Fall 2026 Classes
Unlocking Shakespeare with Matthew Hager
Join actor and director Matthew Hager for a dynamic 10-week acting class focused on the works of William Shakespeare. This course explores scenes and monologues through performance-based techniques, making Shakespeare’s work accessible, dynamic, and fun! Participants will build confidence with classical text, while gaining a deeper appreciation for one of theater’s most influential playwrights.
Acting experience recommended. Limited spots available.
WHEN:
Beginning September 10, Thursdays from 6:30pm-8:30pm, through November 19
(Skipping October 8)
WHERE: TBA
WHO: 14+
*Interested 6th-8th graders should email Matthew at aggregatetheatre@gmail.com to determine if the class is a good fit for you!
INSTRUCTOR: Matthew Hager
TUITION INFO:
$50 NON-REFUNDABLE Registration fee upon completing registration
Please see the Program Withdrawal & Cancellation Policy.
Total: $300
PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
1/2 Due on September 10
1/2 Due on October 14
Elf Jr. [Homeschool Class]
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!
APPLICATIONS DUE JULY 1.
Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. This would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh realities that his father is on the naughty list and his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.
NOTE: We recognize the demand for this class, and we are actively looking for a solution to offer an additional homeschool class. Stay tuned!
WHEN:
REHEARSALS:
12:00PM-3:00PM
September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17
TECH REHEARSAL:
November 20
2:00PM
PERFORMANCES:
November 21
11:00AM & 3:00PM
TUITION INFO:
$100 NON-REFUNDABLE Registration fee upon completing registration
Please see the Program Withdrawal & Cancellation Policy.
AMCS Students: $500
Non-AMCS Students: $550
WHERE: Garner Performing Arts Center
FOR: Ages 6+
*This class will be capped at 25 students.
INSTRUCTORS: Alli Mae Carnes, Dylan Bailey, Mairym Azcona, Sayward Grindley, Chris Acevedo
PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
1/2 Due on August 31
1/2 Due on October 12
Elf Jr. [After-School Tuesday & Thursday Class]
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!
APPLICATIONS DUE JULY 1.
Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. This would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh realities that his father is on the naughty list and his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.
TUESDAY CLASS
WHEN:
REHEARSALS:
5:00PM-7:00PM
September 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17
December 1, 8
TECH REHEARSALS:
December 14 & 16, 5:00pm-8:00pm
PERFORMANCES:
December 18, 7:00PM
December 19, 2:00PM
WHERE: The Ridge [2011 Ridge Rd., Raleigh]
THURSDAY CLASS
WHEN:
REHEARSALS:
5:00PM-7:00PM
September 3, 10, 17, 24
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
November 5, 12, 19
December 3, 10
TECH REHEARSALS:
December 15 & 17, 5:00pm-8:00pm
PERFORMANCES:
December 19, 7:00PM
December 20, 2:00PM
WHERE: The Ridge [2011 Ridge Rd., Raleigh]
FOR: Ages 6-15
*This class will be capped at 25 students.
INSTRUCTORS: Alli Mae Carnes, Estelle Idoko, Sayward Grindley, Chris Acevedo
TUITION INFO:
$100 NON-REFUNDABLE Registration fee upon completing registration
Please see the Program Withdrawal & Cancellation Policy.
AMCS Students: $500
Non-AMCS Students: $550
PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
1/2 Due on August 31
1/2 Due on October 12
FOR: Ages 6-15
*This class will be capped at 25 students.
INSTRUCTORS: Alli Mae Carnes, Hanna Castellano, Anika Siegfried, Chris Acevedo
TUITION INFO:
$100 NON-REFUNDABLE Registration fee upon completing registration
Please see the Program Withdrawal & Cancellation Policy.
AMCS Students: $500
Non-AMCS Students: $550
PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
1/2 Due on August 31
1/2 Due on October 12
Twelfth Night [Advanced Ensemble]
Participation in this show is by audition only!
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!
APPLICATIONS DUE JULY 1.
Named one of the best theatrical productions of 2018 by Time, The Hollywood Reporter, and The Washington Post, Twelfth Night is a rousing contemporary musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic comedy about mistaken identity and self-discovery. Twelfth Night tells the story of Viola, a young heroine who washes up on the shores of Illyria, disguises herself as a man, is sent to court a countess and falls hard for a Duke. As she navigates this strange and wonderful new land, she finds her true self and true love in the process.
WHEN:
AUDITIONS: Auditions will be by self tape submission only. Self-tape auditions are due by 11:59PM on August 11. No late submissions will be accepted.
Please prepare 16-32 bars of a musical theatre song in the style of the show, and a ~1 minute monologue.
Auditionees will receive the link to submit their self-tape via email after completing registration!
CALLBACKS: August 29, 1:00PM-4:00PM
REHEARSALS: Starting September 9,
Monday and Wednesdays, 6:00PM-8:30PM
No rehearsal the week of Thanksgiving!
LOCATION OF REHEARSALS: The Ridge [2011 Ridge Rd., Raleigh]
TECH REHEARSALS:
November 30-December 3, 5:00-9:00PM @Leggett Theatre [15 E Peace St., Raleigh]
PERFORMANCES:
December 4 @ 7 PM
December 5 @ 2 PM & 7 PM
@Leggett Theatre [15 E Peace St., Raleigh]
WHERE: TBA
INSTRUCTORS: Matthew Hager, Alli Mae Carnes, Abi Mowbray
TUITION INFO:
$100 NON-REFUNDABLE Registration Fee due upon completing registration
Note: if student is not cast in the production, registration fee will be refunded.
Please see the Program Withdrawal & Cancellation Policy.
AMCS Students: $550
Non-AMCS Students: $600
PAYMENT SCHEDULE:
1/2 due on September 7
1/2 due on October 21