Winter 2024 Enjoy! Activity Guide

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
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