To register for any of these courses, to suggest a new course or request one-on-one training opportunities, please email Anita. anita@anitahallewas.com

Small Group Classes

Musical Theatre 101

Watch a new musical each week and then join a small group of like-minded teens to discuss the show. As a group we dissect the show to focus on elements such as set, costume, lighting, performance and more. We then learn how to review theatre like an expert and really focus on critical thinking and listening to other perspectives. An optional add-on is writing your review to share with the team or your home-education team. The skills learned in this course cross over well to our other courses in playwriting and directing and can greatly assist in supporting learning in school or homeschool courses in Language Arts. Whilst these are 2-hour weekly sessions, learner support does not end there. Participants and parents can reach out any time for learning and extension ideas, as well as for general education support. 

Ongoing, start anytime. Be matched with a group that suits you. Recommended for ages 11 and up. 

Drop in option or 8-week pass.  2 hour weekly class (plus watch at home musical). Price includes access to online streaming channel to watch the weekly play. 

Drama & Comedy 101

Watch a new play (drama or comedy) each week and then join a small group of like-minded teens to discuss the show. As a group we dissect the show to focus on elements such as set, costume, lighting, performance and more. We then learn how to review theatre like an expert and really focus on critical thinking and listening to other perspectives.. An optional add-on is writing your review to share with the team or your home-education team. The skills learned in this course cross over well to our other courses in playwriting and directing and can greatly assist in supporting learning in school or homeschool courses in Language Arts. Whilst these are 2-hour weekly sessions, learner support does not end there. Participants and parents can reach out any time for learning and extension ideas, as well as for general education support. 

Ongoing, start anytime. Be matched with a group that suits you. Recommended for ages 11 and up. 

Drop in option or 8-week pass.  2 hour weekly class (plus watch at home musical). Price includes access to online streaming channel to watch the weekly play. 

Playwriting

Work in small groups or individually to write a play from start to finish. Learn all you need to know to put your ideas on the page to have a finished play ready for readings or production at the end of the program. Options for dictating your words or other forms of presentation if writing isn't your thing.  If you like to move at a slower pace, sign up for two back-to-back sessions to really polish your work. Or finish off your work by meeting privately with Anita. Whilst these are 2-hour weekly sessions, learner support does not end there. Participants and parents can reach out any time for learning and extension ideas, as well as for general education support. 

Next session starts week beginning 16th September 2024. Recommended for ages 11 and up. 

8-week session.  2 hour weekly class.  

Directing a Play

Learn all you need to direct a play from start to finish. Select a previously written play or one you have written yourself. Share your plans in the weekly group sessions to brainstorm and celebrate your work (sharing is always optional).  If you like to move at a slower pace, sign up for two back-to-back sessions to really polish your design and plans. Or finish off your work by meeting privately with Anita. Whilst these are 2-hour weekly sessions, learner support does not end there. Participants and parents can reach out any time for learning and extension ideas, as well as for general education support. 

Next session starts week beginning 16th September 2024. Recommended for ages 11 and up. 

8-week session.  2 hour weekly class. 

These courses have optional at-home learning add-ons that learners can share with parents or teachers, but no homework is ever required to participate (except in the case of watching a recorded show each week in Musical Theatre 101 / Drama & Comedy 101). Please ask for extra homework via email and Anita will send it through! There are no expectations for completing course work, but rather emphasis is placed on the process and opportunity for meeting with and growing our minds with other theatre geeks. 

Flexibility within these classes makes them great for PDA participants. Modifications can be made to ensure the support of all neurodivergent learners; if you have ideas for changes that will help you feel safe and more able to participate please let us know. 

These courses are also available one-on-one. 

Private Classes

Audition Preparation

Doing an audition soon? Need help with selecting a monologue or piece of writing to present? Anita can help. These sessions can be tailored to support the needs of the performer, just let Anita know. 

 Contact for hourly price.