Musical Theatre Workshop
Taught by Susan Geiser
October 2 - November 20
About Our Teacher
Susan received her bachelor’s degree from Ithaca College where she majored in vocal
performance and music education. She has a master’s degree in music education from
Boston University and holds a CA single subject teaching credential in music. She has
spent the past 16 years working as a performing arts educator in private and public
settings, and has performed with No Square Theatre, Pacific Symphony, the Bel
Cantanti Opera Company, and the Huntington Beach Symphony Orchestra (to name a
few!). She loves working with young actors and has a particular interest in guiding
young singers through some of the pitfalls of adolescent vocal development.
Class Description
The Greatest Show! Run away and join the circus at No Square Theatre. Workshop
participants will learn a wide variety of songs, scenes, and dances from "The Greatest
Showman", "Pippin", and other circus-themed productions. Classes will culminate in an
end-of-session musical theatre showcase (on the last day of class - 11/20). All class
activities and show selections will be tailored to the attention span, maturity level, and
capabilities of participating students. All levels of experience are welcome!
Classes will begin on Wednesday, October 2, and will end with a showcase on
Wednesday, November 20.
Tuition - $350/student
Wednesdays: 3:30- 4:30 (Ages 6-10)
Wednesdays: 4:30- 6:00 (Ages 10- 14)
Square Roots: Theatre Education for Kids
No Square Theatre periodically provides reasonably-priced theatre camps and classes for adults and children, typically at our theatre in Legion Hall, Laguna Beach, CA. A summer program culminating in a Broadway-style musical revue. To get eBlasts about auditions, registration and performances of our youth programs, please sign up here.
Today, youth theatre is more important than ever before. With the arts being cut from our schools, it is so important for kids to have an outlet to be able to express themselves, because it’s not just about a performance. It’s about so many life skills that you gain along the way. Whether it be gaining confidence or just being able to be yourself, when kids are doing theatre, they can be free to be silly without the judgement that they may get in another setting.
Here at No Square, we strive to provide a safe and nurturing environment where kids and adults alike can express themselves as individuals on and off the stage. While our shows are amazing, it is the friendships and special bonds of theatre that keep our No Square families coming back year after year.
What Drama Education Can Teach Your Child
By Kimberly Haynes
With the success of Hannah Montana and High School Musical, theater is suddenly hot. Your child may be showing interest in this year’s school play. But do you really want him to be an actor?
Gai Jones says, “Yes!” A theater educator with over forty years of experience, Jones' work has been recognized by the American Alliance for Theater and Education, the Educational Theater Association, and the California State Senate (among others).
According to Jones, “Theater addresses the skills which benefit children's education and development in five general areas: physical development/kinesthetic skills, artistic development /drama and theater skills, mental development/thinking skills, personal development/intra-personal skills, and social development/interpersonal skills.”
Immunization Requirements
No Square is dedicated to providing a safe and positive environment for our audiences, cast members and creative staff. Part of that is requiring that all participants in auditions and programs are properly immunized. Please read our policy on the matter, and refer to your health care provider or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for additional information.