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SoDA's 2026 Spring Classes
All Classes are held at Carmel's historic Forest Theater,
Santa Rita & Mountain View, Carmel-by-the-Sea
LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION:
Filmmaking for Teens
Instructor: Mariah Trinity
Mondays: 2/9 – 5/4
(no class 3/30)
TIME: 4:00P – 6:00P
GRADES 6–12
FEE: $295
Want to make a movie? Join us Mondays 4-6 pm to get creative, have a blast, and learn film-
making! Kids in grades 6-12 will engage with hands-on story-
telling, teamwork, and problem-solving as they go through the filmmaking processes, create practice pieces, and prepare for their final product showcase at
the end of the semester. Come improve your skills, bond with
other filmmaking minds and
bring your creative vision to life!
SoDA MUSIC INSTITUTE
Sing Out!
Instructor: Christiana Meeks
Tuesdays: 2/9 – 5/5
(no class 3/31)
TIME: 4:00P – 5:30P
GRADES 5–12
FEE: $245
In this class, students will learn healthy vocal techniques, basic music theory, and how to perform with confidence—both solo and
in groups. Each student will be assigned solos they can use for auditions or simply for the joy of singing. We’ll explore songs from
a variety of styles, including
musical theatre, pop, classical,
and rock. All skill levels are
can shine!
TINY TOTS PLAYHOUSE
Intro to Musical Theatre
Wednesdays: 2/11 – 5/6
(no class 4/1)
AGES 4–5
TIME: 3:15P – 4:15P
AGES 6–7
TIME: 4:30P – 5:30P
FEE $175
will learn to sing in tune, express
on and off the stage.
LAUGH LAB:
Improv and Performance
Instructor: Christiana Meeks
Thursdays: 2/12 – 5/7
(no class 4/2)
TIME: 4:00PM – 5:30PM
GRADES: 2–5
FEE $245
comedy with the excitement of
original play. Students will
sharpen their quick thinking and
builds confidence, creativity,
and stage presence—perfect
for young performers who love
to laugh and create.
BROADWAY BEGINNERS:
Training to be a Triple Threat
Instructors: Palmer Davis
and Christiana Meeks
Saturdays: 2/14 – 5/9
(no class 4/4)
TIME: 9:00AM – 10:30AM
GRADES: 2–5
FEE $295
new to musical theatre, this fun
and supportive class introduces
the basics of singing, acting, and dancing for the stage. Students
will explore classic and con-temporary Broadway and Off-
Broadway repertoire, learning songs, scenes, and choreography while building confidence and
stage presence. Co-taught by nationally credited and seasoned Broadway performer Christiana Meeks, and former Radio City
Instructor: Palmer Davis
Saturdays: 2/14 – 5/9
(no class 4/4)
TIME: 10:30A – 11:30A
GRADES: 2–12
FEE $175
BROADWAY BOUND:
Intermediate/Advanced
Musical Theatre
Instructors: Palmer Davis & Christiana Meeks
Saturdays: 2/14 – 5/9
(no class 4/4)
TIME: 11:30A – 1:00P
GRADES: 6–12
FEE $295
their craft and confidently shine
on any stage. The course also focuses on audition techniques, building an audition book, and developing performance
readiness in a master class–
style setting.
A HIT AND A MISS!
Beginning Stage Combat
Instructors: Michael Storm
Saturdays: 2/14 – 5/9
(no class 4/4)
TIME: 2:00P – 3:30P
GRADES: 6–12
FEE $245
Created for both actors and non-actors, this course focuses on “acting the violence” safely,
weeks of the course will be preparing a performance scene incorporating learned moves to be presented to the class on the final day of the course. This course is a pre-requisite for an upcoming sword fighting course. Instructor Mike Storm is a certified Actor/ Combatant with the Society of
has taught stage combat for over twenty years at the American
SoDA's
Instructor: Palmer Davis and
Christiana Meeks
Fridays: 2/13 – 5/8
(no class 4/3)
TIME: 4:30P – 6:00P
GRADES: By Invitation Only
FEE $295
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