EXPLORE the wonders of the stage with our youngest actors and their friends. This 90 minute class teaches acting, singing and dancing fundamentals and incorporates the wonderful world of imagination that is so vibrantly alive in young children. Each term ends with a demonstration of learning for family and friends!
Little Stars Teacher
EMMA GREENE (she/her) recently graduated from Lewis & Clark College with a dual degree in Theatre Performance with Honors and Psychology, where she also served as a Resident Advisor and a Leader for Lewis & Clark ARTS- PDX New Student Trip. She also worked as an Intern at Silver Tree Summer Camp leading groups of kids in outdoor adventures and games. Born and raised in San Francisco, Emma began participating in theatre camps and choir, quickly developing a love for performing. While in high school, she participated in the WorldStrides Heritage and Chanticleer Youth Choral Festivals and an Acting and Vocal Summer Intensive with Young People’s Teen Musical Theatre Company. During her Sophomore year, Emma began directing, earning a 2nd Place award at the Ohlone Theatre Festival for Tartuffe. Recent directing credits include a cut of Jean-Paul Sartre’s No Exit at Lewis & Clark College and Much Ado About Nothing and For the Love of Three Oranges with MoveAbout Theatre in San Francisco.
In 2023, Emma participated in a four-month internship in Ireland with Dublin Youth Theatre. Some of Emma’s favorite roles are Jenna in her thesis production of Waitress: the Musical, Texas in Cabaret, and Juliet in Romeo & Juliet. In her last decade working with kids, her favorite part is getting to know each young person and their unique passions to help them shine. Emma is overjoyed to join Spotlight Musical Theatre Academy and is focused on providing the same joyful experience to a new group of young performers. |
2024/25 Term Dates and Tuition
Fall Term: September 7 - November 16 Winter Term: January 11 - March 22 Spring Term: April 5 - June 7 Times: Saturdays ~ 12:15pm-1:45pm Tuition: Each term is $270.00^ ^processing fees may apply CANCELLATION POLICY: Once accepted by Spotlight, written notice must be given of intention to cancel and must be received at least thirty (30) days prior to the camp or term start date. If no or inadequate notice is given, camp or term fees will be due in full. No refunds thirty (30) or less days before camp or term start date. A processing fee of $35 will be deducted from any refund given whether tuition was paid online or offline.
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Testimonial
.the amazing teachers at Spotlight have drawn Emily out of her shell. The lessons that she has learned at Spotlight have helped her academically and socially. The little girl who had trouble looking others in the eye, has no trouble speaking before groups now!"
~ Parent of a student who has trained with us for 6 years. |