The Virginia Samford Theatre in Birmingham — through its STARS (Students Take A Role at the Samford) program — provides budding young actors, dancers and singers the chance to learn stage performance in a safe, supportive environment.
The participants learn everything from breath control and singing as a group to choreography and character development.
Their classes are taught by professional teaching artists and educators with a passion to cater to the specific needs of each child.
By offering classes in conjunction with productions, VST Stars gives children the chance to apply what they have learned in a hands-on, collaborative environment.
According to the American Alliance for Theatre and Education, drama activities improve reading comprehension and both verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Drama has even been shown to help improve school attendance and boost standardized test scores.
Interested students can submit a virtual audition on the Virginia Samford Theatre website. Auditions should include a video with a 30-60 second monologue and a 30-60 second song with a backing track.
Contact Virginia Samford Theatre at STARS@virginiasamfordtheatre.org or call 205-251-1228.
Virginia Samford Theatre is located at 1116 26th St. S.
