STAGE TOTS
Spring 2022
Nitsch Theatre Arts Classes
Thursdays
4:30-5:00pm- Tremont Rising Stars
5:00-5:45pm- Tremont Stage Kids
Ever wanted to learn and work behind the scenes for shows and to learn all the behind the scenes skills? Lighting, Sound, Set Design, Set Construction, Costumes, Propping and Stage Managing! All of these skills and more as you learn and become the Tech team for our Spring productions!
Two classes offered each session plus optional work days and work behind the scenes.
Classes: Sunday, Feb. 27th 3:30-5:00pm and Sunday, March 27th 3:30-5:00pm
Optional work days will be held the week before "Music Man" as well as 2 other upcoming shows.
Tech crew will be used for "Music Man" as well as 2 other upcoming shows
Cost:$50. Ages 12 and up Register Here
Tuesdays
4:00-4:30pm- Peoria Singapella
4:30-5:00pm- Peoria Rising Stars
5:00-5:45pm- Peoria Stage Kids
5:45-6:15pm- Peoria Broadway Dance
6:15-6:45pm-Acting for Film
4:30-5:00- Washington Stage Tots
5:00-5:30- Washington Acting Fun
Learn technique and learn what you need to know for a broadway dance audition as we explore tap, jazz, ballet, modern, hip hop, ballroom and more. Class will be divided into beginning and advanced skills as we aim to challenge everyone at their different skill levels.
Ages: 5 and up
Cost: $80. Register Here
Want to audition for a solo singing role in our production of Music Man Jr? Learn exactly what you need to do for your audition video! Learn two selections of music to choose from for your audition, learn what the directors are looking for, learn about all of the different characters in the show and learn the dance audition for the production.
When: Sunday Jan. 9th
4:30-5:15PM in Peoria at St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Ages: 5 and up
Cost: $6 at the door Register Here
SINGAPELLA
TECH KIDS
January 17th -April 28th
No classes March 16th , April 6th(no Washington)
Class times/Locations
Washington: Tuesdays 5:00-5:30pm @ Washington Park District (REGISTER AT https://bluerec1.bluerec.com/php/login.php?org=washington
BROADWAY PRINCESS BALLET
Stage Tots
Foundations of Singing, Dancing and Acting in an appropriate “play” environment for 3-5 year olds. Student will perform “pre-show” at one of the Stage Kids performs of Music Man Jr in May
Ages 3-5years.
Cost:$80.
Mondays
4:15-4:45pm- Eureka Rising Stars
4:45-5:30pm- Eureka Stage Kids
5:30-6:00pm- Eureka Broadway Dance
6:00-6:30pm- Eureka Singapella
ACTING FOR FILM
MUSIC MAN AUDITION WORKSHOP
RISING STARS
STAGE KIDS
January 16th -April 28th
Class times/Locations
No classes Feb. 21st, March 16th & 17th, April 6th(no Washington)
Bloomington: (starting Jan. 26th) Wednesdays 5:45-6:15pm @ BCPA
Eureka: Mondays 5:30-6:00pm @ Eureka College
Tremont: Thursdays 5:45-6:15pm @ Tremont Community Center
Peoria: Tuesdays 5:45-6:15pm @ St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Washington: Wednesdays 6:00-6:30pm @ Washington Park District (REGISTER AT https://bluerec1.bluerec.com/php/login.php?org=washington
Acting Fun
Come and join the fun as we learn acting technique in a fun setting. Play theatre games, create characters, create scenes and more.
Ages 5-18 years.
Cost:$80.
Acting for Film
Find out what Actors need to know when in front of the camera, build a different acting skill set, gain understanding of the film process. This is a precursor to the Stage Teens Short Film Intensive in March
Ages 12-19 years.
Cost:$80. REGISTER HERE
Wednesdays
4:30-5:00pm-Bloomington Rising Stars
5:00-5:45pm- Bloomington Stage Kids
5:45-6:15pm- Bloomington Broadway Dance
4:15-4:45pm- Broadway Princess Ballet
4:45-5:15- Washington Rising Stars
5:15-6:00pm- Washington Stage Kids
6:00-6:30- Washington Broadway Dance
Stage Kids - Music Man Jr.
Join us in our "learning by doing" production based class. This Spring we will be marching to 76 trombones in our production of "The Music Man Jr." This is an all-inclusive program that is great for anyone at any level to be involved in this full scale production. Not only make friends and memories, but learn acting, singing and dancing technique as we put on a show that you will never forget. This class meets only once a week and concludes with tech rehearsals and performances.
If your student would like to audition for a solo singing role, Please send an audition video to info@nitschtheatrearts.org by Jan. 12th. Consider attending our Audition workshop (info below) to prepare you for audition video otherwise audition info will be posted to group after audition workshop. If you do not want a solo singing role, you do not need to audition but are still in the show.
Ages 5-18
Cost:$150 REGISTER HERE
January 17th -April 28th
No classes Feb. 21st, March 16th & 17th
Class times/Locations
Peoria: Tuesdays 6:15-6:45pm @ St. Paul's Episcopal Church
January 17th -April 28th
Class times/Locations
No classes Feb. 21st, March 16th & 17th, April 6th(no Washington)
Bloomington: (Starting Jan.26th) Wednesdays 5:00-5:45pm @ BCPA
Eureka: Mondays 4:45-5:30pm @ Eureka College- Pritchard Theatre
Tremont: Thursdays 5:00-5:45pm @ Tremont Community Center
Peoria: Tuesdays 5:00-5:45pm @ St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Washington: Wednesdays 5:15-6:00pm @ Washington Park District (REGISTER AT https://bluerec1.bluerec.com/php/login.php?org=washington
Show/Tech Dates: Spacing/Tech : April 30th, May 1st, May 7th,
May 15th
Shows: May 8th-11th, May 16th and 17th
Once Registered and paid please join the Stage Kids Facebook group "NTA Stage Kids Music Man" .
January 16th -April 28th
Class times/Locations
No classes Feb. 21st, March 16th & 17th, April 6th(no Washington)
Bloomington: (Starting Jan. 26th) Wednesdays 4:30-5:00pm @ BCPA
Eureka: Mondays 4:15-4:45pm @ Eureka College
Tremont: Thursdays 4:30-5:00pm @ Tremont Community Center
Peoria: Tuesdays 4:30-5:00pm @ St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Washington: Wednesdays 4:45-5:15pm @ Washington Park District (REGISTER AT https://bluerec1.bluerec.com/php/login.php?org=washington
Once Registered and paid please join the Stage Kids Facebook group "NTA Rising Stars" .
Broadway Princess Ballet
Get the FUNdamentals and fondation of ballet with a magical theme.
Ages 6-16 years.
Cost:$80.
Join us in our Accapella group "SINGAPELLA" . Learn what it means to blend with fellow performers and create performance pieces as a group.
Video Auditions can be submitted to info@nitschtheatrearts.org until January 16th. What do you need to prepare? Please send a video that includes your name, and you singing a verse and a chorus of harmony along to a piece of music.
January 16th -April 28th
No classes Feb. 21st
Eureka: Mondays 6:00-6:30pm @ Pritchard Theatre, Eureka College
Peoria: Tuesdays 4:00-4:30pm @ St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Ages 12 and up years.
Cost $80 Register Here
January 17th -April 28th
No classes March 16th , April 6th(no Washington)
Class times/Locations
Washington: Wednesdays 4:15-4:45pm @ Washington Park District (REGISTER AT https://bluerec1.bluerec.com/php/login.php?org=washington
Overall Class Schedule
January 17th -April 28th
Class times/Locations
No classes Feb. 21st, March 16th & 17th,
Washington: Tuesdays 4:30-5:00pm @Washington Park District (REGISTER AT https://bluerec1.bluerec.com/php/login.php?org=washington
STAGE KIDS - STAGE TEENS - STAGE TOTS - RISING STARS -
BROADWAY DANCE - SINGAPELLA - TECH KIDS -ACTING FOR FILM - BROADWAY PRINCESS BALLET- ACTING FUN
BROADWAY DANCE
ACTING FUN
Love to sing and dance? Join our community performing group as we learn group numbers and have solo opportunities to perform in the central Illinois community.
Ages 5 and up
Cost: $80 REGISTER HERE