Theater

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(Ages 6–9)

Acting games and age-appropriate acting technique. This class will culminate with our school wide end of year performance on the mainstage at bergenPAC. 

• Monday: 5:30–6:30pm  

• Thursday: 5:30–6:30pm  

Beginning and intermediate actors explore work on the stage with improvisation, monologues, and scene work. No singing required. This class will culminate with our school wide end of year performance on the mainstage at bergenPAC. 

• Acting & Improv for Preteens (Ages 10–12) 
• Thursdays @ 6:30-7:30

bergenPAC Players Showcase

Step into the spotlight with the bergenPAC Players! Join us for an evening of scenes and monologues as our young actors bring their work from the classroom to the stage, showcasing the skills, confidence, and creativity they’ve developed throughout the semester.

Through character work, storytelling, and ensemble performance, students put their training into action and celebrate their growth as actors in a supportive, live performance setting.

This hour long class consists of teaching students ages 6-9 the fundamentals of musical theater. Each class focuses on one, two, or all of the components of musical theater: acting, singing and dancing. Students learn stage directions, projection and how to embody characters through improv games, commercials and scenes. Rhythm, diction and breath support is introduced while learning group songs, and foundational dance technique is taught through warm up, across the floor exercises and group numbers. This class focuses on cultivating creativity while also providing students with foundations of the art form. Class culminates with an end of year group performance in the June show. 

• Wednesdays @ 4:30-5:30

This class will culminate with our school wide end of year performance on the mainstage at bergenPAC.

This hour long class consists of expanding on foundational elements of musical theater to students ages 10-12. Each class focuses on one, two, or all of the components of musical theater: acting, singing and dancing. Students explore monologues, commercials, scene work and improv games in order to dive deeper into creating characters. Solo vocal selections, duets and group numbers are worked on with an introduction into acting out songs and honing vocal technique. Dance combinations to popular musicals are introduced with warm up and across the floor exercises given to develop coordination, technique and stamina while performing. This class focuses on individuality and expression while also strengthening skills to dance, sing and act at the same time. Class culminates with an end of year group performance in the June show. 

• Wednesdays @ 5:30-6:30

This class will culminate with our school wide end of year performance on the mainstage at bergenPAC.

This hour long class consists of advancing knowledge of musical theater performance for students ages 13+. Each class focuses on one, two, or all of the components of musical theater: acting, singing and dancing. Students begin to develop their “book” working on contrasting monologues and vocal selections. Emphasis is placed on the acting of vocal selections and full embodiment of character. Reading music and picking up choreography quickly are also explored and continuation of improv games and scene work further develop the importance of listening and working as an ensemble. Students are challenged through more advanced group numbers to dance, sing and act at the same time and are encouraged to bring material from home or outside productions to work in class for feedback. Class culminates with an end of year group performance in the June show.

• Wednesdays @ 6:30-7:30

This class will culminate with our school wide end of year performance on the mainstage at bergenPAC.

Intermediate and advanced actors explore work on the stage with improvisation, monologues, and scene work. No singing required. This class will culminate with our school wide end of year performance on the mainstage at bergenPAC. 

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Interested in Our Pre-Professional Track?

Students ready to take their training to the next level may apply for the bergenPAC Performing Arts School Pre-Professional Track, an interdisciplinary pathway designed for dedicated young artists preparing for performing arts high schools, college programs, conservatories, competitions, and professional opportunities.

Pre-Professional students are encouraged to train in three or more classes each week across multiple disciplines, participate in productions and performance opportunities, and receive individualized coaching and mentorship while developing the commitment, versatility, and professionalism expected of a working artist.

Make sure to chat with our Performing Arts School Operations Manager, Anthony Caiola to learn how you can sign up for your personalized track, today! ACaiola@bergenpac.org

Consistent attendance is crucial to the learning process. Please call the office to inform us of all absences. Tardiness is very disruptive to the class, please make every effort to be on time. 

 No refunds. Credit may be given due to prolonged illness with a medical note.