Creative Dramatics & Acting Academy ClassesOne-hour developmental drama & acting classes for kids & young adults which include a wide range of creative activities including speech, characterization, improvisation, collaboration, scene study and more. Students will have an opportunity to demonstrate their skills in short, informal performances throughout the year, including a staged performance at the Egg in Spring. The DKI Film AcademyDuring our Fall session, students can add an additional small-group, film production class on to their Creative Dramatics or Teen Acting Academy class. Led by a professional film producer, students will explore all aspects of filmmaking, including acting for the camera, storyboarding, cinematography, and even editing! Students will create a variety of original films to be premiered for family & friends in January. Film classes are typically held following our skill-based classes, at select locations.* The DKI Performance AcademyDuring the Spring Session, our advanced Performance Academy theatre course will cater specifically to students who want a more intensive stage production experience in a leading role. During semi-private lessons, students will work one-on-one with a professionally trained acting coach and experienced director on a scripted, original play held at the Egg in Spring. Lessons are held immediately following our Creative Dramatics or Acting Academy rehearsals at most locations.* So many opportunities await in an oasis of theatrical magic! FAQsClick on the links below to have all of your burning questions answered!
Additional questions? Please email us at [email protected] and we'll be happy to help! TESTIMONIALS"As a youth sports coach for over 20 years, I admire the staff of Drama Kids’ desire to deliver an experience that builds confidence, supports growth and tailors the goals of the program to each individual student’s current abilities and interests. Drama Kids provides a unique opportunity for students to learn how to think on their feet, get comfortable speaking in front of a crowd and to have fun doing it in a comfortable environment. As the mother of a student fortunate enough to intern for a younger class, I had a front row seat to the advance planning of classes, the hours put into creating the activities, movies and Spring show and the efforts to bring out the very best in each individual student. It is a place where children and young adults can learn, grow, be themselves and make friends. As the program has grown over the years, opportunities have been added, giving my daughter, as an example, the opportunity to try her hand at co-writing a screenplay, which she had always wanted to do and now wants to do more of. There are so many transferable skills and places to go in the theater world; Drama Kids helps to get its students where they want to be." ~Melissa, Clifton Park parent "I think I can speak for all of us when I say that the work you are doing has inspired us greatly. You know how shy I was when I was younger, I never imagined I would be able to do half the things I do now. I never really thought that having the ability to get up and perform on a stage would translate into more real-world scenarios, but I was wrong. You taught me confidence in a way that was fun, and helped me find my passion and an amazing group of friends. I feel like I belong somewhere. Honestly, Drama Kids was a way better gift than anything else I could have gotten for my 5th birthday, and I am so blessed to have you in my life." ~Gianna, Delmar DKI graduate I cannot thank you all enough for everything you’ve done for my daughter. Drama Kids has truly saved her. For us, it isn’t just an acting class. It is truly the one place where my daughter can be herself and feel absolutely accepted for it. Every single week, after every single class, she is happy. For 6 years! You’ve all taught her so much about herself, and let her learn to thrive. You have provided her a time to forget her problems and just have fun. Every week.
I am beyond grateful for all of you and the way you treat her. But I’m also forever grateful for what the program offers her. Instead of learning one role for one play all year long, she is able to learn various life skills throughout the year, in addition to being able to film a video and be in a play. Her skills at improv are amazing. Every skill she learns with you guys is important; creating, working with a group and carrying out an idea are just a few of the life skills she’s learning. Everyone who sees her act would never know what a tough time she has outside of drama. Way too self-conscience, it amazes me how she can be extremely self-assured and comfortable on stage. Anyone watching her would never know that outside of class she’s often crippled by her anxiety. Drama Kids truly allows her to shine and to feel proud of herself. I am thrilled that she will get the chance to expand this to two hours a week next year. The chance to have regular drama classes, in addition to the film and play, is a dream come true for her. We’ve often wished she could take classes on multiple nights. Thank you. Not just for all you’ve done, but also for giving her more time with you in the future. I am honestly unsure of where she would be in life without having found Drama Kids. Thank you for helping to instill confidence in her and to help her to become a better person. ~Amy, Clifton Park parent
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