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Youth & Teen Classes Creative Dramatics This unique class introduces children to theatre by focusing on their natural sense of play. The aim is to encourage inventiveness and originality by introducing children to creative building blocks such as pantomime, games, skits and more! Children learn how to use their voice, body, natural expressions, and imagination to discover the exciting experience of performance. Ages: 5y-6y Instructor: Kathy Blumenfeld & Tom Farley Fees: Residents $132 | Non-Residents $151.80 Location: Children’s Theatre | Dance Studio Capacity: 10 Session Code Dates Time 36541 Sat, Jan 27- Mar 23* 11:15a-12p *No Class, 2/17 36539 Tu & Th, Jan 30- Feb 22 4:35p-5:20p Ages: 7y Instructor: Tessa Koning- Martinez Fees: Residents $132 | Non-Residents $151.80 Location: Children’s Theatre | Dance Studio Capacity: 10 Session Code Dates Time 36542 Sat, Jan 27- Mar 23* 11a-12p *No Class, 2/17 Ages: 6y-7y Instructor: Kathy Blumenfeld & Tom Farley Fees: Residents $132 | Non-Residents $151.80 Location: Children’s Theatre | Dance Studio Capacity: 10 Session Code Dates Time 36540 Tu & Th, Feb 27- Mar 21 4:35p-5:20p Curtains Up! Intro to Acting Designed for the beginning student, this class teaches beginning performers to develop believable characters while learning acting techniques in a fun, supportive environment. Under the guidance of a theatre professional, students gain confidence performing in front of an audience by learning theatre games, improvisation techniques, and scripted work while having an unforgettable class experience. Ages: 8y-10y Instructor: Tessa Koning- Martinez Fees: Residents $132 | Non-Residents $151.80 Location: Children’s Theatre | Dance Studio Capacity: 10 Session Code Dates Time 36545 Sat, Jan 27- Mar 23* 12:30p-1:30p *No Class, 2/17 Ages: 8y-10y Instructor: Kathy Blumenfeld & Tom Farley Fees: Residents $132 | Non-Residents $151.80 Location: Children’s Theatre | Dance Studio Capacity: 10 Session Code Dates Time 36544 Tu & Th, Jan 30- Feb 22 5:30p-6:30p Intermediate Acting This class is a follow-up to our Intro to Acting course, and focuses on scene study, script analysis, and character development. Students will work on scenes with partners, and delve deeper into character studies, as a way to get to the heart of great acting. After taking this class, students will have confidence to audition for any role! Ages: 11y-13y Instructor: Bill Olson Fees: Residents $135 | Non-Residents $155.25 Location: Children’s Theatre | Dance Studio Capacity: 10 Session Code Dates Time 36547 Sat, Jan 27- Mar 23 3:15p-4:15p 26
Performance Studio Students will work with a director to prepare and stage a short, one act play. They’ll be guided through the audition process, delve the depths of a character as a means of discovering dialogue that’s natural and believable, and gain hands-on experience performing on stage. Some memorizations outside of class is expected. Everyone who enrolls will receive a role in the play. Actors of all experience levels are welcome. Ages: 10y-14y Instructor: Bill Olson Fees: Residents $135 | Non-Residents $155.25 Location: Children’s Theatre | Magic Castle Stage Capacity: 12 Session Code Dates Time 36550 Sat, Jan 27- Mar 23* 1:45p-3p *No Class, 2/17 Improv Like A Pro Improvisation is a wildly fun performing art form where the actor’s split second decisions and quick witted responses can turn everyday situations into moments of comic delight! Whether you’re grooming yourself for an impromptu presentation at school, an audition for your favorite play, youngsters well versed in improvisational techniques are prepared to respond to all of life’s situations with wit and humor. Ages: 10y-14y Instructor: Bill Olson Fees: Residents $135 | Non-Residents $155.25 Location: Children’s Theatre | Magic Castle Stage Capacity: 14 Session Code Dates Time 36549 Sat, Jan 27- Mar 23* 12:15p-1:30p *No Class, 2/17 Shaking Shakespeare Young Actors, welcome to the World of Shakespeare! The Bard’s language, characters and stories pervade western civilization. Who hasn’t been touched by the tragic story of ‘Romeo and Juliet,’ or the melancholy Dane Hamlet? In this class, you’ll stage short scenes and individual speeches from some of Shakespeare’s most engaging plays, such as ‘Hamlet,’ ‘The Tempest,’ ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream,’ and Romeo and Juliet.’ Instructor will tailor selections to meet the interests of students. A great opportunity to experience and learn Shakespeare’s writing as a performer! Ages: 10y-14y Instructor: Tessa Koning-Martinez Fees: Residents $132 | Non-Residents $151.80 Location: Children’s Theatre | Magic Castle Stage Capacity: 8 Session Code Dates Time 36548 Sat, Jan 27- Mar 23* 1:45p-3p *No Class, 2/17 Scene Study Class Students get to enjoy playing well-known characters from classic scenes in the children’s theatre canon. The focus will be on text analysis and making dramatic choices from uncovering meaning beneath the dialogue. Students participate in in scenes involving 2 to 4 characters. Director feedback provides students with a deeper understanding of how to rehearse a scene. Memorization of scenes is encouraged. Scenes are assigned on the first day of class. Ages: 9y-11y Instructor: Kathy Blumenfeld Fees: Residents $135 | Non-Residents $155.25 Location: Children’s Theatre | Dance Studio Capacity: 10 Session Code Dates Time Youth 36546 Tu & Th, Feb 27- Mar 11 5:30p-6:30p Explore advanced acting techniques in this challenging course. Students will focus on text analysis and making dramatic choices based on the text. Students participate in engaging exercises as well as hands-on scene and solo work. Director feedback provides students with a deeper understanding of how to rehearse a scene. Memorization of scenes is required. Scenes are assigned on the first day of class. Ages: 11y-15y Instructor: Bill Olson Fees: Residents $135 | Non-Residents $155.25 Location: Children’s Theatre | Dance Studio Capacity: 8 Session Code Dates Time Advanced 36584 Wed, Jan 31- Mar 20 6p-7:15p Youth & Teen Classes 27
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