PIRATES & MERMAIDS

Ahoy, mateys and sea adventurers! Set sail on a theatrical journey filled with treasure maps, mysterious islands, mermaids, pirates, and ocean adventures. In this imaginative musical theater class, students will sing, act, move, and create as they explore the exciting world beneath and beyond the waves.

Young performers will enjoy songs inspired by favorite ocean-themed stories and movies, including selections such as “Under the Sea,” “Part of Your World,” “Poor Unfortunate Souls,” and pirate-themed songs inspired by swashbuckling adventures. Through theater games, storytelling activities, creative movement, and character-building exercises, students will develop foundational acting, movement, and performance skills while strengthening their confidence, creativity, and ability to work as part of an ensemble.

Students will explore basic acting concepts, stage presence, and simple choreography in a fun, supportive environment designed to spark imagination and encourage self-expression.

Demonstration: The session culminates in a demonstration for family and friends. The demonstration consists of a selection of games, exercises, and songs designed to provide insight into the skills acquired during the session. Songs are rehearsed and presented in one large group or multiple small groups and include simple choreography.

No prior experience is necessary—just bring your imagination and a sense of adventure!

• Level One: Explore
  
• Ages 5–8
  
• Saturdays | 9:00–9:45 AM
  
• November 7–December 12, 2026
  
• 6 Classes | $200

Meet The Gorton Drama Studio Creative Team

Jeremy Kruse, Artistic Director of Gorton Drama Studio is the author of “The Young Actor’s Handbook” (Applause Acting Series, 2017).The book was published in Korean and Chinese in 2022. Jeremy is a professional actor, published playwright, award-winning screenwriter, and award-winning filmmaker. Some of the classes he taught at The Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York include Method Acting, Comedic Improvisation, Sketch Comedy Writing, and Acting for Film and TV. He graduated from The Strasberg Institute at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts where he majored in drama. Jeremy also teaches privately, one on one  www.jeremykruse.com and www.jeremykruseactingtraining.com