2024 Fall Classes

BFA Intensive for High Schoolers

SPOTS FULL!!!!

This intensive was designed to give students the college experience if they choose to pursue a BFA in theatre. Classes will be taught by various college professors at top programs around the country, and course content will include: Clowning, Dance, Scene Study, Shakespeare, Meisner, Linklater, and much more.

WHEN:  October 12 10 AM - 6 PM
October 13 1 PM - 6 PM
October 19 10 AM - 6 PM
October 20 1 PM - 6 PM


WHERE:  The Ridge [2011 Ridge Rd, Raleigh]


FOR:  Ages 14-19


INSTRUCTORS:  TBA

FEE:  $395 total

Into the Woods Jr.
Ages 8-16

Entry by audition only

Familiar storybook characters tell a new, musical fairytale in this favorite show by the great Stephen Sondheim.  When the baker and his wife learn that they cannot have a child because of a witch's curse, the two set off on a journey to break the curse and wind up changed forever.  This class is a partnership between Aggregate Theatre Company and The Alli Mae Carnes Studio.

WHEN:  Rehearsals begin September 7, 2024 and will take place on Mondays 6-8pm and Saturdays 2-4pm.
Performances: December 13 and 14

AUDITIONS: August 1 and 2, 2024 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Callbacks August 3 12:00 PM


WHERE:  The Ridge [2011 Ridge Rd, Raleigh]


FOR:  Ages 8-16


INSTRUCTORS:  Alli Mae Carnes (Director & Choreographer) + Micaela Bundy (Music Director)

FEE:  General:  $450
The Alli Mae Carnes Studio Students:  $400

Have a wonderful time in Wonderland in this whacky and whimsical musical production based on the classic Disney cartoon.  Students will build performance skills and friendships as they work to put together a fantastic and fun show about the adventures of a girl named Alice who follows a white rabbit into a world of absurdity, drama, and accidental wisdom.  This class is a partnership between Aggregate Theatre Company and The Alli Mae Carnes Studio.

Alice in Wonderland Jr.

[AFTER SCHOOL CLASS]

No audition required to do this show!

WHEN:  Rehearsals begin September 4, 2024 and will take place every Wednesday 5-7pm.
Performances: December 6 @ 7pm, December 7 @ 7pm


WHERE: 
The Ridge [2011 Ridge Rd, Raleigh]

FOR: 
Ages 6-15

INSTRUCTORS:
Matthew Hager (Director), Estelle Avbuere (Music Director), Alli Mae Carnes (Choreographer), Payton Snyder (Teaching Assistant)

FEE:  General:  $450
The Alli Mae Carnes Studio Students:  $400

Alice in Wonderland Jr.

[HOMESCHOOL CLASS]

In Partnership with the Garner Performing Arts Center

No audition required to do this show!

WHEN:  Rehearsals begin August 27, 2024 and will take place every Tuesday 1-3pm
Performances: November 23

WHERE: 
Garner Performing Arts Center [742 W Garner Rd, Garner]

FOR: 
Ages 6-17

INSTRUCTORS: 
Dylan Bailey (Director) and Mairym Azcona (Music Director)

FEE:  Garner Residents: $300
Non-Residents: $420