Betina Hershey has helped a generation of Forest Hills kids sprout wings on stage. As artistic director and lead teacher of the program, Betina develops new original works inspired by and performed by kids. She teaches musical theater techniques, acting improvisation, solfège. She imbues her students with creativity, courage, and the skills to cooperate as they rehearse and participate in the process of creating and rehearse a completely original musical theater show. Actors learn to play with confidence, eloquence and poise in a family-like safe, loving, and nurturing environment.

Professional credits include Meg in Phantom of the Opera, films Enchanted and Mona Lisa Smile, lead singer/guitarist/songwriter in The Scooches and Hot Jazz Jumpers. As a writer with over 2,500 productions and counting, since 2011 communities in 65 countries and nearly every U.S. state have discovered the joy of producing a musical written by Betina Hershey & Denver Casado, published and available at Beat by Beat Press.

Videos and testimonials... https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQWjN2kEmJFe2rMhSgpR8tk0UDtaVGgqT

"No matter what they end up doing in life, the confidence that you fostered and cared for will always be with them.  They enjoyed every minute of every year and made many friends along the way."
-    Miriam

"My daughter has learned so much and has such a good time with the other kids. Garden Players gave her a sense of self-confidence and poise. The games and singing and learning lines helped her memory. The interaction through improv forces her to think on her feet and be conscious of others. And…she has fun! In other words: Wow, has this been a great experience!"
-    Robin


Join us for private lessons or any of these weekly classes on Zoom:

Tuesdays:
4-4:30pm Acting Improv
4:30-5pm Play Readings, Monologues & Scenes
5-5:30pm Monologues & Scenes - Writing Our Own
5:30-6pm Singing & Songwriting

Class Dates:
Session 1: July 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th
Session 2: August 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

Class Cost:
Take a single half hour class for $20 per week. ($80 for 4 weeks/$160 for 8 weeks)
Two classes per week for $30 per week. ($120 for 4 weeks/$240 for 8 weeks )
Three classes per week for $40 per week ($160 for 4 weeks/$320 for 8 weeks).
All 4 classes for $50 per week ($200 for 4 weeks/$400 for 8 weeks).
Class Drop-in Rate: $22 for one class, $34 for 2 classes, $46 for 3 classes, $60 for 4 classes.
Joining late? We can prorate your classes.

Private Lessons Available Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays:
$40 for half an hour, $60 for 45 minutes, $80 for an hour paid monthly
$45 for half an hour one time lesson
Betina Hershey teaches: Guitar, Piano, Voice, Ukulele, Garage Band Recording, Monologues, H.S. Audition Preparation, Writing
Nick Russo teaches: guitar, ukulele, banjo, resonator, bass, drums, piano/keyboard, ear training, rhythm training, composition, and more (NickRusso.org)
Payable via Zelle: gardenplayerstheater@gmail.com or Venmo: @gardenplayers

(After filling out this form, send an email to gardenplayerstheater@gmail.com or a text to 917-204-5647 so we can get the Zoom link to you as quickly as possible.)

Betina Hershey, Fearless Leader & Director
917-204-5647
Garden Players Musical Theater
gardenplayerstheater@gmail.com
www.gardenplayers.com
Facebook: @gardenplayers
Instagram: gardenplayerstheater

Creativity is a power. Bravery is a power. Let’s be creative and brave together!