CREATIVE DRAMATICS | K-2nd Grade
Creative Drama is an integrative process that develops imaginative thought and creative expression in children. Through the use of movement, pantomime, improvisation, story dramatization and group discussion, children acquire language and communication skills, social awareness, problem-solving abilities, self-concept enhancement, and an understanding of theatre.
Sept 9 – Oct 14 | 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Mad Scientist Monster Laboratory
GRADES K – 2ND
Skills Focused: Acting, Movement, Emotional Expression, & STEAM Projects
“I was working in a lab late one night….” Kick off the fall season in our Mad Scientist/Monster Theatre Laboratory! Develop your own monster and mad scientist characters while playing in a STEAM based environment. In this class, students will build a connection between the sciences and the arts through experiments, shadow puppetry, movement, and voice. Watch the fun begin as they gain confidence, creativity, and emotional expression while creating their characters which will culminate in a Monster Parade!
To be added to the waitlist for a sold out camp, email: education@sbct.org
$150
Nov 4 – Dec 9 | 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Exploration Station
GRADES K-2nd Grade
Skills Focused: Acting, Devising, Technical Theatre, & Movement
Pack your bags and jump aboard the exploration station! In this class, we will push our imaginations to the limit as we explore and create new worlds, inventions, costumes, and stories. Students will focus on a combination of acting and technical theatre to understand how props, costumes, lighting, and setting play their part in telling the story on the stage. Each session, students will be given a fun-filled challenge. The mission: An array of intriguing objects will be placed before them. The students will then find a way to bring them into the theatrical universe of the scenes they create.
$150
Feb 17 – Mar 23 | 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Mo Willem Series
GRADES K – 2nd
Skills Focused: Acting, Art Project, Literacy, & Movement
Would YOU let the Pigeon drive the bus? Join us each week as we dive into a new book featuring the beloved literary characters of Mo Willems. In this high energy creative dramatics we will explore the dynamic vocal and physical world of Ducklings, Pigeons, Elephants, Piggies, Monsters, and more! All while building reading comprehension, memorization skills, and stage presence. Students will focus on voice and movement through mask work, imaginative play, and story dramatization. WARNING: This class could contain too much laughter!
$150
Apr 13 – May 18 | Sat | 9:00-10:30am
Jump Off the Page!
GRADES K – 2nd
Skills Focused: Acting, Devising, Improv, & Memorization
“If you are a dreamer, come in.” Poetry is a powerful way to improve literacy as well as a way for young actors to express their emotions. Join us on a six week journey through some of Shel Silverstein’s most treasured works as we bring his poetry to the stage. This production class for younger actors will culminate in a final performance. Not only will students have the experience of putting on a show in a short timeframe, but they will also get an intensive acting and performing experience filled with workshops, games, and other activities that will help them become stronger actors and make great friends while doing so.This class culminates in a performance at the end of the class.
$200
THEATRE BASICS | 3rd-5th Grade
Theatre Basics builds on the imaginative foundation solidified in the Creative Dramatics curriculum. Classes introduce fundamental stage technique and the vocabulary required for success on the stage.
The SBCT faculty works together to develop an integrated curriculum teaching classes in an assortment of subjects which give an in-depth understanding to the craft of theatre.
Sept 9 – Oct 14 | Sat 10:30-11:30am
Intro to acting
GRADES 3RD – 5TH
Looking to become a stronger actor? Have you never performed but love the idea of being onstage? Intro to Acting will teach students the keys to developing characters in exciting new ways. Skills explored will include character development, scene-work, monologue work, and other basic acting skills.
$150
Nov 4 – Dec 9| Sat | 10:30-11:30am
Jr Musical Theatre
GRADES 3RD- 5th
Any actor who wants to get serious about musical theatre knows that you want to be a “triple threat”: strong in singing, acting, and dancing. This class will focus on all three areas, helping students to build skills that will make them into the next broadway star!
$150
Feb 17 – Mar 23| Sat |10:30-11:30am
Jr. Improv: Intro to “Yes and…”
GRADES 3RD – 5TH
Learn how to build exciting stories, create fascinating characters and present them in the most awe-inspiring way. This class is all about jumping in, having fun, playing hard, working together and finding your voice. This class offers the no fear approach to acting without a script all while mastering the improv skill of “Yes, and…” in a safe and creative environment.
$150
Apr 13 – May 18 | Sat |9:00-10:30am
Jump Off the Page!
GRADES K – 4TH
Skills Focused: Acting, Devising, Improv, & Memorization
“If you are a dreamer, come in.” Poetry is a powerful way to improve literacy as well as a way for young actors to express their emotions. Join us on a six week journey through some of Shel Silverstein’s most treasured works as we bring his poetry to the stage. This production class for younger actors will culminate in a final performance. Not only will students have the experience of putting on a show in a short timeframe, but they will also get an intensive acting and performing experience filled with workshops, games, and other activities that will help them become stronger actors and make great friends while doing so.
This class culminates in a performance at the end of the class.
$200
CIVIC COMPANY | Grades 5-12
We created the Company to train students to fully immerse and prepare the next generation of well-rounded actors. We provide in-depth classes in a variety of theatre arts, each taught by diverse instructors including working professionals to award-winning educators. With the new year of company we have fully embraced the power of social opportunities to engage students in our five C’s: Creativity, Curiosity, Compassion, Civility, and Collaboration. The SBCT faculty works together to develop an integrated curriculum teaching classes in an assortment of subjects which give an in-depth understanding to the craft of theatre.
Sept 17 – May 25 | Sun | 2:30-4:00pm
Jr Company
GRADES 5TH – 8TH
Workshops led by working, industry professionals, and award-winning artists.
Participation in the Winter & Spring Showcases.
- Winter: Dec. 16 (1:00pm) | Spring: May 25 (1:00pm)
Two (2) trips a year to a professional regional production
- Beetlejuice (Chicago) Sunday, Nov. 12 | Little Women (Morris Performing Arts) Sunday, Apr. 28
Social-team building excursions
- Industry inspired team building exercises that teach students how to navigate and succeed in the industry.
Civic Youth Tech Company
- Students who are interested in learning the technical elements that create the magic of theatre will have the opportunity to work with Civic Production Staff. Students will have opportunities to gain experience in lighting, set design, scenic painting, prop making, and sound design.
- Civic Youth Tech Company will meet on Mondays from 4:30-6:00pm.
Civic Youth Performance Troupe
- Jr Company and Company Members will be eligible to audition for the 2023/24 Civic Youth Performance Troupe on September 23, 2023 @ 10:00am. This pre-professional/collegiate troupe is the premiere group that performs for different community engagement opportunities throughout the year. This leadership program highlights: intro to the industry, resume crafting, audition technique, and choreography/voice training for musical theatre.
- Rehearsals for this troupe will be held on Saturdays (10:00am-12:00PM) during the school year with additional performing opportunities TBD. Involvement in the Civic Youth Performance Troupe requires Jr/Company registration and is at no additional cost. Students may opt to only participate in the performance troupe, but are eligible to also participate in the Sunday workshops with the Jr/Company.
$900
Sept 17 – May 25| Sun | 4:00-5:30pm
Company
GRADES 9TH – 12TH
Workshops led by working, industry professionals, and award-winning artists.
Participation in the Winter & Spring Showcases.
- Winter: Dec. 16 (1:00pm) | Spring: May 25 (1:00pm)
Two (2) trips a year to a professional regional production
- Beetlejuice (Chicago) Sunday, Nov. 12 | Little Women (Morris Performing Arts) Sunday, Apr. 28
Social-team building excursions
- Industry inspired team building exercises that teach students how to navigate and succeed in the industry.
Civic Youth Tech Company
- Students who are interested in learning the technical elements that create the magic of theatre will have the opportunity to work with Civic Production Staff. Students will have opportunities to gain experience in lighting, set design, scenic painting, prop making, and sound design.
- Civic Youth Tech Company will meet on Mondays from 4:30-6:00pm.
Civic Youth Performance Troupe
- Jr Company and Company Members will be eligible to audition for the 2023/24 Civic Youth Performance Troupe on September 23, 2023 @ 10:00am. This pre-professional/collegiate troupe is the premiere group that performs for different community engagement opportunities throughout the year. This leadership program highlights: intro to the industry, resume crafting, audition technique, and choreography/voice training for musical theatre.
- Rehearsals for this troupe will be held on Saturdays (10:00am-12:00PM) during the school year with additional performing opportunities TBD. Involvement in the Civic Youth Performance Troupe requires Jr/Company registration and is at no additional cost. Students may opt to only participate in the performance troupe, but are eligible to also participate in the Sunday workshops with the Jr/Company.
$900
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!
South Bend Civic Theatre’s mission and core value is that every human, no matter financial situation or status, should be able to experience and grow through arts education. Through the generosity from patrons, local organizations, and grants we are pleased to offer scholarships to interested students who need financial assistance with class tuition.
- If your family’s household income is less than $55,000, you are eligible to apply for financial assistance for South Bend Civic Theatre’s classes and camps. Please note that awards may be available at a higher income level, however, priority is given to families with incomes below $55,000. Proof of the previous year’s annual income in the form of a free/reduced lunch certificate from the school, a tax return, or current pay stubs must be provided if requested by the South Bend Civic Theatre administration.
- Since Funds are limited, scholarships are awarded on a first come first serve basis.
- If scholarships run out for a session, students will be placed on a waiting list to receive tuition assistance once funds become available.
- Scholarship assistance will be only eligible for one student, one class, and one session at a time. If you would like to register for an additional class or camp, an additional session, or another child in your household, complete your first order including payment. If scholarship funds are still available after all eligible participants have been finalized for the session, you may register additional students or classes utilizing scholarship funds.
- South Bend Civic Theatre believes that each participant should demonstrate a level of commitment to the program.
- SBCT rarely offers 100% scholarship because we want those participating to “buy into” the program. Even though a family may only be required to pay a reduced amount as low as $15.00, we believe that this amount shows a shared commitment to the work.
- Special circumstances are always considered in any final decisions when it comes to offering financial assistance.
What happens if I want to cancel my registration into a class?
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If you cancel your registration after it has been processed, but at least two weeks before the class begins, we will refund tuition, less a $25 registration fee per class; a $50 fee for full-day classes and camps; and a $100 fee for Academy Programs.
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If you cancel your registration less than two weeks before the class starts, no refund will be given. Any tuition paid for the canceled class, minus the registration fee becomes a credit, which you may use towards future classes or camps which must be used through the end of the current season.
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SBCT reserves the right to cancel a class if enrollment is insufficient. Any tuition paid will be refunded in full.
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No refund or make-up classes will be provided for classes canceled due to inclement weather.
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SBCT classes may not be canceled on days that area schools are closed due to weather conditions. Please keep an eye on our website as well as our Facebook page for any weather updates. You may also refer to our Bad Weather Guide.
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CANCELLATION POLICY
All classes and workshops must have at least 6 participants registered; enrollment lower than six will result in a class cancellation.
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Cancellation 14 days or more prior to the start of classes: Full tuition will be reimbursed.
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Cancellation less than 14 days or more prior to the start of classes: 50% tuition reimbursement.
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Cancellation after the start of classes: No refund.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our Summer Camp Program,
please contact us.
PLEASE READ AND FILL OUT FORM!
Thank you for enrolling your child(ren) in our 2023 Summer Camp Program!
Below is a link that needs to be filled out before the first day of camp.
You will receive a reminder email the Friday before camp starts.
Please complete the emergency contact form here:
If you have any questions please reach out to our education team at education@sbct.org
Thank you again