Bloomington Campus

• Theater & Film

  

  The Ivy Tech Center for Lifelong Learning is proud to partner with Constellation Stage & Screen, who offer an exciting lineup of film, theater, and musical theater programs for Grades K-12! Littles, kids, and teens will work with professional instructors to explore their creative talents in a range of classes and camps hosted throughout the year.

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  Broadway Kids: A Musical Revue - Grades 3-6

  Come explore the kids' solo, small group, and ensemble numbers of Broadway in this 10-week performance class for 3rd-6th graders! In Broadway Kids: A Musical Revue, students will learn and workshop solos, duets, small group, and ensemble songs from classic and contemporary Broadway musicals under the direction of a seasoned, professional teaching artists and musical director. Students will develop the building blocks of stage etiquette, musicianship, and performance as they bring musical numbers to life with exciting harmonies, staging, and choreography. The class will culminate in a musical revue that showcases both individual and ensemble talent. Students should be comfortable singing in front of others.
  
  NOTE: A limited number of scholarships are available for Theater & Film programs. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information. Additionally, Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission. 

  February 6 - April 17 (No class March 20) | Thursdays, 5:30pm-6:45pm
  Debby Jenkins + Constellation Staff | Constellation Studios | $190

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  Musical Theater Playground: Neverland - Grades K-2

  Musical Theater Playground: Neverland is an introduction to musical theater arts for Littles (grades K-2nd) that dives into the magical and mythical world of Neverland from the beloved and timeless musical classic, Peter Pan. Students will practice skills such as vocal expression, character-building, and movement, all while exploring the music ("Never Never Land," "I'm Flying," "Wendy," "Pirate Song," "I Won't Grow Up," "Hook's Tango") and characters of Neverland. Peter, Wendy, fairies, the Lost Boys, pirates, mermaids, the Darlings, and even a crocodile will be brought to life in this fun and interactive learning environment. Students will also implement confidence-building theater games and improvisation activities to spark creative thinking, promote active listening, and encourage self-expression.
  
  NOTE: A limited number of scholarships are available for Theater & Film programs. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information. Additionally, Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission. 

  March 29 - May 10 | Saturdays, 9am-10am
  Sommer Schrader + Constellation Staff | Constellation Studios | $115

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  On-Camera Puppetry for Kids - Grades 3-4

  On-Camera Puppetry for Kids (Grades 3-4) is an introduction to the art of hand puppetry in celebration of Constellation's upcoming Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical! Students will learn the fundamentals of puppetry, including movement, weight, mouth action, lip synchronization, eye contact, breathing, and vocal and physical characterization. Learning the art of puppetry sparks creativity, builds confidence, fosters social-emotional development, promotes active listening, refines motor skills, and builds on skills in storytelling, all while having fun and making g friends along the way! With inspiration from popular series like The Muppet Show and Fraggle Rock, budding puppeteers will explore how to breath life into their puppets on camera as they create their own puppet show that will be filmed and shared for family and friends to enjoy!
  
  NOTE: A limited number of scholarships are available for Theater & Film programs. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information. Additionally, Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission. 

  January 27 - March 3 | Mondays, 5:30pm-6:45pm
  Jonathon Zapf + Constellation Staff | Constellation Studios | $150

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  Acting on Camera for Teens: The Close-Up - Grades 7-12

  Constellation’s Acting on Camera for Teens: The Close-Up is an on-camera, workshop-style class that focuses on the nuances of close-up screen acting through exploration of the technical distinctions between acting for the stage and acting for the screen. Students will learn techniques for creating effective on-camera close-up performances, including modifying vocal projection, gauging the size of gestures and expressions, maintaining eyeline, and understanding the camera’s ability to perceive a character’s thoughts. Classes consist of discussions, video examples, on-camera exercises, including monologue and scene work with video playback.
  
  NOTE: A limited number of scholarships are available for Theater & Film programs. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information. Additionally, Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission. 

  January 27 - March 3 | Mondays, 7:00pm-8:30pm
  Eric Shelley + Constellation Staff | Constellation Studios | $165

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  Documentary Filmmaking Fundamentals - Grades 7-12

  Documentary Filmmaking Fundamentals takes young, budding filmmakers through the beginning-to-end process of creating their own documentary short film. Students will learn how to research and understand a subject matter, identify a unique perspective, craft a compelling narrative, build trust with subjects, and choose a narration style, all while gaining the technical skills in camera and audio that are required to bring their subject to life on the screen. This class is ideal for students who want to use documentary filmmaking as a tool for social change, as an outlet for artistic expression, or as a platform for giving a voice to the voiceless.
  
  NOTE: A limited number of scholarships are available for Theater & Film programs. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information. Additionally, Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission. 

  March 26 - April 30 | Wednesdays, 7:00pm-8:30pm
  Jonathon Zapf + Daisy Stricler + Constellation Staff | Constellation Studios | $165

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  On-Camera Puppetry for Kids - Grades 5-6

  On-Camera Puppetry for Kids (Grades 5-6) is an introduction to the art of hand puppetry in celebration of Constellation's upcoming Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical! Students will learn the fundamentals of puppetry, including movement, weight, mouth action, lip synchronization, eye contact, breathing, and vocal and physical characterization. Learning the art of puppetry sparks creativity, builds confidence, fosters social-emotional development, promotes active listening, refines motor skills, and builds on skills in storytelling, all while having fun and making g friends along the way! With inspiration from popular series like The Muppet Show and Fraggle Rock, budding puppeteers will explore how to breath life into their puppets on camera as they create their own puppet show that will be filmed and shared for family and friends to enjoy!
  
  NOTE: A limited number of scholarships are available for Theater & Film programs. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information. Additionally, Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission. 

  March 31 - May 5 | Mondays, 5:30pm-6:45pm
  Jonathon Zapf + Constellation Staff | Constellation Studios | $150

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  Acting Ensemble for Kids: Peter Pan - Grades 5-6

  Constellation's Acting Ensemble for Kids: Peter Pan (Grades 5-6) is a fast-paced and fun exploration of acting that will use the beloved and timeless classic, Peter Pan, to focus on building an ensemble. Students will also learn the basics of theatrical staging and theater etiquette while developing the building blocks of acting technique, including voice and speech, creative movement, and exploration of world and character. Imaginations will soar as they bring Peter, Wendy, Captain Hook, and the cast of Lost Boys, fairies, pirates, and mermaids to life for a final showcase! Students will emerge from the class more articulate, confident, and collaborative performers. This class is perfect for beginners, as well as acting students with some experience.
  
  NOTE: A limited number of scholarships are available for Theater & Film programs. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information. Additionally, Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission. 

  January 21 - March 11 | Tuesdays, 5:30pm-6:45pm
  Constellation Staff | Constellation Studios | $175

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  Acting Ensemble for Kids: Peter Pan - Grades 3-4

  Constellation's Acting Ensemble for Kids: Peter Pan (Grades 3-4) is a fast-paced and fun exploration of acting that will use the beloved and timeless classic, Peter Pan, to focus on building an ensemble. Students will also learn the basics of theatrical staging and theater etiquette while developing the building blocks of acting technique, including voice and speech, creative movement, and exploration of world and character. Imaginations will soar as they bring Peter, Wendy, Captain Hook, and the cast of Lost Boys, fairies, pirates, and mermaids to life for a final showcase! Students will emerge from the class more articulate, confident, and collaborative performers. This class is perfect for beginners, as well as acting students with some experience.
  
  NOTE: A limited number of scholarships are available for Theater & Film programs. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information. Additionally, Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission. 

  January 22 - March 12 | Wednesdays, 5:30pm-6:45pm
  Shannon Starks + Constellation Staff | Constellation Studios | $175

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  Theater Playground: Bluey Takes a Bow - Grades K-2

  After last year's successful Bluey Meets Broadway, Bluey is ready for an encore in Constellation's Theater Playground: Bluey Takes a Bow, an introduction to theater arts for Littles (grades K-2nd) that will focus on the fundamentals of storytelling through imaginative play. Drawing inspiration from the ultra-popular Bluey series, students will explore pretend-play games while building foundational theater skills such as improvisation, communication, and character creation. Class activities will spark creative thinking, examine point of view, promote active listening, and encourage self-expression.
  
  NOTE: A limited number of scholarships are available for Theater & Film programs. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information. Additionally, Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission. 

  January 25 - March 8 | Saturdays, 9:00am-10:00am
  Sommer Schrader + Constellation Staff | Constellation Studios | $115

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  Acting Ensemble for Littles: Finding Nemo - Grades K-2

  Acting Ensemble for Littles: Finding Nemo is a theater arts class for young, budding performers that builds upon their interest in acting, movement, and self-expression—all while having fun and letting their imaginations dive deep! Designed especially for Littles (grades K-2nd), this class will explore the expansive, under-the-sea world of Finding Nemo. Students will become familiar with the basics of script analysis, stage directions, and storytelling in an interactive and dynamic learning environment. The class will also implement confidence-building theater games and improvisation activities to spark creative thinking for a lifelong love of performing. Students will get to show off their new skills with a final showcase on April 26.
  
  NOTE: A limited number of scholarships are available for Theater & Film programs. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information. Additionally, Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission. 

  February 8 - April 26 (No class March 15 or March 22) | Saturdays, 10:15am-11:15am
  Sommer Schrader + Constellation Staff | Constellation Studios | $150

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Theater & Film

• Film

  

  The Ivy Tech Center for Lifelong Learning is proud to partner with Constellation Stage & Screen, who offer an exciting lineup of film, theater, and musical theater programs for all ages! Students will work with professional instructors to explore their creative talents in a range of programs hosted throughout the year.

  acting on camera for adults: the close-up

  Constellation’s Acting on Camera for Adults: The Close-Up is an on-camera, workshop-style class that focuses on the nuances of close-up screen acting through exploration of the technical distinctions between acting for the stage and acting for the screen. Students will learn techniques for creating effective on-camera close-up performances, including modifying vocal projection, gauging the size of gestures and expressions, maintaining eyeline, and understanding the camera’s ability to perceive a character’s thoughts. Classes consist of discussions, video examples, on-camera exercises, including monologue and scene work with video playback.
  
  NOTE: Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission.

  March 31 - May 5 | Mondays, 7:00pm-8:30pm
  Eric Shelley + Constellation Staff | Constellation Studios | $165

  register here

• Improv

  

  The Ivy Tech Center for Lifelong Learning is proud to partner with Constellation Stage & Screen, who offer an exciting lineup of film, theater, and musical theater programs for all ages! Students will work with professional instructors to explore their creative talents in a range of programs hosted throughout the year.

  improv for adults: beyond beginner - Session 1

  Constellation’s Improv for Adults: Beyond Beginner is a fast-paced, highly interactive workshop-style class that reinforces and builds upon improvisational skills and performance techniques. This class will focus on short-form improv, will offer an introduction to long-form improv, and is open to adults with previous improv experience (class, workshop, troupe, etc). Improv is a magical and collaborative art form that is not only fantastically fun, it boosts creativity, develops storytelling ability, enhances listening and communication skills, and builds confidence and resilience. Students will practice their skills in a safe, supportive, "Yes, and" learning environment.

  Prerequisite: Previous improv experience (class, troupe, etc.).
  
  NOTE: Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission.

  January 28 - March 11 | Tuesdays, 7:00pm-8:30pm
  Regan Starr + Constellation Staff | Constellation Studios | $165

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  intro to improv for adults

  Constellation’s Intro to Improv for Adults introduces basic improv skills and performance techniques. This fast-paced, highly interactive class will focus on short-form improv and is open to adults with no previous improv experience. Improv is a magical and collaborative art form that is not only fantastically fun, it boosts creativity, develops storytelling ability, enhances listening and communication skills, and builds confidence and resilience. Students will stretch their imaginations and put their spontaneity to the test in a safe, supportive learning environment.

  NOTE: Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission.

  January 29 - March 12 | Wednesdays, 7:00pm-8:30pm
  Regan Starr + Constellation Staff | Constellation Studios | $150

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  improv for adults: beyond beginner - Session 2

  Constellation’s Improv for Adults: Beyond Beginner is a fast-paced, highly interactive workshop-style class that reinforces and builds upon improvisational skills and performance techniques. This class will focus on short-form improv, will offer an introduction to long-form improv, and is open to adults with previous improv experience (class, workshop, troupe, etc). Improv is a magical and collaborative art form that is not only fantastically fun, it boosts creativity, develops storytelling ability, enhances listening and communication skills, and builds confidence and resilience. Students will practice their skills in a safe, supportive, "Yes, and" learning environment.

  Prerequisite: Previous improv experience (class, troupe, etc.).
  
  NOTE: Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission.

  March 25 - May 6 | Tuesdays, 7:00pm-8:30pm
  Regan Starr + Constellation Staff | Constellation Studios | $165

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• Musical Theater

  

  The Ivy Tech Center for Lifelong Learning is proud to partner with Constellation Stage & Screen, who offer an exciting lineup of film, theater, and musical theater programs for all ages! Students will work with professional instructors to explore their creative talents in a range of programs hosted throughout the year.

  musical theater workshop: the broadway ensemble

  Come explore the ensemble numbers of Broadway in this 10-week performance class for adults! In Musical Theater Workshop: The Broadway Ensemble, students will learn and workshop ensemble songs from classic and contemporary Broadway musicals under the direction of a seasoned, professional coach/teaching artist and musical director. Students will develop skills in stage etiquette, stage presence, musicianship, and vocal technique as they collaborate to bring musical numbers to life with exciting harmonies and light staging/choreography*. The class will culminate in a cabaret that showcases the ensemble with opportunities for soloists to shine. Musical Theater Workshop: The Broadway Ensemble is a prerequisite to join Constellation Singers.
  
  *Light choreography will be tailored to comfort level and/or ability.
  
  Prerequisite: Some singing experience preferred (voice lessons; classes; school/church/community choirs; talent shows; school/community stage productions/concerts/showcases, etc.)
  
  NOTE: Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission.

  February 6 - April 17 (No class March 20) | Thursdays, 7:00pm-8:30pm
  Debby Jenkins + Constellation Staff | Constellation Studios | $225

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