Fall 2025 Classes
Actor’s Toolbox: Fall Acting Class with Mr. Matthew Hager
WHEN:
Beginning September 25, Thursdays from 6:30pm-8pm, through December 4
(Skipping Thanksgiving Day)
WHERE: The Ridge (2011 Ridge Road, Raleigh)
WHO: 6th-12th grade
INSTRUCTOR: Matthew Hager
TUITION INFO:
$50 NON-REFUNDABLE Registration fee upon completing registration
*In the event of student withdrawal, a $15 cancellation fee will be charged.
Total: $250
PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
1/2 Due on August 1
1/2 Due on September 1
Join actor and director Matthew Hager for a dynamic 10-week acting class designed to strengthen your craft, build confidence, and unlock your creative potential. Through scene work, character development, and practical technique, students will gain hands-on experience and valuable feedback in a supportive, professional environment. This class offers a focused, enriching journey guided by an experienced industry professional.
Acting experience recommended. Limited spots available.
Willy Wonka Jr. [Homeschool Class]
WHEN:
REHEARSALS:
12:00pm-3:00pm
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
October 7, 14, 21, 28
November 4, 12, and 18
PERFORMANCES:
November 23rd
2:00pm & 5:00pm
TUITION INFO:
$50 NON-REFUNDABLE Registration fee upon completing registration
*In the event of student withdrawal, a $15 cancellation fee will be charged.
AMCS Students: $400
Non-AMCS Students: $450
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE! APPLICATIONS DUE AUGUST 13.
The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr. is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth.
WHERE: Garner Performing Arts Center
FOR: Ages 6+
INSTRUCTORS: Dylan Bailey, Mairym Azcona, Emily Freer, Matthew Hager, Sayward Grindley
PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
1/2 Due on September 8
1/2 Due on November 3
Willy Wonka Jr. [After-School Class]
WHEN:
REHEARSALS:
Tuesdays 5:00pm-7:00pm each week
Starting September 2, skipping November 25
TECH REHEARSALS:
December 9-11, 5:00pm-7:30pm
PERFORMANCES:
December 12, 7pm
December 13, 3pm & 7pm
WHERE: The Ridge [2011 Ridge Road, Raleigh]
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE! APPLICATIONS DUE AUGUST 13.
The delicious adventures of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale. Featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film, in addition to a host of fun new songs, Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr. is a scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone’s sweet tooth.
FOR: Ages 6-15
INSTRUCTORS: Matthew Hager, Estelle Idoko, Sayward Grindley, Melanie Payne, Tennyson Florer-Bixler, Kate Hubbard, Sarah Sledge
TUITION INFO:
$50 NON-REFUNDABLE Registration fee upon completing registration
*In the event of student withdrawal, a $15 cancellation fee will be charged.
AMCS Students: $400 / Non-AMCS Students: $450
PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
1/2 Due on September 8
1/2 Due on November 3
Band Geeks [Advanced Ensemble]
Participation in this show is by audition only!
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE! APPLICATIONS DUE AUGUST 13.
With just nine members and dwindling funds, the Cuyahoga High Marching Beavers are close to extinction. When a troubled athlete is relegated to their ranks, Elliot, the tuba-playing band captain, and Laura, his best friend, must find a way to unite the band, embrace their inner geek, and save the Marching Beavers.
WHEN:
AUDITIONS: Auditions will be via video submission. Please prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song in the style of the show, and a ~1 minute monologue.
Please send audition videos to info@allimaecarnes.com.
Videos are due by August 20.
CALLBACKS: August 23 7pm-9pm at The Ridge [2011 Ridge Rd., Raleigh]
*Auditionees will receive an email by August 21 at 2 pm if they are called back!
REHEARSALS: Monday and Wednesdays, 6:00pm-8:30pm starting September 8
No rehearsal the week of Thanksgiving!
TECH REHEARSALS: December 15-18, 5:00pm-8:30pm
PERFORMANCES:
December 19 @ 7:00pm
December 20 @ 3:00pm & 7:00PM
WHERE: The Ridge [2011 Ridge Road, Raleigh]
INSTRUCTORS: Alli Mae Carnes, Hanna Castellano, Melanie Payne
TUITION INFO:
$50 NON-REFUNDABLE Registration Fee due upon completing registration
*In the event of student withdrawal, a $15 cancellation fee will be charged.
AMCS Students: $500
Non-AMCS Students: $600
PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
1/2 due on September 8
1/2 due on November 3