Fall 2023
Make it Musical! PreK-Kindergarten
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.
- Saturdays-Ages 3 and 4
September 9, 2023 - October 28, 2023
9:00 am - 9:40 am - Sundays 9:00-Pre-K 4 -Kindergarten (Must be at least 4)
September 10, 2023 - October 29, 2023
9:00 am - 9:40 am - Sundays 12:00-Pre-K through Kindergarten
September 10, 2023 - October 29, 2023
12:00 pm - 12:40 pm - Sundays 1:15-Pre-K 4 -Kindergarten (Must be at least 4)
September 10, 2023 - October 29, 2023
1:15 pm - 1:55 pm
Songs & Scenes Grades Kindergarten-2nd
The first step on the road to performing. Learn musical numbers and scenes from Finding Nemo, 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!
Teachers: Samantha Alicandri, Anastasia Beliakova
- Tuesdays
September 5, 2023 - November 7, 2023
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Final performance: Tuesday, November 7 at 3:45 (Actors arrive at 3:15) HALLOWEEN REPLACEMENT CLASS Monday, October 30, 3:15-4:00
NO CLASS October 31 - Wednesdays
September 6, 2023 - November 8, 2023
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Final performance: Wednesday, November 8 at 3:45 (Actors arrive at 3:15) - Thursdays
September 7, 2023 - November 9, 2023
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Final performance: Thursday, November 9 at 3:45 (Actors arrive at 3:15) - Fridays
September 8, 2023 - November 10, 2023
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Final performance: Friday, November 10 at 3:45 (Actors arrive at 3:15) - Saturdays
September 9, 2023 - November 11, 2023
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Final performance: Saturday, November 11 at 10:30 (Actors arrive at 10:00)
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.
Teacher: Anastasia Beliakova
- Sundays
September 10, 2023 - October 29, 2023
10:00 am - 10:45 am
The final class on October 29 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 5, 2023 - October 30, 2023
4:15 pm - 6:00 pm
MANDATORY Dress Rehearsal: Monday, November 6, 3:30–5:00
Performances: Tuesday, November 7, 6:00 (Actors arrive 5:00); Thursday November 9, 6:00 (Actors arrive 5:00)
HALLOWEEN REPLACEMENT CLASS Monday, October 30, 4:15-6:00
NO CLASS October 31 - Wednesdays
September 6, 2023 - November 1, 2023
4:15 pm - 6:00 pm
MANDATORY Dress rehearsal: Monday, November 6, 5:15-6:45
Performances: Wednesday November 8, 6:00 (Actors arrive 5:00); Friday November 10, 7:00 (Actors arrive 6:00) - Saturdays
September 9, 2023 - November 4, 2023
11:00 am - 12:45 pm
MANDATORY Dress rehearsal: Saturday, November 11,11:00-12:45
Performances: Saturday November 11, 4:00 (Actors arrive 3:00); Sunday November 12, 2:00 (Actors arrive 1:00)
Disney’s Finding Nemo KIDS is a 30-minute musical adaptation of the beloved 2003 Pixar movie Finding Nemo. Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. But when Nemo is captured and taken to Sydney, Marlin faces his fears and sets off on an epic adventure across the ocean. With the help of lovable characters such as optimistic Dory, laid-back sea turtle Crush, and the supportive Tank Gang, Marlin and Nemo both overcome challenges on their journey to find each other and themselves.
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 10, 2023 - October 29, 2023
10:45 am - 11:45 am
The final class on October 29th 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!
Director: Samantha Alicandri, Choreography: Chase Leyner, Musical Director: Cristina Wager
- Fridays
September 8, 2023 - November 10, 2023
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Mandatory Dress Rehearsal: Friday, November 17, 4:00-7:00O
Performances: Saturday, November 18, 7:00 pm, Sunday, November 19 2:00 pm and 7pm
ADJUSTED CLASS TIME November 10, 4:00-6:00
Dear Edwina JR. follows the adventures of plucky advice-giver-extraordinaire, Edwina Spoonapple, as she directs the neighborhood kids in a series of buoyant production numbers for the latest edition of her weekly "Advice-a-Palooza.” Edwina and her friends share wisdom on everything from trying new foods to making new friends, through clever, catchy and poignant songs.
JR COmpany Grades 5-8
JR COmpany is for professional minded, advanced performers, with extensive experience.
By invitation only.
Director: Chase Leyner, Musical Director: Scott Pearson
- Mondays & Saturdays
September 11, 2023 - December 17, 2023
4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
MONDAYS 4:00-6:30: September 11,18, October 2,16, 23, November 13, 20, 27, December 4
SATURDAYS 1:00-5:00: September 23, October 7, 28, November 4
Tech Week (MANDATORY): 4:00-7:00 December 11, 12, 13, 14
Performances: December 15-17
Show is chosen to suit the participants.
Acting & Improv Grades 7-10
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.
Teacher: Anastasia Beliakova
- Sundays
September 10, 2023 - October 29, 2023
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The final class on October 29 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: Evan Swanson
- Thursdays
September 14, 2023 - November 30, 2023
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Mandatory Dress Rehearsal: Friday, December 1, 4:00-7:00
Performances: Saturday, December 2, 2:00pm and 7:00pm, Sunday, December 3, 2;00pm
NO CLASSES November 9, November 23
At Playa Sola High School, it’s business as usual – the jocks, geeks, popular kids, etc., all try to navigate a world of insecurities, grades, fashions and text messages. Then, during a school trip to a historic mission, the minds of two high school seniors are inexplicably switched. Suddenly, Kyle Fairbanks, a charismatic slacker/surfer is helping everyone with their calculus, and scholastic superstar Natalie Watson has become an expert on heavy metal lyrics and is calling everybody “dude.” In this screwball-comedy-for-a-new-generation, Kyle and Natalie and all of their classmates discover that sometimes the best way to figure out who you are is by…CHANGING MINDS!
HCT Company Cabaret Grade 9-12
HCT Company is for advanced performers, grades 9-12, with extensive experience. By invitation/audition only.
Director: Chase Leyner, Musical Director: Scott Pearson
- Mondays
October 2, 2023 - December 18, 2023
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Mondays 6:30-8:30 Oct 2, 16, 23, 30, Nov 13, 20, 27, Dec 4.
Tech week is December 18-20, shows December 21 and 22.
Policies
PAYMENT
Payment in full must be received within two weeks of registration to participate.
ACCEPTED PAYMENTS
We accept the following payment methods:
VENMO: Send Venmo payment to @hobokenchildrenstheater
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ZELLE: Send Zelle payment to 646-339-8485 or admin@hobokenchildrenstheater.com
CHECK or MONEY ORDER:
Make checks payable to Hoboken Children’s Theater, and mail to:
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.