Class Schedule: November/December 2010

TOTS, 3-5

KIDS, 6-8

TWEENS, 9-12

TEENS, 13-18

 

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TOTS MUSICAL THEATRE “JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT”
AGES 3-5

Dates:

November 7-December 19, 2010
(no class November 28)

Day:

Sundays

Times:

12:30-1:30 pm

Showcase:

December 19 at 11:00 am

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 - ADVANCED
AGES 7-12

 

Dates:

November 1 to December 13, 2010
(No class November 22)

Day:

Mondays

Times:

5:30-7:30 pm

Showcase:

December 13 at 6:30 pm

Tuition:

$185

Teaching Artist:

Vanda Varnai-Garcia


This class is for students with previous improvisation training and experience.  Participants will be covering a wider and more challenging range of exercises, techniques and formats. No singing or dancing.

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YOUTH ACTING TECHNIQUE "HARRY POTTER" and "SHREK"
AGES 7-12

 

Dates:

November 3 to December 15, 2010
(No class November 24)

Day:

Wednesdays

Times:

5:30-7:30 pm

Showcase:

December 15 at 6:30 pm

Tuition:

$185

Teaching Artist:

Vanda Varnai-Garcia


This class is designed to develop basic acting skills including audition technique, showing emotions and becoming a character. No singing or dancing.

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KIDS MUSICAL THEATRE “A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS”
AGES 6-8

 

Dates:

November 2 to December 14, 2010
(No class November 23)

Day:

Tuesdays

Times:

5:30-7:30 pm

Showcase:

December 14 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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KIDS MUSICAL THEATRE “LITTLE MERMAID”
AGES 6-8

 

Dates:

November 6 to December 18, 2010
(No class November 27)

Day:

Saturdays

Times:

9:00-11:00 am

Showcase:

December 18 at 10:00 am

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-HOLIDAY SONGS
AGES 6-12

 

Dates:

November 6 to December 18, 2010
(No class November 27)

Day:

Saturdays

Times:

11:30 am to 1:30 pm

Showcase:

December 18 at 12:30 pm

Tuition:

$185

Director:

Debra Stombres


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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CAMP: KIDS ACTING TECHNIQUE/IMPROV
AGES 6-8

 

Dates:

December 27 to December 29, 2010

Day:

Monday-Wednesday

Times:

9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Showcase:

December 29 at 11:00 am

Tuition:

$135

Teaching Artist:

Performing Arts Academy Staff

Students play theatre games and learn or improve acting skills such as audition technique and becoming the character.  Participants improve speaking skills and build confidence.
 

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YOUTH IMPROV COMEDY - ADVANCED
AGES 7-12

 

Dates:

November 1 to December 13, 2010
(No class November 22)

Day:

Mondays

Times:

5:30-7:30 pm

Showcase:

December 13 at 6:30 pm

Tuition:

$185

Teaching Artist:

Vanda Varnai-Garcia


This class is for students with previous improvisation training and experience.  Participants will be covering a wider and more challenging range of exercises, techniques and formats. No singing or dancing.

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YOUTH ACTING TECHNIQUE "HARRY POTTER" and "SHREK"
AGES 7-12

 

Dates:

November 3 to December 15, 2010
(No class November 24)

Day:

Wednesdays

Times:

5:30-7:30 pm

Showcase:

December 15 at 6:30 pm

Tuition:

$185

Teaching Artist:

Vanda Varnai-Garcia


This class is designed to develop basic acting skills including audition technique, showing emotions and becoming a character. No singing or dancing.

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

 

Dates:

November 6 to December 18, 2010
No class November 27

Day:

Saturdays

Times:

11:30 am to 1:30 pm

Showcase:

December 18 at 12:30 pm Mainstage

Tuition:

$185

Director:

Debra Stombres


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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TWEENS MUSICAL THEATRE “GODSPELL”
AGES 9-12

Date:

November 7 to December 19, 2010
(No class November 28)

Day:

Sundays

Times:

2:00-4:00 pm

Showcase:

December 19 at 12:00 pm

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. 
 

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HOLIDAY CAMP: TWEENS MUSICAL THEATRE “CATS”
AGES 9-12

Date:

December 27 to December 29, 2010

Day:

Monday-Wednesday

Times:

1:00-4:00 pm

Showcase:

December 29 at 3:00 pm

Tuition:

$135

Director:

Performing Arts Academy Staff


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. 
 

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TEEN PLAY: COMEDY CHRISTMAS ONE ACTS--By Audition ONLY
AGES 13-19

Audition Dates: October 28 from 4:30-6:30 OR October 30 from 2:30-4:30

Rehearsal Dates:

November 4 to December 9, 2010*
(No rehearsal November 25)

Day:

Thursdays
Times: 5:00-9:00 pm
Tech Rehearsal: *December 12 from 4:30-6:30 pm

Performances:

*December 12 and 13 at 7:00 pm Mainstage

Tuition:

$225

Director:

Tracy Whiteside


This is an advanced audition-only program for the best and the brightest young talent.   No singing or dancing.   Cast members will perform 3 scripted one-acts plus write and perform their own!  See the Audition Page for details.
 

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

Audition Dates: By appointment-call 630-364-0550 to arrange

Rehearsal Dates:

November 6 to December 18, 2010
No class November 27

Day:

Saturdays
Times: 2:00-5:00 pm

Tech Rehearsal:

December 11

Performance:

December 18 at 1:30 pm Mainstage

Tuition:

$225 - Returning members receive $25 discount when paying by check

Director:

Debra Stombres


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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