CLASSES AT ETC
ETC classes teach the three pillars of theater: acting, singing and dancing to actors with physical & developmental disabilities.
Through games, improvisation, music, and dance, our program enhances verbal skills, improves movement, builds self-confidence, and fosters socialization while stimulating creativity. Our classes provide an inclusive environment that encourages creativity, fun, learning, love, and so much more!
Scholarships are available based on financial need thanks to the generosity of the Jim Moran Foundation.
Please contact Daniela Roeder at daniela@etcfl.org
ETC Act 1 Class
Monday’s from 6:30p - 8:30p
January 6th - April 21st
Instructors: Maritza Douglas and Sarah Kazden
Location: Florida Children’s Theatre
Broward College Central Campus 3501 Davie Rd, Davie, FL 33314
No Classes: January 20th (MLK), February 17 (President’s Day), March 24th (Spring Break)
ETC actors will collaborate on an original show, “The Tea Party”, inspired by the tea party scene from Alice in Wonderland. Through creative theater games, improvisation, music, and dance, actors will develop life skills that extend beyond the stage. They are encouraged to contribute to scriptwriting, music selection, and choreography. Attendance at all rehearsals and full participation in each class are essential for ensuring the show’s success for everyone!
*We ask actors to arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before class starts as there might not be ETC staff available to them. Please review Actor Handbook and Parent/Caregiver Handbook.
Class Fee: $200
ETC Act 2 Class
Wednesday’s from 6:30p - 8:30p
January 9th - May 15th
Instructors: Maritza Douglas and Sarah Kazden
Location: Florida Children’s Theatre
Broward College Central Campus 3501 Davie Rd, Davie, FL 33314
No Classes: March 26th (Spring Break)
Tech Week and Dress Rehearsals: May 12th – May 15th from 4:00pm – 9:00pm
Benefit Show Dates: May 16th and May 17th
ETC Act 2 actors will be working on “Dancing Queen!”, an original adaptation inspired by the show Mamma Mia! Through creative theater games, improvisation, music, and dance, actors will develop life skills that extend beyond the stage. They are encouraged to contribute to scriptwriting, music selection, and choreography. Actors are required to attend all rehearsals and stay for the entirety of the class for the show to be a success for all!
*We ask actors to arrive no earlier than 15 minutes before class starts as there might not be ETC staff available to them. Please review Actor Handbook and Parent/Caregiver Handbook.
Class Fee: $250
ETC Special Stars
Tuesday’s from 6:30p - 8:30p
January 28th - April 22nd
Instructors: Maritza Douglas & Mark Keller
In Partnership with Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Broward Center Education Bldg, Fort Lauderdale, FL
This class teaches theater skills to people with physical and intellectual disabilities in a supportive and nurturing environment. By utilizing theater techniques, students enhance verbal skills, improve movement, build self-confidence, and advance socialization while stimulating free and independent thinking. Students choose the characters and write the script for the performance that takes place in the JM Family Studio Theater at the end of the session. Offered in partnership with the Exceptional Theater Company.
This class has been generously underwritten by the Taft Foundation.
Class Fee: $235