Spring Classes Scheduled at Rising Star Theatreworks Geneva Studio

Whether you are curious about giving theatre a try or  an experienced young actor looking to improve your skills, Rising Star Theatreworks has a class for you this Spring. High school students can study improv or prepare for a college-level theatre course. RST is offering classes in April for students in grades 3 through college-age. 

Grades 3-5

•  Outta the Box (grades 3-5)

•  Places, Please (Grades 3-5)

 Grade 6 to 8/9:

•  Outta the Box (grades 6-8)

•  Theater Games (Grades 6-8)

•  Places Please (Grades 6-9) 

High School/Young Adult:

•  Improv 101 (High school)

•  Theatre and Beyond (Ages 16 to 22)

All classes will be held at our Geneva studio, 451 Stevens Street.

Improv 101

Improve your improvisation! This class will teach you the rules of improvisation, great improvisational games, and techniques that you can use both on stage and in your everyday life. You'll learn the basics of creating a scene, character, and dialogue on the fly! Whether you're looking to improve for a drama class/club or want to start your own Who's Line is it Anyway-type show, this class will give you all the tools and practice you'll need all through a series of fun games that you can take with you! Class is intended for those who have basic or no experience with improv. Instructor Elizabeth Krahulec has studied at Second City, WWC, ISU, and has been performing in the Fox Valley for 15 years.

WHO: Grades 9-12

WHEN: Wednesdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., March 30 through April 20

TUITION: $150

Outta the Box

This class is just how it sounds—you will learn to break out of your comfort zone while laughing at yourself and each other! Learn to shake off nerves and shyness while gaining the confidence to take the stage. You'll learn exercises and techniques to further your theater abilities. Instructor Elizabeth Krahulec has studied at Second City, WWC, ISU, and has been performing in the Fox Valley for 15 years. 

WHO: Grades 3-5

WHEN: Saturdays, 10 to 11:00 a.m., April 2 through 30

TUITION: $100

WHO: Grades 6-8

WHEN: Saturdays, 1 to 2:00 p.m., April 2 through 30

TUITION: $100

Theater Games

Learn the basics of improvisation!  This class will teach you the rules of improvisation, great improvisational games, and great techniques that you can use both on stage and in your everyday life. You'll learn the basics of creating a scene, character, and dialogue on the fly! Class is intended for those who have little or no experience with improv. Instructor Elizabeth Krahulec has studied at Second City, WWC, ISU, and has been performing in the Fox Valley for 15 years.

WHO: Grades 6-8 

WHEN: Saturdays, 11 to 12:30 p.m., April 2 through April 30 

TUITION: $150

Theater and Beyond

Do you study theater in college? Do you want to? This class will prepare you for your Acting 101 class at your university. You will learn what to expect when entering a college theater classroom including scene work, characterization, pantomime, and delivery. Prepare yourself so that you can succeed in your freshman level theater classes by taking this four-week course. This class is intended for students who are planning to take or considering college-level theater classes. Instructor Elizabeth Krahulec has studied at Second City, WCC, ISU, and has been performing in the Fox Valley for 15 years.

WHO: Ages 16-22

WHEN: Saturdays, 2 to 3:30 p.m., April 2 through 30

TUITION: $150

Places, Please

Come alive onstage as you learn while having fun with theatre games, improv and scene work. Acting is an activity in which you should always be improving your skills to be an asset to any cast. Projection, characterization, focus, stage movement, and audition techniques are all covered in this class taught by Jeanne O'Donnell, who has directed more than 40 shows over the past 15 years, and Steven Sledzinski, a long-time performer and workshop instructor.

WHO: Students in Grades 6-9 

WHEN: Mondays, 7 to 8:30 pm; April 4 through April 25

TUITION: $150

WHO   Students in Grades 3-5

WHEN: Mondays, 6 to 7pm; April 4 through April 25

TUITION: $100 

WHERE: All classes will be held at the Rising Star Theatreworks Studio, 451 Stevens, Geneva.

HOW: To register, email JeanneRST@gmail.com. 

Class size is limited.

Questions? Call our hotline at (630) 845-4028. 

Summer Session: All the World's a Stage 

Get your Shakespeare on as you explore his world by performing in the informative yet funny compilation of some of Shakespeare's most memorable scenes. The week will end with a performance. Instructor Jeanne O'Donnell has been directing young people for more than 15 years.

WHO: Grades 4 through 9

WHEN: Monday through Friday, July 11 through 15,  9 am to Noon

TUITION: $200

WHERE: RST Studio, 451 Stevens Street, Geneva

HOW: To register, email JeanneRST@gmail.com. 

For more information, visit our website at www.risingstartheatre.org.