Programs By Season
Summer Classes and Productions 2025
Programs for every age from 5 to 95!
**Rehearsals for productions follow a different schedule. Please check audition dates and rehearsal start times for each show of choice below… The list below is subject to change by season based on pending licensing and enrollment.
Fairy Tale Series:
FAIRY TALE SERIES! A Weekly Play: Elementary Grades (Grades 1 – 4)
All summer in week long options, weekdays from 9 – 12:30pm with small show at 12:30pm on each Friday of program (for friends/family only).
Come put on a play. One week long options all summer long. Each week we will put together a fun short play about a favorite fairytale story. We will develop our characters, work on physical gesture and expression and play lots of fun drama games together. No stress this summer. Just fun and laughs all summer long in week long program options.
These plays are specifically written for a younger age group and can be mastered in a one week program for an introduction to the joy of theater. Production length of each play is 20 – 30 minutes. All plays will be performed for families at 12:30pm inside the 2nd Floor Academy theater space. **Please note, there are no fairytale weeks from 7/7 – 7/25 this summer.
SUMMER 2024 CLASSIC FAIRY TALE WEEKS__- 9 – 12:30pm_beginning June 16
Beauty & the Beast 6/16 – 6/20
Snow White 6/23 – 6/27
Rapunzel. 7/7 – 7/11
This program is first come, first serve. One snack time offered at 11:00am. Bring your own snack.
Grades: Grades 1 thru 4 | Tuition: $225.00 per 1 – week session | Location: On the lawn at61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT | Rehearsals: Monday thru Friday, 9 – 12:30| Performance Date: Each Friday at 12:30pm *4 day program to accommodate 4th of July holiday | Performance Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT | Tickets: Free for viewing for immediate family members only l Auditions: No auditions required
Day Summer Stock Intensives:
Summer stock theater for the eager thespian to hone their craft in an intensive setting where will pushed to expand their singing, dancing and performance skills in a positive and nurturing environment. (Grades 5 and up)
Auditions for all summer stock intensives for grades 5 – adult: June 10 & 12
January 13 – March 9 *Tech Week March 3 – 6*
Two Week Musical Theater Intensives
(Intensives culminate in free summer theater shows on the lawn)
Beetlejuice Jr ~ June 30 – July 12 daily 1/2 day *no rehearsals 7/4.
**Please note, no rehearsals on July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
Open to students in Grades 5 thru 12
Grades: 5and up | Tuition: $355.00| Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT | Rehearsals: Monday thru Friday, 9 – 12:30 pm *no rehearsals on 7/4 | Performance Date: 7/12 at 6pm | Performance Location: On the lawn at the Academy – 61 E. Main St, Clinton | Tickets: Free Theater on the Lawn
The Addams Family A Musical Comedy ~ July 14 – July 24 daily 1/2 day
Open to students in Grades 5 thru 12
Grades: 5and up | Tuition: $355.00| Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT | Rehearsals: Monday thru Friday, 9 – 12:30 pm | Performance Date: Thursday, 7/24 at 6pm | Performance Location: On the lawn at the Academy – 61 E. Main St, Clinton | Tickets: Free Theater on the Lawn
* $50 security deposit to hold space is non-refundable. There are no refunds after casting
Summer Stock
Shakespeare Intensive
6 Flexible Evenings Mondays/Wednesdays from June 16 – August 6. Intensive final week: 8/18 – 8/22. 4 – 9PM. Shows: 8/24 & 8/25
Grades: 7 and up | Tuition: $184.00 | Location: On the lawn at the Academy,61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT | Rehearsals: 6 Rehearsals from June to July on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4 – 9pm | Performance Dates: 8/23 at 5pm & 8/24 at 2pm | Performance Location: On the lawn, 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT | Tickets: Free Theater on the Lawn l Inquire at kidzkonnectionct@gmail.com for details.
* no refunds after casting
Summer Advanced Musical!
Beetlejuice! (Grades 9 and up)
Flexible evening schedule dates Tuesdays/Thursdays from June 25th – July 29. Tech Week: July 29 thru July 31. Shows August 1 – 4
This program is first come, first serve.
Grades: 9 – age 18 | Tuition: $355.00 | Location: In-Person on the lawn at61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT | Auditions: TBA l Rehearsals: Tuesdays/Thursdays 3:30 – 7:30pm (Rehearsals subject to change at the discretion of the Director) | Performance Date: July 12 12:30pm & 6:30pm | Performance Location: On the lawn at the Academy – 61 East Main St, Clinton | Tickets: Free Theater on the Lawn
* $50 security deposit to hold space is non-refundable. No Refunds after casting
*Any 7th or 8th grader interested in doing the advanced musical must be signed up for one of day summer stock intensive programs
Performers 21+ please visit the Adult programs section of the website for production fee information for our adult professional actors
Auditions for all summer stock theater intensives grades 4 – adult are held June 11 – 13 at the Academy. You will receive an email confirmation prompting you to reserve an audition slot after your $50 deposit is received.
Security deposits for all programs are non-refundable and will hold your place in our program.
* no refunds for any production after is cast.
All final balances are due at the time of casting or, for non-audition shows, by Monday, June 17 and are final.
Students registering late after auditions are over may still participate in the ensemble of any show.
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Winter Classes and Productions 2025
Programs for every age from 5 to 95!
Reservation required for all 4th grade and up participants. Everyone receives a role. Click Here for Audition Materials **Rehearsals for productions follow a different schedule. Please check audition dates and rehearsal start times for each show of choice below… The list below is subject to change by season based on popularity and enrollment. Performance Rehearsals for all shows begin the week of January 13. 6 week style Classes begin Monday, 1/20
Mondays:
Grades 7+: Advanced Dramatic Theater (Grades 8 & up): January 13 – March 22
Each season, a group of performers serious about honing their acting skills may participate in a dramatic play. Play is determined seasonally, and may include thought-provoking discussion and analysis of the material, era, and socially conscious debate. The Winter play is Game of Tiaras. Pre-screening/audition required. Parental discretion advised prior to registration as mature content may be performed. Please email kidzkonnectionct@gmail.com for an audition/interview.
Grades: 7 & up | Tuition: $225.00 | Class Time: Mondays 5:00pm – 8:00pm | Rehearsal Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT I Shows: March 21 & 22, 2025 **Tech Week March 17 – 20 daily rehearsals
Tuesdays:
2025 WINTER MAINSTAGE FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS**
Grades 8th and under rehearse Tuesday and Thursdays and grades 9th and up rehearse Saturdays
January 13 – March 9 *Tech Week March 3 – 6*
Grades 1-3: Junior Thespians (Tuesday or Thursday)
Great for young emerging performers. Students will receive ensemble roles in the larger cast, learning at least 2 dance numbers and working on 1 scene to participate in with the larger cast, culminating in a full mainstage performance at the Clinton Town Hall. No audition necessary for this level.
Grades: 1-3 | Tuition: $204.00 | Class Time: Tuesdays 4:15pm – 5:15pm | Rehearsal Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT I Shows: March 7 – 9 *Tech Week March 3 – 6* Performance on the Andrews Memorial Town Hall Stage.
Grades 4/5: Beginner/Intermediate Thespians (Tuesday or Thursday)
Fantastic instruction for young emerging performers culminating in a full mainstage performance at the Clinton Town Hall. Audition Required. Everyone will receive a role regardless of experience with acting. Contact kidzkonnectionct@gmail.com to reserve an audition.
Grades: 4/5 | Tuition: one day $264.00 | Class Time: Tuesdays OR Thursdays 5:15pm – 6:45 pm | Rehearsal Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT I Shows: March 7 – 9 *Tech Week March 3 – 6 Performance on the Andrews Memorial Town Hall Stage.
Grades 6+: Intermediate/Advanced Thespians (Tuesday AND Thursday)
Perfect instruction in dance, acting and voice for youth interested in performance culminating in the winter mainstage musical on the Town Hall Stage. Audition Required. Everyone receives a role regardless of skill level. Please contact kidzkonnectionct@gmail.com to reserve an audition.
Grades: 6 & up | Tuition: $355.00 | Class Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Rehearsal Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT Shows: March 7 -9 *Tech Week March 3 – 6 Performance on the Andrews Memorial Town Hall Stage.
Wednesdays:
Grades K – 3: Disney 101 Dalmations Kids ~ January 8 – March 5
Join us for our 101 Dalmations. Each season we will perform a 40 minute production of a beloved fairytale with just our littlest thespians to be performed on the Town Hall Stage for a matinee performance at 11:00am on the Sunday of the mainstage show. Students will all receive a speaking role they can be successful with based on our initial first class. No auditions for this program. Guaranteed to bring a smile to any young performers face. Students will also be subject to a nominal costume fee and supplying own undergarments TBD during rehearsals.
Grades: K-4 | Tuition : $258.00 | Class Time: Wednesdays 4:15-5:45 | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT I Show: March 9 at 11:00am I Performance on the Andrews Memorial Town Hall Stage.
Grades 5+: Tap/Jazz Combo for the Tween & Teen Beginner
A traditional 6-week class for students looking to improve their dance skills. Many young people discover theater over time and once bit by the bug realize they are missing essential dance skills to get top roles in high school theater or professionally. This class is designed to teach the older actor the critical basics to tap dancing in an age-friendly environment. This high energy, full of fun moves class will have you tapping with confidence at auditions in no time!
Grades: 5th and Up | Tuition : $90 for active members and $124.00 for new members | Class Time: Wednesdays 5:45 – 6:30pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT
Grades 6+: Miss Maria’s Best Bootcamps
2 three-week sessions of intensives offered this winter: Bootcamp 1: Dancing in Heels. Bootcamp 2: Character Development for the Musical Performer. Shows at the Academy. The class is recommended for any beginning/intermediate or advanced dancer
Grades: 6th and Up | Tuition: $90 for active members and $124.00 for new members | Class Time: Wednesdays 6:30 – 7:15pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT
Advanced Tap (Pre-Screening Required)
All students who wish to participate in this class must be evaluated by our head dance teacher/choreographer, Maria Teresa Lonetti. This class is for advanced level performers who have prior experience with dance and/or theater.
Ages: New students must be pre-screened to determine appropriate placement in this class. Contact kidzkonnectionct@gmail.com for placement screening. | Tuition: $90 for active members and $124.00 for new members | Class Time: Wednesdays 7:15-8:00pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT
Thursdays:
2025 WINTER MAINSTAGE FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS**
Grades 8th and under rehearse Tuesday and Thursdays and grades 9th and up rehearse Saturdays
January 13 – March 9 *Tech Week March 3 – 6*
Grades 1 -3: Junior Thespians (Tuesday OR Thursday)
Great for young emerging performers. Students will receive ensemble roles in the larger cast, learning at least 2 dance numbers and working on 1 scene to participate in with the larger cast, culminating in a full mainstage performance at the Clinton Town Hall. No audition necessary for this level.
Grades: 2/3 | Tuition: $204.00 | Class Time: Tuesdays 4:15pm – 5:15pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT I Shows: March 7 – 9 *Tech Week March 3 – 6 Performance on the Andrews Memorial Town Hall Stage.
Grades 4/5: Beginner/Intermediate Thespians (Tuesday OR Thursday)
Fantastic instruction for young emerging performers culminating in a full mainstage performance at the Clinton Town Hall. Audition Required. Everyone will receive a role regardless of experience with acting. Contact kidzkonnectionct@gmail.com to reserve an audition.
Grades: 4/5 | Tuition: one day $264.00 | Class Time: Tuesdays or Thursdays 5:15pm – 6:45 pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT I Shows: March 7 – 9 *Tech Week March 4 – 7 Performance on the Andrews Memorial Town Hall Stage.
Grades 6+: Intermediate/Advanced Thespians (Tuesday AND Thursday)
Perfect instruction in dance, acting and voice for youth interested in performance culminating in the winter mainstage musical on the Town Hall Stage. Audition Required. Everyone receives a role regardless of skill level. Please contact kidzkonnectionct@gmail.com to reserve an audition.
Grades: 6 & up | Tuition: $355.00 | Class Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT I Shows: March 7 – 9 *Tech Week March 3 – 6* Performance on the Andrews Memorial Town Hall Stage.
Fridays:
Every Friday drama classes/acting classes and Improvisation classes for all ages/grade levels:
Grades K – 3: Little Play Makers – 101 Dalmations Fairytale Theme
A fun drama class designed specifically for children who are in grades K-3 to learn to create their own stories through fun improvisation games and activities. Children learn to use their imaginations in a fun and cooperative environment to encourage kindness and positive social skills while discovering a love for the performing arts.
Grades: K-3 | Tuition: $204.00 | Class Time: Fridays, 4:15pm – 5:00pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT
Grades 4 – 6: Junior Madcappers
This once-a-week drama class helps students write their own comic material, create stories for performance and incorporates improvisation games and drama activities into a fun and cooperative experience. A perfect class for any child interested in exploring the performing arts in a free, imaginative setting.
Grades: 4 – 6 | Tuition: $124.00 | Class Time: Fridays 5:00-5:45pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT
Grades 7+: Comedy Center
A traditional improvisation and comic theater 8-week class for older students looking for a class to explore comedy and improvisation. Students work separately and together to develop comic skits and routines appropriate for each age level.
Grades: 6th and Up | Tuition : $124.00 | Class Time: Fridays 5:45- 6:45pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT
Saturdays:
Ages 13 – adult: Advanced Level Musical Theater, Phantom of the Opera
Auditions 3/25 or 3/27 in 30 minute reserved intervals. Email shorelinetheateracademy@gmail.com to reserve an audition today.
We have added an exciting opportunity for our advanced level actors during this season which is normally an off season for the Advanced Musical Theater Program. The advanced program rehearsals will run on Saturdays and then will join the intermediate level during tech week. Just like in a normal mainstage, on their off night actors will participate as ensemble.
Grades: 9+ | Tuition : $355 | Class Time: Saturdays from 10:00 am – 2:30 pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT | Performance at The Andrews Memorial Town Hall | Any current active 7th or 8th grader that is not available to attend Tuesday or Thursday rehearsals must contact the artistic director directly in regards to attending Saturday rehearsals.
Classes are subject to rescheduling in the event conflicts are unavoidable. All production rehearsals run through the show dates of the specific show. Tech week rehearsals generally occur daily and are the final week of each production scheduled. Tech week rehearsals scheduled are mandatory. You are urged to check and clear any potential personal conflicts NOW for any of the shows you are interested in participating. To secure placement all programs require a $50.00 non-refundable deposit. Full payment is due the day of the audition. There are no refunds after the cast list has been posted or after December 30, 2024, within one week of any class/program starting.