POP STARS & PERFORMERS
Saturday, September 12, 2026 · 10:00 AM CDT · Gorton Center · Lake Forest, IL
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POP STARS & PERFORMERS Step into the spotlight and perform like a pop star! In this high-energy musical theater class, students sing, act, dance, and build confidence. Along the way, they strengthen acting skills, stage presence, vocal technique, and ensemble work in a fun and supportive environment. Students will perform songs and scenes inspired by hit musicals and pop anthems, including This Is Me, Shake It Off, Roar, Brave, and selections from High School Musical and The Greatest Showman. First, instructors introduce a curated list of material. Then, students help choose which songs and scenes they will rehearse and perform. Throughout the session, students rehearse scenes, learn group and small-ensemble songs, and practice simple choreography. As they rehearse, they will strengthen storytelling skills, develop memorable characters, and grow as confident performers. At the same time, they will build teamwork, creativity, and stage confidence. Presentation: The session concludes with a presentation for family and friends. This Level Two presentation features scenes and songs that students have rehearsed throughout the session. Students perform in one large group or several small groups and showcase simple choreography. This class is perfect for students who are ready to build stronger performance skills while having fun, working as a team, and shining on stage. Level Two: Develop Ages 9–14 Saturdays | 10:00–11:00 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…
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