Courses
Explorations in Musical Theater
Fridays 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Start Date: 1/28/2022
Ages: 7-11
Instructor: Mariah Dalton & Natalie Pereira • In-Person Class
Tuition: $500
Show: Frozen
Explorations in Musical Theater is the perfect class for the budding performer wanting to utilize his/her triple threat skills in a performance setting. Students audition for and then put together a show from start to finish. During the first three weeks of class, students receive audition materials and preparation.
Pathways to Piano
Ages 4.5-5.5
Thursdays 3:00-3:50 p.m.
Saturdays 9:30-10:20 a.m.
Start Dates: 2/3, 2/5
Instructor: Joyce Alexander • In-Person Class
Tuition: $300
Ages 5.5-7 Year 1
Thursdays 4:00-5:10 p.m.
Saturdays 10:30-11:40 a.m.
Start Dates: 2/3, 2/5
Instructor: Joyce Alexander • In-Person Class
Tuition: $395
Ages 5.5-7 Year 2
Thursdays 5:30-6:40 p.m.
Saturdays 11:50 a.m.-12:40 p.m.
Start Dates: 2/3, 2/5
Instructor: Joyce Alexander • In-Person Class
Tuition: $395
Lifelong Learning
Wharton Arts announces the launch of a new division of adult study with its Lifelong Learning program. Enroll in group classes and private lessons for adults of all ability levels.
Musical Theater Company
Tuesdays 4:00-6:30 p.m.
Start Date: 1/18/2022
Ages: 12-16
Instructor: Alyssa Mannarino & Christian Rosky • In-Person Class
Tuition: $850
Company is an advanced musical theater class where the students put on an original musical! The students will help decide on a theme, pick out songs for the show, and work collaboratively to write an original script. Not into sitting down and writing the script? We can use improvisation to work on it. Students will also get to exercise their creative control by working on the blocking, set design, choreography, lighting cues, costume design, and more for our show! Additional Rehearsal for Tech/Dress will be scheduled in the last two weeks leading up to the performance. These dates will be determined based on student availability after the first class meeting.
Shakespeare Scenes and Monologues
Wednesdays 5:45-7:00 p.m.
Start Date: 4/20/2022
Ages: 11-15
Instructor: Sara Giacomini • In-Person Class
Tuition: $200
Welcome to an introduction to all things Shakespeare! Students will learn the basics of breaking down the text and learning speaking patterns and rhythms while getting familiar with some of Shakespeare’s most famous works. They will also focus on fine tuning their acting skills while exploring all that the Bard has to offer. There will be a final performance where each student will show off their newfound skills through scenes and monologues.
Intro To Group Harp
Mondays 5:00-5:45 p.m. Ages: Up to Age 12
Mondays 6:00-6:45 p.m. All Ages
Mondays 7:00-7:45 p.m. All Ages
Start Dates: 1/17
Instructor: Diane Michaels • In-Person Class
Tuition: $195
The sound of the harp is magical, but getting to know the instrument doesn’t require any secret spells! Many of the skills you’ve learned in your piano lessons—from reading bass and treble clefs to playing several notes at the same time—work on the harp, too. Sign up to wave your musical magic wand over this unique instrument and discover how down-to-earth (and fun!) it really is.
Broadway Babies
Saturdays 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Start Date: 4/2/2022
Ages: 4-6
Instructor:: Alyssa Mannarino • In-Person Class
Tuition: $225
Spring Theme: Alice in Wonderland
Broadway Babies is an introduction to the essentials of musical theater. Students learn about the “triple threat” skills of voice, drama, and dance, as well as rudimentary music notation and apply these elements in a showcase performance at the end of each season. Performances will be held on the final day of class.
Explorations in Voice
Grades 2-5
Thursdays 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Start Date: 3/3/2022
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Grades 6-8
Thursdays 6:15-7:15 p.m.
Start Date: 3/3/2022
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Instructor: Ema Mitrovic • In-Person Class
Tuition: $225
This group class for the young singer teaches the fundamentals of vocal technique through the preparation and performance of vocal repertoire. Explorations in Voice is a terrific stepping-stone towards private voice lessons or more advanced vocal courses. Students learn the following in an ensemble setting: breath, support, posture/alignment, resonance, basic rhythm and music notation, and sight singing skills. The course culminates in a performance at the end of each season.
Dance, Sing and Act
Wednesdays 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Start Dates: 4/6/2022
Ages: 7-10
Instructors: Sara Giacomini & Christian Rosky • In-Person Class
Tuition: $350
Spring Theme: Alice in Wonderland
Dance, Sing and Act teaches students the fundamentals of musical theater performance. Each week, students enhance their skills while preparing for a final performance of scenes, songs, and dances from the class theme!
On Stage Kids
Mondays 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Start Date: 1/31/2022
Ages: 7-10
Instructor: Lilli Markey • In-Person Class
Tuition: $300
On Stage is a wonderful introduction to the world of theater and acting. This creative and fun drama class will teach children acting techniques while helping to build self-esteem through drama games and character development. Shows are chosen by the instructor at the beginning of each semester to suit each class group. This class is appropriate for new and returning students. The class will conclude in a final showcase performance on the last day of class.
On Stage Teens
Mondays 5:15-6:45 p.m.
Start Date: 1/31/2022
Ages: 11-16
Instructor: Lilli Markey • In-Person Class
Tuition: $450
On Stage is a wonderful introduction to the world of theater and acting. This creative and fun drama class will teach teens acting techniques while helping to build self-esteem through drama games and character development. Shows are chosen by the instructor at the beginning of each semester to suit each class group. This class is appropriate for new and returning students.
Private Lessons
Wharton’s Performing Arts School offers private in-person and virtual lessons for students of all ages and all abilities in piano, guitar, ukulele, percussion, violin, viola, double bass, cello, flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, French horn, harp, and voice. For more information, contact Student Services at (908) 790-0700 or info@whartonarts.org.