DOGS & CATS: A Musical Theater Adventure
Saturday, September 12, 2026 · 9:00 AM CDT · Gorton Center · Lake Forest, IL
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DOGS & CATS: A Musical Theater Adventure Bring your love of cats and dogs to this fun musical theater class for kids! Young performers will sing, act, dance, and play while exploring songs from The Aristocats and 101 Dalmatians. They’ll sing favorites like “Everybody Wants to Be a Cat” and a kid-friendly version of “Hound Dog.” First, students will play fun theater games and enjoy creative movement. Then, they’ll use their imaginations to bring playful cat and dog characters to life. Along the way, they’ll practice acting, work together as a group, and learn simple dance moves. They’ll also build confidence every time they step on stage. As the class continues, students will learn basic musical theater skills in a fun and welcoming space. Step by step, they’ll improve their singing, acting, and movement while making new friends and having fun together. Finally, family and friends are invited to a special end-of-session demonstration. Students will share songs, games, and activities from class. They’ll sing and perform simple choreography while showing everything they’ve learned. No experience is needed. Just bring your imagination, your love of cats and dogs, and get ready for a fun adventure on stage! Level One: Explore Ages 5–8 Saturdays | 9:00–9:45 AM September 12–October 31, 2026 8 Classes | $200 Gorton Drama Studio proudly teaches foundational acting exercises and acting technique developed by Jeremy Kruse, author of “The Young Actor’s Handbook” (Applause Acting Series, 2017) and the author of the upcoming book, “The Young Actor’s Technique” that are designed to teach students the basics of acting such as stage presence, projection and creating believable behavior and life skills such as confidence, active listening and managing stage fright. In partaking in a Jeremy Kruse acting class, one makes discoveries about oneself, makes discoveries about the world and learns how to express oneself artistically. Meet The Gorton Drama Studio Creative…
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