Bloomington Campus

• Constellation Stage & Screen

  

  The Ivy Tech Center for Lifelong Learning is proud to partner with Constellation Stage & Screen, who offer an exciting lineup of film, theater, and musical theater programs for Grades K-12! Littles, kids, and teens will work with professional instructors to explore their creative talents in a range of classes and camps hosted throughout the year.

  Grades K-2

  Theater Playground: Pigeons, Piggies, and Pals - Grades K-2

  Theater Playground: Pigeons, Piggies, and Pals is an introduction to theater arts for Littles in Grades K-2 and will focus on the fundamentals of storytelling through the playful, expressive, and laugh-out-loud world of Mo Willems-inspired characters and stories. From determined pigeons and dramatic best friends to lost stuffed animals, misunderstood monsters, and very surprising dinosaurs, students will explore stories filled with big feelings, silly problems, strong opinions, and joyful imagination.

  Through imaginative play, young actors will build foundational theater skills in improvisation, communication, voice, movement, listening, and character creation. Each week, students will explore a different kind of storybook-theater challenge: using their bodies and voices to show emotion, creating bold characters with clear wants, practicing partner scenes, building comic timing, and learning how simple choices can become exciting moments on stage. Guided theater activities will encourage confidence, collaboration, point of view, active listening, and creative self-expression in a positive and supportive learning environment.

  Budding actors will share their favorite characters, scenes, and storybook-inspired moments in a mini-showcase on October 24.

  NOTE: A limited number of scholarships are available for Theater & Film programs. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information. Additionally, Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission. 

  September 12 - October 24 | Saturdays, 9am-10am
  Sommer Schrader + Constellation Staff | Constellation Studios | $115

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  Acting Ensemble for Littles: How the Grinch Stole Christmas - Grades 1-2

  Acting Ensemble for Littles: How the Grinch Stole Christmas is a theater arts class for young, budding performers that builds upon their interest in acting, movement, storytelling, and self-expression—all while having a wonderfully silly, Seussian time! Designed especially for Littles in Grades 1-2, this class will use a dramatized version of Dr. Seuss’s beloved holiday classic to explore a colorful cast of characters, a playful rhyming world, and a heartwarming story about kindness, community, and the joy of sharing.

  As members of an acting ensemble, students will learn how to work together to tell a story on stage while practicing foundational theater skills including voice, movement, listening, focus, stage directions, character creation, and beginning script work. Through theater games, guided scene work, and imaginative play, budding performers will build confidence, strengthen communication skills, respond to cues, and learn how each actor contributes to the whole group as they prepare for a Who-filled final showcase of How the Grinch Stole Christmas on December 12.

  NOTE: A limited number of scholarships are available for Theater & Film programs. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information. Additionally, Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission. 

  October 10 - December 19 (No class November 28) | Saturdays, 10:15am-11:15am
  Sommer Schrader + Constellation Staff | Constellation Studios | $160

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  Musical Theater Playground: Frozen Forever! - Grades K-2

  Theater Playground: Frozen Forever! is an introduction to theater arts for Littles in Grades K–2 and will explore the imaginative, magical, and wintry world of Frozen! Students will bring favorite songs, characters, scenes, and dances to life through playful activities inspired by Frozen, Frozen Forever, Olaf’s Frozen Adventure, and Frozen 2.

  Through imaginative play, young performers will build foundational musical theater skills in singing, dancing, acting, movement, listening, and character creation. Students will practice expressing emotions with their bodies, faces, and voices, moving confidently to music, singing with expression, and working together as an ensemble.

  The class will also include confidence-building theater games and improvisation activities that spark creative thinking, promote active listening, and encourage self-expression. Students will share their favorite songs, characters, dances, and Frozen-inspired moments in a joyful mini-showcase on December 19.

  NOTE: A limited number of scholarships are available for Theater & Film programs. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information. Additionally, Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission. 

  October 31 - December 19 (No class November 28) | Saturdays, 9am-10am
  Sommer Schrader + Constellation Staff | Constellation Studios | $115

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  Grades 3-5

  Broadway Bound: Matilda In Concert - Grades 3-5

  Sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty! Constellation’s Broadway Bound: Matilda In Concert (Grades 3-5) is a 10-week performance class that gives budding young actors and singers the opportunity to learn and workshop scenes and ensemble numbers from the smart, high-energy, and wildly theatrical Matilda the Musical. Inspired by Roald Dahl’s beloved story, students will explore a world of clever kids, outrageous adults, big imagination, and the power of standing up for what is right.

  Under the direction of experienced, professional teaching artists, students will develop the building blocks of stage etiquette, musicianship, musicality, character work, and performance technique in an enriching and supportive musical theater environment. With dynamic musical numbers such as “Naughty,” “When I Grow Up,” “School Song,” and “Revolting Children,” students will strengthen storytelling skills, vocal confidence, ensemble singing, movement, and the ability to make bold character choices on stage. The class will culminate in a concert-style showcase on December 14.

  Notes:
  - Students should be comfortable singing in front of others.
  - This class will require outside preparation/memorization.
  - Attendance is crucial. If you foresee conflicts, please consider joining us for a future class.

  NOTE: A limited number of scholarships are available for Theater & Film programs. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information. Additionally, Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission. 

  October 5 - December 14 (No class November 23) | Mondays, 5:30pm-6:45pm
  Constellation Staff | Constellation Studios | $195

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  Acting on Camera for Kids: Green Screen Screams! - Grades 3-5

  Step in front of the camera—and into a world of spooky screen magic! Constellation’s Acting On Camera for Kids: Green Screen Screams! is a fun, hands-on introduction to acting for the screen, with a special focus on performing in front of a green screen. Using kid-friendly scenes and scenarios inspired by spooky, Halloween-themed movies, students will learn how actors use imagination, focus, and technique to bring exciting screen moments to life.

  Throughout the class, young performers will build foundational acting skills, including confidence, active listening, memorization, collaboration, vocal clarity, physical expression, emotional connection, and character development. Students will practice making strong acting choices, reacting truthfully to scene partners, and using their voices and bodies with purpose.
  Students will also explore how acting for the camera differs from acting on stage. They will work on important on-camera skills such as facial expression, gesture size, vocal adjustment, eyeline, continuity, and staying present within the frame. Green screen work adds an extra layer of creativity as students imagine unseen locations, react to digital environments, and interact with invisible objects or effects.

  Classes will progress from short acting exercises and playful green screen challenges to a full filmed scene in front of the green screen. Final scenes will be edited and shared with students and families to enjoy. Students will leave with greater confidence on camera, stronger acting tools, and a fun introduction to the magic of screen performance.

  NOTE: A limited number of scholarships are available for Theater & Film programs. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information. Additionally, Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission. 

  September 8 - October 20 | Tuesdays, 5:30pm-7:00pm
  Eric Shelley + Constellation Staff | Constellation Studios | $165

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  Acting Ensemble for Kids: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe - Grades 3-5

  Step through the wardrobe! Constellation Stage & Screen’s Acting Ensemble for Kids: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is a fast-paced and imaginative exploration of stage acting that will use a theatrical adaptation of C.S. Lewis’s beloved classic, The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe—a magical adventure filled with courage, loyalty, wonder, and the triumph of good over evil. Offering a range of roles that vary in size and type, this class is perfect for beginners, as well as young acting students with some experience.

  In addition to strengthening skills in reading fluency, active listening, teamwork, and public speaking, budding actors will focus on building a theatrical ensemble while developing individual acting technique, including voice and speech, creative movement, stage presence, and exploration of world and character. Students will learn and practice the fundamentals of theatrical staging and theater etiquette as they journey into the world of Narnia and prepare for a final showcase performance of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Students will emerge from the class more articulate, confident, imaginative, and collaborative performers.

  Notes:
  - This class will require outside preparation/memorization.
  - Attendance is crucial. If you foresee conflicts, please consider joining us for a future class.

  NOTE: A limited number of scholarships are available for Theater & Film programs. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information. Additionally, Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission. 

  October 28 - December 16 (No class November 25) | Wednesdays, 5:30pm-7:00pm
  Shannon Starks + Constellation Staff | Constellation Studios | $165

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  Grades 6-8

  Acting Ensemble for Middles - Goosebumps: The Haunted Mask - Grades 6-8

  Actor beware—you’re in for a scare! Constellation’s Acting Ensemble for Middles: Goosebumps: The Haunted Mask (Grades 6-8) is a fast-paced and fun exploration of stage acting that will use an imaginative theatrical adaptation of R.L. Stine’s spooky, wildly popular Goosebumps: The Haunted Mask. Students will step into a suspenseful, high-energy story filled with eerie surprises, big characters, comic scares, and the creepy question of what happens when pretending to be someone else goes a little too far. Offering a range of roles that vary in size and type, this class is perfect for beginners, as well as acting students with experience.

  In addition to strengthening skills in reading fluency, active listening, teamwork, and public speaking, budding actors will focus on building a theatrical ensemble while developing individual acting technique, including voice and speech, creative movement, stage presence, and exploration of world and character. Students will learn and practice the fundamentals of theatrical staging and theater etiquette as they creep toward a final showcase of Goosebumps: The Haunted Mask on October 21! Students will emerge from the class more articulate, confident, and collaborative performers.

  Notes:
  - This class will require outside preparation/memorization.
  - Attendance is crucial. If you foresee conflicts, please consider joining us for a future class.

  NOTE: A limited number of scholarships are available for Theater & Film programs. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information. Additionally, Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission. 

  September 9 - October 21 | Wednesdays, 5:30pm-7:00pm
  Shannon Starks + Constellation Staff | Constellation Studios | $165

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  Broadway Bound: Matilda In Concert - Grades 6-8

  Sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty! Constellation’s Broadway Bound: Matilda In Concert (Grades 6-8) is a 10-week performance class that gives budding young actors and singers the opportunity to learn and workshop scenes and ensemble numbers from the smart, high-energy, and wildly theatrical Matilda the Musical. Inspired by Roald Dahl’s beloved story, students will explore a world of clever kids, outrageous adults, big imagination, and the power of standing up for what is right.

  Under the direction of experienced, professional teaching artists, students will develop the building blocks of stage etiquette, musicianship, musicality, character work, and performance technique in an enriching and supportive musical theater environment. With dynamic musical numbers such as “Naughty,” “When I Grow Up,” “School Song,” and “Revolting Children,” students will strengthen storytelling skills, vocal confidence, ensemble singing, movement, and the ability to make bold character choices on stage. The class will culminate in a concert-style showcase on November 12.

  Notes: 
  - Students should be comfortable singing in front of others.
  - This class will require outside preparation/memorization. 
  - Attendance is crucial. If you foresee conflicts, please consider joining us for a future class.

  NOTE: A limited number of scholarships are available for Theater & Film programs. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information. Additionally, Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission. 

  September 10 - November 12 | Thursdays, 5:30pm-6:45pm
  Debby Jenkins + Constellation Staff | Constellation Studios | $195

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  Stranger Scenes & The Upside Down of Acting on Camera - Grades 6-8

  Step in front of the camera—and into a world of mystery, imagination, and sci-fi adventure! Constellation’s Stranger Scenes & The Upside Down of Acting On Camera is a 7-week on-camera acting class for Middles (Grades 6-8) that introduces students to the fun, creative, and technical skills actors use on film, television, and green screen sets. Inspired by the high-stakes worlds of sci-fi, fantasy, and mystery series and films like Stranger Things, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Super 8, and Ender’s Game, students will learn how to create believable performances in imaginary environments, react to unseen creatures and digital effects, and bring bold screen moments to life.

  Through acting games and drills, character-building exercises, and scene study inspired by middle school-centric films and series like Super 8, Stranger Things, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Harry Potter, and Ender’s Game, students will build confidence and strengthen important acting skills including focus, memorization, collaboration, vocal clarity, physical expression, emotional connection, and character development. They will also practice essential on-camera techniques such as hitting marks, maintaining eyelines, adjusting performance size for the camera, matching actions across multiple takes, and responding truthfully to off-camera cues or imagined CGI elements. By the end of the class, students will apply their skills to film a cinematic scene, gaining a stronger understanding of screen acting, green screen performance, and how to create clear, imaginative, and believable work on camera.

  NOTE: A limited number of scholarships are available for Theater & Film programs. Students must be eligible for free or reduced lunch through the National School Lunch Program to receive a scholarship. If you are interested, please click here for more information. Additionally, Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission. 

  October 27 - December 15 (November 24) | Tuesdays, 5:30pm-7:00pm
  Eric Shelley + Constellation Staff | Constellation Studios | $165

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Constellation Stage & Screen

• Acting & Improv

  

  The Ivy Tech Center for Lifelong Learning is proud to partner with Constellation Stage & Screen, who offer an exciting lineup of film, theater, and musical theater programs for youth and adults! Students will work with professional instructors to explore their creative talents in a range of classes hosted throughout the year.

  Improv for Adults: Beyond Beginner

  Constellation’s Improv for Adults: Beyond Beginner is a fast-paced, highly interactive workshop-style class that reinforces and builds upon improvisational skills and performance techniques. This class will focus primarily on long-form improv, and is open to adults with previous improv experience* who have mastered the fundamentals. Improv is a magical and collaborative art form that is not only fantastically fun, it boosts creativity, develops storytelling ability, enhances listening and communication skills, and builds confidence and resilience. Students will practice their skills in a safe, supportive, "Yes, and" learning environment. 

  Prerequisite: Previous improv experience (classes, troupe, etc.)/Mastery of the fundamentals of improv.

  *Prerequisite note: “Previous experience” should include completing at least one session of Improv: Beyond Beginner or Improv: Beginner. For exceptions, please contact Eric Shelley at eric@seeconstellation.org.

  NOTE: Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission. 

  Session 1 | September 8 - October 20 | Tuesdays, 7:15pm-8:45pm
  Regan Starr + Constellation Staff | Constellation Studios | $165

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  Session 2 | October 27 - December 15 (No class November 24) | Tuesdays, 7:15pm-8:45pm
  Regan Starr + Constellation Staff | Constellation Studios | $165

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  Improv for Adults: Beginner

  Constellation’s Improv for Adults: Beginner* introduces basic improv skills and performance techniques. This fast-paced, highly interactive class will focus on short-form improv and is open to adults with no previous improv experience as well as those continuing to work on mastering the fundamentals. Improv is a magical and collaborative art form that is not only fantastically fun, it boosts creativity, develops storytelling ability, enhances listening and communication skills, and builds confidence and resilience. Students will stretch their imaginations and put their spontaneity to the test in a safe, supportive learning environment.

  *Improv: Beginner is a prerequisite for Improv: Beyond Beginner.

  NOTE: Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission. 

  Session 1 | September 9 - October 21 | Wednesdays, 7:15pm-8:45pm
  Regan Starr + Constellation Staff | Constellation Studios | $165

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  Session 2 | October 28 - December 16 (No class November 25) | Wednesdays, 7:15pm-8:45pm
  Regan Starr + Constellation Staff | Constellation Studios | $165

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  Acting Techniques: A Practical Survey

  Explore the major acting techniques that have shaped modern performance in Constellation’s Acting Techniques: A Practical Survey, a hands-on, process-oriented course designed for adults who want to deepen their understanding of the actor’s craft. Whether you are brand new to acting, returning to the stage after time away, or looking to expand your existing toolkit, this 7-week class offers a practical introduction to several foundational approaches to performance.

  Each week, students will investigate a different acting method through discussion, guided exercises, partner work, and short text-based explorations. From Stanislavski’s “Magic If” to Meisner’s active listening, Stella Adler’s imagination work, Lee Strasberg’s sensory recall, Michael Chekhov’s physical technique, Uta Hagen’s object exercises, and Practical Aesthetics’ action-based scene analysis, this course invites actors to discover what works best for them while building greater truth, specificity, and confidence on stage.

  Through a combination of acting exercises, improvisational exploration, sensory work, physical practice, object work, and short scene study, students will gain practical experience with a wide range of tools used by actors in rehearsal and performance. This class emphasizes curiosity, experimentation, and artistic risk-taking in a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment.

  Rather than focusing on one “right” way to act, Acting Techniques: A Practical Survey encourages students to test-drive different approaches, strengthen their instincts, and leave with a more versatile, adaptable, and confident acting practice.

  Notes:
  - This class may require light outside preparation, including reading short scenes or monologues and practicing exercises between sessions.
  - Attendance is crucial, as each week introduces a different technique and builds toward a broader understanding of the actor’s craft. If you foresee conflicts, please consider joining us for a future class.

  NOTE: Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission. 

  September 14 - October 26 | Mondays, 7:00pm-8:45pm
  Bobby Perez + Constellation Staff | Constellation Studios | $195

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  The Art of Physical Comedy

  Discover the art of being funny without saying a word. Constellation's The Art of Physical Comedy for adults is a playful, hands-on exploration of the essential principles required for great physical comedy: rhythm and timing, precision, stillness, exaggeration, and surprise. Through movement exercises, partner work, ensemble games, clown-inspired techniques, and silent storytelling, students will learn how the body can be used as a full, comic instrument. The class will focus on building confidence, sharpening physical awareness, and developing a personal comedy toolkit that can be applied to stage performance, character work, improvisation, and everyday theatrical play.

  Students will investigate why physical comedy works, how to safely create the illusion of accident or disaster, and how failure, commitment, and vulnerability can become powerful sources of laughter.

  Some acting exposure is recommended, though no previous comedy or movement experience is required—only a willingness to move, to play, and to embrace the joy of looking foolish. This is a physically active course; comfortable clothing and a willingness to spend time on the floor are required.

  NOTE: Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission. 

  November 2 - December 14 | Mondays, 7:00pm-8:45pm
  Bobby Perez + Constellation Staff | Constellation Studios | $165

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• Musical Theater

  

  The Ivy Tech Center for Lifelong Learning is proud to partner with Constellation Stage & Screen, who offer an exciting lineup of film, theater, and musical theater programs for youth and adults! Students will work with professional instructors to explore their creative talents in a range of classes hosted throughout the year.

  The Broadway Ensemble: The Human Heart

  Come sing the best of Broadway in this 10-week performance class for adults! In Constellation's The Broadway Ensemble: The Human Heart, students will learn and workshop dynamic repertoire from classic and contemporary Broadway musicals that explore the conditions of the human heart.

  In addition to community-building and making new friends along the way, students will develop skills in stage etiquette, stage presence, musicianship, musicality, and vocal technique as they collaborate to bring musical numbers to life with exciting harmonies and light staging/choreography*. Under the direction of a seasoned, professional coach/teaching artist and musical director, the class will culminate in a final performance that showcases the ensemble with ample opportunities for soloists to shine. The Broadway Ensemble is a prerequisite to join Constellation Singers, Constellations Stage & Screen’s in-house musical theater performance group.

  *Light staging will be tailored to comfort level and/or ability.

  Note: Attendance is crucial. If you foresee multiple conflicts, please consider joining us for a future class.

  Prerequisite: Some singing experience preferred (voice lessons; classes; school/church/community choirs; talent shows; school/community stage productions/concerts/showcases, etc.)

  NOTE: Constellation Stage & Screen programs are not eligible for Ivy Tech Employee Fee Remission. 

  September 17 - November 19 | Thursdays, 7pm-8:30pm
  Debby Jenkins + Constellation Staff | Constellation Studios | $225

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