April Vacation Week Intensive Classes for all ages starting at 4 yrs old.
“It’s going to be a fun week! Come to the Cape Ann YMCA where you can be in a play, write a play, learn about acting and singing and be a part of a musical theatre production! Register here. “
Heidi Dallin
Mini Magic Musical Week Long Intensive :
101 Dalmatians
4-9 year olds.
M-F: 9-10 am
An opportunity to perform in a mini stage production of the classic Disney musical 101 Dalmatians as well as develop basic stage presence, confidence, and theatre skills in this week-long intensive . Students will rehearse songs, dances, and short scenes that culminate in a special showcase performance for friends and family at the end of the week.
Playmaking 101
8-11 year olds
M-F: 10:30-12:30
This week-long intensive offers young actors the opportunity to work as an ensemble to turn a children’s story or fairytale into a play. Through creative exploration, brainstorming, improvising, scripting, and rehearsing, the ensemble will turn the story into a play. We will perform our new work for friends and family on the final day of class. Playmaking can help young actors develop important life skills like active listening, cooperation, eye contact, and positive self-expression as well as learn about storytelling, acting and creating a play.
Musical Theatre 101
9-17 yr olds
M-F: 1pm -3pm
Looking to learn more about Musical Theatre performance techniques? Join us for Musical Theatre 101! Students will learn more about the history of classical and contemporary Musical Theatre, choosing songs and monologues for auditions and what you need to have ready in your Actor’s ToolBox. And you will work on scenes from the soon to be announced Summer Performance Camp Production! The intensive will end with a showcase performance of scenes and songs for family and friends.
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Special theatre classes are offered year round and weekly drop ins are welcome at the Y!
So, what’s happening this month? Cape Ann YMCA Theatre Specialist Heidi Dallin details the current fun schedule of intensive theatre classes for all ages :). Jump in and try one!
September Tuesdays | Intensive Scene Study for ages 9-16
Do you have a Pre teen or Teen interested in developing their skills as an actor? Does your actor have an audition coming up? Scene Study & Acting Techniques, intensive workshops for young actors age 9-16 taught by professional actress & Gloucester native Heidi Dallin, at the Cape Ann YMCA. Students will explore both classical and contemporary theatrical scenes and monologues to learn more about given circumstances, script analysis, character development and vocal interpretation as well as practice listening and responding in character, and learning new acting techniques. Scene Study teaches young actors how to craft the arc of the scene, and it gives them the opportunity to practice creating different characters. Scene Study and Acting Techniques at the Cape Ann Y is designed to provide young people an outlet to discover their creative potential through building self confidence, and developing communication and teamwork skills to use in their daily life as well as introducing them to the skills necessary for professional theatre. Classes are on Tuesdays from 4pm to 6pm at the Cape Ann YMCA. Sign up here: Scene Study Class
September fridays | The Power of Improv ages 7-16
The Power of Improvisation, an all ages class for ages 7-16 where young actors can learn the basics of improv through fun and engaging games, with an emphasis on team building, listening & thinking on your feet taught by professional actress & Gloucester native, Heidi Dallin, at the Cape Ann YMCA. Through improv, young actors learn every day tools for life: risk-taking, quick thinking, support, trust, confidence, teamwork, and acceptance. Actors will learn and perfect the 4 C’s of improv: creativity, critical thinking, collaboration and communication Improv training helps young actors to learn how to think faster, to be a confident public speaker, to think more creatively, to perform better in auditions, and most importantly to have FUN on stage! The Power of Improv at the Cape Ann Y is designed to provide young people an outlet to discover their creative potential through building self confidence, and developing communication and teamwork skills to use in their daily life as well as introducing them to the skills necessary for professional theatre. Classes are Fridays: from 4pm to 6pm at the Cape Ann YMCA. Sign up here: PowerofImprov
AND For Our Younger Actors A two week Theatre Intensive
september mondays | Explore Acting! : Intro to the Basics of Acting for Ages 5-8
Do you have a young actor at home? Are you a young actor looking to hone your skills as an artist? Are you interested to learn about being on the stage? Explore Acting!, an introduction to the basics of professional acting for ages 5 to 8 years old taught by professional actress & Gloucester native Heidi Dallin, at the Cape Ann YMCA. The intensive class is a great way for young actors of all levels of experience to develop their skills on stage and build their confidence. The class will introduce young actors to basic theatre concepts such as ensemble, pantomime and creating bold memorable characters. Young actors will develop stage presence, listening skills, sensory awareness, and focus through theatre games, public speaking, and storytelling and learn about acting techniques and making choices onstage. Explore Acting! at the Cape Ann Y is designed to provide young people an outlet to discover their creative potential through building self confidence, and developing communication and teamwork skills to use in their daily life as well as introducing them to the skills necessary for professional theatre. Classes are Mondays: from 4pm to 6pm at the Cape Ann YMCA.
The timeline for Theatre Productions starts long before opening night.
The spectacular Holiday Delights pre production and auditions are coming soon.
YMCA Actors on the stage. summer camp. Photo Credit: Photos by Sassy Square
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We hope you can join us in Gloucester this summer for a great performance opportunity. We are launching The Cape Ann Y’s first ever all ages 4 week Summer Performance Camp. All participants(age 5-17) will be in a production of The Wizard of Oz at the CAY. There will be two public performances at the end of the final week.(July 21 and July 22 @ 4pm)
The camp will be led by a professional adult production team and participants will learn about all aspects of professional theatre and producing a show!
Heidi Dallin
Director: Gloucester native and award winning actress Heidi Dallin
Music: West Parish Music Teacher Rin Wolter
Choreography: Manchester Memorial Teacher Tyler Garofalo
Set, Costumes, Props: Danver’s Sarah Vandewalle
Stage Manager: Manchester’s Jenny Hersey
Production & Choreography Assistant: Gloucester’s TS Burnham, recent college graduate with a degree in theatre
“It is official. We have a terrific schedule of February Vacation Acting, Scene Study and Performance Classes for ALL ages at the Cape Ann YMCA! Classes are divided by age. We have a class for 5 to 9 year olds and a class for 10 to 17 year olds.”
Acting Intensive and Scene Study Workshop for 10 to 17 year oldsAn intensive professional theatre training program designed to provide young people with an outlet to nurture their creative potential through developing self-confidence, communication and teamwork skills to use in their daily life as well as introducing them to the skills necessary for professional theater and performance. The intensive 4-day workshop will include audition preparation, character preparation, scene study, storytelling, public speaking and confidence building training. Sign uphere
Professional Acting Basics for 5 to 9 year olds! A four day intensive workshop is an introduction to the basics of professional acting and performance for ages 5 to 9 years old. Learn acting, develop stage presence and build self-confidence through theatre games, pantomime, improvisation, vocal and physical expression, scene study and storytelling. Sign uphere
Both classes are taught by Gloucester native Heid Dallin, an award-winning professional actress.
According to Dallin who recently wrapped up directing Annie Jr at Manchester Essex Middle School,
“After the incredible excitement I saw from young people on the stage and in the audience at the performances of Annie Jr it was clear that live theatre is back for young people on Cape Ann. They are eager to get back on the stage and perform! And now they can spend their February vacation acting!”
-YMCA of the North Shore Theatre Specialist Heidi Dallin
courtesy photos
Contact Dallin at 978-729-1094 or dallinh@northshoreymca.org with questions
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It’s Cape Ann YMCA showtime at Ames Hall in Salem matinee time. Good luck to the cast and crew! Heidi Dallin adds a small reminder: “The tickets for the 2021 Holiday Delights are closed to the public. Friends and family only. Stay tuned for holiday scenes from Holiday Delights later this week!”
photo caption: Cape Ann YMCA of the North Shore Theater Company on location at Ames Hall in Salem. Dress Rehearsal! And the Actors Perspective!
photo caption: A neat and organized backstage
photo caption: The March sisters living room waiting for Little Women Jo, Meg, Amy and Beth!
Families love the North Shore Theater Company at the Cape Ann YMCA.
“Theater at the Cape Ann YMCA kicks off with a Holiday Delights Performance Workshop during which student actors can learn the basics of professional theater as well as be part of a Cape Ann holiday tradition.
The 7 week session culminates in a workshop performance of scenes from Holiday Delights for family and friends at Ames Hall in Salem. Set in Gloucester, Holiday Delights is a festive evening of stories, music and movement recounting the special traditions that other cultures and families experience as seen through a young child’s magical journey on Christmas Eve to discover what is really important during the holiday season.
Theater training at the Cape Ann YMCA provides young people an outlet to nurture their creative potential while developing self-confidence, communication and teamwork skills as well as introducing them to the skills necessary for professional theatre. The YMCA of the North Shore Theater Company– NOW Offering Theater Training Performance Opportunities at the Cape Ann YMCA!”
Heidi Dallin | YMCA of the North Shore Theatre Specialist
Theatre Kids Save the dates –
For the first week only: 5-9 year olds will meet Friday, October 29 from 4-6 pm for a skills workshop and intro to the play
10-18 year olds will meet Saturday, October 30 from 10 am to 12 pm for a skills workshop and intro to the play.
Please note the workshop meets Fridays, 4pm-6 pm and Saturdays 10am -12pm. However, student actor schedules will vary according to their roles and the scenes being rehearsed. All participants must wear sneakers to each session.
The workshop performance of Holiday Delights will take place at 2 pm on Sunday, December 12 at Ames Hall in Salem.
Good Morning Gloucester 
