Lackland is a Youth Theatre Company, based in East Nashville, that exists to bring collaborative beauty to our community. It is a place to find your voice and, more importantly, to listen to the voices of others. We believe in empathy and self-awareness. We believed in the individual, and we believe in the whole. We believe that the skills developed in the theatre are not only valuable for those interested in pursuing the arts, but also for the rest of our lives.
We are so excited to continue offering drama classes at ESN! All of our classes will be taught by Hadassah Bird, Lackland’s Director and Founder. Our classes are for actors of every experience level. We love working with brand new actors, as well as actors who would like to continue developing their skills, and we also have work for children who aren’t sure about performing publicly but want to be involved and have a great time! If you have any questions about our class content or Showcase involvement, email lacklandtheatre@gmail.com
Fall Session is October 3-December 13 (9 weeks)
The following classes will be offered at ESN this fall (class descriptions can be found below the schedule):
Kindergarten:
Class Length: 30 minutes
Cost: $135 / 9 week session
Movement & Storytelling – Tuesdays from 4:10-4:40pm
Classes are on 10/3, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12
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1st-2nd Graders:
Class Length: 45 minutes
Cost: $135 / 9 week session
Creative Acting – Wednesdays from 4:10-4:40pm
Classes are on 10/4, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13
Class for 3rd-5th Graders:
Class Length: 45 minutes
Cost: $175 / 9 week session
Intro to Improv & Acting – Wednesdays from 4:45-5:30pm
Classes are on 10/4, 10/18, 10/25, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13
Class for 5th-8th Graders:
Class Length: 45 minutes
Cost: $175 / 9 week session
Telling Stories – Tuesdays from 4:45-5:30pm
Classes are on 10/3, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12
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Class Descriptions
Movement & Storytelling (K-1st)
In this class, we’ll explore how to tell stories through movement, character, and music. Kids will be able to play and use their imaginations to the fullest, while also finding new ways to express themselves!
Improvise with Me! (2nd-3rd Graders)
In these introductory improv classes, young actors learn to adapt, to create, to empathize, to collaborate, to be present to the moment, and to say “yes” to new possibilities!
Improv and Acting (4th-5th Graders)
In this class, students will be introduced to improv games and acting exercises that will help them explore the ways they can connect with each other and tell a story. Actors with previous experience will build on those skills and new actors will develop their foundation.
Telling Stories (6th-8th Graders)
In this class, students will be asked to collaborate to create stories together! We will explore character development, story structure, comedic timing, and how to create and share a vibrant story with the audience.