Fall Class Schedule

Come learn with us at the Wagon Wheel Conservatory!

Classes will take place at the Wagon Wheel Conservatory and the Wagon Wheel Rehearsal Room. Classes are $80 for the session of six classes with the exception of the Musical Theatre Triple Threat Studio which is $100 per session. Sign up for more than one class per session and receive a $10 discount on each additional class! (Must be the same student attending more than one class per session. Discount not applicable to classes in different sessions). In order to take advantage of this discount, you must enroll on the phone through the Box Office: 574-267-8041, Tuesdays-Fridays 10am-5pm. Scholarships are available!  Click here to learn more.

Fall Session: Six weeks of classes that meet once a week from Tuesday, August 29th to Saturday, October 7th with a showcase rehearsal from 1:00pm-2:30pm on Sunday, October 8th and a showcase performance on the Wagon Wheel stage at 3:00pm on Sunday, October 8th.

Please email Kira Lace Hawkins with questions: kira@wagonwheelcenter.org

Theatre Classes

Theater Adventures:

(Grades 2-4)

Tuesdays, 4:45pm-6:00pm in the Wagon Wheel Conservatory

Price: $80.00

This class is an introduction to the adventurous world of theater! Whether you’ve taken an acting class with us before or your brand new to acting, this class will either introduce or further develop vocal and physical techniques to bring text and characters to life. Through acting games, exercises, and a short dynamic script, students will work collaboratively to rehearse a final showcase performance for family and friends. Taught by Kira Lace Hawkins.

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Drama Time

(Grades 5-7)

Wednesdays, 4:45pm-6:00pm in the Wagon Wheel Conservatory

Price: $80.00

This class brings all the drama to the stage! Whether you’ve taken an acting class with us before or you’re brand new to acting, this class will further develop your vocal and physical techniques to bring text and characters to life. Through exercises, scene studies, and a short dynamic script, students will work collaboratively to rehearse a final showcase performance for family and friends. Taught by Kira Lace Hawkins.

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Improv: No Scripts Allowed

(Grades 5-12)

Wednesdays, 6:30pm-7:30pm in the Wagon Wheel Conservatory

Price:$80.00

Looking for a creative space in which to PLAY? This class is for you! Jump out of your comfort zone and into the exciting world of the unplanned. This class will help students build the techniques necessary to create spontaneous comedic moments on stage. Through games, exercises, and reading activities we will build an ensemble, develop comedic and improvisational skill, and learn best practices while preparing to perform a short improv show in a final showcase for family and friends. Taught by Kira Lace Hawkins.

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Acting Studio:

(Grade 8-Adult)

Tuesdays, 6:30pm-8:00pm in the Wagon Wheel Conservatory

Price: $80.00

This class will give participants the vocabulary, tools, and techniques necessary to act on stage. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or this is your very first class, this studio class will meet you where you are to further develop your vocal techniques, physical expression, and ability to fully develop character while living truthfully on stage moment to moment. Through exercises, scene studies, and a devised theater experience, we will rehearse as we learn to create a final showcase for family and friends. Taught by Kira Lace Hawkins.

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Musical Theatre Dance and Tap Classses

Musical Theater Dance:

(Grades 3-4)

Wednesdays, 5:15pm-6:00pm in the Wagon Wheel Rehearsal Room

Price:$80.00

An introduction to the world of dance for the Musical Theatre! Taught by Wagon Wheel favorite Michael Pacholski (Uncle Fester in The Addams Family, Jud Fry in Oklahoma!), this class will meet you at your current skill level to build technique and get you dancing in character. There will be a full-group showcase performance for family and friends. (Dance shoes are not provided and may or may not be required for students). Taught by Michael Pacholski.

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Musical Theater Dance:

(Grades 5-12)

Thursdays,  6:30pm-7:30pm in the Wagon Wheel Rehearsal Room

Price: $80.00

An introduction to the world of dance for the Musical Theatre! Taught by Wagon Wheel favorite Michael Pacholski (Uncle Fester in The Addams Family, Jud Fry in Oklahoma!), this class will meet you at your current skill level to build technique and get you dancing in character. There will be a full-group showcase performance for family and friends. Dance shoes are not provided and may or may not be required for students. Taught by Michael Pacholski.

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Musical Theater Dance:

(Adult)

Wednesdays, 7:00pm-8:30pm in the Wagon Wheel Rehearsal Room

Price: $80.00

This all Adult class is a low-pressure fun introduction to the world of dance for the Musical Theatre! Taught by Wagon Wheel favorite Michael Pacholski (Uncle Fester in The Addams Family, Jud Fry in Oklahoma!), this class will meet you at your current skill level to build technique and get you dancing in character. There will be a full-group showcase performance for family and friends. Dance shoes are not provided and may or may not be required for students. Taught by Michael Pacholski.

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Beginning Tap

(Grade 5-Adult)

Fridays, 6:30pm-7:30pm in the Wagon Wheel Rehearsal Room

Price: $80.00

Ever dreamed of making music with your feet? This class is for you! Taught by Wagon Wheel favorite Michael Pacholski (Uncle Fester in The Addams Family, Jud Fry in Oklahoma!), this class will give novices and experts alike the chance to hone their skills and tap in character. There will be a full-group showcase performance for family and friends. Tap shoes are not provided and will be required for students. Taught by Michael Pacholski.

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Musical Theatre Classes

Musical Theatre Tykes:

(Grades 3-5)

Saturdays, 11:30am-1:00pm in the Wagon Wheel Rehearsal Room

Price: $100.00

Work on your acting, singing, and dancing to join the world of Musical Theatre! Learn the basics and hone your skills to act, sing, and dance truthfully in character to serve the story. Through scenes, solos, duets, and group numbers, we will rehearse as we learn to create a final showcase for family and friends. Dance shoes are not provided and may or may not be required for students. This class will be team-taught by Thomas Hall, Michael Pacholski, and Kira Lace Hawkins.

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Musical Theatre Triple Threat Studio:

(Grades 6-12)

Saturdays, 2:00pm-4:00pm in the Wagon Wheel Rehearsal Room

Price: $100.00

Work on your status as a Triple Threat in this studio class that will train your acting, singing, and dancing! Whether you’re brand new to musical theater or your pirouettes are already as sharp as your acting choices, this class will meet you where you are to further develop your ability to act, sing, and dance truthfully in character to serve the story. Through scenes, solos, duets, and group numbers, we will rehearse as we learn to create a final showcase for family and friends. Dance shoes are not provided and may or may not be required for students. This class will be team-taught by Thomas Hall, Michael Pacholski, and Kira Lace Hawkins.

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Scholarships

Wagon Wheel Center for the Arts believes that every child should have an opportunity to experience arts education. Scholarships are available for all programs. Download the form below and email it to Kira Lace Hawkins, Education Director, at kira@wagonwheelcenter.org.

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