FALL CLASSES 2026 Sept 08- October 15
ACT. SING. EXPLORE
Our Fall 2026 session is here!
Please note: Grades guidelines for our ages are not absolute and in some cases younger students may be admitted to a class outside the stated age range by permission of the instructor. Email Anthony at anthony@youngactors.studio with any questions.
Acting Up!: Acting your heart out
Tuesdays 3:30pm-5:00pm, starting Sept 8.
Ages: 10 and up
Instructor: Anthony Martinez
Tuition: $175
A six-week, once a week, class for young actors of all levels of experience to explore their dramatic and comedic acting skills through acting exercises, scene study, and monologue work. Using theater games and proved, impactful, acting concepts, have fun with your characters and learn to unlock interesting choices, mine emotional depth, and strengthen onstage connection with your fellow actors to make your acting come alive.
Class size: Minimum- 6. Maximum- 10. NOTE: Class must meet the minimum enrollment for class to occur.
Play to Win! Improv and Theatre Games
Thursdays 3:30pm-4:30pm, starting Sept 10
Ages: 10 and up
Instructor: Katalina Motley
Tuition: $150
A six-week, once a week, class that unleashes the creative spirit through fun theatre games. Utilizing improvisation games and exercises, participants will explore their creativity and unlock their imagination, giving them confidence in the moment. Great for both beginners and experienced young actors that want to be quicker on their feet, make more creative choices, and just have a blast!
Class size: Minimum- 6. Maximum- 15. NOTE: Class must meet the minimum enrollment for class to occur.
Sing Out! Group voice and singing
Wednesdays 3:30pm-5:00pm, starting Sept 9.
Ages: 10 and up
Instructor: Anthony Martinez
Tuition: $175
This group voice and singing class will strengthen the participants' singing voice through breath work, vocal exercises, ear training, projection and enunciation work, and working on song choices of the student's choice. During the course of this six-week, once a week 90 minute class, participants will gain confidence, increase volume and clarity, develop better pitch and ear skills, and have the chance to perform their work on the stage of the California Theater at a final class recital.
Come increase your singing comfort and skills in a supportive, relaxed environment led by NATS (National Association of Singing Teachers) instructor, and YAS Education Director, Anthony Martinez.
Class size: Minimum- 6. Maximum- 10. NOTE: Class must meet the minimum enrollment for class to occur.
HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS
in accordance to California and Sonoma County Guidelines...
Current Guidelines: All teachers are fully vaccinated. Masks not required, but are certainly welcome and wearing is up to the individual.
Theatre Learning Looks Like:
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Expressing individual ideas that contribute to a larger group concept
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Learning theatre foundations like vocabulary, actor tools, and how to structure a story
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Making physical & vocal choices to develop & practice performance technique
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Integrating multiple performance styles & theatre concepts
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Rich collaboration – discussing & contributing ideas to enhance performance
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Director’s notes – observation, suggestion, support, and feedback to introduce and refine performance concepts
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Providing opportunity for intentional group reflection on artistic work
Skill-Based Learning Looks Like:
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Learning skill-specific vocabulary & concepts at an age-appropriate level
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Understanding concepts though warm-ups, games, exercises, projects, and exploration
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building-upon concepts to achieve mastery