OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Registration is now open for the Winter 2025 class term at the Academy at Ocala Civic Theatre (OCT).
Classes begin the week of January 6 and offer a wide range of opportunities for students of all ages, including after-school programs, homeschool classes, weekend workshops, and adult courses.
To better serve families, classes will be held at two locations this season: Ocala Civic Theatre and the newly added Academy West at Mary Sue Rich Community Center at Reed Place (1821 NW 21st Avenue).
Classes for ages 6-8 include Play Space: Creative Movement at OCT and Play Space: Act Now at Academy West. Students aged 9-12 can explore Theatre Unplugged or Act Up in homeschool or afterschool formats. Teens aged 13-17 can dive into Pivot Improv: Teen Edition or learn Stage Combat at Academy West. Adults (18+) can participate in Scene Study and Pivot Improv: Adult Edition.
This season’s performance opportunity, James and the Giant Peach, is open to ages 11-17. In partnership with the Marion County Literacy Council, this non-tuition-based production includes a pre-audition workshop on February 15, auditions on February 22-23, rehearsals from March 3 to April 10, and performances from April 11-13.
For older teens and adults, specialized Saturday workshops such as The Artist’s Image (January 25) and The Business of the Business (February 22) are available.
Full details, tuition, and registration are available at ocalacivictheatre.com or by calling (352) 236-2274.