FTC Theatre Education | Winter / Spring 2026
Presented by Maureen Hamill

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FTC Theatre Education is a program for young performers in Grades 3-12. FTC Performing Arts presents fun and comprehensiveclasses in acting, song performance, film and more. Under the instruction of working theatre and film professionals, our performing arts program is designed to be challenging, comprehensive and enjoyable. Not only building performance skills, but also public speaking, collaboration, and leadership to help each student develop poise and self-confidence. Classes are for all skill levels from the beginner to experienced professional.

 

Members save $50 on each class. Learn about FTC membership online.

 

Classes run Monday & Tuesday afternoons/evenings January 26 – April 7

No classes on February 16 or 17

 

MONDAY CLASSES — Starting January 26

Musical Theatre I

Grades 3–5

1 hr | Monday 4:00–5:00 PM | Instructor: Jessica Nivison | Tuition: $449 / $399 Member

Students explore the fundamentals of musical theatre while learning music and choreography from popular Broadway shows past and present. Young performers also learn basics of acting, movement, and dance for the stage.

Class Limit: 10 students

 

Musical Theatre II

Grades 5–8

1 hr | Monday 5:00–6:00 PM | Instructor: Jessica Nivison | Tuition: $449 / $399 Member

Students develop acting, singing, and dancing skills while studying material from Broadway hits. This class expands on musical theatre fundamentals and teaches students how to bring characters to life through storytelling and movement.

Class Limit: 10 students

 

Theatre Scenes & Monologues

Grades 8–12

1 hr | Monday 3:30–4:30 PM | Instructor: Jason Cicci | Tuition: $499 / $449 Member

A classic acting-studio experience focused on character work, intention, and choice-making through both scenes and monologues.

Class Limit: 8 students

 

 Creating for the Stage & Screen

Grades 8–12

1 hr | Monday 4:30–5:30 PM | Instructor: Jason Cicci | Tuition: $499 / $449 Member

A creative class where students develop original material for stage and screen using improvisation, collaboration, and story-building.

Class Limit: 8 students

 

Acting On-Camera

Grades 8–12

1 hr | Monday 4:30–5:30 PM | Instructor: Nili Bassman | Tuition: $499 / $449 Member

Students learn to bring spontaneity, confidence, and authenticity to on-camera performance through monologues, scene work, and cold reads.

Class Limit: 8 students

 

Song Performance

Grades 8–12

1.5 hrs | Monday 5:30–7:00 PM | Instructor: Nili Bassman | Tuition: $499 / $449 Member

Students learn to connect emotionally to their songs through storytelling, vocal expression, and interpretation.

Class Limit: 12 students

 

TUESDAY CLASSES — Starting January 27

Musical Theatre I

Grades 3–5

1 hr | Tuesday 4:00 –5:00  PM | Instructor: Jessica Nivison | Tuition: $449 / $399 Member

A joyful introduction to singing, acting, and movement. Students explore the fundamentals of musical theatre while learning age-appropriate songs and choreography.

Class Limit: 10 students

 

 Musical Theatre II

Grades 5–8

1 hr | Tuesday 5:00 –6:00  PM | Instructor: Jessica Nivison | Tuition: $449 / $399 Member

A supportive, high-energy class that strengthens acting, singing, dancing, and improv skills. Students learn Broadway-style music and choreography while building confidence and stage presence.

Class Limit: 10 students

 

CLASSES ARE NONREFUNDABLE

Description
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Jason is an award-winning theatre and film artist. He has worked in the entertainment industry for over 30 years, making his mark as a writer, producer, creative consultant, and teaching artist.

Since 1998, his independent production company, Monday Morning Productions, has produced new works by established playwrights featuring award-winning performers.

His series "Cady Did," created for Tony Award winner Cady Huffman, was nominated for 12 Indie Series Awards, winning 5, including Best Comedy Series.

Nili Bassman has been honored to work with and learn from many brilliant directors including Scott Ellis, Marshall Mason, Sally Field, Michael Grief, Hugh Wilson, Phil Morrison, and more.

Credits includeBROADWAY: Chicago (Hunyak); Curtains (OBC); Never Gonna Dance (OBC); The Addams Family (workshop)FILM/TV: Blue Bloods, FBI: Most Wanted, The Blacklist, Shades of Blue, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Christmas Tree, The Strange Dark (2024)

Jessica Nivson is a Connecticut-based performer, choreographer, and teaching artist. Currently,she is in her third year as the resident choreographer of FTC’s Summer Cabaret Workshop,working with ages 7–15!

Recent performance credits: Jesus Christ Superstar (Downtown Cabaret Theater), Much Ado About Nothing (Valley Shakespeare Festival), Sweeney Todd (Downtown Cabaret Theater), Hamlet (Hofstra University), Guys and Dolls (Center Stage Theater), and State Fair (Hofstra University).

She is a proud graduate of Hofstra University, Class of 2024, where she received her Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Acting Performance, with a minor in Musical Theater.