Join us for our first ever variety show! There will be singing, dancing, acting, spoken word poetry, and even synchronized swimming! It'll be a blast, and we hope to see you there!
Due to an unforeseen injury in the St Louis Shakes cast, our Merry Wives of Windsor play this coming Saturday has transformed into an equally unforgettable experience. Join us at Hermann Farm starting at 6:30 PM for an enchanting evening with an open-air viewing of Marc Norman’s "Shakespeare in Love" starting at sundown beneath a […]
This workshop is designed for people who have never set foot on a stage before. Participants will learn stage directions, the anatomy of the stage, projection, and actor body positioning. This class is designed to be an introduction to working on the theatrical stage! All classes are $10, but we do have a bring a […]
Half Act’s Artistic Director, Brenna Jones, will lead participants through a Viewpoints session, which is a pedagogical and artistic practice to explore the space around oneself and how the body interacts with that space. This will be a physically active workshop. We'll use Anne Bogart and Tina Landau's Viewpoints Theory to explore the body's impulses […]
A young boy who wants to be a musician finds himself talking with skeletons in the land of the dead.
Participants will work with Half Act staff to learn basic music skills such as vocal warmups and vocal health. Learn how to sing like the Broadway stars! There will also be a sneak peek into some of the music for next summer’s musical! All classes are $10, but we do have a bring a friend […]
You can’t have a Witches & Wine Festival and not have these classic witches there to enjoy it, right?
Half Act’s Morale Chair, Kaleb Means, will lead games and exercises designed to teach about the art of improvisation. This high energy workshop will have you rolling with laughter! Improv can be scary, but we will teach us how it's done! All classes are $10, but we do have a bring a friend discount! If […]
Don't miss the all new edgy halloween show coming to Hermann MO! This is a world-class magic/illusion show mixed with scary stunts, comedy, and some good halloween spirit. See Gageillusionist LIVE ON STAGE this halloween! ALL AGES ARE WELCOME (this show contains content that would be classified as PG-13)
Don't miss the all new edgy halloween show coming to Hermann MO! This is a world-class magic/illusion show mixed with scary stunts, comedy, and some good halloween spirit. See Gageillusionist LIVE ON STAGE this halloween! ALL AGES ARE WELCOME (this show contains content that would be classified as PG-13)
This class will be nothing but fun, as we’ll spend the hour playing various theater games! All classes are $10, but we do have a bring a friend discount! If you bring a friend (someone who hasn't participated in Half Act events before), the class only costs $5. You must bring a new friend each […]
Half Act’s resident costume designer, Caitlin Pottebaum, will teach about how stage makeup is applied and designed to be visible to a faraway audience. Participants will have the opportunity to draft their own makeup look, and there will be live demonstrations on models. All classes are $10, but we do have a bring a friend […]
This class will help participants learn to work with a scene partner. So much of theater is reliant on working with another person (or several other people), so this class will be an introduction to talking and listening, sharing focus, and trusting your partner. All classes are $10, but we do have a bring a […]
Learn to write right! In this workshop, participants will be guided through a condensed writing process and learn about principles of playwriting such as dialogue, conflict, and character motivation. All classes are $10, but we do have a bring a friend discount! If you bring a friend (someone who hasn't participated in Half Act events […]
Our High School Drama Department is proud to present Little Shop of Horrors this Friday and Saturday.
Our High School Drama Department is proud to present Little Shop of Horrors this Friday and Saturday.
Our High School Drama Department is proud to present Little Shop of Horrors this Friday and Saturday.
This class will be an overview of the different behind-the-scenes jobs in theater. Participants will learn about managers, designers, electrics, costume crew, hair & makeup, and deck crew. All classes are $10, but we do have a bring a friend discount! If you bring a friend (someone who hasn't participated in Half Act events before), […]
This class will focus on the art of physicality. Participants will be guided through nonverbal movement activities that include mime. All classes are $10, but we do have a bring a friend discount! If you bring a friend (someone who hasn't participated in Half Act events before), the class only costs $5. You must bring […]
