Little Twisters Ages 4-6
Flying Musical Theatre Class
Tuesdays
Time: 4-4:45 PM
April 2 - April 30
Instructors: Jen Jaynes & John Rea
Tuition: $145
Let your imagination soar as we perform songs from Broadway classics, Aladdin, Peter Pan, The Wizard of Oz, and more. Learn how to speak, sing and dance for an audience. Find your voice and build confidence as you learn to speak and sing clearly…all the way to the BACK ROW! Coordinate your body and create dance moves that reveal character. Also dive into dialogue and character development as you learn how to memorize lines and conform your body and voice to fit the scene. There will be a performance of the songs and scenes from the class on the last day of class, Tuesday, April 30th at 4:30pm; at the end, each actor will take their professional bow!
Youth and Middler & Teen Classes
Saturdays, April 6 - May 4, 2024 (5 weeks)
Sandy Run Middle School (Dresher, PA)
Thursdays, April 4 - May 2 (5 weeks)
Youth Classes (Ages 7-10)
Production Class featuring The Worst Auditions
Time: 9-10:30 AM
Instructor: Jen Jaynes
Tuition: $220
As actors we've all had good and bad auditions. The Worst Auditions is a new short musical by John Rea and Jen Jaynes focusing on the hilarious, wacky, unexpected and heartbreaking experiences of young actors auditioning for a new musical. You will practice the building blocks of acting such as memorization and projecting your voice, but your confidence as an actor will really grow as you explore what it means to create fully formed, three dimensional characters! There will be a short performance on Saturday, May 4 at 7 PM.
Musical Theatre Prep
Time: 11 AM - 12 PM
Instructors: John Rea & Tina Lynch
Tuition: $145
Get your act together. Sharpen your acting, singing and dancing skills. This class will feature the audition songs for our Musical Theatre Camp productions this summer. Dive into the roles and bring your characters to life. This is a great class for anyone with a passion for musical theatre, but especially for those interested in our summer musical theatre camp.
Clowning Around
Time: 12-1 PM
Instructor: Jen Jaynes
Tuition: $145
Ready for a new class to stretch your acting skills in exciting ways? Put on a red nose and find out how your character gets into hilarious trouble. In this physical class you will learn to stretch your body, project your voice, and create on the spot. Discover how to exaggerate your feelings and expressions while making an audience laugh.
SANDY RUN MIDDLE SCHOOL
520 Twining Rd, Dresher, PA 19025
All Upper Dublin (and surrounding area) Students Welcome! Ages 7-10
Production Class featuring The Worst Auditions
Instructors: Jen Jaynes and John Rea
April 4 - May 2 Thursdays
4:30-5:30 PM
Tuition: $145
Middler & Teen Classes (ages 11-18)
How to Audition
Time: 9-10 AM
Instructor: John Rea
Tuition: $145
Do you need to improve your audition skills? What actor doesn't? This important class will give you new skills to help you audition to the best of your ability. Together we will walk through the steps of preparing for and executing your audition. Each actor will practice their audition each week and get professional feedback. Monologues from contemporary plays, films and musicals will be used.
Musical Theatre Prep
Time: 10-11 AM
Instructors: John Rea & Tina Lynch
Tuition: $145
Get your act together. Sharpen your acting, singing and dancing skills. This class will feature the audition songs for our Musical Theatre Camp productions this summer. Dive into the roles and bring your characters to life. This is a great class for anyone with a passion for musical theatre, but especially for those interested in our summer musical theatre camp.
5 Master Classes
Time: 11 AM - 12:30 PM
Instructors: TBA
Tuition: $220
On the heels of last season's hit master classes is a sequel taught by professional Philadelphia and New York actors and directors. Each week a master class will focus on valuable acting, choreography and vocal techniques aimed at helping you become the best actor you can be. Topics include: Costume Design, Rehearsal Technique, Books on Tape Technique, Putting a Character Together, and more. This class is not to be missed by serious actors.
Comedy Improv
Time: 1-2 PM
Instructor: Jen Jaynes
Tuition: $145
Making people laugh is one of the great joys in life. Get your funny on while you learn to create comedy on the spot, using simple suggestions and your own top-of-your-head responses. Comedy and the ability to bring humor to a situation serves you in every aspect of your life. We have a long tradition of creating comedy improv at MacGuffin, with our expert comedians performing in This Side Up Comedy Improv Troupe. This class is a perfect first step in learning how to work with partners, make up wacky jokes and characters, and test your limits…all while having a great time! If you like the tv show Whose Line is it Anyway, you can’t miss this class!
SANDY RUN MIDDLE SCHOOL
520 Twining Rd, Dresher, PA 19025
All Upper Dublin (and surrounding area) Students Welcome! Ages 11-14
Musical Theatre
Dates: April 4 - May 2
Time: 5:30-6:30 PM Thursdays
Middlers Only Ages: 11-14
Instructors: John Rea & Jen Jaynes
Tuition: $145
Get your top hat ready! We'll be working on songs from Stephen Schwartz's hit musical, Wicked. Get your arms, legs, and voice in sync. This class will get you moving with your fellow actors and having a great time. Strengthen your confidence and musical theatre presence. Learn to project your voice, take your dance moves to the next level, and interpret these fantastic songs as only you can.
Comedy Improv
Dates: April 4 - May 2
Time: 6:30-7:30 PM Thursdays
Middlers Only Ages: 11-14
Instructor: Jen Jaynes
Tuition: $145
Making people laugh is one of the great joys in life. Get your funny on while you learn to create comedy on the spot, using simple suggestions and your own top-of-your-head responses. Comedy and the ability to bring humor to a situation serves you in every aspect of your life. We have a long tradition of creating comedy improv at MacGuffin, with our expert comedians performing in This Side Up Comedy Improv Troupe. This class is a perfect first step in learning how to work with partners, make up wacky jokes and characters, and test your limits…all while having a great time! If you like the tv show Whose Line is it Anyway, you can’t miss this class!
FINE PRINT
Tuition can be fully refundable up until March 23. After that, 50% of tuition can be refundable up until 9:30am, April 6.
Our email address is info@macguffintf.com
All classes (except Sandy Run Middlle School classes) are held at 2030 Sansom Street, 2nd Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103
A limited number of scholarships and work/studys are available for MacGuffin classes on a financial need basis. Learn More