Generic Theater For Kids

Generic Theater for Kids is an acting school for children ages 5 through 18, located in Norfolk, Virginia. The school offers classes in acting, musical theater, and acting for TV and movies. During the school year, classes are held on Saturdays, and after each session, students perform a play or musical with every student having a speaking part. The school also runs theater and video camps during the summer. The classes are held at 112 College Place in downtown Norfolk, and performances are held on the Old Dominion University Theater stage. The school uses professional cameras, sound, and lighting equipment, and students are videotaped doing sample TV commercials and acting in a movie. The school was established by Judy Ziegler, who is the Executive Director and lead instructor. She has a background in musical theater, summer stock, movies, and voice-over work, and has directed and acted at local theaters. The school offers various classes, including Musical Theater, Acting for Stage, and Acting for TV/Movies, with tuition ranging from $275 to $375 for 10 to 12 weeks of classes, rehearsals, and performance.