Conservatory

Trinitas Arts Conservatory offers year-long courses in technical theatre and performance for Rosary Academy and Servite High School Students. All year-long classes are held in or near the Servite Theatre from 3:30pm -5:00pm on select Thursdays.

Trinitas also offers elective courses in the Fall, Winter and Spring for 6-week periods. At the end of each session, student work is presented at a showcase. These classes are not graded. Classes are held at or near the Servite Theatre on select Thursdays from 5:00 – 6:30 (Cabaret to 7:00). A schedule is handed out on the first day of class.

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YEAR LONG (18 Classes Each):

ACTING I
THURSDAYS, 3:30-5:00
FACULTY: MR. JACOB HAREN
PREREQUISITE: NONE
This class is a foundation for all future work at TAC. Students will learn to work as an ensemble and begin developing storytelling, monologues, and scenes. Other projects may include improv, movement, or voice. This course is geared for students who have not yet studied theatre in high school, though some may have experience from elementary school or junior high.

ACTING II
THURSDAYS, 3:30-5:00
FACULTY: MR. JEFFREY LANDMAN
PREREQUISITE: GRADES 10-12, ACTING I
Building upon the principles and techniques learned in Acting I, this course further delves into the study of acting. This class will take a close look at Script/Character analysis, Script Scoring, Objectives, Tactics, Tempo/Rhythm, and Adjustments. This class requires a year of theatre experience at the high school level.

ACTING III/IV
THURSDAYS, 3:30-5:00
FACULTY: MR. KAVIN PANMEECHO
PREREQUISITE: GRADES 11-12, ACTING II,
This advanced-level class will build on the ensemble with an emphasis on theatre genres, styles, and acting methods. This course is a continuation of the study of voice and movement. This class will culminate in a production, separate from our Spring Showcase. This class requires two to three years of theatre experience at the high school level.

BEGINNING TECHNICAL THEATRE
THURSDAYS, 3:30-5:00
FACULTY: MR. BEN SALERNO
PREREQUISITE: NONE
This class is a foundation for any student interested in learning about technical theatre. Course topics include lighting, sound, set shop, stage management, and production coordination. This class combines classroom work with hands-on experiences. There is no previous training or experience necessary. Students from this class will receive priority on crew assignments in productions.

INTERMEDIATE TECHNICAL THEATRE
THURSDAYS, 3:30-5:00
FACULTY: MS. CHRISTINA CRAIG SAN VICENTE
PREREQUISITE: BEGINNING TECHNICAL THEATRE.
Building upon the elements learned in Beginning Technical Theatre, this class goes in-depth with topics that include design, sound, lights, and shop. Students from this class will receive top priority on crew/crew head assignments.

ADVANCED TECHNICAL THEATRE
THURSDAYS, 3:30-5:00
FACULTY: MR. ISAAC GLEASON
PREREQUISITE: INTERMEDIATE TECHNICAL THEATRE.
Building upon the elements learned in Intermediate Technical Theatre, this class goes in-depth with topics that include more intricate and complicated sound and light design, scenic design, and special effects.

ELECTIVES (6 Classes Each):

Trinitas Arts Conservatory offers elective courses in the Fall, Winter and Spring for 6-week periods. At the end of each session, the students work is presented at a showcase. Classes are held at the Servite Theatre on select Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.

FALL

MAKEUP DESIGN
THURSDAYS, 5:00-6:30
FACULTY: MS. DENICE PAXTON
CLASS IS REPEATABLE.
This hands-on course will show you how to apply basic stage make-up, as well as scars, wounds, and old-age effects. No experience is necessary.

MUSICAL THEATRE
THURSDAYS, 5:00-6:30
FACULTY: MR. JEFFREY LANDMAN; MS. JENNIFER SCHNIEPP
CLASS IS REPEATABLE.
This class will help students select, prepare, and present a musical theatre song for auditions, and to showcase their talent. No experience necessary—singers and non-singers welcome!

SCENIC PAINTING
THURSDAYS, 5:00 – 6:30
FACULTY: MS. CRISTINA CRAIG SAN VICENTE
CLASS IS REPEATABLE.
Students in this class will delve into the various techniques and instruments to create dazzling effects for stage sets. Students are taught by example and then use these skills first on their own individual projects and then by working on our mainstage productions. At the end of this 7- week course students will have knowledge of the technology of paint and practice in layout with paint application techniques.

TECH BOOTH PRODUCTION CLASS
THURSDAYS, 5:00 – 6:30
FACULTY: MR. ISAAC GLEASON
CLASS IS REPEATABLE.
For students wanting to master the understanding and use of our lighting, sound, and video equipment, this class is for you! Focusing specifically on the operation of our in-house equipment in the booth, students will have training and in-depth, hands-on, practical work with our consoles. This class will be shaped around the interests of the students and will culminate in projects using elements of lighting, sound, and video production.

WINTER

BEGINNING COSTUME DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
THURSDAYS, 5:00 – 6:30
FACULTY: MS. KELLIE THORNE
CLASS IS REPEATABLE.
In this class, students will learn the basics of sewing including sewing buttons and hems, simple stitches, and basic use of a machine. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN COSTUME CREW OR INTERMEDIATE COSTUME DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION. All levels can take this class.

MUSICAL THEATRE SCENE STUDY
THURSDAYS, 5:00 – 6:30
FACULTY: MR. JEFFREY LANDMAN; MS. JENNIFER SCHNIEPP
CLASS IS REPEATABLE.

*PREREQUISITE: MUSICAL THEATRE CLASS*

Students receive individualized coaching on a musical theatre song and scene selected especially for each student and a scene partner. This course is highly recommended for students who want to perform in musicals as it incorporates scene work and singing.

PRO-ACTOR’S TOOLBOX
THURSDAYS, 5:00 – 6:30
FACULTY: MS. ASHLEY LINTON
FOR GRADES 11 - 12
CLASS IS REPEATABLE.

*PREREQUISITE: ACTING I & ACTING II*

Take steps towards your first on-camera audition. How to slate, what equipment to use, know your angles and manage your materials. Representation, unions, demos, reels, etc. Learn everything you need to have in your “toolbox” as a professional actor.

STAGE MANAGEMENT
THURSDAYS, 5:00 – 6:30
FACULTY: MS. DOMENICA DIAZ
FOR GRADES 9 – 12
CLASS IS REPEATABLE.
In a thoroughly comprehensive class, students will learn the ins and outs of stage management from preparing for auditions and running a rehearsal, all the way to strike. The class will culminate in a session where students will call mock-shows with problems thrown at them, which they will have to solve in the moment. ALL STUDENTS WISHING TO STAGE MANAGE OR ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGE A TRINITAS PRODUCTION MUST TAKE THIS CLASS.

SPRING

CABARET
THURSDAYS, 5:00 – 7:00
FACULTY: MR. FRANKIE MARRONE; MR. MICHAEL BETTS; MR. CRIS LAW
CLASS IS REPEATABLE.
Create a musical performance about your life through song. Students will develop and perform their own one-person act. Recommended for juniors and seniors with some theatre experience. Musical Theatre Class and Acting I strongly recommended prior to taking this class.

INTERMEDIATE COSTUME DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION
THURSDAYS, 5:00 – 6:30
FACULTY: MS. KELLIE THORNE
FOR GRADES 9-12
CLASS IS REPEATABLE.
In this class, students who are more experienced (or who have completed the beginning class) will learn how to design a costume and bring the sketch to life! Students can expect more complicated techniques and be introduced to more tools and machinery. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN COSTUME CREW.

INTERMEDIATE MAKEUP DESIGN
THURSDAYS, 5:00-6:30
FACULTY: MS. DENICE PAXTON
CLASS IS REPEATABLE.
This hands-on course will build on the Fall Session Make-Up class and show you how to work with prosthetics and build up three-dimensional designs using a variety of techniques. No experience is necessary.

MONOLOGUE
THURSDAYS, 5:00 – 6:30
FACULTY: MR. JEFFREY LANDMAN
FOR GRADES 9-12
CLASS IS REPEATABLE.
In this class, students will be assigned their own monologue from a play and learn the process of interpreting text, script-scoring, and making bold choices that will make for an audition-ready monologue. We will also work on stage presence, slating, and other audition techniques.

MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE
THURSDAYS, 5:00 – 6:30
FACULTY: MS. CROSS
FOR GRADES 9-12
CLASS IS REPEATABLE.
This class will include warm-ups, across the floors, and a different combination each week in a different Broadway style of dance. Whether students are beginners looking to strengthen skills or advanced dancers looking to refine technique and expand dance vocabulary, this class is for a dancer at any level.