
For students who entering Kindergarten or 1st Grade in the fall, this class provides a broad introduction to theatre through age-appropriate games, songs and movement. This a great chance for a first theatre experience.
Teaching Artist: Julie Nagy
General Policies: Payment is due in full at time of reservation. For classes this fall, we offer a Multiple enrollment discount (10%) by household (i.e. 2 students taking 1 class, or 1 student taking 2 classes). Classes are subject to minimum enrollment. Classes that don't hit the minimum enrollment 72 hours before begins opens will be cancelled and a refund issued immediately. Please read our Parent Pack (Summer 2021) for more information.
As always, financial assistance is available. Please email [email protected] to inquire.
Specific Pandemic-Related Policies:
- We must receive a signed Parent Pack (Summer 2021) from a parent/guardian of each enrolled student. Use this link to download, or we will email you 10-14 days before the first class with this file as an attachment.
- All students, teachers and staff are required to wear a mask (including during final performance). Masks are also required during arrival and dismissal when social distancing may not be possible.
- Summer 2021: Each class limited to 15 students and will not share space with other classes.
- Utilize the theatre lobby for arrival and dismissal.
- Classes will meet on the stage or in our 25' x 25' acting studio. Each student will be assigned a dedicated 'home' area for water bottle/jacket etc. Students will maintain social distance during class.
- All students must bring their own water bottle(s), marked with their name.
- Hand sanitizer is made available on site.
- Algonquin will consistently clean the facility as recommended by state guidelines for operation.
- All programs are subject to switch to an online model temporarily or permanently if mandated by state policies or if there is exposure of a student/teaching artist to COVID-19.
- Because of the evolving nature of the pandemic, all policies are subject to change. We do not expect the mask wearing requirement to change during the Winter or Spring semester.
- Spring 2021: Students may invite up to 8 guests to the final class presentation. All attendees must wear masks and seating will be assigned.
- Summer 2021: Attendance for the final showcase will be determined at a later date (we expect each student can bring at least 4 guests).
- Before attending any class, students/parents must be able to answer NO to the following questions:
- Any temperature (above 100) or symptoms of COVID-19 in the past 48 hours?
- Have you been in contact with anyone positive for COVID-19?
- Do any members of your household have COVID-19 or are any awaiting COVID test results?
- Have you traveled to any NJ quarantined state in the past 10 days?