The Center for Applied Drama and Autism

Enrollment now open for our online Fall Classes

 

The Center for Applied Drama and Autism (CADA) is dedicated to inspiring the growth and empowerment of diverse individuals on the autism spectrum through theatre-based programming.  In response to Covid-19, we have transitioned to exclusively offering online classes, camps, and workshops allowing our students to participate and create from the comfort of their own homes! 

 

Registration is open for our upcoming fall drama classes!  Each camp is $100 for a one-week session.  Registering multiple children?  Ask us about our sibling discount!

 

 

All the World’s A Stage – Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. - Noon

September 12^th – November 14^th, Ages 8 - 16

Theatre games and activities are designed to promote social skills and emotional development. Class size is limited to 6 students.  New students and their parents will meet with the teachers prior to the start of the class for a get-to-know-you session. 

 

Next Stage Transitions Workshop – Saturdays, 11:00 a.m. – Noon

September 12^th – November 14^th, Teens and Young Adults.

Recommended for teens and young adults going through life transitions.  A drama class focused on individual growth through collaboration. Each student’s unique abilities will be incorporated within a group performance piece developed over ten weeks. Family and friends will be invited to attend on the final day of sharing.

 

Comedy Class – Mondays, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

September 14^th – November 16^th, Teens and Adults

Explore all aspects of comedy including improv, joke telling, stand-up comedy, sketch writing, comic monologues, and slapstick comedy teams. This course will culminate in a live performance to share with family and friends.

 

Improv for All – Tuesdays, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

September 15^th – November 17^th, Teens and Adults

A beginning improv class for teens and adults of all abilities:  learn the basics of improv right from the comfort of your home. Learn how to create characters, build scenes, and learn what "yes and" is all about.

 

The Writers’ Room – Wednesdays, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

September 16^th – November 18^th, Teens and Adults

Engage in a collaborative writing project to create a pilot comedy video to appear on YouTube. This course will cover the basics of comedy writing.

 

Speak the Speech – Thursdays, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

September 17^th – November 19^th, Teens and Adults

Explore Shakespeare's words and speeches as vehicles through which communication can be made more accessible and enjoyable. This is an excellent class for improving speech and articulation as well as for fostering an appreciation for the wisdom and wit of William Shakespeare’s characters and stories

 

Beginning Acting for Adults – Thursdays, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.

September 17^th – November 19^th, Teens and Adults

Covering the essential basics of the actors’ toolkit, this class will provide physical and vocal training, plus monologue and scene work.

 

 

For more information or to register for one of our upcoming camps, visit: http://www.centerforada.org/classes.html