Ovation Academy camps and classes are designed to be an enriching experience for people of all ages exploring all aspects of theatre. Our goal is to challenge students in a fun and supportive environment. Ovation Academy gives students the opportunity to work with artists with years of experience who are committed to helping actors grow and reach their full potential.

Location: Ovation Theatre Company, 61 Harvey Road, Londonderry, NH
We never want the cost of an Ovation program to be the reason that someone does not participate. If the cost of a class causes a financial hardship, please contact us to see how we can help.

Acting Through Brain, Body, and Bond

Lead Teacher: Ryan Kaplan

In this exploratory class, students will learn the fundamentals of acting through physical expression, emotional engagement, and interpersonal connection. Through a series of games and exercises appropriate for their age and experience, students will learn to use their Brain, their Body, and their Bond with others to create characters that are distinct and memorable. This interactive experience will not only enhance students’ acting skills but will also provide a safe environment to help boost their confidence and expand their creativity.

Cost: $200
Suggested Age Range*: 9-11 or 12-15

Minimum Class Size: 4
Maximum Class Size: 10

Class Time: September 17 - November 5
Ages 9-11: 6:00 - 7:00pm
Ages 12-15: 7:15 - 8:15pm

Classes by Appointment

Ovation Theatre Company offers individual coaching sessions for monologue presentation, song presentation, audition prep, and more. Contact us at ovationtc@gmail.com for more information.

YouTube Series: Class with Katy

During April 2020, resident artist and educator Katy offered a weekly web mini-series covering various aspects of theatre, from choreography to acting, stage management, and more!

Each week, Katy posted a mini-lesson and activity, with resources for further learning that can be enjoyed by students, parents, and families alike. At the end of the video, Katy shared the challenge for the week. The resources for each challenge are linked below each video.

Resources:
Choreography Planning Worksheet
Moana Jr. Choreography Video

Resources:
Open Scene Activity
Resources:
Cue Calling Activity
Cue Calling Example
Resources:
Stage Combat Activity
Stage Combat Example