Spring 2024
Make it Musical! Pre-K
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. MAKE UP CLASSES ARE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS CLASS.
Lead Teacher: Anastasia Beliakova, Assistant: Mina Hillman
- Saturdays-Pre-K 3 -Pre-K 4
April 13, 2024 - June 8, 2024
9:00 am - 9:40 am
NO CLASS May 25 - Saturdays 1:15-Pre-K 4 (Must be at least 4)
April 13, 2024 - June 8, 2024
1:15 pm - 1:55 pm
NO CLASS May 25 - Sundays 9:00-Pre-K 4 (Must be at least 4)
April 14, 2024 - June 9, 2024
9:00 am - 9:40 am
NO CLASS May 26 - Sundays 12:00-Pre-K 3 -Pre-K 4
April 14, 2024 - June 9, 2024
12:00 pm - 12:40 pm
NO CLASS May 26
Songs & Scenes Grades K-2
The first step on the road to performing. Learn musical numbers and scenes from The Little Mermaid, 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
April 9, 2024 - June 11, 2024
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Final performance: Tuesday, June 11 at 3:45 pm (Actors arrive at 3:15 pm) - Wednesdays
April 10, 2024 - June 12, 2024
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Final performance: Wednesday, June 12 at 3:45 pm (Actors arrive at 3:15 pm) - Thursdays
April 11, 2024 - June 13, 2024
3:15 pm - 4:00 pm
Final performance: Thursday, June 13 at 3:45 pm (Actors arrive at 3:15 pm) - Saturdays
April 13, 2024 - June 15, 2024
10:00 am - 10:45 am
Final performance: Saturday, June 15 at 10:30 am (Actors arrive at 10:00 am)
NO CLASS May 25
MAKE UP CLASS (for the missed Memorial Day Weekend class): FRIDAY, JUNE 14, 3:15-4:00
Theater Games K-1 Kindergarten-Grade 1
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
1:15 pm - 2:00 pm
The final class on June 9th will be a SHARE with parents or caregivers. Bring along a friend as well!
NO CLASS May 26
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
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.
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. All levels welcome!
Lead Teacher: Anastasia Beliakova, Assistant: Mina Hillman
- Sundays
April 14, 2024 - June 9, 2024
10:45 am - 11:45 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
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, Choreographer: Chase Leyner, Musical Director: Cristina Wager, Stage Manager: Frankie Alicandri
- Fridays
April 12, 2024 - May 31, 2024
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Mandatory Dress Rehearsal: Friday, June 7, 3:30 pm-6:00 pm or 6:00 pm-8:30 pm depending on cast
Performances: Saturday, June 8, 3:00 pm and 7:00 pm, Sunday, June 9, 4:00 pm and 7:30 pm, depending on cast.
Many moons ago in a far-off place, Queen Aggravain decreed no couples could marry until her son, Prince Dauntless, found a bride. Princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of the prince, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is, until the “shy” swamp princess, Winnifred the Woebegone, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test, marry her prince and help Lady Larken and Sir Harry to the altar? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the classic tale The Princess and the Pea provides some side-splitting shenanigans. After all, a princess is a delicate thing.
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.
Lead Teacher: Anastasia Beliakova, Assistant: Mina Hillman
- Sundays
April 14, 2024 - June 9, 2024
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
The final class on June 9th will be a SHARE with parents or caregivers. Bring along a friend as well!
NO CLASS May 26
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/Choreographer: Chase Leyner, Musical Director: Evan Swanson, Assistant Director: Jordan Auriemma, Stage Manager: Frankie Alicandri
- Thursdays
March 28, 2024 - May 23, 2024
4:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Mandatory Dress Rehearsal: Wednesday, May 29 6:00 pm-9:00 pm OR Thursday, May 30, 4:30 pm-7:30 pm depending on cast.
Performances: Friday, May 31, 8:00 pm, Saturday, June 1, 3:00 pm, 7:00 pm, Sunday, June 2, 4;00 pm depending on cast.
ADJUSTED CLASS April 18 4:00 pm-6:00 pm NO CLASS APRIL 4
With a hip-shaking rock 'n' roll score featuring hits like "Summer Nights," "Greased Lightnin'," and "We Go Together," Grease celebrates Rydell High's class of 1959 in all their duck-tailed, bobby-soxed, gum-snapping glory.
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.