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Broadway Babes is a fun, hour-long class for Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten students. Our year-long program provides continuous growth through three core components: skill-building, professional preparation, and hands-on rehearsal experience. The full year culminates in an exciting spring production, giving students the opportunity to showcase their talent in a live performance.
Pricing
Pay-in-Full Discount
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Receive a discounted rate when you pay for the full year at the time of registration
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$600 (TK-2nd Grade)
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Available only during initial registration before Sep 1, 2025
Pay-As-You-Go Option
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Prefer to spread out payments? Pay in three installments at the standard tuition rate
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$700 Total (TK-2nd Grade)
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$250 due at registration (Part 1: Foundations of Theatre)
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$150 due by January 1, 2026 (Part 2: Audition & Rehearsal Readiness)
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$300 due by January 29, 2026 (Part 3: Spring Production)
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Part 1: Foundations of Theatre
Part 1 Schedule
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Students attend class one day a week.
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Offered Thursdays 4:30pm-5:30pm
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10 Classes: September 11, 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13
What to Expect
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This introductory class invites our youngest actors to dive into storytelling by reading and acting out simple stories, adding music and dance to bring their imaginations to life. Through playful, age-appropriate activities, children develop foundational skills such as imagination, listening, following directions, and social interaction. This class builds essential early theatre skills while nurturing confidence and creative expression. It is designed as a gentle introduction to performing arts, preparing students to comfortably participate on stage.
Part 2: Audition and Rehearsal Readiness
A Continuation of Part 1
Part 2 Schedule
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Beginning in January, students attend class twice a week
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Tuesdays AND Thursdays 4:30pm-5:30pm
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6 Classes: January 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22
What to Expect
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Students continue developing skills learned in Part 1 while becoming familiar with audition and rehearsal expectations in a gentle, age-appropriate way to build comfort and confidence.
Auditions, Callbacks & Mandatory Parent Meeting:
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Audition: Thursday, January 22 (During Class)
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Callbacks: Tuesday, January 27
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Mandatory Parent Meeting: Thursday, January 29 at 5:30 p.m.
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At least one adult must attend with the student no exceptions!
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Part 3: Rehearsal and Full Production
A Culmination of Parts 1 and 2
Part 3 Schedule
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Rehearsals on Tuesdays and Thursdays
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Time Shift: 5:30-6:30 p.m.
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Students may not be called to every rehearsal. Casting will be based in part on availability and rehearsal commitment.
What to Expect
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Students rehearse twice weekly in preparation for a fully staged production featuring professional costumes, sets, lighting, and direction. During rehearsals, students will memorize their lines, learn precise blocking (stage movements and positioning), and master choreography for songs and dance numbers. They will also practice integrating their acting, singing, and movement to deliver a polished, cohesive performance. This immersive process helps students build confidence, teamwork skills, and stage presence as they prepare to bring the show to life in front of a live audience.
Performance of Goodnight Gorilla:
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Saturday, March 28th at 10:00am