BCT Class Registration & Information

REGISTRATION POLICIES FOR BCT CLASSES

• 1. BCT reserves the right to cancel, combine, or reschedule classes due to insufficient enrollment. Please indicate alternate choice(s) in the event your preferred class is not available.

• 2. One 10% discount per family may be applied for any of the following: tax-deductible contribution of $100 or more per year; concurrent enrollment in an additional class by the same student or a sibling (first class is full-fee; the second class only receives discount. Scholarship assistance is available; call Executive Director to request confidential financial aid form.

• 3. Consultation to determine the most appropriate class placement is welcome. It is not possible either to observe or to attend any class prior to registration. Commitment to the entire session must be made in advance, for the benefit of the student, instructor, and class. Payment in full is required in at time of registration, prior to the first class meeting. NO REFUNDS are possible after the first class meeting. Thank you for your cooperation.

• 4. Punctual attendance is expected at all class meetings, unless the instructor has been notified in advance of absence due to illness (Please call 424-6634 to report absence). Children should be dropped off and picked up promptly, as BCT cannot provide supervision outside the building after dismissal. Please allow adequate time for traffic and parking.

CREATIVE DRAMATICS - First class inviting youngsters into the magical world of pretend, using the imagination, body, and voice to make story ideas come to life.

IMPROVIZATION - Basic technique for younger actors; audience and self-awareness; emphasis on development of technique through improvization.

ELEMENTS OF ACTING - Character development and scene study for more experienced upper-elementary and middle-school actors. Combination of improvization techniques and use of appropriate scripted materials.

TEEN ACTING WORKSHOP - Basic classes for beginning and intermediate teens; scene study and character development using the tools of the actor. Excellent ground work for auditions and productions.

PLAYWRITING - Introduction to the craft of playwriting, for BCT’s MILESTONE MOMENTS Playwriting Contest or personal development; also provides a useful perspective for dedicated actors in the evaluation and interpretation of written scripts.

MUSIC/DANCE SHOWCASE - Focus on vocal music and dance training, with an in-house finale as part of last class. REQUIREMENT: Enrollment in core class.

SPECIAL PROJECTS CLASS - Current projects include special interactive performances in October, January, and March, and other community collaborations and corporate events. By permission of Director.