Spring Program Guide 2013 - Skokie Park District

c. 1968 — Skokie Historical Society
Magic Class
Children will learn magic that will amaze family and friends, including tricks that
feature cards, ropes, coins, mind-reading, and more. All materials provided. Sign up
for this class again and again, as brand new tricks are taught each session!
Instructor: Magic Team of Gary Kantor.
Age: 5 - 12 Location: Devonshire Center
113212-01 Tu 4/9 5-5:55P $19/$24
Kids to the Rescue
Actors dramatize old fairy tales with strong heroes, adding new twists. Kids will learn
warm ups, theatre game and teamwork. Equal sized parts for all. Students present a
showcase in the final class.
Instructor: Gayle Starr.
Age: 7 - 10 Location: Devonshire Center
113721-01 W 4/3-5/22 5-6P $90/$113
Mini-Playmakers
Children will create miniature productions and explore theatre by building characters
in spontaneous, collaborative storytelling. They also will get a look behind the scenes
of theater. This is a continuing class with new opportunities introduced each session.
Students present a showcase in the final class.
Instructor: Gayle Starr.
Age: 5 - 8 Location: Devonshire Center
113722-01 Sa 4/6-5/25 10:15-11A $73/$91
Musical Theatre Basics
By working on scenes and songs from Broadway musicals, students will learn stage
directions, simple choreography, teamwork – and of course – singing the show
stopper. Warm ups and theatre games are included and every child will get an equal
size part. Students present a showcase in the final class.
Instructor: Gayle Starr
Age: 6 - 9 Location: Devonshire Center
113784-01 Th 4/4-5/23 5-6P $90/$113
Devonshire Playhouse and Northlight Theatre join to present
special opportunities for both the students and cast members of
the Devonshire Playhouse to attend selected Northlight Theatre
Performances and Master Workshops. Dates & details will be
made available after registration for the class/production.
March, 2013
The cast of the Devonshire Playhouse Teen show, “Fame,” and
the Academy of Comedy Winter class will take part in a master
workshop and see the performance of: “Stones in His Pockets”
In this play a couple of small town Irishmen hope to hit it big
when hired as extras for an epic American movie filming in their
scenic County Kerry village. This is a treat for thespians as they
will see two actors playing 17 different roles!
May, 2013
The cast of the Devonshire Playhouse Show, “9-5,” will take part
in a master workshop and see the performance of: “Stella and
Lou.” This world premiere, focuses on a quiet night at Lou’s bar,
where two kindred spirits seek solace as they navigate changing
times and relationships past. This is an intimate exploration of
friendship, forgiveness, and the longing for companionship that
grows with the passage of time.
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