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the young co. spring 2008 workshops
ACTING:
Introductory Acting: Character
act 1 (grades 4-6)
Dates: Mondays, 3:30-5:00pm , 3/10-5/19
Location: Stoneham Theatre, 395 Main St.
How do you turn yourself into someone else onstage? Creating a strong character is the building block of any strong show, and an important skill for a young actor. During this workshop, students use their bodies, voices and brains to develop characters both crazy and calm, like themselves and different. No class during April vacation. Instructor: Alycia Sacco
Intermediate Acting: Physical Theatre
act 2 (grades 7-9)
Dates: Mondays, 4:30-6:00pm, 3/10-5/19
Location: Stoneham Theatre, 395 Main St.
How can you use your body to tell the story of a scene? For tween actors, getting comfortable with and using the body can be a stretch! This course will help connect students with their physical selves, and use their bodies for expression and character creation. No class during April vacation. Instructor: Talia Etedgee
Advanced Acting: Scene Study
act 3 (grades 10-12)
Dates: Mondays, 4:30-6pm, 3/10-5/19
Location: Stoneham Theatre, 395 Main St.
How do you unlock the potential of a script? Working from the texy can be one of a teen actors greatest challenges, but understanding what hint a text can hold about character and motivation can be a young actor's greatest asset. Working from classic and contemporary scripts, this workshop will help teens unpack a scene. No class during April vacation. Instructor: Christopher Webb
DANCE:
Highly recommended for students interested in our act 2 and act 3 summer programs!
Advanced Musical Theatre Dance (by audition)
act 2 and act 3
Dates: Saturdays, 9:00am-10:30am, 3/8-5/17
Location: Stoneham Theatre, 395 Main St.
Designed for our more advanced dancers, this class will focus on combinations from some of musical theatre's most enduring and challenging choreographers. In addition, it will help prepare students for the toughest of musical theatre dance auditions. Several years of dance experience and a desire to be challenged are requirements for this class. All interested students can audition the first day of class. If not eligible for advanced, they will be enrolled in Intermediate Musical Theatre Dance.
Intermediate Musical Theatre Dance
act 2 and act 3
Dates: Saturdays, 10:30am-12pm, 3/8-5/17
Location: Stoneham Theatre, 395 Main St.
This class will introduce students to various musical theatre dance styles, as well as reinforce basic positions and steps that will aid them in any rehearsal situation. Students should have some dance experience, be willing to work hard and move quickly. While intended for those who may not have consistent dance training, by the end of the workshop they should feel confident tackling any hurdle!
Interdisciplinary Arts programs for our younger students:
Overture: for students in grades 1-3
Playdates: for budding performers ages 3-6
Creative Arts
Overture: grades 1-3 and act 1 (by permission)
Dates: Saturdays, 10am-12:30pm, 3/8-5/17
Location: Stoneham Theatre Gallery
This workshop fosters a love for the performing arts in an environment that is both safe and exciting for younger students. Children gain a broad base of experience in voice, acting and movement from various teaching artists, while the guidance of a constant lead teacher provides comfort and continuity. No class during April vacation. Minimum enrollment for this workshop is 12; because of the extended hours, the fee for this workshop is $250 (healthy snack and all materials provided). Instructor: Alycia Sacco and others
DancePlay
Playdates: Ages 3-4
Dates: Mondays, 2:15-3pm , 3/10-5/19
Location: Stoneham Theatre Gallery
This introduction to dance focuses in moving to music and allows for creative fun. Students participate in warm-up exercises to develop their coordination and concentration, as well as movement games and dancing with musical instruments, props and costumes. Please note: this class is limited to 10 students. No class during April vacation.
Creative Dance Theatre
Playdates: Ages 4-6
Dates: Mondays, 3pm-4pm, 3/10-5/19
Location: Stoneham Theatre Gallery
Kids who love music, dancing, singing and being on stage love this class. Students develop self-expression and confidence, gain success in working cooperatively with their peers, and become enthusiastic performers. Creative dance and drama accompanied by a wide array of music is a focal point of the class. No class during April vacation.
DETAILS: WORKSHOP ENROLLMENT AND FEES
Workshops are limited to 16 students (unless otherwise noted); minimum of 8 students must enroll. The workshop fee is $125 for the 10-week session. The exception to this is Creative Arts, the Overture program, which is $250.
The enclosed registration and payment in full are due by Tuesday, March 3rd, 2007. Sending in the form is not confirmation of enrollment; an e-mail will be sent approximately 2 business days after receipt of form and payment. A limited number of need-based scholarships are available.
Also Available: PRIVATE VOCAL COACHING with John Howrey
Dates: Saturday mornings/afternoons, Spring 2008
Location: Stoneham Theatre, 395 Main St.
Students will meet with John Howrey for private sessions to develop and strengthen their vocal technique and repertoire. The vocal coaching semester includes twelve half-hour long lessons. The fee for the Spring semester is $300 in total. Students are asked to contact the education department as soon as possible to reserve a space; John can only take 10 students, so please contact us quickly.
Questions? Contact us! (781)279-7885 x104, or education@stonehamtheatre.org