EDUCATION

WELCOME! We are pleased that you have chosen to participate in Muncie Civic Theatre’s Youth Education Program. Whether this is your first show or your twentieth, our website will help you to understand the expectations we have for our students in these programs.  

If you have any questions we have not addressed, please contact the Education Director:  Bridget Duggleby bridget@munciecivic.org

As part of the Muncie Civic Theatre, the Muncie Civic Theatre Youth program strives to provide quality theatre education programming for youth in kindergarten through high school.  Our programming is collaborative and inclusive with a specific curriculum designed to teach acting, dancing, singing, interpersonal communication, and teamwork skills at an age-appropriate level. 

Students are only permitted to participate in one youth program at a time.

(Please note the shift in our programs to allow for smaller cast sizes, smaller amounts of students in the building at a time, and  improved sanitation practices due to Covid-19.)

Prelude

This program is designed to be a child’s first theatrical experience.  It is recommended for students from Kindergarten to Fourth Grade.  Shows are usually 15 – 40 minutes in length.  Actors participating in the Prelude Program will have rehearsal on Saturdays for 7-9 weeks prior to their performance.  Actors are guaranteed one performance, but may have up to two.  Each Saturday actors will be called to rehearsal for two to four hours, between the hours of 10am- 3pm.  Please sign up for the program, two weeks prior to the first rehearsal.  All students who sign up will be given a role.

Act 1 

This program is designed to begin to develop young actors in their confidence, stage presence, vocal abilities, and overall performance skills.  It is recommended for students from Second Grade to Seventh Grade.  Shows are usually 40-70 minutes in length.  Actors participating in the Act 1 Program typically have rehearsals on Saturdays for 8-9 weeks prior to their performance.  Actors are guaranteed two performances, but may have up to four.  Each Saturday actors will be called to rehearsal for two to six hours, between the hours of 9am and 6pm.  Please sign up for the program, two weeks prior to the first rehearsal.  All students who sign up will be given a role. 

Act 2

This program is designed to continue to develop young actors in their confidence, stage presence, vocal abilities, and overall performance skills.  The directors of this program are Ball State Theatre Education students.  It is recommended for students from Sixth Grade to Twelfth Grade.  Shows are usually 60-90 minutes in length.  Actors participating in the Act 2 Program typically have rehearsals on Saturdays for 8-9 weeks prior to their performance.  Actors are guaranteed two performances, but may have up to four.  Each Saturday actors will be called to rehearsal for two to six hours, between the hours of 9am and 6pm.  Please sign up for the program, two weeks prior to the first rehearsal.  All students who sign up will be given a role. 

Encore+

This program is designed to equip performers with a professional acting experience.  Encore+ is an audition based program that allows students to work with actors of all ages and seasoned directors.  Encore auditions occur early in the season to allow for actors who do not get cast the ability to participate in another program.  This year, our Encore+ program is part of our Mainstage season.

Classes and Showcases:  Periodically available both online and in person.  Our classes are typically 8-weeks in length.  They are designed to allow students the opportunity to enhance their strengths or grow their expertise and skill level in other areas of interest. Classes vary per session.  Check out the class page to see what our current offerings are.

FINANCIAL AID OPPORTUNITY:
For families with financial hardships that are interested in tuition cost support, please submit a financial aid form linked below. If you have any questions regarding financial aid please email our Education Director, Bridget@munciecivic.org.