each student's individual goals and experience level. Whether preparing for an audition, developing acting skills, building confidence, or exploring character work, students receive personalized coaching in a supportive and encouraging environment. Lessons may focus on monologues, scene study, improvisation, vocal expression, stage presence, and performance techniques. Perfect for beginners and experienced performers alike, private lessons help students grow as confident, expressive, and versatile actors. Children and adults of all ages, experiences, and abilities are welcome.

Individual Coaching Sessions are available online and on the campus of UNCSA.  Enrollment minimum of 3 lessons.  Please carefully read the lesson policies outlined below.  These policies are in effect to foster and promote the pursuit of excellence at UNCSA Acting Out.  When you establish a lesson time online or in person, you have reserved the time of a highly trained professional.  On campus lessons utilize shared spaces that require reservation.   Attendance and cancellation policies are strictly enforced. 

To start the scheduling process or learn more, complete a Lesson Inquiry Form linked below.   

Complete a Lesson Inquiry Form

• Studio assignments are made based on the student’s learning goals and the recommendation of the Acting Out director.
• Students may transfer to another available teacher’s studio before the third lesson of their enrollment, in consultation with the Acting Out director. 

• Lessons occur at the same day and time for the duration of the enrollment.
• Students arriving late may not extend the lesson beyond the scheduled end time.
• If a student is fifteen minutes late to a lesson and has not given notice, the teacher may consider the lesson forfeit.

• Students may request one rescheduled lesson per enrollment with at least 24 hours’ notice, to take place with their teacher or a substitute teacher assigned by the Acting Out director, within two weeks of the intended missed lesson. If a lesson cannot be made up within two weeks, the lesson is forfeit. Teachers are not required to make up subsequent lessons missed by the student, whether or not notice is given.
• Student cancellations of regularly scheduled lessons with less than 24 hours’ notice result in forfeited tuition and are not eligible for rescheduling.
• In the event of a family or medical emergency, the student may pause their lesson enrollment until such time as they are able to resume lessons.   Lessons not used within one calendar year of the original scheduled date are forfeit. 
• If there are multiple students within one family, each student’s attendance is treated individually. Scheduling conflicts of one family member may not affect the lesson attendance of the other.
• As a courtesy, students should inform both their teacher and the Acting Out director of an impending absence with a minimum of 24 hours’ notice, whether or not the lesson is eligible for rescheduling.

• Teacher cancellations of regularly scheduled lessons are to be rescheduled within two weeks of the missed lesson, to take place with the teacher or a substitute teacher, within the student’s availability.
• Lessons that cannot be made up are eligible for pro-rated tuition.

• Payment for the full enrollment duration is due at least 2 calendar days prior to the first coaching session.  Sessions without payment by the due date are subject to cancellation. 
• If due to a medical emergency or relocation, the student is unable to finish their enrollment, Acting Out may, at its discretion, offer a refund or credit for unused lessons. Refunds or credits are not available for any other reasons.
• If a refund is ever due to a student, the student must provide information as to how the refund may be received. After the greater of 30 days and 3 attempts by UNCSA Community and Summer Programs staff to contact the student using the contact information in the student’s registration, the refund is forfeit.

• Online lessons are taught through Microsoft Bookings with Teams. Links provided upon registration. 
• Online lessons may be recorded by UNCSA for review and training. 
• Parents/students are encouraged to record lessons as study references.