EMPIRE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

The Empire Arts Center’s mission is to promote culture and lifelong learning by presenting our own artistic programming while providing a distinctive, welcoming venue for the arts, businesses, and community of the upper Red River Valley.

Join us this summer for a variety of educational programs. Check out program opportunities below!

In this five-week academy, students ages 14-19 will rehearse She Kills Monsters (a non-musical) by Qui Nguyen. Throughout the academy, students will learn how to analyze text, character development, voice projection, stage movement, working with props, theatre protocols, audition techniques, and resume writing taught by visiting professional theatre artists and academy director, Ryan King.

Begins December 9. Exact dates/times to be determined based on registration.

Performances January 24-26.

Join us to discover your unique sound, form your band, and learn essential practice techniques with our first Build a Band Workshop series. Featuring professional musicians from the region offering high quality sessions and panels. Specialized lessons on each instrument with advanced performance methods in mind. 

January 11 through February 15
Time: 1-4pm each session

Full price tuition for all six sessions is $200, or individual sessions for $40 each. Spaces are limited, and early registration is encouraged. Scholarships are available, please contact us for more information. Call (701) 746-5500 or email mattf@empireartscenter.com or

debraph@empireartscenter.com