Studio Classes
For CMT's Newest Members
A perfect introduction to the theatrical arts! Students learn basic skills in voice, acting, and dance, through the use of songs, poems, and stories. Both fun and educational, classes culminate in a performance for family and friends, designed to showcase their talents and hard work.
Our classes are designed to provide students with individual attention. The maximum number of students in any class is 15. Many classes are staffed with teacher assistants, so the ratio of students to teachers is often even lower.
Who Can Attend?
Studio Classes are available for Tiny Tots (ages 4 - 5) and Junior Talents (ages 6 - 8) to attend.
Cost
Each 8-week Studio Class session requires a cost of $150 per student.
What To Bring
Students are asked to wear closed-toed shoes and comfortable clothing that they can easily move around in. Water bottles are encouraged.
Where is Class Held?
Studio Classes are held at the CMT Rehearsal Hall, Studio C.
- 1401 Parkmoor Avenue
- Suite 100
- San Jose, CA 95126
- Click for Map
Cancellation Policy
Registration deadlines are set for 5:00 PM, one week prior to each class start date.
Cancellations or exchanges made prior to the registration deadlines are subject to a $25 processing fee (within first 60 days of purchase) or $50 processing fee (after 60 days of purchase).
No refunds for cancellations or exchanges will be honored after the registration deadlines.
Check payments written with non-sufficient funds will be subject to a $35 fee.
To request a cancellation or exchange, contact registration@cmtsj.org. Please include: your reason for cancelling/exchanging; the ticket buyer's name; the participant's name; the title of the class or event; the date and time of the class or event; the age group and/or session number.
Still Got More Questions?
Check out the FAQ Page.
Now Registering for the 2011-12 Season
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FALL CLASSES
FALL
Tuesdays, Sep 27 - Nov 15, 2011
- Tiny Tots
- Ages 4 - 5
- 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM (PT)
Final Performance: Zoozical! Zoo∙Zi∙cal (zü’zih kəl), n. a song-and-dance extravaganza performed by the denizens of a zoo. Adapted from the popular children’s book, Zoozical, by Judy Sierra. Featuring songs “Do the Monkey,” “Rhinoceros Tap,” and more!
FALL
Tuesdays, Sep 27 - Nov 15, 2011
- Junior Talents
- Ages 6 - 8
- 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM (PT)
Final Performance: Mulan’s Adventure A story about one of China’s greatest heroes. Based on Disney’s Mulan, featuring songs “True to Your Heart,” “Reflection,” “I’ll Make a Man Out of You,” and more!
FALL
Wednesdays, Sep 28 - Nov 16, 2011
- Tiny Tots
- Ages 4 - 5
- 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM (PT)
Final Performance: Zoozical! Zoo∙Zi∙cal (zü’zih kəl), n. a song-and-dance extravaganza performed by the denizens of a zoo. Adapted from the popular children’s book, Zoozical, by Judy Sierra. Featuring songs “Do the Monkey,” “Rhinoceros Tap,” and more!
FALL
Wednesdays, Sep 28 - Nov 16, 2011
- Junior Talents
- Ages 6 - 8
- 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM (PT)
Final Performance: Mulan’s Adventure A story about one of China’s greatest heroes. Based on Disney’s Mulan, featuring songs “True to Your Heart,” “Reflection,” “I’ll Make a Man Out of You,” and more!
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WINTER CLASSES
WINTER
Tuesdays, Jan 03 - Feb 21, 2012
- Tiny Tots
- Ages 4 - 5
- 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM (PT)
Final Performance: Rock ‘N’ Roll Mole - Based on the popular children’s book Rock ‘N’ Roll Mole, by award winning author Carolyn Crimi. Mole has a rock ‘n’ roll soul, and he can strut just like his idol, Mick Badger. But getting up on stage? In front of everyone? Er, no thanks. Featuring the songs “Old Time Rock and Roll,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and more!
WINTER
Tuesdays, Jan 03 - Feb 21, 2012
- Junior Talents
- Ages 6 - 8
- 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM (PT)
Final Performance: The Bare Necessities – Book and songs based on Disney’s The Jungle Book. Help tell the adventurous tale of Mowgli and Baloo! Featuring songs “The Bare Necessities,” “I Wanna Be Like You,” and more!
WINTER
Wednesdays, Jan 04 - Feb 22, 2012
- Tiny Tots
- Ages 4 - 5
- 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM (PT)
Final Performance: Rock ‘N’ Roll Mole - Based on the popular children’s book Rock ‘N’ Roll Mole, by award winning author Carolyn Crimi. Mole has a rock ‘n’ roll soul, and he can strut just like his idol, Mick Badger. But getting up on stage? In front of everyone? Er, no thanks. Featuring the songs “Old Time Rock and Roll,” “Jailhouse Rock,” and more!
WINTER
Wednesdays, Jan 04 - Feb 22, 2012
- Junior Talents
- Ages 6 - 8
- 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM (PT)
Final Performance: The Bare Necessities – Book and songs based on Disney’s The Jungle Book. Help tell the adventurous tale of Mowgli and Baloo! Featuring songs “The Bare Necessities,” “I Wanna Be Like You,” and more!
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SPRING CLASSES
SPRING
Tuesdays, Mar 13 - May 01, 2012
- Tiny Tots
- Ages 4 - 5
- 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM (PT)
Final Performance: Interrupting Chicken – Adapted from the popular children’s book, Interrupting Chicken, by award winning author, David Ezra Stein. Whether it’s Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, or Chicken Little, as soon as the story gets going... out jumps the Little Red Chicken – right into the story – saving the characters from danger and ending the story early. Will that chicken ever get to sleep? Featuring songs that even the Little Red Chicken won’t want to interrupt!
SPRING
Tuesdays, Mar 13 - May 01, 2012
- Junior Talents
- Ages 6 - 8
- 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM (PT)
Final Performance: A Whole New World – Book and songs based on Disney’s Aladdin. Join us for a magic carpet ride as we tell the heroic tale of Aladdin and his many friends and foes! Featuring the songs “Arabian Nights,” “A Friend Like Me,” “A Whole New World,” and more!
SPRING
Wednesdays, Mar 14 - May 02, 2012
- Tiny Tots
- Ages 4 - 5
- 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM (PT)
Final Performance: Interrupting Chicken – Adapted from the popular children’s book, Interrupting Chicken, by award winning author, David Ezra Stein. Whether it’s Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, or Chicken Little, as soon as the story gets going... out jumps the Little Red Chicken – right into the story – saving the characters from danger and ending the story early. Will that chicken ever get to sleep? Featuring songs that even the Little Red Chicken won’t want to interrupt!
SPRING
Wednesdays, Mar 14 - May 02, 2012
- Junior Talents
- Ages 6 - 8
- 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM (PT)
Final Performance: A Whole New World – Book and songs based on Disney’s Aladdin. Join us for a magic carpet ride as we tell the heroic tale of Aladdin and his many friends and foes! Featuring the songs “Arabian Nights,” “A Friend Like Me,” “A Whole New World,” and more!
MELISSA BAXTER is 17 and a senior at Leigh High School. She loves being a part of CMT and all of the opportunities it brings her. She loves working with children especially teaching them about theater. She remembers doing theater bootcamps as a kid and is grateful to be in the reverse roll, still doing what she loves. Melissa has performed in 7 shows at CMT and is currently in Legally Blonde. This is her 5th session teaching Studio Classes and she loves every second of it.
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ANDREW FORD is a native Californian, born and raised in San Jose. He has been involved in productions as a performer, director, and pit musician. His first experience conducting was in high school, directing the Piedmont Hills High School Chamber Singers. This past year, Andrew has had the pleasure of vocal directing five consecutive shows for CMT, as well as taking on an instructor role at CMT Summer Camp. Most recently Andrew worked as the vocal director for Marquee Productions’ Tarzan. During the day Andrew can be found on the campus of San Jose State University, pursuing a BFA in Interior Design and a BM in Music Education, or in his office at Calvary Church Los Gatos, where he works as the Director of Choral and Instrumental Activities.
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AMY PERRY is a student at San Jose State pursuing a degree in Nursing. She has been dancing and performing since a very young age. A few of her past performances at CMT include Oliver!, The Who's Tommy, West Side Story, Leader of The Pack, and Jekyll and Hyde. Amy was an assistant to the Director/Choreographer for both Oliver! and Once Upon a Mattress. She was also an instructor for CMT's Summer Camp and Studio Class programs. Outside of CMT, Amy has been a princess performer for Jillybeans! Party Company, and taught dance/baton at Discovery Charter School. She was also the assistant to the Director/Choreographer for You're A Good Man Charlie Brown at Fisher Middle School, and choreographed for Villa Montalvo’s annual Montalvo Acts! Summer Camp program. Most recently she choreographed and costume designed Razia's Shadow at Pioneer High School. Amy is thrilled to be teaching back at CMT, where she originally found her love of musical theatre!
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JASON REHKLAU is a music major entering his fourth semester at San Jose State University. Jason has performed with CMT in more than 17 productions and has worked for their Summer Camp program for the past 3 years. Jason was nominated for CMT's John Ignacio dance award for in 2009 and 2010. This past year, in 2011, he was nominated for the Frank Frye vocal award. Most recently, Jason has been seen in Aida as Mereb, The Secret Garden as Archibald Craven, and The Drowsy Chaperone as Robert Martin. When Jason has free time, he enjoys playing the piano and singing.
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