CURRENT WORKSHOPS
Three Day Workshop:
Acting For Everyone!
Whether your student is a beginner or has some experience, this class is for anyone who wants to stretch their wings and explore acting!
During this class we will introduce your young performer to the basic fundamentals of acting and a range of collaborative skill-building such as working as a cast, diction, comedic timing and exploring character choices. Fun and educational theatre games will play a big part of the learning experience.
MORE DATES TO COME!
(come 1, 2, or all 3 days — same low price!)
10am-12pm EDT
Ages 7-15
In-person Midtown Manhattan
$99/student total (includes access to all 3 days)
AhHa!Broadway 1940’s Radio Hour For Kids
Return to the Era of Yesteryear and tune into a fun-filled recreation of a 1940’s radio show! Students will take part in every aspect of recreating these fun-filled episodes, including sound effects, dramatic voiceovers, jingles and commercials. The Fabulous Forties will be introduced to your child through scripts and music transcribed from the original broadcast recordings. These virtual classes will be held over three days, in two-hour sessions — with a final performance the whole family can enjoy!
No memorization required!
Saturdays 10am-12pm EDT
In-person Midtown Manhattan
October 8, 15, 22, 29
Performance: October 29 @ 11am EDT
FUTURE WORKSHOPS
ONE-DAY WORKSHOP:
Fosse Dance Class – Magic to Do!
This dance class will feature choreography and moves inspired by legendary director and choreographer Bob Fosse. During this class, we will learn techniques and combinations that Fosse is so famous for. We will include how to dance with a prop that you can take home with you, and young dancers will enjoy learning the fundamentals of Bob Fosse’s signature style. For anyone pursuing a performing future in musical theatre, exposure and understanding of Fosse’s fundamentals is highly valuable. All levels welcome.
Saturday, August 6
12:00pm-1:30pm ages 10-17
Midtown Manhattan
Register by August 3
$25/student
THREE-DAY WORKSHOPS:
“TRIPLE THREAT”
(Limited to 20 students/workshop)
Choose from one or both 3-DAY WORKSHOPS!
All experience/skill levels welcome!
WORKSHOP WEEK #1
July 26, 27, 28 (Tues-Thurs)
10:00am-11:30am ages 5-9
12:00pm-1:30pm ages 10-17
WORKSHOP WEEK #2
August 2, 3, 4 (Tues-Thurs)
10:00am-11:30am ages 5-9
12:00pm-1:30pm ages 10-17
Week 1
Day 1 – ACTING – Improv exercise/game, and scene/character work appropriate for age – focus on understanding intention in scenes
Day 2 – DANCE – New warmup exercise, learn new combination, learn how to handle more advanced techniques and how to learn choreography faster, and to stay safe and healthy when dancing – appropriate for age
Day 3 – SINGING – New vocal exercise/game, learn a short song and harmony with a group, how to mark music, how to choose song that’s right for you and make it work for your voice and ability
$99 for any one workshop session (week 1 or week 2) (click appropriate button below to register)
$165 total for both weeks of workshops (click appropriate button below to register)
Day3 – SINGING – Vocal exercise/game, learn a short song and harmony with a group, and about storytelling through lyrics and presentation
Week 2
Day 1 – ACTING – New improv exercise/game, and scene/character work – focus on learning to react and listen in scenes, appropriate for age
Day 2 – DANCE – Warmup exercise, learn combination, learn to improve technique, discover headful techniques for audition and performance success and to stay safe and healthy when dancing – appropriate for age
Passport to Adventure
Celebrate music, dance, language, art & stories from around the world! A great foundation for appreciating the diverse cultures all around us. Each day we will learn how to say hello & goodbye in the language of the country we are studying, do an art project or learn a fable and of course there will be song & dance! A fun way to learn, explore and make new friends!
In-person, located in Midtown Manhattan. AhHa!Broadway is following CDC Covid Guidelines to ensure the safety of our students. As they may change over time, feel free to contact us to clarify the current requirements we are following.
Spring Break Camp will be located in the Times Square area near most subways. We will be notifying all participants of exact details and pertinent information next week after registration is completed (registration closes April 10th).
The venue will be established indoor rehearsal space. An example of one we have used previously is Ripley Grier. Once we know the exact number of participants, we will have the specific details for families.
April 18-22, 2022
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Ages 5-8 from 9:30am-11:00am EST
Ages 9-12 from 11:30am-1:00pm EST
$25
This program is being subsidized by the 1,000 KIDS Initiative
Educational and Unique! (click here to expand for details)
Your child will learn about the music, fashion, radio and pop culture of the Fabulous Forties and how it still influences our lives today.
The students will learn how to collaborate with each other to produce a ‘radio show’. Learning how to use your voice is a fundamental building block of performing. This program focuses on strengthening their diction, acting and singing skills! Students will learn how to shine as a performer even when a physical stage isn’t present.
Fun scripts, commercials and jingles! (click here to expand for details)
– Old-time radio ads and jingles for products like Bromo-Seltzer and Jell-O!
Classic 1940’s Radio Episodes from Authentic Scripts Such As:
– The Bickersons (great two-person comedy)
– It Pays To Be Ignorant (entertaining variety hour)
– The Shadow (classic drama)
– Ellery Queen The Armchair Detective Mystery Minute (fun for everyone)
Costumes! (click here to expand for details)
We will discuss period costumes that students can easily put together at home from items they already have, and will help create a performance day ensemble to be worn for the virtual performance.
Popular music of the 40’s! (click here to expand for details)
We will provide lyrics and teach popular songs of the 40’s to be performed the day of our virtual performance. The songs will be a part of the Radio Hour, brought to you by AhHa!Broadway!
($195 per participant – More dates to come later this year)
Program culminates in a virtual performance (invited guests) TBA
If you have any issues with registration we’re here to help.
Instant Improv (Comedy & Improv Workshop)
Improvisation is acting without a script. Improv creates a fun environment for students to explore their creativity; develop social and communication skills; increase self-confidence; and practice public speaking and teamwork.
*Learn how to “find the funny” in a scene or line
*Strengthen skills to work effectively with a partner or solo
*Take away tips and techniques to continue developing your comedy and performance skills and to apply in both performing in everyday life
*Learn how to keep your comedy “fresh”
The final hour of this workshop is a performance/demonstration for invited guests.
$55.00/student (Space is Limited – more dates to come)
IN-PERSON OPPORTUNITIES TO COME
JUNEBUG CABARET (GETTING YOUR SONGS PERFORMANCE-READY) – DATES TBD
*LED BY A HIGHLY EXPERIENCED UNION MUSICAL DIRECTOR WHO HAS TAUGHT, COACHED AND DIRECTED THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN AND TEENS
*LEARN PROPER VOCAL TECHNIQUE
*LEARN HOW TO PREPARE YOUR CUTS/EDITS FOR SHEET MUSIC
*GAIN CONFIDENCE IN HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST SONG FOR YOU
*MOCK AUDITION FOR A MUSICAL THEATRE DIRECTOR
*CONCLUDES WITH A CABARET-STYLE PERFORMANCE FOR INVITED FAMILY/FRIENDS
*STUDENTS COME WITH THREE PREPARED SONG CHOICES AND TWO COPIES OF SHEET MUSIC IN THEIR KEY
$125
WORKSHOP COMBOS
(SAVE BIG BY REGISTERING FOR MULTIPLE WORKSHOPS AT ONCE)
ONE-DAY WORKSHOP COMBO
MAY MADNESS (COMEDY & IMPROV) WORKSHOP – DATES TBD
and
JUNEBUG CABARET (GETTING YOUR SONGS PERFORMANCE-READY) WORKSHOP – DATES TBD
$200 (SAVE $50)
ONE-DAY + THREE DAY WORKSHOP COMBO
MAY MADNESS (COMEDY & IMPROV) WORKSHOP – DATES TBD
and
JUNEBUG CABARET (GETTING YOUR SONGS PERFORMANCE-READY) WORKSHOP – DATES TBD
and
AUDITIONS (PREPARING FOR THAT TRIPLE-THREAT AUDITION) – DATES TBD
Terms and Conditions: (click here to expand)
All deposits and payments are non-refundable two weeks prior to the start date of the related event. Payment is required one month before workshop except as otherwise authorized by AHHA!BROADWAY. In the event that a class/session is cancelled (with or without notice) for reasons beyond AhHa!Broadway’s control, we will make every effort to reschedule the class. If the class/session cannot be rescheduled, or an event is entirely cancelled by AHHA!BROADWAY, appropriate refunds or credits will be offered within 30 days of cancellation. Space is limited for each event. While AHHA!BROADWAY is committed to providing exceptional education, unanticipated circumstances may require instructors or content to be subject to change without notice. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Parents/guardians are responsible for informing AHHA!BROADWAY in advance of an event of a student’s accessibility, dietary, educational and all other considerations. For issues related to refunds or cancellation, contact us here.