NOVA Center for the Performing Arts

Creative Drama
2024-11-12 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-11-05 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-10-29 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago)
For ages 6 to 8

Tuesdays, September 24 through November 19, 2024

3:30 – 4:30pm

DeLaney Hardy Ray, instructor

Let’s play! Students will learn how to put on a play using theater games, learning how to follow stage directions, building an ensemble, and focused listening. They will also learn about their Actor’s Toolkit: Body, Voice, and Imagination! Showcase date and time TBD.

AUDITIONS for Over the River and Through the Woods!
2024-11-10 17:00 - 19:00
By Joe DiPietro

A poignant and humorous story of family, longing to remain a part of the close knit unit, but yearning to break free from the hold, the routine, the traditions and the “guidance” that is offered. Featuring a young man, his two sets of grandparents, and a young woman who captures his heart.

Directed by Cora Brink. Auditioners should come prepared with a 60 to 90-second monologue and will be asked to do a cold reading from the script. Performances will be January 17, 18, 19 and 24, 25, 26, 2025.

Yellowstone Repertory Theatre production
2024-11-10 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-09 19:30 - 21:30, 2024-11-08 19:30 - 21:30 | NOVA Center for the Performing Arts, 2317 Montana Avenue, Billings, MT, 59101, United States
The Garish Sun

The Garish Sun, written by Craig Lancaster, directed by Craig Huisenga. Beleaguered newpaper editor Sonny Sturgis and his ragtag crew – star reporter Randi Hutch and surprising newcomer Dexter collins – have one day to tell a final blockbuster story. Presented at NOVA Center for the Performing Arts.

(This play contains strong language, not suitable for younger audiences.)

Festival of One-Act Operas
2024-11-10 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-11-09 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-11-08 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-11-03 14:00 - 15:30, 2024-11-02 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-11-01 19:30 - 21:00
Two one-act operas perfect for families and those unfamiliar with opera. Starring local singing talent, both “Little Red RIding Hood” and “The Impresario” will be presented.

Little Red Riding Hood Cast

The Wolf/Woodsman – Kyle Fergus

Little Red Riding Hood – Janie Sutton

Grandmother – Mandi Taylor

The Impresario Cast

Mr Scruples (The Impresario) – Dan Struckman

Mdm Goldentrill – Grace Mock

Miss Silverpeal – Sarah Waggoner

Ms Bluff (Assistant) – DeLaney Hardy Ray

Mr Angel (Financier) – Cruz Martinez

Directed by William Stearns

Music Direction by Kathy McLain

Backstage Pass
2024-11-07 16:30 - 17:30, 2024-10-31 16:30 - 17:30, 2024-10-24 16:30 - 17:30
Cost: $225Ages: Open for all agesDay: ThursdaysTime: 5:00 to 6:00Taught by: Janie Sutton

Description: Acting, singing, dancing, oh my! In this class students will learn how to become a triple threat! Students will learn the basics of musical theatre while learning music and choreography for a selection of songs. Showcase date and time TBD.

Tiny Tot Theater
2024-11-07 11:15 - 12:00, 2024-10-31 11:15 - 12:00
Cost: $120

Age: 4 to 6

Day: Thursdays, 9/26 – 11/21/24

Time: 11:15-12:00

Taught by: DeLaney Hardy Ray

Join us for this 45 minute class where we introduce the magic of theater and storytelling to your child. Your child will learn how to tell a story through theater games, imagination, focused listening, and exploring.

Dots, Lines and Squiggles: How to read music 101
2024-11-06 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-30 17:00 - 18:00
Learn how to read music 101: a skill that enables you to follow music – both vocal and instrumental. Learn how music ‘works’: notes, rhythm, rests, scales, chords, harmony and much, much more! Wednesdays from 5pm – 6pm, 9/25/24 – 11/6/24. Taught by Dulais Rhys.

Acting
2024-11-06 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-30 17:00 - 18:00
For ages 12 to 18, OR who have completed at least ONE semester of “Intro to Theater”.

Wednesdays September 25 – November 20, 2024 5:00pm – 6:00pm

DeLaney Hardy Ray, instructorIn this class, students will learn what it means to become a performer! Students will learn how to correctly use their voices through projection and enunciation, how to use their body by creating stage presence and how to use their bodies to create a character, and how to use their imaginations to fully create the world of the play. Showcase date and time TBD.

Intro to Theater
2024-11-06 15:30 - 16:30, 2024-10-30 15:30 - 16:30
For ages 9 -12

Wednesdays, September 25 through November 10, 2024

3:30-4:30pm

DeLaney Hardy Ray, instructor

In Intro to Theater, students will build on what they learned in Creative Drama by writing their own play! Students will learn basic theater and stage etiquette and write their own play using various improv and ensemble building games. Showcase date and time TBD.

Musical Theater
2024-11-05 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-10-29 17:00 - 18:00

Reader's Theatre
2024-11-03 17:30 - 19:00

Funky Bunch Improv Comedy
2024-11-01 19:30 - 21:00 | NOVA Center for the Performing Arts, 2317 Montana Avenue, Billings, MT, 59101, United States
NOVA’s High School Improv Troupe, with guest appearance by Funky Bunch, Jr.

Auction of Arias
2024-10-27 18:00 - 21:00
A delightful way to support local community theater, musical theater and opera!

NOVA Radio Players
2024-10-26 14:00 - 16:00
Original radio plays written and performed by local talent!
