Who teaches the classes?

Courtenay Harrington-Bailey-Founding Director/Lead Teacher-Courtenay is a transplant from New York City where she worked as a professional actress for many years. A member of Actor's Equity Association, she holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music and Theatre Arts and has performed for audiences across the U.S., Canada, and Europe.  In addition to teaching Dramafun, Courtenay teaches music and drama to students ages 2.9 through age 12 at The Bridgeview Montessori School in Sagamore .  She also teaches caregiver/child
"Music Together" classes at Meryl's Music and Arts Center in Sandwich and "Music Together" preschool classes at Cape Cod Child Development's universal pre-k programs all over the Upper Cape.   Courtenay's goal is to provide a positive, safe, and fun environment for your child to explore his/her dramatic self.

Where are classes held?
Dramafun! classes are currently held at Meryl's Music and Arts Center  located in Merchant's Square in Sandwich, Massachusetts and at Tumble Time Gymnastics in Pocasset, Massachusetts.  Our studios are large, bright, open spaces that lend themselves well to the active nature of our classes.  On our "sharing" days we transform these spaces to look more like a theatre. 

Class Descriptions:

Creative Drama I:   This class is appropriate for children ranging in age from 4-6.  Class length is 45 minutes and is very active in nature.  Creative Drama I at Dramafun! may include dramatic play, story enactment, imagination journeys, theatre games, puppetry, music, crafts, and dance.  Emphasis is placed on process rather than product and creative thinking is encouraged!  Family and friends are invited to observe our class in progress on the last day.

Creative Drama II:   This class is appropriate for children entering grades K-2nd grade.  Class length is one hour.  Creative Drama II at Dramafun! may include dramatic play, story enactment, imagination journeys, theatre games, puppetry, music, and dance.  Creative Drama II students will also explore basic acting techniques and showcase their work in a final performance. 

The Dramafun JR Players:   The Dramafun JR Players is a performance oriented class for enthusiastic, dedicated young actors entering grades 3-5.  We will create original plays adapted from children's literature, compose our own music, and share our work with the community. 

The Dramafun Players:  The Dramafun Players is a performance troupe for enthusiastic, dedicated, talented young actors entering grades 6-8.  Students will audition, rehearse, and perform a Broadway style musical for the public.  There will be singing and non-singing parts available for both boys and girls.  During the school year this group rehearses Saturday afternoons from 1:30-3:30pm. 

DramaTeens!: An exciting new performance troupe developed for the older student, enrolled students will work with professional actress Courtenay Harrington-Bailey twice a week for the month of July to create, design, and rehearse a short environmental educational/nature theater piece.  Students will be responsible for performing our rehearsed show in the new, open air theatre located in Hidden Hollow: A Nature Discovery Center at Heritage Museums & Gardens.

This collaboration with Heritage Museum provides a wonderful opportunity to spread a positive message about the power of youth and their ability to impact the environment and to make a difference in the world around them!