The Players Studio, the education department of The Players Centre for Performing Arts is excited to announce upcoming weekly homeschool classes, set to take place between August 17, 2021 and May 28, 2022. Students aged 6-16 will have the opportunity to select from choices that focus on differing performance aspects.
Taught by esteemed local professionals on The Players Studio staff including Brian Finnerty, Teresa O’Connell, Logan Junkins and Amanda Heisey, students will have the opportunity to hone their respective craft in an inclusive and intuitive setting that accepts all experience and ability levels.
Each participant will have the chance to show off their skills in a live performance in our Holiday Revue (December 13 and 20, 2021) or End-of-Year Showcase (May 27 and 28, 2022) at our newly opened Studio 1130 performance venue at The Crossings at Siesta Key.
Masks are required until further notice and will be held at The Players Studio at 1400 Blvd. of the Arts, Suite 200 Sarasota, FL 34236. To register, please call 941.552.8879 or visit theplayers.org/studio.
The classes are listed below:
Home School Musical Theatre I (ages 6-10) Tuesday 10:30-11:30
Instructor: Logan Junkins Monthly Fee: $55
This class, specifically designed for the home school student, teaches acting, singing, and musical theatre dance.
Home School Tap I (ages 6-10) Tuesday 11:30-12:30
Instructor: Brian Finnerty Monthly Fee: $55
Enjoy this fun high energy class designed for the home school student teaching all the
basics of tap.
Home School Jazz I (ages 6-10) Tuesday 1:00-2:00
Instructor: Logan Junkins Monthly Fee: $55
Enjoy this upbeat class specifically designed for the home school student teaching all the
basics of jazz.
Home School Singing I (ages 6-10) Thursday 10:30-11:30 Instructor: Teresa O’Connell Monthly Fee: $55
Home school students will focus on songs for the stage while strengthening their voices.
Home School Acting I (ages 6-10) Thursday 11:30-12:30
Instructor: Logan Junkins Monthly Fee: $55
A class to help home school students develop characters with improvisation and games.
Home School Tap II (ages 11-16) Tuesday 10:30-11:30
Instructor: Brian Finnerty Monthly Fee: $55
Enjoy this fun high energy class designed for the home school student teaching all the
basics of tap.
Home School Jazz II (ages 11-16) Tuesday 11:30-12:30
Instructor: Logan Junkins Monthly Fee: $55
Enjoy this upbeat class specifically designed for the home school student teaching all the basics of jazz.
Home School Musical Theatre II (ages 11-16) Tuesday 1:00-2:00
Instructor: Brian Finnerty Monthly Fee: $55
This class, specifically designed for the home school student, teaches acting, singing, and musical theatre dance.
Home School Stage Craft (ages 11-16) Thursday 10:30-11:30
Instructor: Logan Junkins Monthly Fee: $55
Learn elements of scenic design, lighting design, costume design, make-up and more.
Home School Singing II (ages 11-16) Thursday 11:30-12:30 Instructor: Teresa O’Connell Monthly Fee: $55
Home school students will focus on songs for the stage while strengthening their voices.
Home School Acting II (ages 11-16) Thursday 1:00-2:00
Instructor: Amanda Heisey Monthly Fee: $55
A class to help home school students develop characters with improvisation and games.
Registration:
Students can register online at theplayers.org/studio or by mailing their completed registration form with registration fee and first month’s tuition to The Players Studio (TPS), 1400 Boulevard of the Arts Suite 200, Sarasota FL 34236.
Class Withdrawal:
A one-month notice from the 1st of the month is required to withdraw from a class. A parent must fill out and submit a withdrawal form to the studio.
Communication:
Email is our main form of communication and families must have a valid email address on file. Newsletters are sent every month keeping you informed as to what is going on around TPS, upcoming events and performances, and any specialty days.
Costumes:
Costumes are ordered twice a year for our Holiday Revue in December and our year-end Showcase in May. Costumes are usually only ordered for dance classes, however, acting and singing classes may be required to purchase a costume or accessory. Costume payments will be posted to accounts on November 15th and April 15th. Once costumes are ordered they cannot be canceled or returned, and it is the parents’ responsibility to make payment.
