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Who We Are

The Education Department at CTM is dedicated to:

• Encouraging exploration, expression, creativity and artistic growth through the art of theater rooted in the interest and ability of each student.
• Fostering the development of social skills, self-confidence, and the courage to take risks in a process-based, fun, and brave environment.
• Welcoming all students, from those who are having a first time theater experience to advanced students.
• Engendering an inclusive and collaborative community.
• Creating a lasting sense of pride and accomplishment through culminating sharings and performances.
  

What We Offer

Academic Year Classes: During CTM’s Fall, Winter, and Spring sessions, students can take 8 to 10 weeks of classes. Each class curriculum explores a specific theatrical style, technique, or theme. Some classes are offered in all three sessions (such as Beginning Acting) while others are only offered once a year (such as Comedy Camp).

Spring Break Classes: When school is out of session, CTM is a place for exploring stories! In our Spring Break program, students enjoy playing theater games, creating characters, and story building based on a theme over the course of 2-4 days.

Advanced Acting Company: CTM’s Advanced Acting Company (AAC) is a concentrated, year-long training program for passionate and dedicated actors in grades 8-12. There are two cornerstone programs in the AAC: Actors Studio and Actors Academy. 

Summer Stage: Over nine weeks, Summer Stage offers one, two, and three week sessions in a variety of theater topics including creative drama, musical theater, acting, improv, performance, and more!

About our Classes

For Grades 4K-2: We focus on play, creative exploration, imagination journeys, and character creation by using books, music, and visual art to inspire theater making. On the final day of the program, families can enjoy an open class (where everyone in the room participates!) or an informal sharing (a celebration of the process based program).

For Grades 3-5: We focus on introducing the tools of an actor (body, voice, and imagination), fundamentals of performance, and how to work together as an ensemble through programs in acting, musical theater, comedy, and more. On the final day of the program, families can enjoy an informal sharing (a celebration of the process based program) or a performance (where every student has a role in telling a scripted or devised story).

For Grades 6-12: We focus on a deeper understanding of the tools of an actor (body, voice, and imagination), script analysis skills to aid in performance, introducing advanced and specialized techniques, and working together as an ensemble through programs in acting, musical theater, stage combat, comedy, and more. On the final day of the program, families can enjoy an informal sharing (a celebration of the process based program) or a performance (where every student has a role in telling a scripted or devised story).

For Advanced Students: We focus on professional actor & theater training in a variety of disciplines; developing expertise in the audition, casting, rehearsal, and performance processes; honing in on students’ individual identities as artists; and building a strong ensemble with your peers in a small group environment. On the final day of the program each session, families can enjoy a showcase (a student led presentation) or a performance (where every student has a role in telling a scripted or devised story).