CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Registration is now open for the Spring 2021 session of the Roxy Regional Theatre’s School of the Arts.

Since 1995, the Roxy Regional Theatre has been introducing youth to the experience of live theatre and expanding their knowledge of the craft through the School of the Arts, according to a news release.

While in the past the program has only been offered to youth, this fall the School of the Arts was expanded to also serve adults 18 years of age and older.

The Spring 2021 session runs January 4 through May 22. Classes meet once per week for one hour. Evening and weekend class times are being offered to provide greater flexibility around school and work schedules, according to the news release.

Classes covering a variety of topics and areas of interest will be led by Roxy Regional Theatre staff and professional company members:

  • Acting Fundamentals (ages 8 to 12) with David Graham
  • Acting for Young Adults (ages 13+ / ages 15+) with Matthew Combs
  • Let’s Make Some Noise (ages 13+) with Kenneth L. Waters, Jr.
  • Improvisation (ages 9 to 18) with David Graham
  • From the Page to the Stage (ages 13+) with Ryan Bowie
  • Going LIVE (ages 13+) with Kenneth L. Waters, Jr.
  • Making It (ages 13+) with Ryan Bowie & Matthew Combs
  • Stage Management (ages 15+) with Kenneth L. Waters, Jr.
  • Musical Theatre Ensemble (ages 9 to 18) with Ryan Bowie & Matthew Combs

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a number of safety measures are in place this year, including extra cleaning between classes and limiting class sizes to no more than fifteen students to allow for proper social distancing. Facial coverings to mask the nose and mouth are also required for staff and students, and sanitizing stations are located throughout the building, according to the release.

Tuition starts at $100/month per class, with discounts available for multiple class registrations. Visit www.roxyregionaltheatre.org/schoolofthearts for registration, class descriptions, schedule and instructor information. The registration deadline for all classes is Saturday, January 2, and space is limited.

For more information, visit www.roxyregionaltheatre.org.