Classes

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Fall 2024 Musical Production Classes

Fall 2024 Waitlists Available for Sign-up!

Scholarships

Scholarships are always available for all who are in need.

Request a scholarship here!

Key Dates

  • June 10 – July 1: Fill out the lottery form to express your interest in our Fall 2024 season.
  • July 1 – 5: Fall 2024 First-Round Lottery is processed
  • July 5: Families notified of lottery results
  • July 15: Registration deadline for lottery winners.  After this date, we will begin opening spots to people on our waitlists.
  • September 10-11: A1, B1, C1 production classes begin
  • September 25: Teen Ensemble begins
  • October 10-16: A2, B2, & C2 production classes begin

Fall 2024 Main Stage Musical Production Classes

Children are cast in, rehearse, and perform an original musical play!  Classes are limited to 18 students.  At the end of the semester, students will perform live at Brooklyn Music School and the performances will be streamed for friends and family.

  • MainStage 1 Classes (A1, B1, C1) run for 12 weeks, from September 10 – December 8,  2024
  • MainStage 2 Classes (A2, B2, C2) run for 14 weeks from October 10 – February 2, 2025
  • Teen Ensemble Classes run for 17 weeks from September 25 – February 8, 2025

Tuition includes full class, costume, and video of final performance.

No child will be refused for an inability to pay.  Ask about our scholarships!

A non-refundable/non-transferrable deposit is required to reserve your child’s spot.

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A Classes (1st-3rd Grade)

Students in 1st – 3rd grades may enroll in A classes.  These classes are 75 minutes in length and the final shows run between 12-15 minutes, with three songs.  Each student will have at least 4 lines.  Our teaching artists use a variety of techniques to engage early learners and students experiencing acting and singing for the very first time.  No academic skills or history with musical theatre are assumed, all students are set up for success.

Class A1
Age 1st-3rd Grade
When: Tuesdays 4:00-5:15pm 
Starting September 10
How Much?

$140 non-refundable / non-transferable deposit

+ $140/month September -December

Mandatory attendance for Dress Rehearsal and Performances: December 5, 6, 8, 2024
Class A2
Age 1st-3rd Grade
When: Wednesdays 4:00-5:15pm 
Starting October 16
How Much?

$140 non-refundable / non-transferable deposit

+ $140/month October-January

Mandatory attendance for Dress Rehearsal and Performances: Jan 31, Feb 1-2,  2025

B Classes (5th-8th Grade)

Students in 3rd – 5th grades may enroll in B classes.  These classes are an hour and 45 minutes in length and the final shows running around 20 minutes with four songs.  Each student will have at least 5 lines. 

Class B1
Age 3rd-5th Grade
When: Wednesdays 4:00-5:45pm  Starting September 11
How Much?

$175 non refundable / non-transferable deposit

+ $175/month September-December

Mandatory attendance for Dress Rehearsal and Performances: December 5, 6, 8, 2024
Class B2
Age 3rd-5th Grade
When: Thursdays 4:30-6:15pm  Starting October 10
How Much?

$175 non refundable / non-transferable deposit

+ $175/month October-January

Mandatory attendance for Dress Rehearsal and Performances: January 31,
Feb 1-2,
2025

C Classes (5th-8th Grade)

Students in 5th – 8th grades may enroll in C classes.  These classes are an hour and 45 minutes in length and the final shows running around 25 minutes with five songs.  Each student will have at least 8 lines. 

Class C1
Age 5th – 8th Grade
When: Tuesdays 5:30-7:15pm 
Starting September 10
How Much?

$175 non refundable / non-transferable deposit

+ $175/month September – December

Mandatory attendance for Dress Rehearsal and Performances: December 5, 6, 8, 2024
Class C2
Age 5th – 8th Grade
When: Thursdays 5:30-7:15pm 
Starting October 10
How Much?

$175 non refundable / non-transferable deposit

+ $175/month October – January

Mandatory attendance for Dress Rehearsal and Performances: January 31,
Feb 1- 2,
2025

Teen Ensemble (8th – 12th Grade)

Students in 8th – 12th grades may enroll in TEEN ENSEMBLE. Teen Ensemble meets once a week for two hours per rehearsal. The original musicals this year were written by teen and professional writers this past summer in the BCT Viola Davis Summer Program. The final plays will run 45 minutes, with shows on February 7th & 8th. 
Class TEEN ENSEMBLE
Age 8th – 12th Grade
When: Wednesdays 5:30-7:30pm 
Starting September 25
How Much?

$175 non refundable / non-transferable deposit

+ $175/month
October – February

Mandatory attendance for Dress Rehearsal and Performances: February 6-8, 2025

Fall 2024 Weekend Classes

Fall Weekend Class Registration Open Now!

Our FREE weekend classes are open to children who qualify for free or reduced lunch
(family of 4 household income under $50K).

Fall 2024 Session:

Saturdays, September 14 – November 16

All classes held at 540 President Street, Suite 1D, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Students should come to all sessions in their age range:

1st-3rd Graders

  • 11:00am-12:30pm – DANCE
  • 12:30-2pm – Lunch & Park
  • 2-3:30pmACTING & SINGING

4th-6th Graders

  • 11:00am-12:30pm – Lunch & Park
  • 12:30-2pmACTING
  • 2-3:30pmDANCE
  • 3:30-5pm – SINGING

7th-12th Graders

  • 11:00am-12:30pmSINGING
  • 12:30-2pmDANCE
  • 2-3:30pm – Lunch & park
  • 3:30-5pmACTING