(Rising Grades 9–12)
High School Classes
Sep 19–Nov 11, 2023
Fall 2023 SESSION DATES:
September 19–November 11, 2023
All classes take place in-person in our studio spaces at 30 Grant Ave.
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
- Visit our FAQ Page, if you haven't already!
- If you have additional questions, feel free to email us at YoungConservatory@act-sf.org.
High School Classes
Schedule: Saturdays, Sept 23–Nov 11 from 10 am–12 pm at 30 Grant Ave
Tuition: $425
This musical theater showcase class will culminate in a formal showcase performance in one of our studios at 30 Grant, and feature a fully choreographed ensemble number in addition to a featured song by each student in a cabaret showcase - style final performance for friends and family. This class will focus on essentials for the musical theater performer: understanding the vocal instrument and developing healthy habits, fundamentals for dance and movement with an opportunity to try different styles, and acting basics to apply to songs so that a true connection with the lyrics, music and given circumstances can tell a full story through song. Highly recommended for those wanting to gain confidence through skill building in all musical theater performance areas.
Schedule: Saturdays, Sept 23–Nov 11 from 1–3pm at 30 Grant Ave
Tuition: $305
Gain confidence and expand your acting knowledge with our High 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!
Schedule: Saturdays, Sept 23–Nov 11 from 1–3pm 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 an on-camera specialist, 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, and students will have access to footage recorded during the course. This is an excellent class for actors with some acting background who want to explore the similarities and differences between stage and on-camera acting, and gain confidence being in front of the camera.