Winter Classes and Productions 2026/2027
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.
Mondays:
Grades 8 – 11: Young Emerging Artists Program: Ink to Impact: Session 6
This 6 week class style program in playwriting and story development will provide students with solid principles of writing to incorporate trending social issues and how the story can bring current issues of the day to light through thoughtful and entertaining plays. Program will run as a trimester in 3 sessions of 6 weeks each with a final session offering the work developed as a collaborative whole in May. (1/18, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/22 and 3/1 *No class 2/15) **A pre-cursor to attending the Fringe Festival in Edinburgh in 2028.
Grades: 8-11 | Tuition: $225.00 | Class Time: Mondays 5:00pm – 7:30pm | Rehearsal Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT
Tuesdays:
2026 FALL MAINSTAGE FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS**
Rehearsals Tuesdays and/or Thursdays depending on grade level.
Auditions for grades 4 & up only: 12/15 & 12/17. Shows at the Andrews Memorial Town Hall: 3/12-3/14. Mandatory Tech Week for all grades 5 & up 3/8 – 3/11 from 4 – 8:30pm. **No refunds for any production after cast list released.
Grades 1-3: Tuesday group – Junior Thespians (Tuesday or Thursday)
This class is 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 performing in ACT I of this full length musical at the Clinton Town Hall. No audition necessary for this level.
Grades: 1-3 | Tuition: $204.00 (addl. $50 costume fee) | Class Time: Tuesdays or Thursdays 4:15pm – 5:15pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT I Shows: 3 shows First Act – March 12 at 6pm March 13 2pm & 6pm & March 14 at 2:00pm *2 days for Tech Week 3/8-3/11 from 5 – 7:00pm. Performance on the Andrews Memorial Town Hall Stage.
Grades 4/5: Tuesday group – Beginner/Intermediate Thespians (Select Tuesday or Thursday)
Grades: 4/5 | Tuition: one day $264.00 (addl. $50 costume fee) | Class Time: Tuesdays or Thursdays 5:15pm – 6:45 pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT I Shows: March 12 at 6:00pm, March 13 at 2pm & 6pm & March 14 at 2:00pm *2 days for Tech Week 3/8-3/11 from 4 – 8:30pm. Performance on the Andrews Memorial Town Hall Stage.
Grades 6+: Intermediate/Advanced Thespians (Tuesday and/or Thursday) *register only once, please.
Grades: 6 & up | Tuition: $355.00 (addl. $50 costume fee) | Class Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT I Shows: March 12 at 6:00pm, March 13 at 2pm & 6pm & March 14 at 2:00pm *Mandatory Tech Week 3/8-3/11 from 4 – 8:30pm. Performance on the Andrews Memorial Town Hall Stage.
Wednesdays:
Grades 1-5: Wizard of Oz Kids ~ September 16 – November 18
Join us for The Wizard of Oz Youth Edition. This production of a beloved classic story is designed for elementary level 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 class. Guaranteed to bring a smile to any young performers face. Students supply own costumes with suggested links/ideas. **No refunds for any production within one month of program start date. (8 weeks of instruction)
Grades: 1-5 | Tuition : $229.00 | Class Time: Wednesdays 4:15-5:45pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT I Show: November 22 at 11:00am I Performance on the Andrews Memorial Town Hall Stage. *Tech Week November 17 & 19 from 3:45 – 5pm
Grades 5+: Tap/Jazz Combo for Tween & Teen Beginner ~ 1/20-3/17
A traditional 8-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: 5 & Up | Tuition : $90 for active members and $124.00 for new members Drop Ins: $27/class | Class Time: Wednesdays 5:45 – 6:30pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT
Grades 6+: Broadway Basics ~ 1/20-3/17
This class will be fast-paced and super fun, moving students through a wide range of popular broadway musical numbers. This program will be high energy, lots of fun and strengthen a performer’s knowledge of basic dance steps used during musical choreography. A perfect class for any beginner to intermediate dancer or for the more seasoned performer to sharpen their cold dance audition skills.
Grades: 6th and Up | Tuition: $90 for active members and $124.00 for new members Drop Ins: $27/class | Class Time: Wednesdays 6:30 – 7:15pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT
Advanced Tap (Pre-Screening Required) ~ 1/20-3/17
All students who wish to participate in this class must email kidzkonnectionct@gmail.com prior to registering to determine if this class is designed for your current skill level. This class is for advanced level performers who have prior experience with dance and/or theater
All 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 Drop Ins: $27/class | Class Time: Wednesdays 7:15-8:00pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT
Thursdays:
2026 FALL MAINSTAGE FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS**
Rehearsals Tuesdays and/or Thursdays depending on grade level.
Auditions for grades 4 & up only: 12/15 & 12/17. Shows at the Andrews Memorial Town Hall: 3/12-3/14. Mandatory Tech Week for all grades 5 & up 3/8 – 3/11 from 4 – 8:30pm. **No refunds for any production after cast list released.
Grades 1-3: Thursday group – Junior Thespians (Tuesday or Thursday)
This class is 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 performing in ACT I of this full length musical at the Clinton Town Hall. No audition necessary for this level.
Grades: 1-3 | Tuition: $204.00 (addl. $50 costume fee) | Class Time: Tuesdays or Thursdays 4:15pm – 5:15pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT I Shows: 3 shows First Act – March 12 at 6pm March 13 2pm & 6pm & March 14 at 2:00pm *2 days for Tech Week 3/8-3/11 from 5 – 7:00pm. Performance on the Andrews Memorial Town Hall Stage.
Grades 4/5: Tuesday group – Beginner/Intermediate Thespians (Select Tuesday or Thursday)
Grades: 4/5 | Tuition: one day $264.00 (addl. $50 costume fee) | Class Time: Tuesdays or Thursdays 5:15pm – 6:45 pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT I Shows: March 12 at 6:00pm, March 13 at 2pm & 6pm & March 14 at 2:00pm *2 days for Tech Week 3/8-3/11 from 4 – 8:30pm. Performance on the Andrews Memorial Town Hall Stage.
Grades 6+: Intermediate/Advanced Thespians (Tuesday and/or Thursday) *register only once, please.
Grades: 6 & up | Tuition: $355.00 (addl. $50 costume fee) | Class Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT I Shows: March 12 at 6:00pm, March 13 at 2pm & 6pm & March 14 at 2:00pm *Mandatory Tech Week 3/8-3/11 from 4 – 8:30pm. Performance on the Andrews Memorial Town Hall Stage.ber 20 – 22 (4 shows) *Mandatory Tech Week November 16 – 19 from 4 – 8:30pm. Performance on the Andrews Memorial Town Hall Stage.
Fridays:
Grades K-3:
Wizard of Oz – Little Play Makers – Fairytale Theater – January 8th-March 5th
This showcase option for our youngest thespians provides a more 1:1 instruction setting with less emphasis on the final production and more emphasis allowing our youngest thespians to engage in imaginative play with the Shrek the Musical Kids script. Students in this class will receive plenty of nurturing as they learn the story in this non-competitve approach to theater arts. Free showcase for friends and families , Sunday, November 8. Students supply own costumes (created from already owned clothes or following inexpensive options suggested during rehearsals.
Grades: K-3 | Tuition: $204.00 | Class Time: Fridays, 4:15pm – 5:15pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT I Free final Showcase Performance: Free / Sunday,March 7 for friends/families at 12:30pm.
Grades 4-6: The Performance Lab – 1/8-3/5
This eight week, 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 : $90 for active members and $124.00 for new members Drop Ins: $27/class | Class Time: Fridays 5:15-6:00pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT
Grades 7+: Comedy Center – 1/8-3/5
A traditional improvisation and comic theater class held each Friday for eight weeks is specifically tailored for older students looking for a class to explore comedy and improvisation. Students learn the art of comic delivery through a variety of improvisation games and activities. A perfect way to end the week unwinding, laughing and meeting like-minded creative peers.
Grades: 7+ | Tuition : $90 for active members and $124.00 for new members Drop Ins: $27/class | Class Time: Fridays 6:00 – 7:00pm | Location: 61 E. Main Street – The Academy Building, Clinton CT
Saturdays:
WINTER INTENSIVE for High School, College and Adults:
Auditions: Video Submissions accepted through December 2nd or in-person by appointment only, Wednesday, December 2 from 4-8:00pm.
Rehearsals begin Saturday, December 19 with additional rehearsals flexible December 21, 28, 29, 30, 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, and mandatory reharsals 1/9 – 1/14. Performances held at the Andrews Memorial Town Hall Auditorium, Clinton, January 15 and Saturday, January 16 at 7:00pm.
Grades 9+ | Tuition: $250 / University Student $0 / Adult $0 / Nominal Costume Fee will apply after casting | WINTER INTENSIVE: During the Holiday Break, December 19 – January 16. Rehearsals subject to change with cast input: (Hours determined with cast input); Mandatory tech week: 1/9 – 1/14. Shows: On the Clinton Town Hall Stage, 1/15 & 1/16 at 7:00pm.
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 first day of the month of first rehearsals/classes. There are no refunds after this date or following the cast list posting under any circumstances