Imagination Stage offers classes each session
specifically for individuals with developmental disabilities. These classes are listed below.
Staff will work with students and their families to identify and provide the most successful experience for each student. For more information, contact Elizabeth Broder-Oldach, Access Coordinator at ebroder-oldach@imaginationstage.org or 301-280-1627.
Creative Drama Across the Spectrum (Sundays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., January 22-March 27): For students grades 2-4. Designed specifically for students with autism and autism spectrum related disorders, this class uses drama, music, movement, and art to help students explore new and familiar stories using their body, voice, mind, and imagination. Students will develop their self-esteem and social skills, while further expanding their creativity. Class #8616 $250
Access the Actor's Tools (Sundays, 12-1 p.m., January 23-March, 27): For grades 5-7. This class, deigned for students with autism and autism spectrum related disorders, will introduce students to techniques for creating sustainable and believable characters on stage through the use of the actor's tools of body, voice, mind, and imagination. Students will enhance their self-esteem as they focus on building ensemble, listening skills, and expanding their creativity. Class #8617 $250
Access Improvisation (Mondays, 5-6:30 p.m., January 24-March 7): For ages 14-21 (students 18-21 must be enrolled in high school or high school equivalency program). This workshop, designed for teens with cognitive or developmental disabilities, will introduce students to a style of acting that encourages spontaneous character and situation choices. Students will use the actor's tools of body, voice, mind, and imagination, while working in theatre games and short scenes to develop important skills of listening, clarity, confidence, timing, and team-work.
Class #8618 $185
Access Musical Theatre Workshop (Wednesdays, 4:30-6 p.m., March 16-May 11): For ages 14-21 (students 18-21 must be enrolled in high school or high school equivalency program). In this workshop, designed specifically for teens with cognitive or developmental disabilities, students will work with musical theatre professionals to develop musicianship skills that are applies to basic scene and song work. Students will increase their self-awareness, creativity, and self-esteem as they further develop their fundamental skills of acting, voice, and movement to clearly communicate a story to their audience. Class #8619 $250
Access Adventures (Saturdays, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m., January 22-February 26): For students grades K-2. Designed specifically for students with Down syndrome, this class takes an adventurous, new journey each week, using drama, music, movement, and art. Students use their body, voice, mind, and imagination, while expanding their creative expression and self-confidence, and developing the important life-skills of cooperation and active listening. Class #8615 $150
Tips on Trips and Camps will hold a Summer Opportunities Fair on February 27 from 1-3:30 p.m.
