Classes & Workshops
CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
Year-long programming for MTVarts builds on the organization’s mission to offer diverse, educational, and enriching opportunities in the performing and visual arts. Classes and workshops focus on specialized skills such as directing, stage makeup, and audition techniques, alongside foundational courses like acting, theatre basics, and vocal training. Classes will cater to a wide range of age groups, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity.
Summer Workshop

DATES: June 22-26
TIMES:
artsIQ (ages 10-18): 9 a.m.(8:30 a.m. drop off) – 3 p.m.
Footlights (ages 7-10): 9 a.m. (8:30 drop off) – 12:30 p.m. – includes showcase performance on Friday, June 26
LOCATION CHANGE:
Due to storm damage to the historic Hill Theatre on the Kenyon College campus, it has been necessary to relocate the workshop.
New Location:
Lakeholm Church of the Nazarene
16001 Glen Rd, Mt Vernon, OH 43050
We sincerely thank Kenyon College for working with us to explore campus options, and Lakeholm Church of the Nazarene for generously opening their facilities when relocation became necessary. We also sincerely thank Twin Oaks Elementary for the use of their facilities on Friday for the Footlights rehearsal and evening performance.
COST:
artsIQ: $210
Footlights: $160
Show fee: $110 ($60 if student attends workshop).
Workshop sibling discount 10% off each student if 3 or more siblings are attending.
Auditions for artsIQ “The Wizard of Oz” and Munchkins auditions will be June 27 with callbacks on June 28.
NOTE: Those interested in auditioning for roles in the artsIQ production of “The Wizard of Oz” must be ages 12-18. Ages 10-11 may audition for the roles of munchkins/Ozians only. Munchkin participation comes with a higher level of parent participation, expected presence at all of tech week and every performance (including school).



