Junie B. Jones Jr. | Studio Series

Details

Session: Winter 2027
Chapter:  Phoenix
Location:  CYT Studio
Time:  4:00pm - 5:55pm
Day:  Friday
Starts:  10/23
Ages:  8 - 14
Tuition:  $250.00

Description

"A little glitter can turn your whole day around!"

Step into the world of musical theatre in this exciting Studio Series production class! Students will rehearse and perform Junie B. Jones Jr., experiencing the complete production process from first audition to final curtain. Throughout the session, students will participate in auditions, character development, choreography, vocal rehearsals, scene work, and staging, culminating in a fully staged public performance.
Designed for performers who are ready to grow their craft in a supportive, educational environment, this class emphasizes both the journey and the performance. Students will gain confidence, strengthen their stage presence, and experience what it's like to be part of a full musical production while receiving individualized instruction along the way.

Students will explore:

  • Character Development
  • Singing While Moving
  • Connecting Lyrics to Emotion
  • Sustaining Character Through Song
  • Reacting and Listening on Stage
  • Choreography and Stage Awareness
  • Ensemble Storytelling
  • Audition Skills
  • Performance Preparation and Confidence

Studio Series Details

  • This production spans both the Winter and Spring sessions, allowing students to experience the full rehearsal and performance process. Registration and tuition for the spring session is required for all students who sign up for the winter session. 
  • Public Performance: Friday, April 17 at 7:00 PM in the NPHX Chapel
  • Dress Rehearsal: Thursday, April 16 in the NPHX Chapel during class time
  • Cast Celebration: Our final class on April 23 will be a cast party where we'll celebrate together and watch a filmed recording of the production!

Schedule Notes

  • October 23: First class
  • November 27: No class. Rehearsal will instead be held on Wednesday, November 25 same class time.
  • No classes: December 25 and January 1
  • Class pick up rehearsal: January 8 
  • Winter Break: No classes January 15 through January 29
  • Classes resume: February 5
  • No class: March 25 (Spring Break)
This Studio Series is perfect for students who are ready to deepen their musical theatre training while experiencing the excitement, discipline, and joy of bringing a fully staged musical to life.
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Teacher:


Rebecca Hendricks

Rebecca’s goal as an educator and flutist in Phoenix, Arizona is to share the love of music and dance through equipping her students to become independent, passionate artists. She holds the woodwinds professor position at Arizona Christian University and teaches at Purely Dance. She also teaches private lessons and performs with Scottsdale Philharmonic. Her extensive background in dance and music performance as well as her faith in Jesus is what fuels her creative teaching. She is so excited to be merging both dance and music into one class at CYT! She believes as Christians, we have the biggest reason to be excellent in the arts. We are creating, not to make our name great, but Jesus’ name great!

Teacher:


Anna Mettes

Anna Mettes is a graduate from Grand Canyon University after receiving a B.A. in Theatre and Drama. She has trained in dance with a variety of companies such as The Dance Shoppe AZ, Center Dance Ensemble, Ballet Arizona, Grand Canyon University, The Phoenix Theatre Company, and Ballet Theatre of Phoenix. She has also worked as a dance teaching artist for Valley Youth Theater in Phoenix, Arizona. Favorite choreography credits include You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Arizona School for the Arts), Matilda, Jr., Shrek, Jr., Seussical the Musical, Jr. (Valley Youth Theater), The Spongebob Musical, and Big Fish The Musical (Grand Canyon University). She also has an extensive acting resume, which includes Mad Hatter the Musical (World Premiere - Herberger Theater), Mary Poppins in Mary Poppins, and Countess Andrenyi in Murder on the Orient Express (Ethington Theater). Anna also recently returned to Arizona after 2 years in Illinois, where she worked on shows such as The Wedding Singer (Holly), Head Over Heels (Philoclea), and Gypsy (Choreographer).

Location:

13832 N 32nd St, C136, Phoenix, AZ 85032