Fall 2022
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Make it Musical! Ages 3-6
This class is a perfect introduction to theater and the performing arts, curated especially for our tiniest students! You and your child will play, sing, and improvise – a great way to encourage creativity, confidence, and critical thinking. A parent or caregiver must stay with student.
Teacher: Anastasia Beliakova
- Saturdays-Ages 3 and 4
September 10, 2022 - October 29, 2022
9:00 am - 9:40 am - Sundays-Pre-K 4 -Kindergarten (Must be at least 4)
September 11, 2022 - October 30, 2022
9:00 am - 9:40 am
Songs & Scenes Grades K-2
The first step on the road to performing. Learn musical numbers and scenes that will be presented on the last day of class on the HCT stage! A fun way to start singing and dancing your heart out!
Director: Samantha Alicandri, Musical Director: Anastasia Beliakova
- Tuesdays
September 6, 2022 - November 15, 2022
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Final performance: Tuesday Nov 15, 3:45 (Actors arrive at 3:15) NO CLASS October 4 - Wednesdays
September 7, 2022 - November 16, 2022
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Final performance: Wednesday November 16, 3:45 (Actors arrive at 3:15) NO CLASS October 5 - Thursdays
September 8, 2022 - November 17, 2022
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Final performance: Thursday November 17, 3:45 (Actors arrive at 3:15) NO October 6 - Saturdays
September 10, 2022 - November 19, 2022
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Final performance: Saturday, November 19, 10:30 (Actors arrive at 10:00) NO October 8
Theater Games Grades 1-3
A princess, a tiger, or even a rocketship – in this class you can be ANYTHING! This fun class uses theater games, dramatic play, and physical improv to help your child reach new levels of confidence and creativity. Great for children with all levels of performance experience.
- Sundays
September 11, 2022 - October 30, 2022
10:00 am - 10:45 am
The final class on October 30 will be a SHARE with parents or caregivers. Bring along a friend as well!
Sing! Dance! Act! Grades 2-4
This class is for the child with an interest in performing. Real scripts and costumes, real choreography—and real performances on the HCT Stage!
Director: Samantha Alicandri, Musical Director: Anastasia Beliakova
- Tuesdays
September 6, 2022 - November 8, 2022
4:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Dress rehearsal: Monday November 14, 3:30-5:00 Performances: Tuesday November 15, 6:30 (Actors arrive 5:30); Thursday November 17, 6:30 (Actors arrive 5:30) NO CLASS October 4 - Wednesdays
September 7, 2022 - November 9, 2022
4:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Dress rehearsal: Monday November 14, 5:15-6:45 Performances: Wednesday November 16, 6:30 (Actors arrive 5:30); Friday November 18, 6:30 (Actors arrive 5:30) NO CLASS October 5 - Saturdays
September 10, 2022 - November 12, 2022
11:00 am - 12:45 pm
Dress rehearsal: Friday November 18, 3:30-5:00 Performances: Saturday November 19, 12:00 (Actors arrive 11:00); Sunday November 20, 11:00 (Actors arrive 10:00) NO CLASS October 8
Stanley Lambchop is your ordinary, everyday ten-year-old until the bulletin board on the wall above his bed comes loose and falls right on top of him. The next morning, Stanley wakes up flat. In a whirlwind musical travelogue, Stanley — the ultimate exchange student — scours the globe for a solution to his unusual problem. He's stamped, posted and cancelled from Hollywood and France to Honolulu and beyond, all in an effort to become a three-dimensional boy once more.
Theater Games & Improv Grades 4-6
This class uses theater games and improvisation to help your child take their acting skills to the next level, as well as provides a basic foundation in improv and ensemble building. Perfect for the enthusiastic young actor who just can’t get enough of being on stage (but all levels welcome!)
- Sundays
September 11, 2022 - October 30, 2022
10:45 am - 11:45 am
The final class on October 30 will be a SHARE with parents or caregivers. Bring along a friend as well!
Performance Workshop Grades 4-6
This class is for young actors ready to seriously focus on all aspects of a musical production. The semester culminates with a full production on the HCT stage!
Co-directors: Chase Leyner, Samantha Alicandri, Musical Director: Cristina Wager
- Fridays 3:30
September 9, 2022 - November 4, 2022
3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Dress rehearsal: Friday, November 11, 3:30-6:00pm — Performances: Saturday, November 12, 2pm and 7pm - Fridays 6:00
September 9, 2022 - November 4, 2022
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Dress rehearsal: Friday, November 11, 6:00-8:30pm Performances: Sunday, November 13, 2pm and 7pm
The streets of Victorian England come to life as Oliver, a malnourished orphan in a workhouse, becomes the neglected apprentice of an undertaker. Oliver escapes to London and finds acceptance amongst a group of pickpockets led by Fagin. When Oliver is captured for a theft that he did not commit, the benevolent victim, Mr. Brownlow takes him in. Fearing the safety of his hideout, Fagin employs the sinister Bill Sikes and the sympathetic Nancy to kidnap him back, threatening Oliver’s chances of discovering the true love of a family.
JR Company Grades 5-7
JR COmpany is for professional minded, advanced performers, with extensive experience.
By invitation only.
Director: Chase Leyner, Musical Director: Scott Pearson
- Mondays 3:30-5:30
September 12, 2022 - December 5, 2022
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Saturdays: October 15, October 29, November 19 1:00-5:00 Mandatory Tech Week: Tuesday, December 13 through Thursday, December 15, 4:00-7:00 Performances: Friday, December 16, 7:00; Saturday, December 17, 2:00 and 7:00; Sunday December 18, 2:00 NO REHEARSAL September 26, October 31, November 14, December 12
Kylie Carson has a big problem: she’s different. She loves vampires, zombies, and all things pertaining to monster movies–one of the many reasons why kids at her new school avoid her like the Creature from the Black Lagoon. To sweeten up her image, Kylie starts a cupcake club (Peace, Love & Cupcakes), attended by three other socially invisible girls. Together, they forge a powerful friendship and figure out how to create crowd-pleasing cupcakes. But when Meredith Mitchell, Blakely Middle School’s resident Queen Bee, tries to sabotage their efforts, will Kylie have the courage to stand up to the bully and bring the school together?
Acting & Improv Grades 7-9
In Acting, we will explore the fundamentals of monologues, scene work, and improvisation. The acting portion of this class will focus on character development and text analysis, and the students will learn the building blocks of improv while discovering the power of saying “YES, AND!”, as well as hone their ability to think on their feet. This class is jam-packed with individual work, group theater games, and rich class discussions.
- Sundays
September 11, 2022 - October 30, 2022
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
The final class on October 30 will be a SHARE with parents or caregivers. Bring along a friend as well!
Teen Workshop Grades 7-12
This class is for teen actors looking for a serious performance experience and ready to focus on all aspects of a musical production. The class will culminate with a full production on the HCT stage!
Director: Chase Leyner, Musical Director: Aidan Davis, Choreographer: Hays Hankinson
- Thursdays
September 15, 2022 - November 17, 2022
4:15 pm - 6:45 pm
Mandatory Tech/Dress Rehearsal: Wednesday, November 30, 4:00-7:00, Thursday December 1, 4:00-7:00; Performances: Friday, December 2, 7:00pm, Saturday, December 3, 2pm and 7pm; NO CLASS November 24
When Ren and his mother move from Chicago to a small town, he isn't prepared for are the rigorous local edicts, including a ban on dancing instituted by the local preacher, determined to exercise the control over the town's youth. When the reverend's rebellious daughter sets her sights on Ren, her roughneck boyfriend tries to sabotage Ren's reputation, with many of the locals eager to believe the worst about the new kid. Footloose celebrates the wisdom of listening to young people, guiding them with a warm heart and an open mind, and dancing for the joy of it!
HCT Company Grades 8-12
HCT Company is for advanced performers, grades 8-12, with extensive experience. By invitation/audition only.
Director: Chase Leyner, Musical Director: Scott Pearson
- Mondays
September 19, 2022 - January 9, 2023
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
September 19-December 5 5:30-7:30, December 12- January 16 4:30-7:30 NO REHEARSAL September 26, October 10, October 31, December 26, January 16, Tech Week January 23-26, Performances January 27-29, February 3-5
HCT Company show is picked to suit the participants. Shows being considered are: Urinetown, Into the Woods, Disenchanted, Heathers, Little Women, Zombie Prom...
Monologues & Audition Prep Grade 10 through Adult
This acting class will focus on monologue work and audition prep for both college and professional scenarios. We will help choose the right material, and work on pieces each week. At the end we will invite theater professionals to watch your monologues and give you critiques. This class is limited to 6 students.
Teacher: Anastasia Beliakova
- Sundays
September 11, 2022 - October 30, 2022
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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PAYMENT
Payment in full must be received within two weeks of registration to participate.
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Hoboken Children’s Theater
55 Sterling Avenue
Weehawken, NJ 07086
ATTENDANCE
It is very important to be at all rehearsals. We understand absences due to illness, but do not register if you foresee multiple absences due to schedule conflicts.
CANCELLATIONS
We reserve the right to cancel any class that does not meet the enrollment requirements.
REFUNDS
Students withdrawing at least 24 hours prior to the first day of class receive a full refund, minus a $25 processing fee. Students withdrawing after the first class, but before the second, receive a 50% refund. No refunds are given after casting or for non-production classes after the second class, regardless of attendance.