REGULAR 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
— Please make sure “Paying for a good or service?” is UNchecked—or else Venmo charges a fee!
— Include student’s name and class name in Venmo notes.
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.
Theater Games Grades 2-3
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.
Lead Teacher: Anastasia Beliakova, Assistant: Mina Hillman
- Sundays
April 14, 2024 - June 9, 2024
10:00 am - 10:45 am
The final class on June 9th will be a SHARE with parents or caregivers. Bring along a friend as well!
NO CLASS May 26
NEW CLASS! Theater Games Grades 1-3
Come play with us! We will teach you how to use theater games to learn what it means to be an actor!
Instructor: Jessica Yagoda
- Saturdays
January 5, 2019 - February 23, 2019
10:00 am - 11:00 am
The class on February 23 will be a SHARE with parents or caregivers.
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!
Director: Samantha Alicandri, Musical Director: Anastasia Beliakova
- Tuesdays
January 7, 2020 - March 19, 2020
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
MANDATORY Dress rehearsal: Mon March 16, 3:30–5:00
Performances: Tue March 17, 6:00 (actors arrive 5:00); Thu March 19, 6:00 (actors arrive 5:00)
NO CLASS Jan 14 - Wednesdays
January 8, 2020 - March 20, 2020
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
MANDATORY Dress rehearsal: Mon March 16, 5:15–6:45
Performances: Wed March 18, 6:00 (actors arrive 5:00); Fri March 20, 6:00 (actors arrive 5:00)
NO CLASS Jan 15
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.
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!
Samantha Alicandri & Anastasia Beliakova
- Tuesdays
April 7, 2020 - June 18, 2020
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
MANDATORY Dress rehearsal: Mon June 15, 3:30–5:00
Performances: Tue June 16, 6:00 (actors arrive 5:00); Thu June 18, 6:00 (actors arrive 5:00)
NO CLASS April 14 - Wednesdays
April 8, 2020 - June 19, 2020
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
MANDATORY Dress rehearsal: Mon June 15, 5:15–6:45
Performances: Wed June 17, 6:00 (actors arrive 5:00); Fri June 19, 6:30 (actors arrive 5:30)
NO CLASS April 15
Magic Tree House: Pirates Past Noon KIDS is an adaptation of Mary Pope Osborne's award-winning fantasy adventure book. Jack and Annie’s tree house takes them to an exotic island with pirates, where the two discover the power of friendship and the simple pleasures in everyday life. The two siblings visit a magic tree house on a dreary, rainy day. They find a book where the sun is shining and the waves are crashing, so they wish to travel to this tropical place. They realize that they are in the eighteenth-century Caribbean, the time of pirates! The siblings meet Captain Bones, a mean old pirate who captures the two and forces them to help find buried treasure. It's up to Jack and Annie to find their way back to the tree house and make their way home.
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 14, 2021 - November 18, 2021
4:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Dress rehearsal: Monday November 15, 3:30-5:00
Performances: Tuesday November 16, 6:30 (Actors arrive 5:30); Thu November 18, 6:30 (Actors arrive 5:30) - Wednesdays
September 15, 2021 - November 19, 2021
4:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Dress rehearsal: Monday November 15, 5:15-6:45
Performances: Wednesday November 17, 6:30 (Actors arrive 5:30); Friday November 19, 6:30 (Actors arrive 5:30)
With equal measures of pluck and positivity, little orphan Annie charms everyone's hearts despite a next-to-nothing start in 1930s New York City. Annie is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage run by the cruel Miss Hannigan. Annie eventually foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations, finding a new home and family in billionaire, Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy.
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
January 11, 2022 - March 8, 2022
4:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Dress rehearsal: Monday March 14, 3:30-5:00
Performances: Tuesday March 15, 6:30 (Actors arrive 5:30); Thursday March 17, 6:30 (Actors arrive 5:30) - Wednesdays
January 12, 2022 - March 9, 2022
4:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Dress rehearsal: Monday March 14, 5:15-6:45
Performances: Wednesday March 16, 6:30 (Actors arrive 5:30); Friday March 18, 6:30 (Actors arrive 5:30)
Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in Seussical KIDS, a fantastical musical extravaganza. The Cat in the Hat, our narrator, tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child, who gets in trouble for thinking too many "thinks." Horton's challenge is twofold — not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must also guard an abandoned egg that's been left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant!
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, Stage Manager: Frankie Alicandri
- Tuesdays
April 5, 2022 - June 7, 2022
4:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Dress rehearsal: Monday June 13, 3:30-5:00<br> Performances: Tuesday June 14, 6:30 (Actors arrive 5:30); Thursday June 16, 6:30 (Actors arrive 5:30)<br> NO CLASS April 19 - Wednesdays
April 6, 2022 - June 8, 2022
4:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Dress rehearsal: Monday June 13, 5:15-6:45<br> Performances: Wednesday June 15, 6:30 (Actors arrive 5:30); Friday June 17, 6:30 (Actors arrive 5:30)<br> NO CLASS April 20
Willy Wonka KIDS follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka's rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences.
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.
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
January 3, 2023 - February 28, 2023
4:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Dress rehearsal: Monday March 6, 3:30–5:00
Performances: Tuesday March 7, 6:30 (Actors arrive 5:30); Thursday March 9, 6:30 (Actors arrive 5:30) - Wednesdays
January 4, 2023 - March 1, 2023
4:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Dress rehearsal: Monday March 6, 5:15-6:45--- Performances: Wednesday March 8, 6:30 (Actors arrive 5:30); Friday March 10, 7:30 (Actors arrive 6:30) - Saturdays
January 7, 2023 - March 11, 2023
11:00 am - 12:45 pm
Dress rehearsal: Saturday March 11, 11:00-12:45--- Performances: Sunday March 12, 11:00 (Actors arrive 10;00); Sunday March 12, 5:00 (Actors arrive 4:00)
Frozen Kids is based on the 2018 Broadway musical, and brings Elsa, Anna, and the magical land of Arendelle to life, onstage. A story of true love and acceptance between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen Kids is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!
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
March 21, 2023 - June 6, 2023
4:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Mandatory Dress Rehearsal: Monday June 5, 3:30–5:00
Performances: Tuesday June 6, 6:30 (Actors arrive 5:30); Thursday June 8, 6:30 (Actors arrive 5:30)
NO CLASS April 4, 11 - Wednesdays
March 22, 2023 - June 7, 2023
4:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Dress rehearsal: Monday June 5, 5:15-6:45
Performances: Wednesday June 7, 6:30 (Actors arrive 5:30); Friday June 9, 7:30 (Actors arrive 6:30)
NO CLASS April 5, 12 - Saturdays
March 25, 2023 - June 10, 2023
11:00 am - 12:45 pm
Dress rehearsal: Saturday June 10, 11:00-12:45
Performances: Saturday June 10, 6:00 (Actors arrive 5:00); Sunday June 11, 4:00 (Actors arrive 3:00)
NO CLASS April 8, 15, May 27
Based on one of Roald Dahl’s most poignantly quirky stories, Roald Dahl's James and the Giant Peach JR. is a brand new take on this "masterpeach" of a tale. Featuring a wickedly tuneful score and a witty and charming book, this adventurous musical about courage and self-discovery is destined to be a classic. When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that grows a tremendous peach, rolls into the ocean and launches a journey of enormous proportions. James befriends a collection of singing insects that ride the giant piece of fruit across the ocean, facing hunger, sharks and plenty of disagreements along the way.
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.
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, Stage Manager: Jordan Auriemma
- Tuesdays
January 2, 2024 - March 5, 2024
4:15 pm - 6:00 pm
MANDATORY Dress Rehearsal: Monday, March 11, 3:30–5:00
Performances: Tuesday, March 12, 6:00 (Actors arrive 5:00); Thursday March 14, 6:00 (Actors arrive 5:00)
NO CLASS February 20 - Wednesdays
January 3, 2024 - March 6, 2024
4:15 pm - 6:00 pm
MANDATORY Dress rehearsal: Monday, March 11, 5:15-6:45
Performances: Wednesday, March 13, 6:00 (Actors arrive 5:00); Friday, March 15, 6:00 (Actors arrive 5:00)
NO CLASS February 21 - Saturdays
January 6, 2024 - March 9, 2024
11:00 am - 12:45 pm
MANDATORY Dress rehearsal: Saturday, March 16,11:00-12:45
Performances: Saturday March 16, 4:00 (Actors arrive 3:00); Sunday March 17, 2:00 (Actors arrive 1:00)
NO CLASS February 17, 24
MAKE UP CLASS (for the missed vacation week class): MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26 4:15-6:00
The jungle is jumpin' with a jazzy beat in Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS. Specially adapted from the classic Disney animated film, Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS features a host of colorful characters and your favorite songs from the movie. Banished by the ferocious tiger, Shere Khan, a human boy named Mowgli and his panther friend, Bagheera, are on the run in the deepest parts of the jungle. On their journey, the two meet a sinister snake named Kaa, a herd of elephants and a giant bear named Baloo, who teaches them the swingin' musical rhythms of the jungle. After surviving a dangerous encounter with a band of monkeys led by King Louie, Mowgli and Bagheera are forced to run for their lives. When Shere Khan returns, our heroes must rally their fellow animals into battle and restore peace throughout the jungle.
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
April 9, 2024 - June 4, 2024
4:15 pm - 6:00 pm
MANDATORY Dress Rehearsal: Monday, June 10, 3:30 pm–5:00 pm
Performances: Tuesday, June 11, 6:00 pm (Actors arrive 5:00); Thursday, June 13, 6:00 pm (Actors arrive 5:00 pm) - Wednesdays
April 10, 2024 - June 5, 2024
4:15 pm - 6:00 pm
MANDATORY Dress rehearsal: Monday, June 10, 5:15 pm-6:45 pm
Performances: Wednesday, June 12, 6:00 pm (Actors arrive 5:00 pm); Friday, June 14, 6:00 pm (Actors arrive 5:00 pm) - Saturdays
April 13, 2024 - June 8, 2024
11:00 am - 12:45 pm
MANDATORY Dress rehearsal: Saturday, June 15,11:00 am-12:45 pm
Performances: Saturday June 15, 4:00 pm (Actors arrive 3:00 pm); Sunday June 16, 11:00 am (Actors arrive 10:00 am)
NO CLASS May 25
MAKE UP CLASS (for the Memorial Day weekend class): FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 4:15-6:00
In a magical underwater kingdom, a young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home — and her fins — behind and live in the world above. But first, she'll have to defy her father, King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch, Ursula, and convince Prince Eric that she's the girl whose enchanting voice he's been searching for.
Lights! Camera! Action! Grades 4-6
THIS CLASS IS ONLINE.
Students will learn the ins and outs of filmmaking while creating their own short film in this fun online class. It could be a horror movie, a drama, or even a comedy! From choosing the subject matter, to developing the script, storyboarding the action, and learning about shots and acting on film, students will be part of every step of the process. At the end of the session, they will receive their professionally edited film.
Teaching Artist: Melissa Malone
- Wednesdays
April 14, 2021 - June 2, 2021
4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
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!)
Anastasia Beliakova
- Sundays
January 12, 2020 - March 8, 2020
11:00 am - 12:15 pm
The final class on March 8 will be a SHARE with parents or caregivers. Bring a friend!
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!)
Anastasia Beliakova
- Sundays
April 26, 2020 - June 21, 2020
11:00 am - 12:15 pm
The final class on June 21 will be a SHARE with parents or caregivers. Bring a friend!
NO CLASS May 24
Theater Games & Improv Grades 4-6
THIS CLASS IS IN-PERSON!
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!) (We will be following our COVID protocols for these classes, which you can view from our homepage.) Each class will be limited to 10 participants.
Teaching Artist: Anastasia Beliakova
- Sundays
April 11, 2021 - June 6, 2021
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
There is no class on Sunday, May 30th for Memorial Day weekend.
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!)
Instructor: Anastasia Beliakova
- Sundays
September 12, 2021 - November 7, 2021
11:00 am - 12:15 pm
The final class on November 7 will be a SHARE with parents or caregivers. Bring along a friend as well!
NO CLASS on Halloween, October 31.
Theater Games & Improv Grades 3-5
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!)
Instructor: Anastasia Beliakova with Frankie Alicandri
- Sundays
January 16, 2022 - March 6, 2022
10:30 am - 11:15 am
The final class on March 6 will be a SHARE with parents or caregivers. Bring along a friend as well!
Theater Games & Improv Grades 3-5
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!)
Teacher: Anastasia Beliakova with Frankie Alicandri
- Sundays
September 11, 2022 - October 30, 2022
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
The final class on May 22 will be a SHARE with parents or caregivers. Bring along a friend as well!&lt;br&gt; NO CLASS April, 17, April 24
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
— Please make sure “Paying for a good or service?” is UNchecked—or else Venmo charges a fee!
— Include student’s name and class name in Venmo notes.
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.