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Children's Theater of Madison

Since our first performance in 1965, Children's Theater of Madison (CTM) has been committed to producing high quality, professional productions that are enjoyed by all ages.  From the extraordinary talent of our adult and youth actors to the fabulous sets and costumes and the imaginative interpretations of great plays and musicals, we have been a mainstay in the Madison community, delighting and enriching lives through the magic of theater. In addition to a wide variety of productions CTM also offers training in acting and musical theater through our weekend studio classes and our acclaimed Summer Drama School.

This Season

To purchase tickets call the Overture Center Box Office, 608-258-4141. To inquire about individual or group discounts, season subscription rates and special matinees for school groups call the CTM Office, 608-255-2080.

Audition information:

Audition signups can be done on our website or by calling us at 608-255-2080.

Acting Classes

CTM offers a number of classes for children ages 5 and up, as well as adults. Evening and weekend classes are offered year-round, and our Summer Drama School for ages 10-19 offers three all-day three-week sessions culminating in public performances. A limited number of scholarships is available. For more information or to register, call 608-255-2080 or visit our website.

CTM Educational Matinees

Each of the plays in our season offers special matinee performances for public, private, parochial, and home school groups. Call 608-255-2080 or visit our website for more information.

Current Class Listings

Pow! Zap! Zing!! - starts 1/24/12

Stage Movement, Hand-to-Hand Combat, and Fight Choreography (ages 10 and up)

Fight like a Pirate of the Caribbean, battle like a Jedi and take a spectacular fall with style and safety! Stage combat students will create fights like those they see in film, on stage or in their favorite games while developing the physical control and awareness to do it all safely. Stage movement students will use their new skills to create a short video and a performance for family and friends during the last class.

Tuesdays 6-7pm; January 24 - March 13, 2012
$160

Questions? Contact Terry Kerr at 608.255.2080 or terry@ctmtheater.org
Register on-line at www.ctmtheater.org

Make a Scene! - starts 1/25/12

Intermediate Acting and Writing (ages 13 and up)

Explore acting technique and character development through exercises, improvisation, and scene work. Students develop a monologue for use in auditions in this class designed especially for teen actors.

Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm; January 25 - March 21, 2012
$180

Questions? Contact Terry Kerr at 608.255.2080 or terry@ctmtheater.org
Register on-line at www.ctmtheater.org

Any More Suggestions? - starts 1/26/12

Improvisation (ages 13 and up)

In this class improvisation basics will be reviewed and ComedySportz techniques further developed. Develop quick thinking and acceptance, and explore strong narrative in short and long form scenes and challenging games. Students will test their new skills in performance at the end of the session.

Thursdays 5:30-7pm; January 26 - March 22, 2012
$180

Questions? Contact Terry Kerr at 608.255.2080 or terry@ctmtheater.org
Register on-line at www.ctmtheater.org

Imagine That! - starts 1/28/12

Beginning Acting (ages 5-7)
Create stories and characters and develop essential performance skills - the ability to listen and to work cooperatively - through theater games, movement and story drama.

Saturdays 9-10am, January 28-March 24
$180

Questions? Contact Terry Kerr at 608.255.2080 or terry@ctmtheater.org
Register on-line at www.ctmtheater.org

Act Out! - starts 1/28/12

Acting (ages 8-12)

Theater games, mime and creative movement help students develop acting tools and the ability to work with others to create scenes. Young performers develop the self confidence needed to perform for an audience and will show off their new abilities in the final class.

Saturdays 1-2pm and 4-5pm; January 28 - March 24, 2012
$180

Questions? Contact Terry Kerr at 608.255.2080 or terry@ctmtheater.org
Register on-line at www.ctmtheater.org

Page to Stage - starts 1/28/12

Intermediate Acting and Writing (ages 8-12)

Build on skills introduced in Beginning Acting in this ensemble acting and play writing class. Creative writing activities lead students through the collaborative process of developing an original play, to be performed at the end of the season.

Saturdays 3-4pm; January 28 - March 24, 2012
$180

Questions? Contact Terry Kerr at 608.255.2080 or terry@ctmtheater.org
Register on-line at www.ctmtheater.org

A Suggestion Please? - starts 1/28/12

Improvisation (ages 9-12)

Improv performers think fast, take risks and work as part of a team! Improvisation basics and ComedySportz rules will be introduced, and students will develop short and long form scenes. Family and friends won't want to miss the energy packed show the last day of class!

Saturdays 2-3pm; January 28 - March 24, 2012
$180

Questions? Contact Terry Kerr at 608.255.2080 or terry@ctmtheater.org
Register on-line at www.ctmtheater.org

Let's Act Together! - starts 2/4/12

Introduction to Acting (ages 3-5 with adult)

Parent (or guardian)and child explore imagination, movement and language through improvisation, theater games and storytelling. Everyone participates; enacting stories and creating characters that span generations.

Saturdays 1-2pm, February 4 - March 24, 2012
$160

Questions? Contact Terry Kerr at 608.255.2080 or terry@ctmtheater.org
Register on-line at www.ctmtheater.org


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