Theatre Academy 2011-2012

Registration: June 13, 2011

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Theatre Academy Classes

For more information on these and other education programs, please contact our Education Director or call the box office at

507-282-8481.

 

Adventures in Acting - back to top

Through fun games and activities, students will be encouraged to use their own imaginations to create new characters and explore new worlds.  A great introduction to the theatrical arts.

Grades: K-1

Day and Time: Saturdays 9:00am – 9:25am (Session A)

                        Saturdays 9:30am – 10:55am (Session B)

Tuition: $20/quarter session

Dates: First Quarter: Sept 24 – Nov 5 (No class Oct 22)

           Second Quarter: Nov 12 – Dec 17

           Third Quarter: Feb 18 – Mar 24  

           Fourth Quarter: Apr 14 – May 19

 

Acting Classes - back to top

Through fun games, activities, and exercises, students will develop their skills in voice, movement, and theatrical performance.

(Acting Classes are a prerequisite to the Theatre Projects.)

  • Elementary Acting Class

           Grades: 2–3

           Day and Time: Saturdays 10:30pm – 11:25pm (Session C)

                                  Saturdays 11:30pm – 12:25pm (Session D*)   

                                                  *Session D is Quarters 1 & 3 only.

           Tuition: $45/quarter session

           Dates: First Quarter: Sept 24 – Nov 5 (No class Oct 22)

                      Second Quarter: Nov 12 – Dec 17

                      Third Quarter: Feb 18 – Mar 24

                      Fourth Quarter: Apr 14 – May 19

  • Intermediate Acting Class

           Grades: 4–5

           Day and Time: Saturdays 1:00pm – 2:25pm

           Tuition: $65/quarter session

           Dates: First Quarter: Sept 24 – Nov 5 (No class Oct 22)

                      Second Quarter: Nov 12 – Dec 17

                      Third Quarter: Feb 18 – Mar 24

                      Fourth Quarter: Apr 14 – May 19

  • Senior Acting Class

           Grades: 6–12

           Day and Time: Mondays 4:00pm – 5:55pm

           Tuition: $90/quarter session

           Dates: First Quarter: Sept 19 – Oct 24

                      Second Quarter: Nov 7 – Dec 12

                      Third Quarter: Feb 13 – Mar 19

                      Fourth Quarter: Apr 9 – May 14

 

Theatre Projects - back to top

Students will apply their theatrical skills in an original play which will be performed for family, friends, and community on the last day of class.

(Prerequisite: Theatre Academy Acting Class)

  • Elementary Theatre Projects

           (Prerequisite: Elementary Acting Class)

           Grades: 2–3

           Day and Time: Saturdays 11:30pm – 12:25pm

           Tuition: $45/quarter session

           Dates: Second Quarter: Nov 12 – Dec 17

                      Fourth Quarter: Apr 14 – May 19

  • Intermediate Theatre Projects

           (Prerequisite: Intermediate Acting Class)

           Grades: 4–5

           Day and Time: Saturdays 2:30pm – 3:55pm

           Tuition: $65/quarter session

           Dates: Second Quarter: Nov 12 – Dec 17

                      Fourth Quarter: Apr 14 – May 19

 

  • Senior Theatre Projects

           (Prerequisite: Senior Acting Class)           

           Grades: 6–12

           Day and Time: Tuesdays 4:00pm – 5:55pm

           Tuition: $90/quarter session

           Dates: Second Quarter: Nov 8 – Dec 13

                      Fourth Quarter: Apr 10 – May 15

 

 

Playwriting Classes - back to top

For students who wish to explore their creative writing skills and apply them to a theatrical setting. In these classes, students will work to develop their own original scripts, which then can be submitted for use in the Theatre Project classes.

           Tuition: $45/quarter session

           Day & Time and Grades:

           For students in Grade 3 -7: Tuesdays, 4:00pm - 4:55pm

                                                                            (Session E)

           For students in Grade 8 & up: Tuesdays, 5:00pm - 5:55pm

                                                                                (Session F)

           Dates: First Quarter: Sept 20 - Oct 25

                      Third Quarter: Feb 14 - Mar 20

 

Beyond the Stage - back to top

These classes are designed for students who wish to explore and expand upon their theatrical skills and talents outside of a performance setting. Each specialized class has something different to offer.

          Prerequisite: Theatre Academy classes or STAR

          Grade: 6 and up.

          Day and Time: Saturdays, 4:30pm - 5:25pm

  • Stage Make-Up

          In this class, students will learn how to properly apply stage     

          make-up and will explore the basis of theatrical make-up

          design.

          Dates: Sept 24 - Nov 5 (No class Oct 22)

          Tuition: $65 (includes cost of supplies)

  • Mask Work

          Students in this class will learn how a mask can be used as a

          tool in character development, will explore masks in a

          performance-style setting, and will get a chance to create their

          own masks.

          Dates: Nov 12 - Dec 17

          Tuition: $65 (includes cost of supplies)

  • Puppetry

          In this class, students will explore the world of puppets, will

          experiment with different styles of puppetry, and will get the  

          opportunity to create their own puppets.

          Dates: Feb 18 - Mar 24

          Tuition: $65 (includes cost of supplies)

  • Shakespeare in the Park

          Students in this class will get to work with scenes and 

          monologues from some of William Shakespeare's most famous

          plays. They will then apply what they've learned in a final

          performance on the last day of class, which will be held

          (weather permitting) outside in the lovely spring air.

          Dates: Apr 14 - May 19

          Tuition: $45

 

Important Information - back to top

  • Student enrollment is confirmed upon receiving payment for the session.
  • A full refund will be given for cancellations received 30 days or more prior to the start of the session. Refunds will not be given for cancellations received less than 30 days prior to the start of the session.

 

For more information on these and other programs, please contact our Education Director or call the box office at

507-282-8481.