The Little Theatre of Winston-Salem's Education is where students take their performance further.
Our professional teachers and directors will foster a strong sense of creative expression while instilling the fundamental skills of acting.
Sign your little actor up and see them grow in confidence and empathy that will enhance their everyday lives.
LITTLES: ACT I
A fun introduction to the fundamental building blocks of drama (body, voice, mind, and imagination). Join us on an exciting journey of performance for your Little stars. Your child will explore various dramatic techniques, hone their acting skills, and flourish in a supportive and fun-filled environment. Through games, activities and exercises they will explore scenes and monologues meant just for this creative and expressive age.
Drama teaches more than acting skills. It builds empathy, cooperation, and creative problem-solving.
Grades 1-4
Director: Emily Ennis
Saturdays
October 12-November 23, 2024
10:00AM-Noon
$225
Instructors
Emily Ennis
​Emily Ennis is a soprano and actress based in Greensboro. She is so excited to join the team at The Little Theatre of Winston Salem! Emily holds a Master’s Degree in Opera from the Longy School of Music and a Bachelor’s Degree in Voice from the University of Miami. She began teaching voice as a requirement for her Master’s degree, and continued to work as a substitute teacher and an in-home preschool teacher during the pandemic. She currently works as a music teacher for infants-5 year olds with Kidstunes Music & Movement, and as an elementary drama teacher with Drama Kids of the Triad. An avid performer, Emily has most recently been onstage in local and regional theatrical productions with Shared Radiance, Camel City Playhouse, Theatre Guild of Rockingham County, Durham Savoyards, Kernersville Little Theatre, and Raleigh Little Theatre. Emily is so excited to meet the next generation of young thespians, to get creative, and to have fun exploring the wide world of theatre!
Heather Levinson
Heather Levinson fell in love with theatre as a high school student at West Forsyth and has performed as an actress/singer/dancer at countless professional and community theatres across the southeast region. She has worked for Disney Theatricals and as a casting and business assistant for TheatreWorks USA. She is the current director of the Rising sTArs program whose mission is to provide young performers with intense, challenging theatrical experiences within an environment that allows them to grow and thrive artistically. As a teacher, Heather enjoys using a blend of Meisner, Stanislavski, and Adler methods to help young performers create authentic characters and honest connections within their scene and/or monologue work. This class will be challenging and FUN!
DJ Merritt
David is returning to The Little Theatre of Winston Salem for the second time! He holds an Associate’s in Theatre from GTCC. His directorial credits include Shared Radiance’s “Comedy of Errors” and “Romeo and Juliet”. David is super excited and honored to direct the seussification of the play that made him fall in love with theatre in the first place and hopes that you enjoy the show!
The objective of The Little Actors Theatre Classes and Productions is to build a compassionate and inclusive theatre community where every individual can explore their creative potential. Through the transformative power of theatre, we aim to instill self-discipline, foster collaboration, and nurture the personal and artistic growth of our students. We are dedicated to creating a dynamic environment where students can learn the craft of acting, honing their skills and understanding the nuances of performance. By encouraging empathy, mutual respect, and a deep appreciation for diverse perspectives, our program aspires to empower students to become innovative thinkers, compassionate leaders, and active participants in the arts and their communities, using theatre as a medium to inspire positive change.
Policies
Scholarships: Youth scholarships are determined by need on a sliding scale, first come first served basis.
Contact joelle@ltofws.org for a scholarship application.
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Attendance and Cancellation Policy: Regular attendance and participation are strongly encouraged. No make-up classes or reductions in fees will be provided for students who miss class. The Little Theatre's class sessions follow the WS/FCS public school calendar. If school is closed due to inclement weather, acting classes will be canceled and an extra class will be added at the end of the session. If The Little Theatre cancels a class for any other reason, caregivers/attendees will be alerted via email, and a make-up class will be added to the end of the session.
Refund policy: In the event that The Little Theatre cancels an entire course, camp or workshop, or if a student withdraws more than two weeks before the session begins, the choice between a full refund of tuition or a credit towards a future class, camp, or workshop held within the next year will be offered. Registration fees are not refundable when student withdraws. Tuition is non-refundable for withdrawals made within two weeks of the start of a class, camp, or workshop.