High School Classes

Schedule: 9 Mondays: Sept 14, 21, 28, Oct 5, (No Oct 12), 19, 26, Nov 2, 9 & 16 from 4:30–6 p.m. at 30 Grant Ave
Tuition: $375

Dive into the world of musical theater performance with the YC’s foundational Musical Theater class. Under the guidance of a lead instructor and live accompanist, actors will explore voice training, dance fundamentals, stage acting, and song performance. Students of all levels of experience are welcome, and this course may be repeated. Classes will meet once a week for 9 weeks (no class Oct 12). Students will have 90 minutes of training per week in-person at our 30 Grant Ave Studios in San Francisco with 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 (November 16) to present material rehearsed in class.

HS Musical Theater is for you if:

• You’ve never studied musical theater before and want a fun and easy-going opportunity to explore it and/or
• You’ve taken some acting classes before and want to try out a new area of performance and/or
• You love to sing and dance and would like develop your musical theater skill set

Schedule: 10 Tuesdays: Sept 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov3 & 10 from 4:30-6 p.m. at 30 Grant Ave
Tuition: $375

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 acting techniques, learn about the film and television industry, and gain confidence being in front of the camera. Classes will meet once a week for 10 weeks. Students will have 90 minutes of training per week in-person at our 30 Grant Ave Studios in San Francisco. Students are expected to attend all sessions and participate fully in all games and exercises and should expect to spend some prep or rehearsal time outside of class. This course will culminate in a group showing “open class” during the final hour of the final day (November 10) to present material rehearsed in class. 

Limited to 12 students.

HS On-Camera Acting is for you if:

• You’ve taken some acting classes and are curious about the differences between stage and on-camera techniques and/or
• You’d like to learn more about the film, television, and commercial acting industry and/or
• You’ve had experience in theater and are looking for a new acting medium

Schedule: 10 Saturdays: Sept 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7 & 14 from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. at 30 Grant Ave
Tuition: $455

In addition to imagination and a sense of “in the moment” play, the actor’s voice and the actor’s body are elements that need the most development in young actors. Through both improvisation and devised theater (i.e. student-created theater), this class is designed to address the power of creating complete characters through identifying obstacles and working to overcome them. Instructors will use a variety of approaches to enhance the actor’s physical work and strengthen overall performance. Classes will meet once a week for 10 weeks.  Students will have 2 hours of training per week in-person at our 30 Grant Ave Studios in San Francisco with 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 (November 14) to present material rehearsed in class. A “must” for all serious young actors.   

HS Acting: Improvisation & Devised Theater is for you if: 

• You have taken some acting classes, and feel like you would like to practice “letting go” a bit on stage through a new approach and/or
• You would like to expand your physical vocabulary and awareness of your own body to deepen your character work and/or 
• You’d like discover/uncover your comedic instincts and laugh a lot

Schedule: 10 Saturdays: Sept 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7 & 14 from 12:30–1:20 p.m. at 30 Grant Ave
Tuition: $245

In this technique-focused workshop, students will practice learning and generating movement sequences and phrases using Broadway show tunes. Objectives of the class include practicing character embodiment, experiencing integrated choreography with singing and storytelling, and improving and gaining confidence in movement/dance abilities. Students are not expected to sing. This class is designed for students with prior dance experience, but all levels are welcome. Classes will meet once a week for 10 weeks. Students will have 50 minutes of training per week in-person at our 30 Grant Ave Studios in San Francisco. This course will culminate in a group showing “open class” during the final hour of the final day (November 14) to present material rehearsed in class. 

HS Musical Theater: 1-Hour Dance Class is for you if:

• You’ve had limited exposure to dance and would like to explore some fundamental movement vocabulary in a fun atmosphere and/or
• You’ve taken dance but would like the opportunity to focus on musical theater dance or prepare for upcoming auditions
• You’ve taken musical theater or singing and would like to explore this third part of the “triple threat” skill set and/or
• You’re ready for a physical theater experience that also allows you to play with character and acting

Schedule: 10 Saturdays: Sept 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7 & 14 from 12:30–1:20 p.m. at 30 Grant Ave
Tuition: $245

In this dance workshop specifically focused on tap dance, students will practice learning and generating movement sequences and phrases using Broadway show tunes. Objectives of the class include harnessing strong rhythm and musicality, practicing character embodiment, experiencing integrated choreography with singing and storytelling, and improving and gaining confidence in movement/dance abilities. Students are not expected to sing. This class is designed for students with prior dance experience, but all levels are welcome. Classes will meet once a week for 10 weeks. Students will have 50 minutes of training per week in-person at our 30 Grant Ave Studios in San Francisco. This course will culminate in a group showing “open class” during the final hour of the final day (November 14) to present material rehearsed in class. 

HS Musical Theater: 1-Hour Tap Dance Class is for you if:

• You’ve had limited exposure to dance and would like to explore some fundamental movement vocabulary in a fun atmosphere and/or
• You’d like to work on rhythm and musicality in your movement and/or
• You’ve taken dance but would like the opportunity to focus on tap dance or prepare for upcoming auditions
• You’ve taken musical theater or singing and would like to explore this third part of the “triple threat” skill set and/or
• You’re ready for a physical theater experience that also allows you to play with character and acting

Schedule: 10 Saturdays: Sept 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7 & 14 from 12:30–1:20 p.m. at 30 Grant Ave
Tuition: $295

A solid technical foundation is the basis for all great singers and musical theater performers. In this course, students will develop a toolbox of vocal techniques – including breath, alignment, resonance, and articulation – to enhance their musical performance as they explore foundational exercises and a variety of musical styles. This class is designed for beginning/intermediate singers with some prior musical or singing experience. Classes will meet once a week for 10 weeks, with a lead vocal instructor and live accompanist. Students will have 50 minutes of training per week in-person at our 30 Grant Ave Studios in San Francisco. This course may culminate in a group showing “open class” during the final hour of the final day (November 14) to present material rehearsed in class.

HS Musical Theater: 1-Hour Singing Class (Beginner/Intermediate) is for you if:

• Your exposure to voice lessons is limited and would like to explore some fundamental singing vocabulary in a group setting and/or
• You’ve sung in groups before, but you want to improve your ear training and vocal technique

Schedule: 10 Saturdays: Sept 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7 & 14 from 12:30–1:20 p.m. at 30 Grant Ave
Tuition: $295

A solid technical foundation is the basis for all great singers and musical theater performers. In this course, students will expand upon a toolbox of vocal techniques – including breath, alignment, resonance, and articulation – to enhance their musical performance as they explore foundational exercises and a variety of musical styles. This class is designed for intermediate/advanced singers with significant prior singing experience. Classes will meet once a week for 10 weeks, with a lead vocal instructor and live accompanist.  Students will have 50 minutes of training per week in-person at our 30 Grant Ave Studios in San Francisco. This course may culminate in a group showing “open class” during the final hour of the final day (November 14) to present material rehearsed in class.

HS Musical Theater: 1-Hour Singing Class (Intermediate/Advanced) is for you if:

• You have limited access to individual voice lessons and would like to explore a deeper dive into vocal technique in a group setting and/or
• You are enrolled in voice lessons, but you would like to expand your knowledge and skill set and/or
• You have significant experience singing and want a 1-hour weekly session to strengthen your instrument

Schedule: 10 Weeks: Sept 10, 12, 17, 19, 24, 26, Oct 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31, Nov 5, 7, 12 & 14
Times: Thursdays from 4:30–6 p.m. & Saturdays from 1:30-3:30 p.m. at 30 Grant Ave 
Tuition: $795

John Proctor is the Villain by Kimberly Belflower is one of the most talked about contemporary American plays, and with good reason. With deep wells of passion and biting humor, this dramatic comedy captures a generation mid-transformation and is a strong choice for young actors to hone their skills and work with scene partners. In a one-stoplight town in Georgia, in a high school AP English class, five young women begin questioning the stories and the heroes they’ve been taught to believe in, against a soundtrack of pop music and fury. As their class dissects a canonical work of literature, the parallels between the play and their own lives become uncomfortably real, and they begin to re-examine who we deem heroic, who we call a villain, and who gets burned in the process.

In this 10-week class, students will hone their performance skills through scenes and monologues from the Tony-nominated play having its west coast premiere at A.C.T. this Fall (November 12- December 6.) This project class will culminate in a 45-minute performance. Specific roles for scenes will be cast during the class, and students will help design and create their own costume and prop pieces with guidance from YC faculty and production assistants. Students who enroll in this course will have special opportunities to engage with the A.C.T. mainstage production, including meeting the cast and touring the Toni Rembe Theater set. 

Classes will be held in-person at our 30 Grant Avenue Studios in San Francisco. Students will meet twice a week on Thursdays from 4:30-6pm and Saturdays from 1:30-3:30pm, for a total of 3.5 hours a week. The culminating performance open to friends and family will be at our 30 Grant Ave studios on Saturday, November 14 at 2:30 p.m. Classes will be held in-person at our 30 Grant Avenue Studios in San Francisco. 

Students MUST be available for the dress rehearsal and performance on Thursday, November 12 and Saturday, November 14.  Please note that this course is NOT a drop-in class model, and families should make sure they are prepared to make attendance a priority.  If you have questions about whether this class is a good fit for your child, please email us at YoungConservatory@act-sf.org.

HS Project Class: Scenes from John Proctor is the Villain is for you if:

• You’ve taken some acting classes before and want to sharpen your performance skills and/or
• You’re excited to dive into characters and scenes from a Tony-nominated contemporary play and/or
• You’re ready to commit to a course which will ask you to do significant practice of material, both lines and blocking, outside of class time