To register for the Holy Family School After School Program, please visit this page in June 2019.

Students in this program will:

  • develop effective communication skills, with an emphasis on public speaking;
  • work on musical theatre pieces from Broadway and Off-Broadway shows;
  • participate in acting and improvisational games and activities designed to foster creativity, teamwork and willingness to take risks;
  • learn the basics of stage movement, blocking and scene work;
  • strengthen literacy skills (e.g., language & comprehension);
  • gain exposure to great writers (from Dr. Seuss to Shakespeare!);
  • work on vocal performance in the context of musical theatre;
  • perform in an end-of-the-year Showcase; and
  • have lots of fun!

Who is running this program? Facetime instructors with years of classroom and performing arts experience

When will this program be offered? One afternoon each week after school throughout the school year. The After School Program at Holy Family School begins the week of September 16 and ends the week of May 11. All classes are 45 minutes long.

What ages/grades should sign up? The HFS Program is open to all students in 1st through 4th grades.

CLASS SCHEDULE:

Holy Family School: Mondays after school, 3:15-4:00 (start date TBD)

Tuition and Payment Information

Holy Family  – $530/year

How do I register?

To register and pay tuition, visit the HFS After School Program Registration Page.

Facetime Theatre also offers classes and lessons at its studio in the Franklin Commons for students all of ages and levels. If you are interested in classes at the studio, visit the Phoenixville Studio page to see the class descriptions and to register.

Why is Performing Arts Education Important?

Performing arts education is an important part of every student’s overall development. Every child, regardless of experience, personality or skill level can benefit from experience and education in the performing arts.

Performing Arts Experience & Education Leads to Higher Academic Achievement

“Numerous studies have demonstrated a correlation between drama involvement and academic achievement …”

“drama can play a significant role in the continual development of students’ reading comprehension skills.”

Source: American Alliance for Theatre & Education

Performing Arts Experience & Education Builds Communication Skills, Improves Self-Esteem & Increases confidence in Academic Ability

“In addition to building social and communication skills overall, involvement in drama courses and performance has been shown to improve students’ self-esteem as well as their confidence in their academic abilities.”

Source: American Alliance for Theatre & Education

Performing Arts Experience & Education Helps to Bridge the Achievement Gap

“Arts education makes a tremendous impact on the developmental growth of every child and has been proven to help level the ‘learning field’ across socio-economic boundaries.”

Source: Caterrall, Chapleau, & Iwanaga,
Involvement in the Arts and Human Development