In the fall of 2015, Facetime is bringing a new After-School Program to Renaissance Academy. This program is available to students entering K through 8th grade. See below for detailed information and schedule. To register, visit the Renaissance Academy Registration page.

Students in this program will:

    • develop effective communication skills, with an emphasis on public speaking;
    • participate in acting and improvisational games and activities designed to foster creativity, teamwork and willingness to take risks;
    • work on 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; and
    • have a lot of fun!

At the end of the year, each class will participate in a showcase performance. This gives the students a taste of performance and an opportunity to highlight their skills!

Where will this program be held?

Facetime Theatre has a beautiful new space in the Franklin Commons (right next to Renaissance Academy). Renaissance students will walk over to the Facetime space with their instructor.

Who is running this program?

Facetime Theatre 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, with pickup at 4:30

Monday: Grades 6-8

Wednesday: Grades K-2

Thursday: Grades 3-5

The Renaissance Academy After School Program begins the week of September 14, 2015 and ends the week of May 9, 2016.

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

Tuition and Payment Information

$610/year

How do I register?

To register and pay tuition, visit the Phoenixville Afterschool Program Registration page.

Facetime also offers classes and workshops at its studio in the Franklin Commons for students of all 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.

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Questions?

Call 610-983-4636 or email jpotts@facetimetheatre.org with any questions.