Oak Road Lutheran Church, 1004 Oak Rd, Lilburn
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2022-2023 GWINNETT PROGRAMS ENROLLING NOW
STORYBOOK ADVENTURES (my first drama class)
Pre3-K
Rehearsals on Thursdays 3:45-4:30 pm (drop off starts @ 3:30 pm)
Acting, Singing, Dancing, and Creative Play. Perform pieces from "Encanto" in January and "Aladdin" in May!
Annual Registration Fee ~ $35
Tuition: $375/semester (includes recital fee!) or save 10% upfront for the year
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ON OUR GWINNETT PROGRAMS!
GWINNETT THEATRE 
PERFORMANCE TROUPES
Join our amazing community of families who love theatre and truly support everyone involved in the shows! Admission into our performance troupes start with an introductory audition/family interview due to the boutique nature of our troupe program. Spots are offered first come first serve and we recommend families schedule their introductory audition/interview as soon as possible!
Gwinnett troupe members will perform 2 shows during the 2022-2023 season: "Annie" in December, and "Robin Hood" in April, as well as a culminating performance in the Spring Showcase recital in May! Students will participate in a weekly performance technique class built into the rehearsal time.
The Gwinnett performance troupes will be broken into 3 groups
based on age:
JR ENSEMBLE TROUPE (JET)
3rd-5th grade
Rehearsals on Thursdays 5:30-7:30 pm (drop off @ 5:15 pm),
plus one Bootcamp Weekend each semester, and a few
extra Friday/Saturday rehearsals leading up to each performance (December and April)
K-2nd grade (aka the "Jr JETS")
Rehearsals on Thursdays 4:30-5:30 pm (drop off @ 4:15 pm),
plus one Bootcamp Weekend each semester, and a few
extra Friday/Saturday rehearsals leading up to each performance (December and April)
YOUNG ACTORS ENSEMBLE
6th-12th grade
Rehearsals on Thursdays 6:30-8:30 pm (drop off @ 6:15 pm),
plus one Bootcamp Weekend each semester, and a few
extra Friday/Saturday rehearsals leading up to each performance (December and April)
MEET THE DIRECTORS:
Katy Johnson ~ Director & Choreographer
Katy began acting at church in elementary school and hasn't stopped since. She graduated from Columbus State University in 2019 with a degree in Theatre Arts with an emphasis in performance. She has taught and directed theatre for students of all ages for eight years including directing as an intern at Creative Hearts Academy, working as a Teaching Artist at Boston Children's Theatre, and teaching and directing for Providence Christian Academy’s drama department in Lilburn, GA. Most recently she directed "Moana" at Providence, and co-directed "Narnia" with Miss Elizabeth for a private youth group at Emory. Outside of the theatre world, Katy loves dancing, coffee, and thrifting.
Suzanna Durand ~ Vocal Director
Suzanna graduated from Brenau University in May 2022 where she studied Music and Theatre. Some of her favorite roles recently have been as Dinah in Trouble in Tahiti and Dorabella in Cosi Fan Tutte. In February 2022 Suzanna gave a solo opera recital at Pierce Auditorium in Gainesville, and she was delighted to direct the Opera Workshop for Brenau University in spring 2022. Suzanna enjoys directing, costume design, teaching voice lessons, and has written several plays. She credits her history as a former Forefront Arts student for helping her excel in her Theatre and Music studies. She is thrilled to be a part of the Forefront Arts team.
Click HERE for more info on Gwinnett programs!
Ready to join us onstage? Request your family's introductory audition/interview HERE!
(Select the Gwinnett ~ Oak Rd Lutheran Church location and then your child's age group on the form!)