Classes | Ovation Theatre Company

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.

February Vacation Camp: Acting Through Brain, Body, and Bond

Lead Teacher: Ryan Kaplan

In this exploratory workshop series, students will learn the fundamentals of acting through physical expression, emotional engagement, and interpersonal connection. Through a series of games and exercises appropriate for the actors’ 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 provide a safe environment to help boost their confidence and expand their creativity.

Our vacation camps are designed so that campers can choose the days they’d like to attend. Each day will provide lessons, activities, and games that will teach campers about all aspects of theatre.

Wednesday, February 26: Brain | In this workshop, students will learn to use the first “B” of their Actor’s Toolkit: their Brain. Through a series of age-appropriate games and exercises, students will hone their creativity and focus to improve their acting skills. This workshop will encourage students to unlock the full potential of their acting brain!

Thursday, February 27: Body | In this workshop, students will learn to use the second “B” of their Actor’s Toolkit: their Body. Students will learn about Rudolph Laban’s classical movement theory and will experiment with the physical portrayal of age, status, and occupation onstage. Students will deepen their understanding of body language and intentional movement in order to enhance their overall performance skills.

Friday, February 28: Bond | In this workshop, students will learn to use the third and most critical “B” of their Actor’s Toolkit: their Bond with others. Students will engage in a multitude of creative team-building exercises to explore the art of portraying different types of relationships onstage. This interactive experience will help students to develop the creativity, collaboration, and confidence needed to be a successful actor.

Cost: $200 for 3 days or $75 per day
Age Range: 9-15

Class Times: February 26-28
Wednesday - Friday, 9am - 12pm

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