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Theatre Classes at Fine Arts...

 

Theater Arts for Preschool & Elementary | Theater Arts for Teens and Adults | Private Acting Study

Our theatre classes provide opportunities for growth and expansion throughout every age group (beginning at age 4) and talent level. Whether you want to be on Broadway or just be more comfortable in front of other people - our theatre classes are for you, providing skills that can be applied to every facet of your life.

Beginning & End Dates for 2012 Spring Classes and Lessons (18 wk classes)

Class Day Beginning & End Dates Make-up Date*
Monday January 30-June 4 June 11
Tuesday January 31-May 29 June 5
Wednesday February 1-June 6 June 13
Thursday February 2-June 7 June 14
Friday February 3-June 8 June 15
Saturday February 4-June 9 June 16

For classes less than 18 weeks-see individual class descriptions for end dates.
If class beginning dates are later than those noted above, the beginning dates are indicated on the "At a Glance" tables.
*Make-up lessons/classes are given only when the instructor cancels lessons/classes or for inclimate weather or emergency building closures.

Theatre Classes at a Glance

ALL Theatre classes are NOW 18 weeks long, unless otherwise indicated.

Class No. Monday  
TSP1210 Theatre Improv for Kids (ages 9-13) - 16 wks 4:30-5:30 pm
TSP1212 Theatre Improv for Teens (ages 13-18) -16 wks Cancelled 5:30-6:30 pm
TSP1204 Broadway Baby Jr. (ages 6-9) - 16 wks  Full 6:15-7:15 pm
TSP1216 Broadway Baby (ages 13-18) 7:30-8:30 pm
  Tuesday  
TSP1206 Theatre Arts Experience Jr. (ages 5-8)  Full 4:30-5:30 pm
TSP1207 Best Foot Forward - Auditions Basics (ages 8-13) Full 5:30-6:30 pm
  Wednesday  
TSP1211 Theatre Arts Experience (ages 9-13) Cancelled 4:15-5:15 pm
TSP1205 Page to Stage! (ages 5-8) 5:15-6:15 pm
  Friday  
TSP1201 Komic Kids (ages 3-5 with accompanying adult) Cancelled 11:00-11:45 am
  Saturday  
TSP1202 Princess Play! (ages 4-6) - 8 wks beginning Apr. 14 9:30-10:15 am
TSP1203 Superheroes on Stage! (ages 4-6) - 8 wks beginning Feb. 4 9:30-10:15 am
TSP1209 Advanced Prep for Young Actors (ages 9-11) - 16 wks 9:30-11:00 am
TSP1214 Musical Theatre Showcase (ages 11-15) 10:30 am-Noon
TSP1215 Advanced Prep for Teens (ages 12-18) - 16 wks 11:00 am-12:30 pm
TSP1213 Princess Bride Play (ages 11-14) - 16 wks 1:15-2:15 pm
TSP1208 We’re Off to See the Wizard! (ages 9-11) - 16 wks 2:15-3:15 pm
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Theater Arts for Preschool & Elementary Classes

Komic Kidz (ages 3-5 with accompanying adult) Sorry, TSP1201 has been cancelled due to insufficient enrollment.
Do you have a little performer? Introduce them to the art of theatre through puppetry, cartoon characters and nursery rhymes. Filled with theatre games and socially engaging exercises, this class supports your little one’s language development and gives them great confidence as they shine "on stage" and have fun!

Students Student Name(s) Class Day of Wk Time Length Teacher Room Price Did you Register?
TSP1201 Friday 11:00-11:45 am 18 wks Malinowski Room 212 $142 form.gif

   



Princess Play! (ages 4-6)
Does your little one dream of being a princess? This class lets her act out her dream! While working on basic theatre techniques, your young actress will perform a role in a play that shows princesses the importance of friendship and that they can do anything they set their hearts to. Strong parental involvement for the help of memorizing lines is required.
8 weeks - Saturday, April 14 thru June 2, 2012

Students Student Name(s) Class Day of Wk Time Length Teacher Room Price Did you Register?
TSP1202 Saturday 9:30-10:15 am 8 wks Malinowski Board Room $63 form.gif

   



Superheroes on Stage! (ages 4-6)
Do you have a young man who loves Spiderman, Batman or Superman? Here is a class to harness all his energy and enthusiasm while learning basic theatre techniques. Each young actor portrays a superhero in a play showing that super powers are not necessary to allow us to be whatever we want. Strong parental involvement for the help of memorizing lines is required.

8 weeks - Saturday, February 4 thru March 24, 2012.

Students Student Name(s) Class Day of Wk Time Length Teacher Room Price Did you Register?
TSP1203 Saturday 9:30-10:15 am 8 wks Malinowski Board Room $63 form.gif

   



Page to Stage! (ages 5*-8)
Each week this class immerses children in the art of theatre to bring a favorite storybook to life. The basics of theatre are taught as students act out a new book each week. Class culminates with a Sharing Day and cast party on the last day of class! (*currently enrolled in kindergarten)

Students Student Name(s) Class Day of Wk Time Length Teacher Room Price Did you Register?
TSP1205 Wednesday 5:15-6:15 pm 18 wks Malinowski Corning Auditorium $189 form.gif

   



Theatre Arts Experience Jr. (ages 5*- 8)   Sorry, this class is full.  Please try another class in this age group.
Is your young ‘performer’ ready to take the stage? This class teaches young actors the basic techniques and responsibilities of being in a play. Class culminates in a Sharing Day production of Horton Hears a Who for family and friends. (*currently enrolled in kindergarten)

Students Student Name(s) Class Day of Wk Time Length Teacher Room Price Did you Register?
TSP1206 Tuesday 4:30-5:30 pm 18 wks Malinowski Corning Auditorium $189 form.gif

   



Broadway Baby, Jr. (ages 6-9)  Sorry, this class is full.  Please try another class in this age group.
If you have a little shining star bound for the stage, this class is for them! Class combines singing, acting, script writing and stage movement, celebrating some of Broadway’s best. The session culminates with a Sharing Day for family and friends.

16 weeks - Class ends May 21, 2012.

Students Student Name(s) Class Day of Wk Time Length Teacher Room Price Did you Register?
TSP1204 Monday 6:15-7:15 pm 16 wks Lister Board Room $168 form.gif

   



Best Foot Forward - Audition Basics (ages 8-13)  Sorry, this class is full.  Please try another class in this age group.
If you want to take the stage and don’t know where to start, this class is for YOU! Come learn the basics of acting, auditioning and how to win a role through the audition process. During this interactive class, you will learn techniques (and a monologue or two!) that will prepare you to take the stage for that next audition.

Students Student Name(s) Class Day of Wk Time Length Teacher Room Price Did you Register?
TSP1207 Tuesday 5:30-6:30 pm 18 wks Malinowski Corning Auditorium $189 form.gif

   



We’re Off to See the Wizard! (ages 9-11)
Follow the yellow brick road as we join Dorothy, the Tin Man, Scarecrow, the Lion, Toto, Glinda and the Wicked Witch through several great Oz adventures. Through vocal exercises, theatre games, blocking and character building, you’ll have more heart, brains and courage than you ever dreamed possible. Your family and friends will shout, there is no place like home! on Sharing Day.

16 weeks - Class ends May 26, 2012.

Students Student Name(s) Class Day of Wk Time Length Teacher Room Price Did you Register?
TSP1208 Saturday 2:15-3:15 pm 16 wks D’Apice Room 212 $168 form.gif

   



Advanced Prep for Young Actors (ages 9-13) This class is perfect for the experienced acting student who is looking for a challenging and supportive theatre experience. Expand your theatre knowledge and skills through scene work, vocal and movement exercises and improvisation. Consistent attendance is expected and all students are required to participate in the end of session Sharing Day for family and friends.

16 weeks - Class ends May 26, 2012.

Students Student Name(s) Class Day of Wk Time Length Teacher Room Price Did you Register?
TSP1209 Saturday 9:30-11:00 am 16 wks Kosovich Peck Corning Auditorium $252 form.gif

   



Theatre Improv for Kids (ages 9-13)
Do you love shows like Whose Line is it Anyway? Explore the exciting world of theatre improvisation, where we make up the scenes as we go along and anything goes! Students learn how to create instant scenes and stories that stretch the imagination and boost confidence on stage. The final class is an improv show Sharing Day for family and friends.

16 weeks - Class ends May 21, 2012.

Students Student Name(s) Class Day of Wk Time Length Teacher Room Price Did you Register?
TSP1210 Monday 4:30-5:30 pm 16 weeks Kosovich Peck/Hill Corning Auditorium $168 form.gif

   



Theatre Arts Experience (ages 9- 13)  Sorry, TSP1211 has been cancelled due to insufficient enrollment.
Are you ready to take the stage? This class teaches the basic techniques and responsibilities of being in a play. The session culminates in a Sharing Day production of Charlotte’s Web for family and friends.

Students Student Name(s) Class Day of Wk Time Length Teacher Room Price Did you Register?
TSP1211 Wednesday 4:15-5:15 pm 18 wks Malinowski Corning Auditorium $189 form.gif

   



Theatre Arts for Teens & Adults

Theatre Improv for Teens (ages 13-18)  Sorry, TSP1212 has been cancelled due to insufficient enrollment.
Do you love shows like Whose Line is it Anyway? Explore the exciting world of theatre improvisation, where we make up the scenes as we go along and anything goes! Students learn how to create instant scenes and stories that stretch the imagination and boost confidence on stage. The final class is an improv show Sharing Day for family and friends.

16 weeks - Class ends May 21, 2012.

Students Student Name(s) Class Day of Wk Time Length Teacher Room Price Did you Register?
TSP1212 Monday 5:30-6:30 pm 16 wks Kosovich Peck/Hill Corning Auditorium $168 form.gif

   



Princess Bride Play (ages 11-14)
Have you always dreamed of being the beautiful Princess Buttercup? Or imagined going on adventures on the high sea with the dread Pirate Robert? Do you greet people by answering your phone with Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya. or ever want to scale the cliffs of insanity on the back of Fezzik the Giant? In this adventurous and thrilling class you become your favorite characters from The Princess Bride. We’ll learn basic acting skills, such as building character development, discovering objectives and strengthening vocal projection, all while reenacting our favorite scenes. Your friends and family will be amazed to see you on Sharing Day! 16 weeks - Class ends May 26, 2012.

Students Student Name(s) Class Day of Wk Time Length Teacher Room Price Did you Register?
TSP1213 Saturday 1:15-2:15 pm 16 wks D’Apice Room 212 $168 form.gif

   



Musical Theatre Showcase (ages 11-15)
If you like to perform, this class is for you! Musical Theatre Showcase combines singing, acting, script writing, improv and stage movement to create a unique show that allows everyone the chance to shine. Each student focuses on their own song and a character while working with classmates to create ensemble scenes that will be featured in a showcase-style performance for family and friends on the last day of class.

Students Student Name(s) Class Day of Wk Time Length Teacher Room Price Did you Register?
TSP1214 Saturday 10:30 am-Noon 18 wks Malinowski Board Room $299 form.gif

   



Advanced Prep for Teens (ages 12-18) New students welcome by audition or teacher recommendation.
Especially designed for advanced theatre students, this in-depth study of acting techniques will challenge you. Students learn about the craft of theatre through vocal and movement exercises, character development and scene study. Professionalism and collaboration are stressed in this class designed for the serious actor. Consistent attendance is expected and all students are required to participate in the final showcase for family and friends on Sharing Day!

16 weeks - Class ends May 26, 2012.

Students Student Name(s) Class Day of Wk Time Length Teacher Room Price Did you Register?
TSP1215 Saturday 11:00 am-12:30 pm 16 wks Kosovich Peck Corning Auditorium $252 form.gif

   



Broadway Baby (ages 13-18)
If you like to perform, this class is for you! Class combines singing, acting, script writing and stage movement. You’ll discover some of the best of Broadway while learning acting techniques. The session culminates with a Sharing Day for family and friends.

16 weeks - Class ends May 21, 2012.

Students Student Name(s) Class Day of Wk Time Length Teacher Room Price Did you Register?
TSP1216 Monday 7:30-8:30 pm 16 wks Lister Board Room $168 form.gif

   



Private Acting Study

Refine your technique with individual attention. Contact Jeannie Fleming-Gifford, Director of Education at 440-951-7500 x118 for further information.

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