OCT fall classes begin Tuesday, Sept. 5

A cast member does a flip during a dress rehearsal of “Newsies” at the Ocala Civic Theatre in Ocala, Fla. on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. [Bruce Ackerman/Ocala Gazette]

The new slate of Fall 2023 classes for The Academy at Ocala Civic Theatre (OCT) begins Tuesday, Sept. 5.

Four options are available. Each eight-week class will be taught by two adult instructors.

“Our instructors—some new, some returning long-time favorites—are Jason Bartosic, Jamie Bevan, Janik Buranosky, Liz Cook, Greg Doss, Jessica Mongerio, Dani Moreno-Fuentes, and Greg Thompson,” noted the news release.

The classes are:

• Theatre Unplugged, an exploration of musical theatre for ages 9-12; Tuesdays, 5-6:30 p.m.
• Theatre Lab, a study of acting tools and techniques for ages 9-12; Wednesdays, 5-6:30 p.m.
• Theatre Lab: Homeschool Edition, a study of acting tools and techniques with sessions for ages 9-12 on Wednesdays from 1-2:30 p.m. and for ages 13-17 on Tuesdays from 1-2:30 p.m.
• The Studio, a performance-focused class for ages 13-17; Thursdays, 5-6:30 p.m.

On Oct. 29, at 2 p.m., the students will show what they’ve learned as they perform in the Fall Sharecase.

Tuition is $125 for each class. Register online at ocalacivictheatre.com, by calling (352) 236-2274 or in person at the box office Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. OCT is located at 4337 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala.

To view the entire Fall and Winter class flyer, go to ocalacivictheatre.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/FINAL-Academy-flyer-for-Season-73.pdf