upcoming THEATER classes
Musical Theatre Productions
ANNIE JR.
Grades 3-6
Thursdays: 4:00pm-5:15pm
Instructor: Dori Bryan
Through the ever-popular beloved story of Little Orphan Annie, students will grow as musical theatre performers singing to the world's most heartfelt score, dancing to some of musical theatre's most beloved production numbers all the while learning the necessary skills to convincingly bring to life the characters we have all come to know and love. Culminating in a year end performance participants will study well the three disciplines of musical theatre: singing, dancing and acting.
- Tuition: $75.00/month
Materials Fee: $90 (included: costume, purchase or rental and music score)
Performance: Saturday, June 5th, 2010 at 7:00pm
THE WIZ
Grades 5-9
Tuesdays: 4:00pm-5:30pm
Instructor: Dori Bryan
Inspired by the beloved classic, The Wizard Of Oz, The Wiz combines jazzy tunes, funky dance numbers and a tongue in cheek script that performers really love. Throughout the course of the year, students in The Wiz will sing, dance and ease their way down that yellow brick road. Culminating in a year end performance, performers will undergo a traditional tech week, including exposure to lighting design, costume design and technical theatre. A great class for the theatre enthusiast who wants it all.
- Tuition: $80/month
Materials Fee: $90 (included: costume, purchase or rental and music score)
Performance: Friday, June 18th at 7:00pm & Saturday, June 19th at 7:00pm
LES MISERABLE JR.
Grades 7-12
Thursdays: 5:30pm-7:00pm
Instructor: Dori Bryan
Les Miserables is one of Broadway's most cherished musical experiences. With the emphasis on the performer Les Mis defines what ensemble really means. A powerful score stands in for traditional dialogue while production numbers are replaced with creative and artistic staging. As such, Les Mis will challenge and educate its young artists vocally, physically and intellectually. Culminating in a year end performance, Les Mis will undergo a traditional tech week, including exposure to lighting design, costume design and technical theatre.
- Tuition: $80/month
Materials Fee: $90 (included: costume, purchase or rental and music score)
Performance: Friday, June 11th at 7:00pm & Saturday, June 12th at 7:00pm
Broadway Beginnings
SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK JR.
Grades 2-5
Saturdays: 9:45am-11:00am
Instructor: Kassandra Grant Sulllivan
This 1-hour, innovative course offers students a chance to explore their skills in voice, acting and dance. Our focus will be to introduce these art forms with the discipline and care necessary for your child's future success. We will offer a highly motivating curriculum
*There is a minimum of 8 students for this class to run
- Tuition: $70/month
Materials Fee: $90 (included: costume, purchase or rental and music score)
Technical Theater
INTRODUCTION TO TECHNICAL THEATER
Grades 8-12
Saturdays: 9:00am-10:30am
Instructor: Michael J. Teixeira
This course provides an in-depth, hands-on approach to lighting, stage managing, constructing scenic art, props and costumes. Explore the practices of theatrical designers and technical professionals including script analysis, collaboration, research, visual thinking and develop creative abilities using exercises toåÊbuild intuitive responses and drawing skills.
*There is a minimum of 5 students for this class to run
- Tuition: $70/ month
Materials Fee: $90 (Included: worksheets, diagrams, technical tools, supplies for each class)
All PERFORMANCE DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Holiday and School Vacation Observances
No Classes will be held on the following dates:
- Columbus Day - Monday, October 12
- Thanksgiving Break - Thursday, November 26 through Saturday, November 28
- Winter Break - Sunday, December 20 through Sunday, January 3
- Martin Luther King Day - Monday, January 18
- February Break - Sunday, February 14 through Sunday, February 21
- April Vacation - Sunday, April 18 through Sunday April 25
- Memorial Day - Monday, May 31