Thursday Afternoon Apple Seeds I - Ages 5-6 Aristocats Kids Winter 2019

Apple Seeds I (5-6 year old performers!) 
Our 5-6 year old performers are placed in selected songs, assigned characters to portray, and act with our 7-12 year olds in the final performance. They often wear simple costume pieces, work with simple props, and play several games during their class time to encourage play and creativity within their assigned characters. 

Our year-round Musical Theater Training program offers 3 tiers of classes for young performers to "catch the bug" of musical theater. These once-a-week classes are designed to teach the basics with an emphasis on teaching children to love performing and theater.

Our musical theater classes are fondly called "Apple Seeds." This is where our performers gain experience and learn the basics (the Seeds - get it?) of musical theater performance. Starting at age 5, our program is designed to teach:

1. Singing Basics - matching pitch, breath support, singing in a group.
2. Physical Storytelling - using the body through dance, characterization, and coordination.
3. Teamwork - working as part of a large ensemble.
4. Listening and Following Direction - there is only one director in theater!
5. Basic Rules and Language of Theater - backstage and onstage!

What’s included in the fee:

1. A positive and fun-filled rehearsal and performance experience
2. Performance and rehearsal materials (script, music, etc.)
3. A show t-shirt
4. 1 DVD of the final performance
5. A digital link to cast photos
6. Snacks during show days

What’s not included in the fee:

1. Standard Costume Bases: often black/brown dress pants, jazz pants, black skirt, leggings
2. Dance shoes
3. Tickets to the show
4. Costumes made for the show.

Please note the following:

Your deposit that you placed to hold your child’s place is non-refundable. It pays for class materials, and the rights for the show. If you decide to withdraw from the class, your deposit has already gone towards paying for the above and therefore cannot be refunded or transferred to a future class.

A partial refund may be made before the third class at the discretion of the Board of Directors if you have a good reason.  Past exemption have been granted for medical emergencies, deaths in the family or other major hardships.  

No refunds will be made after the third class. By this time costumes are being made, sets and props have been established, and it is too late for another child to take your child’s place. Please communicate withdrawals to our staff before class 3 (third week) to receive your partial refund.