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Education
Ready for Fall Classes? So are we!
Sign up now for our youth and adult classes by visiting (karamu.coursestorm.com), Browse Classes | Karamu House Arts Academy
Karamu is offering a range of classes for ages 5 and up. These classes will improve upon drama, dance, social, and professional skills.
All families signing up for multiple classes will receive a 20-30% discount using either promo code: YOUTHMULTI or ADULTMULTI
Fall 2024 Classes
All students joining us for our Fall Session will showcase their skills at our culminating event:
November 8, 2024, at 7:30 pm and November 9, 2024, at 2:30 pm.
No need to wait, register now and become a Karamu Legend!
Are you a school or organization looking to bring theatre to you? Email, mnicholson@karamuhouse.org for residency information. All residencies are subject to the organization needs.
UPstage students, Khloe (left), Nia (center), and Riley (right), work on pieces of the set in set construction class.
UPSTAGE Technical Program
The purpose of the UpStage program is to provide on- the- job training, develop job skills, exposure, and networking opportunities for theatre technicians and stage managers. We aim to include participants at any experience level with a passion for learning how the magic of theatre happens.
Stage Carpentry & Construction – Participants will join Karamu’s scenic department for on-the-job training and learn the skills and techniques used to construct sets for our mainstage productions. Participants will have to opportunity to work as backstage crew for productions throughout the season.
Participants will meet M-W-F 3:00-6:00 pm
Requirements: Participants must have the ability to lift, push & pull objects up to 50 pounds using appropriate tools. Must be comfortable with heights and the typical physical activity associated with carpentry work.
Wardrobe/Costume Coordination – Learn the skills and techniques used to prepare costumes, wigs, and makeup for a production. Participants will have the opportunity to work as dressers backstage for productions throughout the season.
Participants will meet T-TH- 3:00-6:00 pm
Stage Management – Participants will work with the Assistant Stage Manager throughout the rehearsal and performance process gaining a basic knowledge of terminology, fundamentals of tracking blocking, props, scenery, and costumes for a production. Understanding Stage Management paperwork and how to run backstage during a production.
Participants will meet M-TH 6:30-10:30 pm
Production Administrative Assistant – Participants will work with the Director of Production and Production Manager to learn the skills and techniques associated with the administrative work necessary to produce a production.
Participants will meet T-W-TH 3:00-6:00 pm.
Karamu Education
Karamu House offers a variety of arts education programming in facilitated and on-demand virtual course offerings. Course offerings include voice, drama, dance, and more. Additionally, Karamu offers online corporate training programs for diversity, racial and equity inclusion programming..
Karamu Arts Academy
Karamu house has been serving the community for over 100 years! Today, karamu’s mission is to produce professional theatre, provide arts education, and present programs for all people while honoring the african american experience.
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Regardless of age, we welcome you to join us for arts education classes that are available for students (Pre-K to 12th grade) to lifelong learners. From dancing to acting to singing to filmmaking to costume design, Karamu Arts Academy has something for everyone.
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