Fundamentals of Performance (Acting, Vocal & Dance)

with instructors Christina Giorgi (Acting), Jamie Mablin (Vocal), and TBA (Dance)

SECTION 1 – AGES: 7 – 10

DATES: January 9, 2024 – February 15, 2024
TIMES: Tuesday (Acting) 4:30 – 6:00 PM | Wednesday (Vocal) 4:30 – 6:00 PM | Thursday (Dance) 4:30 – 6:00 PM

What are the basic tools needed to get on stage? In this class, students will fuse together the 3 disciplines of theatre – Acting, Vocal, and Dance with the basic training needed to succeed and advance to the next tier of RCSA classes. Students will learn the basics of acting and theater technique as they partake in a variety of exercises that explore each discipline. From movement, projection, character creation, song exploration, material selection, group exercises, acting through song, basic musical theatre dance styles, and more! Each class during the week will focus on a specific area to provide students with the tools they need to succeed in all areas. The aim of this course is to help students grow in confidence and as young performers.

Tuition: $900 (for all 3 classes)

Fundamentals of Performance (Acting, Vocal & Dance)

with instructors Christina Giorgi (Acting), Jamie Mablin (Vocal), and TBA (Dance)

SECTION 2 – AGES: 11 – 15

DATES: January 9, 2024 – February 15, 2024
TIMES: Tuesday (Vocal) 5:30 – 7:00 PM | Wednesday (Acting) 6:30 – 8:00 PM | Thursday (Dance) 6:30 – 8:00 PM

What makes a well-rounded performer? In this class, students will fuse together the 3 disciplines of theatre – Acting, Vocal, and Dance and will be challenged as young performers to develop their acting toolbox. They will become more grounded in their bodies, create believable characters, find a bit more strength in their voice, discover acting through song, learn proper etiquette for musical auditions, explore a few different musical theatre dance styles and more! The aim of this course is to expand the student’s approach on acting and better prepare them as young performers who are fast approaching auditions of their own.

Tuition: $900 (for all 3 classes)

Christina Giorgi (Acting) is a recent graduate from Illinois Wesleyan University where she obtained her BFA in acting with a minor in Hispanic studies. When not acting, Christina has a passion for teaching and directing. For the past two summers, she has worked as a teaching artist for young performers at the New London Barn Playhouse. Born and raised in Crystal Lake, Christina is thrilled to be working with young performers and providing them a safe space to expand on their dreams of becoming a performer just like she had at their age.

James Mablin (Vocal) hails from London, England. He has musically directed and/or played Keyboards in over a hundred shows. Favorites include Joseph and the Amazing TechnicoloredÓ Dreamcoat (UK Tour), Whistle Down the Wind (UK Tour), High School Musical (World Premiere – Stagedoor Manor, NY), Caroline or Change (Cyrano’s Theatre Company, AK), Little Shop of Horrors (Thin Air Theatre Company, CO), The Toxic Avenger (Thin Air Theatre Company, CO) and Into the Woods (Slow Burn Theatre Company, FL). As an educator, James ran the musical theatre program at a large college in London, was a professor & musical theatre specialist at The Yale School of Drama, and most recently on the Musical Theatre faculty at Auburn University as their resident Music Director. James is also the associate artistic director and head of the music department at Stagedoor Manor Performing Arts Training Center, named one of the top summer theatre programs in the world. James has written the vocal arrangements and musically directed opening and closing numbers for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade including the Emmy award-winning song “Join Our Parade”. In January of 2024, James is thrilled to be stepping into the role of Resident Music Director for the Raue Center for the Arts.