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O2B Kids Acting
904-264-4202 / 1821 Town Center Blvd, Fleming Island / www.o2bkids.com
Come express yourself! O2B Drama classes provide an exciting and fun environment for the budding young actor’s overall development. Gain not only an appreciation of Drama as an art form, but also as a means to interpret the dynamics of human interaction through the processes of imagination, interaction and reflection. Students develop intellectually through creative thought and expression, and an encouragement of critical-thinking skills such as curiosity, inventiveness and flexibility…and have a BLAST acting!
904-264-4202 / 1821 Town Center Blvd, Fleming Island / www.o2bkids.com
Acting Out
Clay County
Kids and teens will use their creativity in our fast paced exercises and games. The class will incorporate elements such as storytelling, drama, creative writing, and improv ending in a class unique to the area. A nurturing environment is a safe place to enhance self-expression, build vocabulary and literacy, gain confidence and assist in social interaction skills.
Orange Park School of Music / 904-541-0855 / 441 Stowe Avenue, Orange Park / orangeparkschoolofmusic.com
After-School Creative Drama Classes
Beaches
After-School Creative Drama Classes for Five and Six Year Olds and First through Fourth Graders. Educational environment where children's emotional and imaginative development will be enhanced, and their confidence and self esteem levels increased, through their participation in drama activities.
The First Act / 904-247-3306 / 1500 Penman Rd. Jacksonville Beach / www.thefirstact.net
Alvin Farmer
Clay County
Acting classes for ages 6-18. Classes last 7 weeks and are held at Anthony's Catering, 670 Kingsley Ave, Orange Park. Private instruction is also available at your location (serving Orange Park and Jacksonville for private instruction).
904-260-6128 / 670 Kingsley Ave, Orange Park
Amelia Arts Academy
Fernandina Beach
Individual instruction, group lessons and ensembles, after-school art and dance, workshops programs.
Below is a list of lessons offer. Music: All Brass, Wind and Percussion, Piano, Guitar, Violin, Theory, and Voice. Art: Drawing and Painting, After-school Art, Digital Photography, Black and White Photography, Watercolor and Acrylics. Acting: Adult Basic Techniques and More. Dance: Ballroom (children and Adults) Ensembles: Academy Strings, New Horizons Band, Beginner String Ensemble, Academy Singers.904-277-1225 / 516 South Tenth St, Fernandina Beach / www.ameliaartsacademy.org
Artoga Theater Classes
Beaches
Performances inspired by literature, song and art. Then create the props, costuming and scenery. Bringing back old school imagination.
Artoga / 904-477-0400 / 328 9th Avenue North, Jacksonville Beach / www.artoga.org
Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre
Beaches
Private Acting Lessons. Work on exactly what you need and want, at your convenience. Custom Group Workshops. Plan a workshop to match your group's interests. Great for a group of friends, organization, school, company, or other group.
ABET / 904-249-7177 / Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd / www.abettheatre.com
Improvisational Acting Classes
Orange Park
Classes for 1st-12th Grades. These classes are about having fun! The IMPROV EFFECT instructor will use theatre games and skill building exercises to teach kids the basics of improvisation. Students will be encouraged to use their imaginations as they learn to create characters, build scenes and invent whole worlds without ever using a prop or a costume. Students will also practice teamwork, storytelling and listening skills to help them work as an ensemble and learn the discipline of performance. For more information please email jessie@improveffect.com for class times.
The Improv Effect / 904-401-9485 / 630 Kingsley Avenue / www.improveffect.com
Introductory Drama Class
For Middle and High School, Learn about elements of theater production: scenic painting techniques, lighting and sound design, prop building, costume construction, hair and makeup. Introductory class for the student who wants to be behind-the-scenes, and important for the serious actor as well. Bonus: earn community hours. Monday, 4:45pm - 6:15pm or Wednesday, 6:15pm - 8pm.
904 249-2022 / 106 Sixth Street North, Jax Beach / www.playersbythesea.org
Kids Drama Class by Drama Kids
Ponte Vedra Beach
Creative drama for all children and young adults ages 3-17 years of age. After school classes are held weekly.
Drama Kids / 904-460-2005 /175 Landrum Lane / www.dramakids.com
KinderStudios
Fernandina Beach / Amelia Island
KinderStudios is a full service Dance, Music, and Drama center for children and Adults. Kinderstudios offers Kindermusik classes, Mummy and me and more.
Kinderstudios / 904-415-0954 / 1897 Island Walk Way, Suite 4 , Fernandina Beach / www.kinderstudios.com
Limelight Theatre Academy
St. Augustine
The Limelight Theatre Academy was established to provide ongoing theatrical education programs, as well on and off stage opportunities for the youth and young adults of St. Augustine. A variety of classes and workshops are available for kids K-12 grade.
904-825-1164 / 11 Old Mission Ave, St Augustine / Limelight Theatre Academy
Musical Theatre Class
K-5th grade Saturday 10am-11am
6th grade and up Saturday 11am-12pm
Song, dance, and acting put together to form a play.
904-221-0348 / 13957 Mt. Pleasant Rd. / www.theworldofdance.com
O2B Kids
Clay County
Kids ages 2-13 may enroll in a drama program and in as many other programs as they like for one monthly fee. Other program offerings include dance, science, gymnastics, sports, karate, chess, music, drama, art, languages, cheerleading, and "Morning Magic Playgroup".
PreDrama (ages 3-5) - meets Mon at 5pmO2B Skit Factory (ages 6-13) - meets Mon at 6:30pm
TV Commercials (ages 6-13) - meets Mon at 5:45pm
Acting Crazy 101 (ages 5 through 13) - 5-7-year-olds meet Thr at 5pm. 8-13-year-olds meet Thr at 5:45pm
904-264-4202 / 1821 Town Center Blvd, Fleming Island / O2B Kids
Players by the Sea
Beaches
Sea Stars by the Sea - Acting lessons and training offered in weekly two-hour classes for grades 1-12
904-249-0289 / 106 Sixth Street North, Jacksonville Beach / www.playersbythesea.org
SPOTLIGHTYouth Acting Classes
For Kindergarten - 4th Classes specializing in creative drama, pantomime and storytelling in a fun and nurturing environment. Ten week session culminates with a presentation in the Studio Theater.
904-249-0289 / 106 Sixth Street North, Jacksonville Beach / www.playersbythesea.org
The Academy of Performing Arts
St. Augustine
Ages 3 and up. Classes include ballet, pointe, tap, jazz, Broadway, hip hop, lyrical, modern, musical theater, voice, acting, modeling, and combination classes for all children. Two locations in St. Johns County.
904-797-6469/ 3055 C.R. 210
904-797-6469 / 2121 U. S. 1 South, St. Augustine
www.academyofperformingarts.net
The First Act
Beaches
A fun and educational environment where children's emotional and imaginative development will be enhanced, and their confidence and self esteem levels increased, through their participation in drama activities. Classes in acting and Drama-Themed Birthday Parties.
The First Act / 904-247-3306 / 1500 Penman Rd. Jacksonville Beach / www.thefirstact.net
Theatre Jacksonville
Downtown / San Marco
Young Actors Theatre is Theatre Jacksonville’s class offering for children ages 6-17. Twelve-week sessions are offered in the spring and fall, held once a week for one hour per class, and split into age-appropriate grouping. At the end of each class offering, a showcase performance is held, where students, acting and vocal, perform pieces they have been working on throughout the session.
Student Night Performances – Mainstage Production Study Guides, & Student Rush Tickets. For each one of our mainstage productions we offer local middle, high school, and college students the opportunity to attend the show’s final dress rehearsal for the cost of $2.00 per student. In addition, the theatre offers area students $10.00 student “rush tickets” on Thursday and Sunday performances of each of our mainstage productions.