Classes

Fall registration begins August 25 at 5:00pm! Space is limited!

CharacterWorks offers a wide variety of theater classes during the fall session under the new guidelines. 

Classes are a great way for students to gain valuable theater arts training, develop confidence and make life-long friends! 

CharacterWorks Fall Session - The Next Stage

The CWorks staff is thrilled to offer in-person and online opportunities in the fall of 2020 for students to continue to grow in the performing arts. 

At this time, we know that many families are looking forward to getting back to CharacterWorks activities, while others may not feel comfortable doing so yet. We understand and respect both of these perspectives and any others between, and look forward to the day when everyone can comfortably come together again.

What’s the Same?
CharacterWorks is still dedicated to the mission of honoring Christ, building character, and creating community through quality theatre arts education and performances, and we look forward to carrying out this mission under new guidelines. Classes are still offered once a week for eight weeks. Students enrolled in a fall class are still eligible to audition for one our fall 2020 outdoor musical production of Getting to Know...The Sound of Music. Your CWorks staff and teachers are excited to see our students once again!

What’s Changed?
The CWorks staff has adapted our typical CWorks schedule and structure to accommodate for new health and safety procedures. CharacterWorks has developed these procedures in accordance to CDC, Virginia state reopening, and Virginia school reopening guidelines. 
New Fall 2020 Guidelines

About Classes

Each class lasts for 1.5 hours and runs for 8 weeks. All children ages 6-19 (by the last day of class) may register for a class in their age group. The cost for an 8-week session is $225 per student. A $25 sibling discount is offered (so the second child $200, third child $175, etc.). Students enrolled in classes who are ages 8-19 by the end of the class session are then eligible to audition for the current performance opportunity. 
 
Classes offered in the Richmond area for the 8-week fall session:
  • Mondays (5:00-6:30 p.m.) at KingsWay Community Church (Midlothian) 
  • Tuesdays(7:00-8:30 p.m.) Virtual Classes on Zoom 
  • Thursdays (4:00-5:30 p.m.) and (6:30-8:00pm) at KingsWay Community Church (Midlothian) 
  • Fridays (1:30-3:00 p.m.) at Kingsway Community Church 
Fall Class Schedule 2020: 
  • Tuesday Virtual Classes: September 8-October 27 
  • Thursday Kingsway Classes: September 10-October 29
  • Friday Kingsway Classes: September 11-October 30 
  • Monday Kingsway Academy Classes: September 14-November 2 

Scholarships

Financial assistance or partial scholarships are available for those in need, and sibling discounts are available to families for class tuition. Email donna@cworkstheater.org with questions regarding the availability of a scholarship.

Refund Policy

For information about withdrawing from class or about class cancellations, see the document below.
Fall 2020 Refund Policy

Assumption of Risk

All fall 2020 CWorks students will be prompted to say they have read this Assumption of Risk upon registering for a class.
View Assumption of Risk

Current Classes:

Class: Age: Chapter: Location: Day: Time: Start: End:
ACADEMY: Acting Academy 12-16 Midlothian
(Fall 2020)		 KingsWay Community Church Mon 5:00pm - 6:30pm Sep 14 Nov 02
ACADEMY: Advanced Acting Academy - Comedy 15-19 Midlothian
(Fall 2020)		 KingsWay Community Church Mon 5:00pm - 6:30pm Sep 14 Nov 02
ACADEMY: Junior Academy (GREEN) - Acting 10-13 Midlothian
(Fall 2020)		 KingsWay Community Church Mon 5:00pm - 6:30pm Sep 14 Nov 02
ACADEMY: Junior Academy (PURPLE) - Acting 10-13 Midlothian
(Fall 2020)		 KingsWay Community Church Mon 5:00pm - 6:30pm Sep 14 Nov 02
Beginning Broadway Dance 8-11 Midlothian
(Fall 2020)		 KingsWay Community Church Thu 4:00pm - 5:30pm Sep 10 Oct 29
Broadway Dance 12-19 Midlothian
(Fall 2020)		 KingsWay Community Church Thu 6:30pm - 8:00pm Sep 10 Oct 29
Creative Drama - Monologues and More 8-11 Midlothian
(Fall 2020)		 KingsWay Community Church Thu 4:00pm - 5:30pm Sep 10 Oct 29
Drama Games 8-11 Midlothian
(Fall 2020)		 KingsWay Community Church Thu 4:00pm - 5:30pm Sep 10 Oct 29
Improv 12-19 Midlothian
(Fall 2020)		 KingsWay Community Church Thu 6:30pm - 8:00pm Sep 10 Oct 29
Radio Drama 12-19 Midlothian
(Fall 2020)		 KingsWay Community Church Thu 6:30pm - 8:00pm Sep 10 Oct 29
Sprockets: Sound of Music 6-7 Midlothian
(Fall 2020)		 KingsWay Community Church Fri 1:30pm - 3:00pm Sep 11 Oct 30
Theater for Kids: Drama and Dance 8-11 Midlothian
(Fall 2020)		 KingsWay Community Church Fri 1:30pm - 3:00pm Sep 11 Oct 30
Virtual Musical Theater Vocal Techniques 12-19 Midlothian
(Fall 2020)		 ONLINE Tue 7:00pm - 8:30pm Sep 08 Oct 27

"I cannot express my gratitude for this experience enough. It has not only helped develop my knowledge of theater and my acting skills, but it has also helped me develop as a person."

CWorks Alumni

Academy Classes

CharacterWorks Academy classes are year-long, application/audition-only classes that offer more focused curriculum and training. Each summer, students have a chance to apply online and gain acceptance before regular class registration opens. Students will meet for three session with an extended full performance at the CharacterWorks Academy Festival in the spring.
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