(Rising Grades 6–8)
Middle School Classes
Sep 20–Nov 12, 2022
Fall 2022 SESSION DATES:
September 20–November 12, 2022
All classes take place in-person in our studio spaces at 30 Grant Ave.
All students ages 12+ must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. All students and faculty must be masked at all times while in the building. Please note that our COVID-19 safety policies are subject to change.
Fall Session Refund Policy
- Courses with insufficient enrollment will be canceled and all tuition and fees paid will be refunded in full.
- Withdrawal and refund requests for any other reason must be made in writing and emailed to youngconservatory@act-sf.org.
- Refund requests will be honored in full if received at least one week (7 days) prior to the start of the first class session. Class tuition will be refunded while the non-refundable registration and library fees will be withheld.
- Should a refund request be made after the above deadline, a withdrawal fee will be withheld in addition to the standard non-refundable fees as follows.
- After the refund deadline but before the first class date: $25 withdrawal fee
- On or after the first class date of full-length classes: $45 withdrawal fee
- Refunds of any kind cannot be processed after the start of the second class meeting for full-length courses or on the day of intensives.
- Please allow 10-14 days for your refund to be processed.
Questions
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- If you have additional questions, email us at YoungConservatory@act-sf.org.
Middle School Classes
*This class is currently full. If you would like to get onto the waitlist, please email us at youngconservatory@act-sf.org with your request and the best phone number to reach you at, in case a spot opens up.
Schedule: Saturdays, Sept 24-Nov 12: 10 am–12 pm at 30 Grant Ave
Tuition: $325
Interested in acting in film and television? Now’s your chance to get in front of the camera! Students of all levels of experience are welcome, and this course may be repeated. Guided by on-camera specialist and actor Brennan Pickman-Thoon, actors will explore:
- Fundamental acting tools including objective, obstacle, actions, tactics, and point of view
- Theatrical skills such as scene analysis, vocal production, and physical awareness
- On-camera acting techniques versus stage techniques
- Audition preparation and filming yourself
- The business and industry of film, television, and commercial acting
Classes will meet once a week for 8 weeks. Students will have 2 hours of training per week in-person at our 30 Grant Ave Studios in San Francisco. There will be some minimal assignments and memorization in between classes. This course will culminate in a group showing “open class” on the final hour of the final day to present projects, videos, and scenes rehearsed in class, and students will have access to footage recorded during the course. Have fun with peers while gaining some valuable acting skills!
*This class is currently full. If you would like to get onto the waitlist, please email us at youngconservatory@act-sf.org with your request and the best phone number to reach you at, in case a spot opens up.
Schedule: Saturdays, Sept 24-Nov 12: 10 am–12 pm at 30 Grant Ave
Tuition: $325
Dive into the world of musical theater performance with the YC’s foundational Musical Theater class. Students of all levels of experience are welcome, and this course may be repeated. Under the guidance of a lead instructor and live accompanist, actors will explore:
- Singing fundamentals such as breath control, articulation, and vocal technique
- Introduction to dance and improving confidence in movement abilities
- Song and character improvisation, interpretation and performance
Classes will meet once a week for 8 weeks. Students will have 2 hours of training per week in-person at our 30 Grant Ave Studios in San Francisco. There will be some minimal assignments and memorization in between classes. This course will culminate in a group showing “open class” on the final hour of the final day to present projects, songs, and group numbers rehearsed in class. Have fun with peers while gaining some valuable musical theater skills!
*This class is currently full. If you would like to get onto the waitlist, please email us at youngconservatory@act-sf.org with your request and the best phone number to reach you at, in case a spot opens up.
Schedule: Saturdays, Sept 24-Nov 12: 1 pm-3pm at 30 Grant Ave
Tuition: $305
Gain confidence and expand your acting knowledge with our Middle School Acting: The Actor’s Toolbox! This fundamental course for young actors is designed to give students foundational knowledge of acting principles, improvisation, and text performance. Students of all levels of experience are welcome, and this course may be repeated. Actors will explore:
- Theatrical skills such as tableaux, gesture, vocal production, and movement
- Improvisation games
- Character development through key tools including objective, obstacle, actions, and physicality
- Scene and monologue performance
Classes will meet once a week for 8 weeks. Students will have 2 hours of training per week in-person at our 30 Grant Ave Studios in San Francisco. There will be some minimal assignments and memorization in between classes. This course will culminate in a group showing “open class” on the final hour of the final day to present projects, monologues, and scenes rehearsed in class. Have fun with peers while gaining some valuable acting skills!