Class Schedule: September/October 2010

TOTS, 3-5

KIDS, 6-8

TWEENS, 9-12

TEENS, 13-18


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TOTS MUSICAL THEATRE “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST”
AGES 3-5

Dates:

September 19-October 24, 2010

Day:

Sundays

Times:

12:30-1:30 pm

Showcase:

October 24 at 1:00 pm

Tuition:

$155

Teaching Artist:

Tracy Whiteside


Students will learn lines, songs and simple choreography for selected scenes from this musical to be performed for family and friends at a 10-minute showcase. Participants develop skills in many areas including coordination, self-discipline, communication and confidence.

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YOUTH IMPROV COMEDY
AGES 7-12

 

Dates:

September 13-October 18, 2010

Day:

Mondays

Times:

5:30-7:30 pm

Showcase:

October 18 at 6:30 pm

Tuition:

$185

Teaching Artist:

Vanda Varnai-Garcia


This class is all about laughter, sketches and funny characters. Students play improv games, develop their own style and learning comic timing. No singing or dancing.

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YOUTH ON-CAMERA ACTING
AGES 7-12

 

Dates:

September 14-October 19, 2010

Day:

Tuesdays

Times:

5:30-7:30 pm

Showcase:

October 19 at 6:30 pm

Tuition:

$185

Teaching Artist:

Jesse Kuntz


Students will learn the important differences between stage and on-camera acting. This course explores the skills necessary to audition and act for commercials, TV, and films. Includes on-camera review and video playback. No singing or dancing.

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KIDS MUSICAL THEATRE “HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 2”
AGES 6-8

 

Dates:

September 15-October 20, 2010

Day:

Wednesdays

Times:

5:30-7:30 pm

Showcase:

October 20 at 6:30 pm

Tuition:

$185

Director:

Tracy Whiteside


Performers in this group will memorize lines, songs and choreography from selected scenes for a 15-minute performance for family and friends. Students build confidence and coordination while learning to work as a team in this exciting performance class.

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YOUTH “GLEE” SHOW CHOIR-CONTEMPORARY SONGS
AGES 6-12

 

Dates:

September 18-October 23, 2010

Day:

Saturdays

Times:

11:30 am to 1:30 pm

Showcase:

October 23 at 12:30 pm

Tuition:

$185

Director:

Tom Clear


Our professional show choir director will work with students on solos, duets, and ensemble pieces from popular contemporary songs. Participants will progress from basic to more advanced singing skills learning and perfecting breath control, phrasing and expanding range.

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KIDS ADVANCED MUSICAL THEATRE "SLEEPING BEAUTY"--By Audition ONLY
AGES: 6-9

 

Audition Dates: Thursday, September 9 from 4:30-6:30 pm OR
Sunday, September 12 from 12:00-2:00 pm
 

Rehearsal Dates:

September 19-October, 2010

Day:

Sundays

Times:

2:00-5:00 pm
Tech Rehearsal: Sunday, October 17 from 6:00-8:00 pm

MAINSTAGE Performances:

Saturday, October 23 at 2:30 pm and
Sunday, October 24 at 11:00 am

Tuition:

$225

Director:

Tracy Whiteside


This is an advanced audition-only program for the best and the brightest young talent.  See the Audition Page for details.

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YOUTH IMPROV COMEDY
AGES 7-12

 

Dates:

September 13-October 18, 2010

Day:

Mondays

Times:

5:30-7:30 pm

Showcase:

October 18 at 6:30 pm

Tuition:

$185

Teaching Artist:

Vanda Varnai-Garcia


This class is all about laughter, sketches and funny characters. Students play improv games, develop their own style and learning comic timing. No singing or dancing.

 

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YOUTH ON-CAMERA ACTING
AGES 7-12

 

Dates:

September 14-October 19, 2010

Day:

Tuesdays

Times:

5:30-7:30 pm

Showcase:

October 19 at 6:30 pm

Tuition:

$185

Teaching Artist:

Jesse Kuntz


Students will learn the important differences between stage and on-camera acting. This course explores the skills necessary to audition and act for commercials, TV, and films. Includes on-camera review and video playback. No singing or dancing.

 

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TWEENS MUSICAL THEATRE “CHICAGO”
AGES 9-12

Date:

September 18-October 23, 2010

Day:

Saturdays

Times:

9:00-11:00 am

Showcase:

October 23 at 10:00 am

Tuition:

$185

Director:

Tracy Whiteside


Performers in this group will memorize lines, songs and choreography from selected scenes from this popular modern musical for a 20-minute performance for family and friends. Students will build confidence and develop many skills including teamwork and creative thinking.  All material G-rated.

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YOUTH “GLEE” SHOW CHOIR-CONTEMPORARY SONGS
AGES 6-12

 

Dates:

September 18-October 23, 2010

Day:

Saturdays

Times:

11:30 am to 1:30 pm

Showcase:

October 23 at 12:30 pm

Tuition:

$185

Director:

Tom Clear


Our professional show choir director will work with students on solos, duets, and ensemble pieces from popular contemporary songs. Participants will progress from basic to more advanced singing skills learning and perfecting breath control, phrasing and expanding range.

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KIDS ADVANCED MUSICAL THEATRE "SLEEPING BEAUTY"--By Audition ONLY
AGES: 6-9

 
Audition Dates: Thursday, September 9 from 4:30-6:30 pm OR
Sunday, September 12 from 12:00-2:00 pm
 

Rehearsal Dates:

September 19-October, 2010

Day:

Sundays

Times:

2:00-5:00 pm
Tech Rehearsal: Sunday, October 17 from 6:00-8:00 pm

MAINSTAGE Performances:

Saturday, October 23 at 2:30 pm and
Sunday, October 24 at 11:00 am

Tuition:

$225

Director:

Tracy Whiteside


This is an advanced audition-only program for the best and the brightest young talent.  See the Audition Page for details.

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TEEN PLAY: "A NIGHT IN TRANSYLVANIA"--By Audition ONLY
AGES 13-19

Audition Dates: Friday, September 10 from 4:30-6:30 pm OR
Saturday, September 11 from 2:30-4:30 pm
 

Rehearsal Dates:

September 16-October 14, 2010*

Day:

Thursdays
Times: 5:00-9:00 pm
Tech Rehearsal: October 14 from 5:00-9:00 pm

Performances:

*10/21 at 8 pm and 10/24 at 6:30 pm Mainstage

Tuition:

$225

Director:

Tracy Whiteside


This is an advanced audition-only program for the best and the brightest young talent.  This is a comedic version of Dracula.  No singing or dancing. See the Audition Page for details.

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TEEN SHOW CHOIR: CONTEMPORARY SONGS--By Audition ONLY
AGES 13-19

Audition Dates: Tuesday, September 7 from 4:30-6:30 pm OR
Saturday, September 11 from 12:00-2:00 pm
 

Rehearsal Dates:

September 18-October 23, 2010

Day:

Saturdays
Times: 2:00-5:00 pm

Tech Rehearsal:

Saturday, October 16

Performance:

October 23 at 1:30 pm plus other dates TBD

Tuition:

$225

Director:

Tom Clear


This is an advanced audition-only program for the best and the brightest young talent.  The Show Choir will eventually participate in competitions. See the Audition Page for details.

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