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.
ACTING:
DISNEY'S FROZEN
GRADES 3-5
Session dates:
8 (1 hour) Sessions
Every Tuesday 6:00pm-7:00pm
Class begins: Tuesday, Sept 21, 2021
Class ends: Tuesday, Nov 9, 2021
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 Frozen.
Class Fee:
$160
OPEN AUDITIONS:
DISNEY'S MOANA JR.
GRADES 3-12
AUDITIONS:
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4 (Times TBD)
CALLBACKS:
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5 (Times TBD)
SHOW DATE:
MARCH 12, 2022 (Times TBD)
Additional information about auditions, rehearsal process, audition materials, and registration coming soon!
Show Fee:
$250
MUSICAL THEATRE:
DISNEY'S DESCENDANTS
GRADES 3-5
Session dates:
8 (1 hour) Sessions
Every Tuesday 6:00pm-7:00pm
Class begins: Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Class ends: Tuesday, May 10, 2022
NO CLASS 4/5/22
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 Descendants.
Class Fee:
$160
ACTING:
DISNEY'S FROZEN
GRADES 6-8
Session dates:
8 (1 hour) Sessions
Every Tuesday 7:15pm-8:15pm
Class begins: Tuesday, Sept 21, 2021
Class ends: Tuesday, Nov 9, 2021
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 Frozen.
Class Fee:
$160
CREATIVE DRAMA AND IMPROVISATION
GRADES 3-5
Session dates:
6 (1 hour) Sessions
Every Tuesday 6:00pm-7:00pm
Class begins: Tuesday, January 4, 2022
Class ends: Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2022
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
MUSICAL THEATRE:
DISNEY'S DESCENDANTS
GRADES 6-8
Session dates:
8 (1 hour) Sessions
Every Tuesday 7:15pm-8:15pm
Class begins: Tuesday, March 15, 2022
Class ends: Tuesday, May 10, 2022
NO CLASS 4/5/22
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 Descendants.
Class Fee:
$160
AUDITION PREPARATION
GRADES 9-12
Session dates:
8 (1.5 hour) Sessions
Every Wednesday 6:00pm-7:30pm
Class begins: Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2021
Class ends: Wednesday, Nov 10, 2021
This class meets once a week in our studio in Washington Township.
This class will prepare actors for the audition process. In recent years, the audition process has become highly competitive and preparation of material goes far beyond learning the words and melody. Actors will gain insight into material selection and explore vocal and physical technique. Students will learn how to pick audition pieces, build their repertoire of monologues, as well as work on dynamic and script analysis of their pieces. This class provides the opportunity to prepare audition material to ensure you are open and ready for the challenges of the audition process.
Class Fee:
$160
THEATRICAL MAKE-UP
GRADES: 6-12
Session dates:
6 (1 hour) Sessions
Every Wednesday 6:00pm-7:00pm
Class begins: Tuesday, January 5, 2022
Class ends: Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2022
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.
*** Additional Make-up kit and mirror purchase is required for this class. Detailed information is sent in registration email.
Class Fee:
$120
ACTING SHAKESPEARE
GRADES 6-12
Session dates:
8 (1.5 hour) Sessions
Every Wednesday 6:00pm-7:30pm
Class begins: Tuesday, March 16, 2022
Class ends: Tuesday, May 11, 2022
NO CLASS 4/6/22
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:
$160
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