Office/Mailing Address:
40027 Aynesley
Clinton Township, MI 48038
Studio Address:
66136 Van Dyke Ave.
Washington Twp, MI 48095
Phone: 586-243-2253
Our ATWAS classes focus on the process rather than the product of theatre. Placing emphasis on the creative expression of ideas and personal development of artistic skills, students create theatre through collaboration, developing life skills specific to theatre as an art discipline.
ATWAS Winter/Spring 2023 Classes & Shows
MUSICAL THEATRE:
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
GRADES 3-5
Session dates:
6 (1 hour) Sessions
Every Tuesday 6:00pm-7:00pm
Class begins: Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Class ends: Tuesday, May 16, 2023
This class meets once a week in our studio in Washington Township.
Our Musical Theatre class exposes students to the world of live theatre. Placing focus on a specific script and utilizing theatre games, students develop fundamental acting, vocal and dance skills that not only teach the art form, but impact self-confidence, creativity and imagination. This class gives our students the opportunity to explore theatre in a small classroom setting. For the spring session, we will be working from the script of Disney's High School Musical.
Class Fee:
$120
ACTING THOUGH IMPROV 2
Grades 3-6
Session dates:
6 (1 hour) Sessions
Every Tuesday 6:00pm-7:00pm
Class begins: Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Class ends: Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023
This class meets once a week in our studio in Washington Township.
This class focuses on the essentials to becoming a stronger actor. Skills include building ensemble, communication, listening, giving and taking, and learning about staging, blocking and stage directions. The activities not only teach and build acting skills, but also develop social skills and confidence. Our focus is put on physical expression and verbal communication. Utilizing theatre games and improvisation, students develop drama skills and fundamental acting concepts that impact self-confidence, creativity and imagination.
Class Fee:
$120
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST JR.
AUDITIONS
AUDITION AGE/GRADE REQUIREMENTS:
Students currently In 5th grade through 12th grade or by invitation only (3rd-4th grade students)
AUDITION INFORMATION & DATES:
AUDITIONS: Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022
An audition time will be assigned approx. one week prior to the audition date.
CALLBACKS: Sunday, Dec 4, 2022. Times TBD
Auditions will take place at The ATWAS studio in Washington Twp. MI:
66136 Van Dyke Ave.
Washington Twp, MI 48095
All rehearsals are scheduled on Saturdays and/or Sundays except for the final MANDATORY Tech and Dress rehearsals (see below).
MANDATORY TECH, DRESS, AND PERFORMANCE DATES:
At The Macomb Center for the Performing Arts
TECH: Tues. 3/14/23- 4:30-9:00pm
TECH: Wed. 3/15/23- 4:30-9:00pm
DRESS: Thurs. 3/16/23 - 4:30-9:00pm
DRESS: Fri. 3/17/23 - 4:30-9:00pm
SHOW : 3/18/23 - 11:00am & 3:00pm
SHOW: 3/19/23 - 2:00pm
For additional information about show policies, rehearsals and to register, please click below.
For additional information about show policies, rehearsals and to register, please click below.
Show Fee:
$250
MUSICAL THEATRE:
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL
GRADES 6-8
Session dates:
6 (1 hour) Sessions
Every Tuesday 7:00pm-8:00pm
Class begins: Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Class ends: Tuesday, May 16, 2023
This class meets once a week in our studio in Washington Township.
Our Musical Theatre class exposes students to the world of live theatre. Placing focus on a specific script and utilizing theatre games, students develop fundamental acting, vocal and dance skills that not only teach the art form, but impact self-confidence, creativity and imagination. This class gives our students the opportunity to explore theatre in a small classroom setting. For the spring session, we will be working from the script of Disney's High School Musical.
Class Fee:
$120
ACTING THOUGH IMPROV 2
Grades 7-12
Session dates:
6 (1 hour) Sessions
Every Tuesday 7:00pm-8:00pm
Class begins: Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Class ends: Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023
This class meets once a week in our studio in Washington Township.
This class focuses on the essentials to becoming a stronger actor. Skills include building ensemble, communication, listening, giving and taking, and learning about staging, blocking and stage directions. The activities not only teach and build acting skills, but also develop social skills and confidence. Our focus is put on physical expression and verbal communication. Utilizing theatre games and improvisation, students develop drama skills and fundamental acting concepts that impact self-confidence, creativity and imagination.
Class Fee:
$120
CREATIVE DRAMA & MOVEMENT 2
GRADES K-2
Session dates:
6 (1 hour) Sessions
Every Thursday 6:00pm-7:00pm
Class begins: Thursday, January 5, 2023
Class ends: Thursday, Feb. 8, 2023
This class meets once a week in our studio in Washington Township.
Our creative drama class exposes students to the building blocks of theatre. Skills include building ensemble, communication, listening, giving and taking, and learning about staging, blocking and stage directions. The activities not only teach and build acting skills, but also develop social skills and confidence. Our focus is placed on physical expression and verbal communication. Utilizing theatre games and improvisation, students develop drama skills and fundamental acting concepts that impact self-confidence, creativity and imagination.
Class Fee:
$120
ACTING SHAKESPEARE
GRADES 6-12
Session dates:
6 (2 hour) Sessions
Every Wednesday 6:00pm-8:00pm
Class begins: Wednesday, April 12, 2023
Class ends: Wednesday, May 17, 2023
This class meets once a week in our studio in Washington Township.
This class introduces the young actor to the world of Shakespeare. Using script analysis, imagination, and creativity, every student will gain an understanding of the text and use scene study, vocal work, and acting exercises to not only understand the meaning, but the power of Shakespeare's words. Through extensive scene work, students will begin to dig beneath the surface of the text allowing them to approach, connect, and perform Shakespeare’s works with confidence.
Class Fee:
$180
THE ART OF STAGE MAKE-UP
Grades 6-12
Session dates:
6 (1 hour) Sessions
Every Wednesday 6:00pm-7:00pm
Class begins: Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Class ends: Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023
This class meets once a week in our studio in Washington Township.
As an introduction to theatrical makeup design principles and application techniques, this course introduces the students to aging makeup, cuts, scars and bruises; as well as delving into fantasy make-up. Students will learn how to use various theatrical products and techniques to create illusions and characters for the theater.
If you have previously taken the ATWAS Make-up class, we will work on advanced technique (during this class) on an individual basis.
*** Additional Make-up kit and mirror purchase is required for this class. Detailed information is sent in registration email.
Class Fee:
$120
ATWAS Summer/Fall 2022 Classes & Shows
SEUSSICAL JR.
Summer Musical Theatre
Camp @ The Macomb Center
Open to students entering grades: 5–12 fall 2022
July 11-23, 2022 | 9am-4pm - $425
The Macomb Center for the Performing Arts is thrilled to have teaching artists from our Community Partner, All The World’s A Stage, as we return to our precovid Musical Theatre Camp for our 2022 summer.
Presenting "Seussical The Musical," this production will introduce our students to the concepts of a Summer Stock Theatre production, going from audition through performance in a 2-week period. They will then take their newfound skills and apply them to production, with a culminating performance of "Seussical The Musical Jr." Tickets will be sold separately and will be available for purchase through our Macomb Center Box Office.
Performances are:
Friday, July 22, 2022 at 7pm &
Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 1pm
Camp Fee:
$425
ACTING - MOANA
Grades 3-5
Session dates:
8 (1 hour) Sessions
Every Tuesday 6:00pm-7:00pm
Class begins: Tuesday, Sept 6, 2022
Class ends: Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
This class meets once a week in our studio in Washington Township.
Our acting class exposes students to the world of live theatre. Placing focus on a specific script and utilizing theatre games, students develop fundamental acting skills and concepts that not only teach the art form, but impact self-confidence, creativity and imagination. This class gives our students the opportunity to explore theatre in a small classroom setting. For the fall session, we will be working from the script of Disney's Moana.
Class Fee:
$160
ACTING THOUGH IMPROV 1
Grades 3-6
Session dates:
8 (1 hour) Sessions
Every Wednesday 6:00pm-7:00pm
Class begins: Wednesday, Sept 7, 2022
Class ends: Wednesday, Oct 26, 2022
This class meets once a week in our studio in Washington Township.
This class focuses on the essentials to becoming a stronger actor. Skills include building ensemble, communication, listening, giving and taking, and learning about staging, blocking and stage directions. The activities not only teach and build acting skills, but also develop social skills and confidence. Our focus is put on physical expression and verbal communication. Utilizing theatre games and improvisation, students develop drama skills and fundamental acting concepts that impact self-confidence, creativity and imagination.
Class Fee:
$160
WIZARD OF OZ
AUDITIONS - Grades 3-12
AUDITION AGE/GRADE REQUIREMENTS:
Students currently In 3rd grade through 12th grade
AUDITION INFORMATION & DATES:
AUDITIONS: Sunday, August 7, 2022
An audition time will be assigned approx. one week prior to the audition date.
CALLBACKS: Sunday, August 14, 2022. Times TBD
Auditions will take place at The ATWAS studio in Washington Twp. MI:
66136 Van Dyke Ave.
Washington Twp, MI 48095
All rehearsals are scheduled on Saturdays and/or Sundays except for the final MANDATORY Tech and Dress rehearsals (see below).
MANDATORY TECH, DRESS, AND PERFORMANCE DATES:
At The Macomb Center for the Performing Arts
TECH: Tues. 11/1/22- 4:30-9:00pm
TECH: Wed. 11/2/22- 4:30-9:00pm
DRESS: Thurs. 11/3/22 - 4:30-9:00pm
DRESS: Fri. 11/4/22 - 4:30-9:00pm
SHOW : 11/5/22 - 11:00am & 3:00pm
SHOW: 11/6/22 - 2:00pm
For additional information about show policies, rehearsals and to register, please click below.
Show Fee:
$250
ACTING - MOANA
Grades 6-8
Session dates:
8 (1 hour) Sessions
Every Tuesday 7:00pm-8:00pm
Class begins: Tuesday, Sept 6, 2022
Class ends: Tuesday Oct 25, 2022
This class meets once a week in our studio in Washington Township.
Our acting class exposes students to the world of live theatre. Placing focus on a specific script and utilizing theatre games, students develop fundamental acting skills and concepts that not only teach the art form, but impact self-confidence, creativity and imagination. This class gives our students the opportunity to explore theatre in a small classroom setting. For the fall session, we will be working from the script of Disney's Moana.
Class Fee:
$160
ACTING THOUGH IMPROV 1
Grades 7-12
Session dates:
8 (1 hour) Sessions
Every Wednesday 7:00pm-8:00pm
Class begins: Wednesday, Sept 7, 2022
Class ends: Wednesday Oct 26, 2022
This class meets once a week in our studio in Washington Township.
This class focuses on the essentials to becoming a stronger actor. Skills include building ensemble, communication, listening, giving and taking, and learning about staging, blocking and stage directions. The activities not only teach and build acting skills, but also develop social skills and confidence. Our focus is put on physical expression and verbal communication. Utilizing theatre games and improvisation, students develop drama skills and fundamental acting concepts that impact self-confidence, creativity and imagination.
Class Fee:
$160
THESPIAN TROUPE
#10591
Open to any 9th-12th grade high school student whose school does not offer a Thespian Troupe.
Fee includes membership to the International Thespian Society.
We will be attending Michigan Thespian Festival in December 2022 (additional cost), where students will have the chance to receive professional feedback on prepared pieces, participate in a variety of workshops, network with other students and college faculty, and receive college scholarships!
Thespian Troupe Meetings:
Saturday, Aug 27 from 10:00-11:30am
Saturday, Sept 24 from 10:00-11:30am
Saturday, Oct. 29 from 10:00-11:30am
Sunday, Nov 27 from 5:00-9:00pm
Sunday, Dec 4 from 12:00-2:00pm
Registration Fee
$135
AUDITION INTENSIVE / COLLEGE AUDITION PREP
Grades 11-12
AND 9-10 Grade students in ATWAS Thespian Troupe #10591
Session dates:
This hybrid style class meets 3 times in person for full day group intensives, and offers weekly meetings over Zoom for individual work and personal mentoring with our staff.
IN PERSON GROUP INTENSIVES (3 dates)
Sat. Aug. 20, 2022 from 10:00am-4:00pm
Sat. Oct. 8, 2022 from 10:00am-4:00pm
Sun. Dec. 11 from 4:00-8:00pm
VIRTUAL INDIVIDUAL MENTORING (times TBD)
Meetings scheduled once a week on Tuesdays between 6-9pm
August 30
September 6
September 13
September 20
September 27
October 4
October 18
November 15
November 29
(If Tuesday does not work, we are willing to schedule a different day/time)
In addition to the dates listed, we plan to schedule at least one college theatre department tour.
This class aims to prepare actors for the rigorous and highly competitive college audition process, which in recent years, goes far beyond learning the words and melody of their audition pieces. Students will gain insight into material selection and build their repertoire of monologues/songs, as well as work on dynamics and script analysis of their choices. This class provides the opportunity to prepare and practice material to ensure actors are ready for the challenges of auditions, as well as gives each student personal mentoring and coaching to guide them throughout the process.
* If you are a part of the ATWAS Thespian Troupe, there is a $50 discount on registration.
Class Fee:
$350
CREATIVE DRAMA & MOVEMENT 1
GRADES K-2
Session dates:
6 (1 hour) Sessions
Every Thursday 6:00pm-7:00pm
Class begins: Thursday, September 15, 2022
Class ends: Thursday, October 20, 2022
This class meets once a week in our studio in Washington Township.
Our creative drama workshop is designed to exposing our young actors to the world of live theatre through rhythm, music, & movement. Utilizing and theatre games, students develop skills and fundamental acting concepts that impact dance, movement, self-confidance, creativity and imagination.
Class Fee:
$120
Policies and Registration Information
1. Registration and payment for all ATWAS classes can now be done online. If you are not able to register online, please email loufazzini@mac.com.
2. All ATWAS Classes have a minimum and maximum class number and registrations are taken on a first come first serve basis.
3. Payment must be included with a registration form to register for a class.
4. ATWAS reserves the right to cancel or rearrange any class in accordance with enrollment. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified before the first class and any tuition paid will be refunded in full.
5. There is a cancellation fee of $20.00. Refunds will be given (minus the cancellation fee of $20.00) up to ONE WEEK before the first day of class. After that date, no refunds will be issued.
6. In the event of inclement weather, please check your email to find out if class has been cancelled. In the event classes are cancelled we cannot guarantee a make-up session.
7. There is a Non Sufficient Funds Check Fee of $30.00