Annie’s Playhouse offers a comprehensive performing arts curriculum that is designed to build confidence in all children while exposing them to the resources they’ll need should they wish to pursue and arts-based career. Click on the links below to learn more about our programs:
Acting
Hit the stage with one of our acting classes. We offer a variety of classes that cover everything from fundamental skills to immersion in auditioning and performing techniques.
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TV COMMERCIAL AND FILM ACTING
TUESDAY 6:00-7:15 PM AGES 10+
This class is an immersion in the techniques necessary for each student's success in auditioning and performing, Film, TV, and commercials. The objective is for each student to become versatile in cold readings, auditions and skills used for on-camera acting.
ACTING & IMPROV
THURSDAY 6:00-8:00 PM AGES 11+
SATURDAY 2:00-4:00 PM AGES 8+
This class will explore theatre games, improvisation, acting exercises and much more.
ACT I
WEDNESDAY 4:00-5:15 PM AGES 6+
THURSDAY 4:00-5:15 PM AGES 10+
This class will build fundamental skills and basic acting principles, with a focus on self-expression, communication and characterization. Students will work with scripted material and develop improvisation skills.
Musical Theatre
Our musical theatre program combines music, acting and dance – tailored to every talent level and age group, from 2’s to tweens and beyond.
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*Dress code for all Musical Theatre classes is Black Jazz Pants, Black Jazz Shoes, and an Annie’s Playhouse or solid color t-shirt.
MUSICAL THEATRE WORKSHOP
MONDAY 4:00-6:00 PM AGES 6+
SATURDAY 11:30-1:30 PM AGES 8+
Specialized performance class combining music, acting, and dance. Students work with scripted material, receive vocal training and customized performance opportunities.
*Dress Code: Black Jazz Pants, Black Jazz Shoes, Annie’s Playhouse or solid color t-shirt
MUSICAL THEATRE MASTERS I, II and III
WEDNESDAY 4:00-6:30 PM AGES 8+
WEDNESDAY 6:00-8:30 PM AGES 10+
THURSDAY 6:00-8:30 PM AGES 13+
Focuses on sharpening singing, acting, and dancing skills. Students receive higher-level training with exposure to Broadway guest artists.
*Dress Code: Black Jazz Pants, Black Jazz Shoes, Annie’s Playhouse or solid color t-shirt
MUSICAL THEATRE JR.
TUESDAY 4:00-5:30 PM AGES 4+
THURSDAY 4:00-5:30 PM AGES 4+
A musical theatre course for our young beginners that will expand skills by learning songs, dances, and story telling.
*Dress Code: Black Jazz Pants, Black Jazz Shoes, Annie’s Playhouse or solid color t-shirt
MINI-MUSICAL THEATRE
WEDNESDAY 1:30-2:45 PM AGES 3+
SATURDAY 10:00-11:15AM AGES 3+
This class will inspire the imagination and spark a love of theatre. Featuring appropriate singing exercises, movement activities, and creative play, games using prop and costumes.
*Dress Code: Black Jazz Pants, Black Jazz Shoes, Annie’s Playhouse or solid color t-shirt
BROADWAY BABIES
THURSDAY 11:45-12:30 PM AGES 2+
THURSDAY 1:15-2:00 PM AGES 2+
Concentrating on social and developmental skills students explore movement, song, expanding their imagination with dress-up and make believe.
Dance
Twirl, tap or slide into one of our many dance classes, from basic tumbling to dance intensives in ballet, tap and jazz.
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TAP
TUESDAY 6:00-7:00 PM BEGINNER
TUESDAY 7:00-8:00 PM ADVANCED
This class teaches rhythm, coordination, terminology, and tap choreography.
* Dress Code: Leotard (any color) Black Jazz Pants, Tap Shoes, Hair Up.
JAZZ /HIP-HOP
MONDAY 4:00-5:00 PM BEGINNER
THURSDAY 4:00-5:00 PM ADVANCED
This highly structured dance class will focus on the foundation of jazz movement, with an emphasis on technique.
* Dress Code: Leotard (any color) Black Jazz Pants, Black Jazz Shoes, Hair Up.
BALLET
THURSDAY 5:00-6:00 PM BEGINNER
THURSDAY 6:00-7:00 PM ADVANCED
The foundation of all contemporary movement, ballet is a must!
* Dress Code Black Leotard, Pink Tights, Pink Ballet Shoes, Hair Up.
DANCE INTENSIVE (Invite only)
MONDAY 6:00-7:00 PM
Designed for the private lesson student to further develop skills in ballet, tap and jazz. Application of terminology and technique will be emphasized.
* Dress Code: Leotard (any color), Tights, Black Jazz Pants, Dance Shoes, Hair Up.
PRE-BALLET / TAP
MONDAY 1:15-2:00 PM AGES 3+
TUESDAY 1:15-2:00 PM AGES 3+
WEDNESDAY 11:45-12:30 PM AGES 3+
This Pre-Ballet/Tap Class combines ballet and tap basic skills combined with fairy-tale music, stories and costumes.
* Dress Code: Pink Leotard, Pink Tights, Pink Ballet Shoes
TUMBLING
TUESDAY 11:45-12:30 PM AGES 2+
THURSDAY 11:45-12:30 PM AGES 2+
This combination class is similar to Creative Movement but includes basic ballet and tumbling skills, as children of this age enjoy the challenges of more dance movement, turns, and tumbling tricks.
Specialty Classes
Look out for our new specialty classes each semester. We offer everything from pop performance to comedy workshops!
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VOCAL POP PERFORMANCE
SATURDAY 2:00-3:00 PM ALL AGES
This class is designed for anyone who wants to expand their vocal horizons to the sounds of the rising sensation of pop music.
CHOREOGRAPHY
SATURDAY 3:00-4:00 PM ALL AGES
Memorization, precision, and sequencing are just a few of the fundamental components of choreography that will be taught in this class.
COMEDY WORKSHOP
SATURDAY 4:00-5:00 PM ALL AGES
The Comedy Workshop will work on basic writing, timing and stage presence!
Private Lessons
For one-on-one instruction and personalized attention, try our private lessons in music, dance and acting.
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Private lessons are available on a first-come, first-served basis depending on studio and teacher availability. Lessons are scheduled in 30 MINUTE or 60 MINUTE time slots and available in packages of 10.
Some of our private lessons include:
- Voice
- Acting
- Dance
- Piano
- Drums
- Guitar
- Flute
- Sax
- Trumpet
- Violin
- Cello
Coaching
Need professional instruction for an upcoming audition or performance? Our coaching classes will help you shine.
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Need to hone your auditioning or acting skills to get that exciting part in the next show? Annie’s Playhouse can help. We will prepare you for the audition process, help you find the right monologue or song, work on building your confidence, and ultimately empower your true character to shine through.
Craft A Class
Customize a class to your needs with this special option, only at Annie’s Playhouse!
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This unique concept, only offered at Annie's Playhouse, allows you to customize the class of your choice. Enroll five students or more, pick the style of class, the time of day and day of the week. The options are endless!
Start your class today. Email us for details.
If you're not sure which classes are right for your child, please give us a call or stop by and we’d be delighted to help craft the ideal program for his or her interests and abilities.
(908) 658-3002
Annie's Playhouse
35 US Highway 202
Far Hills, NJ
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