GCT SCHOOL OF THE PERFORMING ARTS
Creating Character One Stage At A Time
Wonder if your child might be bit by the acting bug? Want to give them the extra bit of confidence they need to shine? Students involved in the arts tend to have higher academic performance and better test scores. Public speaking skills, ability to work with a team to achieve a goal, self discipline and learning to accept feedback are just some of the benefits for your child!
AUDITION ONLY PERFORMANCE GROUPS
GCT Quarter Notes
This showcase group will introduce your student to all elements of singing, acting and dance. A focus will be on pitch and rhythm. Students will learn other important skills, including behavior expectations, expression, and singing exercises which require focus and physical discipline. The class will culminate with a Special Christmas Showcase for parents in December.
$20 per month tuition
Rehearses Wednesdays at 3:00pm – 3:30pm
Director: Heather Sconce
GCT Junior Players
Performance class mixing all elements of beginning-intermediate singing, acting and dance. Students will learn to perform basic choreography and two part harmonies, and are expected to perform before each main stage show in our season. GCT JRP requires a possible commitment of between one and three performances a week in addition to rehearsals.
$40 per month tuition
Rehearses Wednesdays from 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Directors: Heather Sconce and Jennifer Janine
GCT ENCORE!
Our most advanced youth performance group, this intermediate level class will challenge your child singing 2-6 part harmonies, learning various and diverse elements of performing, always chosen to challenge and expand the needs of this elite group. Members of ENCORE! will delve deeper into tight harmony and complex rhythms. They also greet and seat our patrons on show nights at GCT, perform for community events, as well as mentor the Jr Players. Behavior is as important as performance ability for this group, as they must set the example for the younger groups. Although they have loads of fun, professionalism is a must as they represent our theatre.
ENCORE! will open ALL MAINSTAGE PERFORMANCES at GCT during the season, requiring a major commitment of between one and three performances a week in addition to rehearsals.
$40 per month tuition
Rehearses Wednesdays from 3:30pm – 5:30pm
Director: Jennifer Janine
Choreographer: Lyric Gianni
Musical Director: James Mierkey
Our 2025 Summer Workshops
Willy Wonka Jr.
The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka JR. is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth
Rated G
Directed by Miranda Simonich
Ages 7 – 13
Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 12:00pm
Tuition $250
Starts June 30, 2025
Performances July 25, 26 and 27, 2025
Newsies Jr.
Disney’s Newsies JR. is a 60-minute version of the 2012 Broadway musical, Inspired by the rousing true story of newsboys in turn-of-the-century New York City. When powerful newspaper publishers raise prices at the newsboys’ expense, the charismatic Jack Kelly rallies newsies from across the city to strike against the unfair conditions. Together, the newsies learn that they are stronger united and create a movement to fight for what’s right.
Rated G
Directed by Michael Van Buren
Ages 13 – 18
Monday – Friday, 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Tuition $275
Starts June 30, 2025
Performances August 1, 2 and 3, 2025