Peppy Garner and Darnell Whitt
School of Dramatic Arts (SoDA)

Pacific Repertory Theatre would like to acknowledge the extraordinary gift of Darnell Whitt.
PacRep's Board, staff, performers, students and volunteers will be forever thankful!
 

 
     PacRep's Peppy Garner & Darnell Whitt School of Dramatic Arts (SoDA) offers quality performing arts training in a safe and nurturing environment, where students build self-esteem and creative confidence, as they learn to express themselves onstage.

 
Young actors in PacRep's School of Dramatic Arts


SoDA's 2025 Spring Classes 
FEB 10 - MAY 12, 2025 (no classes April 14 - 19)

All Classes are held at Carmel's historic Forest Theater,
Santa Rita & Mountain View, Carmel-by-the-Sea
  

 

SHOWSTOPPERS!: Off the Cuff Instructor: Tanya Olson • Fee $275 DATES: MON: 2/10 - 5/5 (no class 4/14) TIME: 4:30P - 6:00P GRADES: 2 - 4
 








SHOWSTOPPERS
OFF the CUFF

  Instructor:  Tanya R. Olson
  Mondays: 2/10 - 5/12
  (no class 4/14)                 
  TIME: 4:00P - 5:30P
  GRADES 2-4 
  FEE: $275 

 

Students focus on improvisation, characterization and storytelling in a fun, creative and dynamic learn-
ing environment. Through improv,
students practice listening to each
other by telling unrehearsed and
spontaneous stories. Students will
also watch and discuss scenes
performed by silent film masters
Charlie Chaplin and Buster Kea-
ton, demonstrating non-verbal storytelling at its best.


MUSIC IN MOTION Instructor: Christiana Meeks • Fee $245 DATES: TUE: 2/11 - 5/6 (no class 4/15) TIME: 4:30P - 6:00P AGES: All






  
   
            MUSIC IN MOTION

  Instructor:  Christiana Meeks
  Tuesdays: 2/11 - 5/6
  (no class 4/15)
  TIME: 4:30P - 6:00P
  AGES All  
  FEE: $245 


This interactive class will explore the foundations of music theory, sight-singing, and the exciting
world of solfege (do, re, mi), a technique that helps improve
pitch recognition and ear training! Students will learn the building blocks of music from understand-
ing notest, rhythms, scales and vocal technique, while combining fun movement exercises that
make learning both musical and physical. Students learn how to read and sing music on sight, and movement activities help reinforce musical concepts through rhythm games, dancing, and body percussion. 

 TINY TOTS INTRO TO MUSICAL THEATRE CLASS Instructor: Christiana Meeks • Fee $175 DATES: WED: 2/12 - 5/7 (no class 4/16)

        TINY TOTS INTRO TO
         MUSICAL THEATRE

    Instructor: Christiana Meeks
     Wednesdays: 2/12 - 5/7
    (no class 4/16) 
    AGES 4 - 5
    TIME: 4:00P – 5:00P
    AGES 6 - 7
    TIME: 5:00P – 6:00P
    FEE $175

This class encourages young performers to explore fundamentals of singing on key, acting with full expression, and moving confidently on stage. Through a variety of activities and songs, participants will develop their vocal technique, enhance their acting skills, and learn the art of stage movement, building confidence and poise while fostering a love for the performing arts. With focus on teamwork and creativity, valuable skills will be gained that will help them shine both on and off stage.
 

 

PLAYWRIGHTS IN THE MAKING: Intro to Playwriting Instructor: Christiana Meeks • Fee $245 DATES: THU: 2/13 - 5/8 (no class 4/17) TIME: 4:30P - 6:00P AGES: All
 






 

    PLAYWRIGHTS IN THE
   MAKING: Intro to Playwriting

   Instructor: Christiana Meeks
   Thursdays: 2/13 - 5/8
   (no class 4/17)
   TIME: 4:30PM – 6:00PM
   AGES: ALL
   FEE $245

This exciting, hands-on creative writing workshop is designed for young aspiring playwrights to
learn the basics of crafting a play, developing characters, writing dialogue, and building a story that can come to life on stage.
Through fun writing and performance exercises, group discussions, and their own imagination, students will create scenes and bring their ideas to life. At the end of the course, students will have written their very own scene, ready to be shared with friends and family in a mini performance! This class is the perfect starting point for young playwrights and storytellers to explore their creative voices.


MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE INTENSIVE Instructor: Palmer Davis • Fee $225 DATES: FRI: 2/14 - 5/9 (no class 4/18) TIME: 4:00P - 6:00P GRADES: 6 -12






  
   
          MUSICAL THEATRE
           DANCE INTENSIVE
               
    Instructor: Palmer Davis
    Fridays: 2/14 - 5/9
    (no class 4/18) 
    TIME: 4:00PM – 5:30PM
    GRADES: 6 - 12 
    FEE $225

Former Radio City Rockette
Palmer Davis leads this class with
guidance to develop the physical side to musical theatre. Classes
will include traditional jazz dance
warm up, strength building,
dance vocabulary and dance combinations from The Will
Rogers Follies, Oklahoma, and Hairspray. Class will culminate
with group dance numbers to present to family and friends.
This class is for beginning to intermediate level dancers.
 
  

SATURDAY ACADEMY: Intro To Theatre & Performance Instructor: Christiana Meeks • Fee $175 DATES: SAT: 2/15 - 5/10 TIME: 9:00A - 9:55A GRADES: 1 - 3
 

        SATURDAY ACADEMY
          Intro to Theatre and
                 Performance
     
   Instructor: Christiana Meeks
   Thursdays: 2/15 - 5/10
   (no class 4/19)
   TIME: 9:00A – 6:55A
   GRADES: 1 - 3
   FEE $175

Dive into the world of theater
and explore the fundamentals
and creative processes behind
live performance. Participants
will delve into acting, directing,
plot development, stage directions, character development and costuming. Students will perform ensemble scenes and a musical number, applying their learning in
a collaborative environment. Perfect for those eager to understand and engage
in the magic of the stage.

 

SATURDAY ACADEMY: Make’Em Laugh!/Improvisation Instructor: Christiana Meeks • Fee $175 DATES: SAT: 2/15 - 5/10 TIME: 10:00A - 10:55A GRADES: 4 - 5
 






 

        SATURDAY ACADEMY
  Make 'Em Laugh Improvisation

   Instructor: Christiana Meeks
   Saturdays: 2/15 - 5/10
   (no class 4/19)
   TIME: 10:00A – 10:55A
   GRADES: 4 - 5
   FEE $175

This high-energy, fun-filled class explores the world of comedy, improv, and short play production! 
Through exciting games, activities, and quick-thinking challenges, students will build their very own 
comedic play, while learning key improv skills to think on their feet, collaborate with others, and 
deliver comedic timing—all in a supportive, laugh-out-loud environment! By the session’s end 
students will have co-created a short, funny play full of quirky characters and hilarious situations, which will be performed in a final showcase for family and friends.

SATURDAY ACADEMY: Intro To Musical Theatre Instructors: Palmer Davis and Christiana Meeks • Fee $175 DATES: SAT: 2/15 - 5/10 TIME: 11:00A - 11:55A GRADES: 4 - 5






  
   
          SATURDAY ACADEMY
         Intro to Musical Theatre
               
    Instructors: Palmer Davis &
                       Christiana Meeks
    Saturdays: 2/15 - 5/10
    (no class 4/19) 
    TIME: 11:00A – 11:55A
    GRADES: 4 - 5 
    FEE $175

In this fun, beginner-friendly class, students will explore the 3 core components of musical theatre—
acting, singing, and dancing.
Using interactive activities,
students will learn basic acting techniques, build vocal skills through group singing exercises, and get moving with simple dance routines, all while bringing their favorite characters and songs to life!  Students will have a blast learning how to combine acting, singing, and dancing in a lively, creative environment!
 
  

SATURDAY ACADEMY: Advanced Musical Theatre Workshop Instructor: Palmer Davis • Fee $285 DATES: SAT: 2/15 - 5/10 TIME: 12:00P - 1:55P GRADES: 6 - 12 This class is for all actors wanting to take their craft to the next level. Students ready for a challenge with emphasis on singing and acting from American musicals like Little Women, The Greatest Showman and Once on This Island. This session will focus on the dramatic side of musical theatre. Students will be given scenes and songs that involve conflict and resolution as well as a character arc study, song development, emotional connection to the scene/song and personal discovery.
 

        SATURDAY ACADEMY
          Advanced Musical
          Theatre Workshop
     
   Instructor: Christiana Meeks
   Saturdays: 2/15 - 5/19
   (no class 4/19)
   TIME: 12:00P – 1:55P
   GRADES: 6 - 12
   FEE $285

This class is for all actors wanting to take their craft to the next level. Students ready for a challenge with
emphasis on singing and acting from American musicals like Little Women, The Greatest Showman and Once on This Island. This session will focus on the dramatic side of musical theatre. Students will be given scenes and songs that involve conflict and resolution as well as a character arc study, song 
development, emotional connection to the scene/song and personal discovery.

SATURDAY ACADEMY PLAY PRODUCTION SoDA Instructor: Mickie Mosley • Fee $285 DATES: SAT: 2/15 - 5/10 TIME: 2:00P - 4:00P GRADES: 6 - 12

        SATURDAY ACADEMY
             Play Production

   Instructor: Mickie R. Mosley
   Saturdays: 2/15 - 5/10
   (no class 4/19)
   TIME: 2:00P – 4:00P
   GRADES: 6 - 12
   FEE $285

This is a play-production class. All class time will be spent rehearsing, working on sets, costumes and props, and going through the rehearsal and production process. Students learn to enhance their awareness, self-esteem and the ability to work with others towards a common goal. A suitable production will be chosen based on the unique enrollment of the class, with roles and production duties assigned based on in-class auditions and technical experience. Additional rehearsals may be scheduled during the final two weeks of the session.
 

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