DONATION CAMPAIGNS
Fixin' the Morgan-Wixson - Part Deux
Our beloved Morgan-Wixson Theatre on Pico Boulevard was completed in 1966. As happens when the years pass, it is showing its age. We try and keep our repair bills to a minimum, but with recent major plumbing repairs, the need for roof repairs, rain damage to the booth, other minor needs that have popped up, and trying to recover from the pandemic, we need help.
We're reaching out to our fans and theatre family to ask that you help us with our goal of Fixin' the Morgan- Wixson. All amounts are welcomed and appreciated.
We're reaching out to our fans and theatre family to ask that you help us with our goal of Fixin' the Morgan- Wixson. All amounts are welcomed and appreciated.
Theater Workshops
Youth Theater Workshops
The Morgan-Wixson Theatre and the Youth Education / Entertainment Series (Y.E.S) have been working with youth actors and delighting audiences throughout the Los Angeles area for over 25 years. Our newly launched educational program has been offering workshops in vocals, acting, dance, and audition preparation for the past year, first on Zoom and now in person using all Covid safety protocols. A highly skilled team has designed curriculum for all levels of experience from the novice to the advanced.
Our goal is to include everyone who wishes to take these workshops! We never turn away any student because they cannot pay full tuition. Students do not need to apply for a scholarship or to provide any family financial information.
We are able to do this because of the generosity of our Morgan-Wixson community. If you could donate any amount in addition to the tuition for your student, we will provide you with a donation letter for your tax return and we will be so grateful.
Fall 2023 Workshops
Intro to Theatre
September 11 through December 11*
Mondays, 3:45 - 5:00pm for ages 7 - 13
Mondays, 5:00 - 6:30pm for ages 12- 16
Tuition: $350
- For youth with little or no experience and/or training
For youth with little or no experience and/or training. Students learn fundamental skills in all areas of performance: Acting, MT Dance, Voice/Auditions Skills. This program is structured for most students to take consecutive sessions to grow in skills and create a base of knowledge in the performing arts.
Performance Foundations
September 13 through December 13*
Wednesdays 4:30- 6:00pm
for ages 11-16
Tuition: $425
- for students who have completed Intro to Theater OR have completed 2 or 3 Y.E.S shows OR who have prior stage experience and/or training (private lessons, outside performance programs)
Students are introduced to methods of script analysis and acting techniques that apply to scene work, monologues as well as musical theatre auditioning. They’ll be given tools to define beats and actions and will explore physical ways of creating characters as well as how to readily access emotions in context of the role. There is a crossover of some ages to accommodate prior experience and scheduling.
Musical Theatre Prep
September 7 through October 26
Thursdays 4:30- 6:00pm
for ages 13 -18
Tuition: $300
- for students who have completed Intro to Theater and Foundations OR have completed 3 or 4 Y.E.S shows. Some students may be eligible with prior stage experience and/or training that gives a strong basis for this program (see workshop placement info)
Students will explore musical genres, strengthen audition skills in both acting and vocal technique as well as gain knowledge from guest artists from the musical theatre industry with Q&A panels and feedback from song workshop.
* NO CLASSES on 9/25 (Yom Kippur) 10/30 (tech week of Youth Musical) or 11//22 (Thanksgiving)
Module Classes: Dance
-the module program is designed to be taken along with one of the workshops above or separately
Musical Theatre/Jazz Dance
September 26 through November 21**
Tuesdays, 4:30 - 6:00pm for ages 10 - 15
Tuition: $250 as a single class, $190 in combination with another workshop above.
- For youth with little or no experience and/or training
Explore the foundational technique of jazz dance and how it can be applied in a musical theatre setting to gain an understanding of how to tell a story through movement.
**No Class on 10/31 (Halloween)
Intermediate/Advance Jazz Dance
September 24 through October 29
Sundays, 10:30 am- 12:00pm for ages 13 - adult
Tuition: $190 as a single class, $130 in combination with another workshop above.
For students with a foundation of other dance experience including jazz or ballet to continue their growth, knowledge and precision.
The Morgan-Wixson Theatre and the Youth Education / Entertainment Series (Y.E.S) have been working with youth actors and delighting audiences throughout the Los Angeles area for over 25 years. Our newly launched educational program has been offering workshops in vocals, acting, dance, and audition preparation for the past year, first on Zoom and now in person using all Covid safety protocols. A highly skilled team has designed curriculum for all levels of experience from the novice to the advanced.
Our goal is to include everyone who wishes to take these workshops! We never turn away any student because they cannot pay full tuition. Students do not need to apply for a scholarship or to provide any family financial information.
We are able to do this because of the generosity of our Morgan-Wixson community. If you could donate any amount in addition to the tuition for your student, we will provide you with a donation letter for your tax return and we will be so grateful.
Fall 2023 Workshops
Intro to Theatre
September 11 through December 11*
Mondays, 3:45 - 5:00pm for ages 7 - 13
Mondays, 5:00 - 6:30pm for ages 12- 16
Tuition: $350
- For youth with little or no experience and/or training
For youth with little or no experience and/or training. Students learn fundamental skills in all areas of performance: Acting, MT Dance, Voice/Auditions Skills. This program is structured for most students to take consecutive sessions to grow in skills and create a base of knowledge in the performing arts.
Performance Foundations
September 13 through December 13*
Wednesdays 4:30- 6:00pm
for ages 11-16
Tuition: $425
- for students who have completed Intro to Theater OR have completed 2 or 3 Y.E.S shows OR who have prior stage experience and/or training (private lessons, outside performance programs)
Students are introduced to methods of script analysis and acting techniques that apply to scene work, monologues as well as musical theatre auditioning. They’ll be given tools to define beats and actions and will explore physical ways of creating characters as well as how to readily access emotions in context of the role. There is a crossover of some ages to accommodate prior experience and scheduling.
Musical Theatre Prep
September 7 through October 26
Thursdays 4:30- 6:00pm
for ages 13 -18
Tuition: $300
- for students who have completed Intro to Theater and Foundations OR have completed 3 or 4 Y.E.S shows. Some students may be eligible with prior stage experience and/or training that gives a strong basis for this program (see workshop placement info)
Students will explore musical genres, strengthen audition skills in both acting and vocal technique as well as gain knowledge from guest artists from the musical theatre industry with Q&A panels and feedback from song workshop.
* NO CLASSES on 9/25 (Yom Kippur) 10/30 (tech week of Youth Musical) or 11//22 (Thanksgiving)
Module Classes: Dance
-the module program is designed to be taken along with one of the workshops above or separately
Musical Theatre/Jazz Dance
September 26 through November 21**
Tuesdays, 4:30 - 6:00pm for ages 10 - 15
Tuition: $250 as a single class, $190 in combination with another workshop above.
- For youth with little or no experience and/or training
Explore the foundational technique of jazz dance and how it can be applied in a musical theatre setting to gain an understanding of how to tell a story through movement.
**No Class on 10/31 (Halloween)
Intermediate/Advance Jazz Dance
September 24 through October 29
Sundays, 10:30 am- 12:00pm for ages 13 - adult
Tuition: $190 as a single class, $130 in combination with another workshop above.
For students with a foundation of other dance experience including jazz or ballet to continue their growth, knowledge and precision.
Youth Education/Entertainment Series (YES)
Morgan-Wixson Theatre
Santa Monica Theatre Guild (dba Morgan-Wixson Theatre) is a 501(c)(3) organization. Our federal tax ID number is 95-6045356.
Giving Levels:
Friends: $25-$49
Sponsors: $50-$99
Supporters: $100- $199
Contributors: $200 - $499
Sustainers: $500 - $999
Patrons: $1,000 - $1,999
Directors: $2,000 - $4,999
Associate Producers: $5,000-$9,999
Producers: $10,000-$24,999
Executive Producers: $25,000 and above
Giving Levels:
Friends: $25-$49
Sponsors: $50-$99
Supporters: $100- $199
Contributors: $200 - $499
Sustainers: $500 - $999
Patrons: $1,000 - $1,999
Directors: $2,000 - $4,999
Associate Producers: $5,000-$9,999
Producers: $10,000-$24,999
Executive Producers: $25,000 and above
