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This section lists groups and organizations offering drama classes and theater arts programs and productions for kids in the Gainesville area.
Kids Listings in Gainesville Florida for Drama

Listings

Alachua Children's Theater
The Alachua Children’s Theater and Sprout Learning Resources are pleased to offer an exciting new afterschool drama program.   Learn acting skills while participating in full-costumed productions designed to entertain the entire community!   The 2011-12 program will include productions of Harold and the Purple Crayon, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, The Wind and the Willows, Jackie & Me and Disney’s Mulan Jr.

Sprout Learning Resources: 14911 Main Street, Alachua, FL 32616
(386) 418-0006

Click here for more information
ARTis
The ART is proud to announce our first after school theatre program designed for kids!   ARTiS stands for Acrosstown Repertory Theatre in Schools, and represents the beginning of the ART’s expansion to include family-friendly and child-oriented opportunities as part of its community offerings.   The ARTiS mission is to provide Introductory Theatre and Performance education to interested 6th-12th graders in Alachua County using an interactive, low-impact, after school model.   The program teaches basic artistic and technical theatre knowledge, and no prior theatre experience is necessary.

Students will learn the basics of script analysis, character development, and scene work in a curriculum that also fosters cooperation, leadership, communication, self-awareness, team-building, and goal-setting.   Students will have the opportunity to rehearse and perform their scenes at the ARTiS 1 Graduation Ceremony at the Acrosstown Repertory Theatre.

Loga Springs Academy: 931 NE 16th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32605

acrosstown.org/artis
GACA (Gainesville Association for the Creative Arts)
The Gainesville Association for the Creative Arts was founded in 1967 by parents and educators who wanted education in the arts to be available to all area children.  They recognized the positive relationship among education in the arts, academics, and self-esteem. In small workshops, usually 8 to 10 children, GACA creates a non-pressured atmosphere where creativity can flourish.   We offer programs in the Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer for Adults and children ages 3 to 18.  Children do not need special attire--just comfortable clothes so they can feel free to participate.

Programs are offered in the following disciplines: dance, art, music, theater, and writing.
Styles of Dance: Pre-ballet, ballet, hip-hop, movement, modern and jazz
Types of Music Instruction: Piano, guitar, drums and percussion, voice

P.O. Box 12246, Gainesville, FL 32604  /  (352)284-2495

wjeyerly@earthlink.net
www.artsgaca.org
Gainesville Creative Kids
Gainesville Creative Kids provides a necessary outlet where children can express themselves through the arts.   We allow children the freedom to be themselves, feel inspired and empowered, and to be a force of change in their community and world through artistic expression.   Children ages 3-8 explore creative expression in our four fun classes: Music, Art, Theatre and Movement.


Click here to see the schedule of FREE classes offered at Tower Road and Millhopper libraries.

gainesvillecreativekids@yahoo.com
www.gainesvillecreativekids.com
High Springs Community Theater
High Springs Community Theater is a private, nonprofit corporation whose mission is to stage high quality family entertainment through amateur theater productions using the donated talents of residents of High Springs and surrounding communities.   HSCT produces five main stage productions each year, and a Summer Youth Theater Program.   Auditions are open to everyone.

130 NE 1st Avenue, High Springs, FL   /   (386) 454-3525

www.highspringscommunitytheater.com
Hippodrome Theatre Classes
Do you have an aspiring young star? Sign-up your young performer for Monday after school acting classes at the Hipp. This is a great opportunity for kids ages 8-17 to sharpen their acting skills, build self-esteem, and have fun with our talented and dedicated education staff.

Located in downtown Gainesville: 25 SE 2nd Place   /   Box Office (352) 375-4477
www.thehipp.org/education/classes
independance Studio Drama Classes
Acting and improv classes for kids 9 and up

7050 SW Archer Road, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 337-0017

independancestudio@gmail.com
www.independancestudio.com
Musical Me Theater
Musical Me Theater...Broadway the kid's way! Musical Me Theater's mission is to provide children the opportunity to create, produce, and be a part of a theater experience that nurtures, develops, and stimulates young minds.   Our vision is to produce at least four quality musical shows per year and offer a variety of theater arts classes for children during the after-school hours.   By teaching acting, voice, dance, stage management and more, our students will have a better understanding of all aspects of producing and creating a Broadway-style musical.   Our students audition, rehearse, and finally perform on stage for the entertainment and benefit of our community.

Annie Jr. - Fall 2011
Godspell Jr. - Auditions January 17th, 2012
Seussical Jr. - Summer 2012
Little Shop of Horrors - Summer 2012

For more information call (352) 234-6228

www.musicalmetheater.com
O2BKids Drama
The O2B Kids Drama program includes classes in acting, musical theater, improv, and production.

www.O2BKids.com
Star Center Childrens Theater
The Star Center Children's Theater puts on multiple productions a year with children playing all the parts in stage shows of popular children's stories and movies such as the Disney Jr. shows.   The Star Center exists to provide experiences that educate, challenge and inspire young people through the arts.   The Center provides performance opportunities that allow young people to be creative, develop camaraderie and experience success in completion of a production.

The Star Center is well-known in the community and has received several awards both locally and statewide. The Star Center received the local SPOTLIGHT ON YOUTH AWARD, The City of Gainesville Cultural Affairs Award, The Alachua County Arts Award and statewide, received the GOVERNOR’S AWARD FOR INVESTMENT IN YOUTH.

608 N. Main Street, Gainesville, FL 32605
(352) 301-5823 or (352) 870-0064

www.starcentertheatre.org
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