Academy & Classes

Teen Classes

Teen classes are open to all young artists, regardless of prior experience or training.

The 2025 Spring Semester runs the week of February 17 through May 17 2025. 

Private Voice

Students will study the technical aspects of voice, geared toward the musical theatre genre, developing healthy skills they can use on and off the stage. Special attention and focus on breath support, resonance, placement, jaw and vowel work, and alignment, to expand and strengthen the vocal range. Students will also work on expression, artistry, and text exploration, working toward a sharing day performance for parents at the end of the semester. This course is guided by an age-appropriate curriculum taught by one of our qualified and gifted teaching artists. 
 
*Pre-requisite for this course is completing one semester of Class Voice at ATMTC or equivalent prior vocal training experience. 
 
Class cost: $550

Private Acting

Whether you want to strengthen your knowledge of how to build a character, work on audition material, or gain more experience analyzing materials and sharpening your technique, this class is for you. Our experienced faculty will create a plan for you to meet all of your goals in a private, safe space. Get ready to release your creativity and get invaluable feedback! This course is guided by an age-appropriate curriculum taught by one of our qualified and gifted teaching artists. 
 
Class cost: $550

Wicked Class Voice (Grades 6-8)

Come Sing your favorite songs from Wicked! While studying the music from this Stephen Schwartz classic you will learn how to successfully execute proper diaphragmatic breathing, and have a strong working understanding of resonance and placement, as well as jaw, vowel, consonant, and soft palate work. Students will achieve the understanding and control to execute a musical theatre “mix”, and will also learn music terminology, study basic theory, as well as work on their ear training and sight singing skills. Students will also learn the fundamentals of creating a character through singing and build their confidence as musical theatre performers. The class will culminate with a sharing day for parents at the end of the semester. 
 
WINTERGREEN PLAZA
Class cost: $500 $425 Early Bird

MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE (Grades 7-12)

This class encompasses many styles of dance: Ballet, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Tap. Try out these different styles of dance, all wrapped up in one class taught by one of our gifted teaching artists! Not only will you learn basic technique, but also different ways of storytelling and conveying emotion through dance combinations. Come and immerse yourself in the diverse and ever-changing world of Musical Theatre dance!
WINTERGREEN PLAZA

Class Cost: $425 $361.25

Musical Theatre 101 for Teens (Grades 7-12)

Perfect for the teen who has always been interested in giving musical theatre a try! Students will learn song and dance numbers from a popular musical guided by one of our gifted teaching artists. Students will also learn the basics of stage performance, vocal music, and will learn simple dance combinations. This class will challenge the teen students with scene work with partners and ensemble work. They will also analyze scripts, dialogue, and characters.

GLEN ECHO
WINTERGREEN PLAZA
Class Cost: $450 $382.50 Early Bird

PERFECTING YOUR AUDITION (Grades 7-12)

 
Do you have an important audition coming up that you want to nail? Have you always wanted help finding good audition materials but didn’t know where to look? Then this course is for you!  This class will cover all aspects of preparing and executing an effective and successful audition for monologues and songs. The Teaching Artist will help you choose an appropriate monologue, 32-bar cut, discuss and help you understand your “type”, work on character study, and “call back” requirements, and helpful hints to land the role! 
WINTERGREEN PLAZA
Class cost: $475 $403.75 Early Bird