Since 1959, Contra Costa Civic Theatre has offered on stage classes for all ages. All of the classes and camps are part of the "Live at CCCT" program.
Musical Juniors and Musical Kids rehearses an entire show while teaching drama skills including ensemble work, vocal projection, character creation, and choreography.
Students audition for parts and then rehearse the show — one song and scene at a time. Young actors are expected to memorize lines and rehearse musical numbers between classes.
CCCT is dedicated to ensuring a positive theatrical learning experience for every student, stressing process, not product.
Musical Kids (ages 6-10) is geared for young actors who are new to performing. The shows are selected to match the experience level of the performers and will have fun parts for all participants. Musical Kids takes place at CCCT on Wednesday afternoons from 4–5:45 pm. Parents are asked to assist with the productions in one of many categories: costumes, sets, props, publicity, food, set up and strike — no experience necessary.
Musical Juniors (ages 9-15) is for more experienced and older performers and will undertake a longer, more challenging production with strong ensemble participation. Musical Juniors takes place at CCCT on Monday afternoons from 4–6 pm and a few additional Saturday mornings for extended rehearsals.
Come join Musical Juniors and experience all aspects of live theatre!
Philosophy
CCCT is dedicated to ensuring a positive theatrical learning experience for every student. CCCT stresses process, not product. We focus on learning about theater and discourage competition. We are here to instill a love of the theatre in every young person and hope that our non-judgmental environment will encourage each student to express his or her full personality.
2010/11 Season
Musical Juniors:
Session One: Honk! Junior (This session is filled)
(aka The Ugly Duckling Musical)
• September 20 – December 12 (Mondays 4–6 pm)
• No class: October 11 or November 22
• Saturday Rehearsals: November 20 and
December 4, 9 am–1 pm
• Performances: December 11 (2 and 7 pm)December 12 (2pm)
• Cost: $425
Session Two: Dear Edwina
• January 24 –May 7 (Mondays 4–6 pm)
• No Class: February 21
• Extended Rehearsal: 4–7 pm, April 11, and May 2
• Performances: May 6 (7pm) and May 7 (2 and 7 pm)
• Cost: $450
Musical Kids:
Session One: Disney ’s Jungle Book
• September 22 –December 8 (Wednesdays 4–5:45 pm)
• No Class: November 24
• Performance: December 8, 7 pm
• Cost: $325
Session Two: Disney's Aristocats
• January 5 –March 23
(Wednesdays 4–5:45 pm)
• Performance: March 23, 7 pm
• Cost: $325
Register for Musical Juniors & Musical Kids - Beginning July 16, 2010
To register, send this completed form (one per student)
with full payment to CCCT,
951 Pomona Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530
Make checks payable to: Live At CCCT
Musical Juniors Director
Nina Meehan has been directing youth through CCCT Drama Camp and after school programs for the past fifteen years. When she was in high school, she performed on the CCCT stage. She also directs the Civic Arts Education Jr. Theatre program where she is very proud that her students have won awards at the Broadway Jr. festival twice during her tenure!
In addition to teaching, Nina co-founded Bay Area Children's Theatre , a nonprofit theatre company dedicated to performing professional shows for children and family audiences. Nina is a performer and storyteller. She has worked with many Bay Area theatre companies including the California Shakespeare Festival, Willows Theatre (Bay Area Theatre Critics Circle Award for the production), the Shotgun Players, and Playhouse West (Dean Goodman Award for supporting actress). Nina holds her BS in Theatre and Education from Northwestern University. She is currently pursuing her Master's in Nonprofit Administration from University of San Francisco.
Musical Kids Director
Christina Martin holds a BFA in Musical Theater from Brigham Young University and a California Teaching Credential for Music, Dance and Drama. Christina was a Drama/Dance teacher for a prestigious Magnet for the Arts Junior High School. She is actively involved in many live productions throughout the Bay Area and is a private vocal coach.
new class! Improvisation for Young Actors
What: Improvisation for Young Actors
Where: Contra Costa Civic Theatre 951 Pomona Ave El Cerrito, CA 94530
When: TBA
Time: 10:00am - 12.30pm Ages: 10 - 18
Size: Class limited to a maximum of 16 students
In this series of classes for young performers, students will experience the challenges and joys of improvisation. This series will begin with well structured games to ease students into the form and develop a focused sense of spontaneity. We'll gradually introduce free form games, and allow performers to build worlds using their freshly acquired techniques and creativity. During the final class, students will have the opportunity to share their work with friends and family. The class size is limited and no experience is necessary.
About the instructor: Salvador Ramos graduated from Emerson College with a BFA in Acting. He's trained with the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, Improv Boston, and Keith Johnstone. He is a performer and currently directs for Active Arts Theatre for Young Audiences.
Register for improvisation for young actors
To register, send this completed form (one per student)
with full payment to CCCT,
951 Pomona Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530
Make checks payable to: Live At CCCT
Questions?:
Feel free to call Kathleen Ray, Live at CCCT Director, at (510) 524-9012 or email at ccct@ccct.org