Published by New Jersey Stage
originally published: 09/02/2023
(EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- NextGen Acting, in partnership with Playhouse 22, is thrilled to announce the launch of their Fall After School Acting Academy, a specialized program designed to unleash the creative potential in children and teens. The academy offers a range of classes to students aged 7-12 and teens, focusing on modern performing arts like improv, voice over, on-camera acting, and musical theatre. They will hold an Open House on Thursday, September 7, 2023 from 6:30pm-7:30pm to show exciting acting and improv classes for kids and teens.
Details on the After School Acting Academy:
The academy will commence its classes this fall at the prestigious Playhouse 22, located at 721 Cranbury Rd, East Brunswick, NJ. The classes will be segregated by age, with programs for 7-12 year olds on Wednesdays and Saturdays and exclusive teen classes on Monday afternoons.
* Improv Classes: Students enrolled in the Improv Classes will develop their spontaneity and creativity through unscripted performances while learning the value of teamwork. These classes are scheduled for Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00pm-5:00pm, and Saturdays from 10:00am-11:00am.
* NextGen Acting Classes: This class delves into a mix of modern acting and performer skill sets across media platforms, including voice over, on-camera, and musical theatre. These classes are available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5:00pm-6:00pm, and Saturdays from 11:00am-12:00pm.
Open House Details:
Interested parents and children are invited to an Open House at Playhouse 22 on Thursday, September 7, from 6:30pm-7:30pm. This is a golden opportunity to meet the instructors, ask questions, and get a feel for what the academy has to offer. You can register for the event for free by using this link.
Playhouse 22 is located at 721 Cranbury Road in East Brunswick, New Jersey.
NextGen Acting is passionate about the positive impact of acting classes in empowering students and helping them break out of their shells. The academy also collaborates with local community organizations to offer workshops and events that uplift and educate.
To register for the fall acting programs, click here.
Founded on the belief that performing arts have the power to transform lives, NextGen Acting offers a wide array of classes such as Voice Over, Film Acting, and Commercial Acting, to students of all age groups. All classes are led by professional artists who are also exceptional teachers.
Playhouse 22, is East Brunswick's Community Theater troupe. With more than 60 years of providing theater to residents of Central Jersey, Playhouse 22 has staged hundreds of live performances ranging from “Camelot”, “1776”, and “The Drowsy Chaperone” to plays like “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” and “Neil Simon’s Rumors”. Located at the Elliott Taubenslag Theater at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center.
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