[NEohioPAL] Youth Theater Classes aligned with National Standards!

NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Melanie YC Pepe (330) 836-2626x 17

www.WeathervanePlayhouse.com

The NEW curriculum is working amazingly ~ Classes this fall were the best yet!

Youth Theater Classes

ALL NEW STANDARDIZED CURRICULUM!

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Spring Session

February 23 to April 26

NEW!

Broadway Dance Styles

Ages 10 ~ 14

Saturdays, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Tuition $135

Instructor: Rachel Galambos

Students will learn dance terminology, standard dance steps and combinations in a variety of dance styles including: Ballet, Jazz and Modern dance.

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Podcast 101

Ages 10 ~ 14

Saturdays, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Tuition $160

Instructor: Dan Jankura

Students will learn the fundamentals of creating a podcast, and will write and produce podcasts of their own!

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Technical Theater

Ages 13 ~ 18

Saturdays, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Tuition $135

Instructor: Ben Rexroad

Students will be introduced to aspects of technical theatre and design such as: sound design, props design, lighting, and scene design. A hands-on theater experience!

New Kids on the Block

Ages 3 & 4 with a Parent

Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.

Tuition $135

Instructor: Ben Rexroad

For toddlers AND their parents! Students, along with a parent or guardian, will work on theatrical fundamentals such as storytelling, emotional _expression_, creative movement, musical awareness, and vocal exploration.

This class is taught in the style of a "mommy-and-me" class. Students will use their imaginations in a variety of storytelling activities such as crafts, puppetry, music and movement exploration, dramatic play and creative invention. These exercises provide a foundation for theatrical skills such as understanding story elements, character development, creative movement, vocal exploration, and improvisation. Students will also actively engage in creating elements of technical theatre such as costumes, props, make-up, or scene design. This course is designed to be repeated.

Acting I ~ Places, Please!

Ages 5 ~ 8

Saturdays, 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

Tuesdays, 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

Tuition $135

Instructor: Cheryl Winslow

Students will focus on theatrical fundaments including stage directions, movement for the stage, introduction to vocal production and emotional _expression_, developing awareness of technical theatre, and understanding theatre as an art form.

Students in Acting I will gain knowledge and skills that will serve as a foundation for future theatrical endeavors. Skills include stage directions, movement for the stage, vocal production, emotional _expression_, and improvisation. Students will also discuss practical aspects of theatre such as audience etiquette and elements of technical theatre. Students discuss the art of theatre & storytelling and compare the art form to real life. Students will have the opportunity to apply their skills by rehearsing and presenting a class performance. Students will receive constructive feedback for their work. This course is designed to be repeated.

Acting II ~ Classic Adventures

Ages 8 ~ 11

Saturdays, 9:30 am to 10:30 am

Instructor: Cheryl Winslow

Tuesdays, 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.

Tuition $135

Students will work on theatrical fundaments and focus on character development, improvisation exercises, movement for the stage, vocal production, auditioning and theatrical processes.

Students in Acting II will discuss and develop skills in practical theatre aspects such as character development, emotional _expression_, improvisation, movement for the stage, vocal production, auditioning and rehearsal processes. They will be introduced to some aspects of technical theatre such as: costumes, props, make-up, or scene design. Students will compare and contrast aspects of theatre and other art forms. Students will have the opportunity to apply their skills by rehearsing and presenting a class performance. Students will receive constructive feedback for their work. This course is designed to work with each student at their own level. This course is designed to be repeated.

Acting III ~ Time Travelers

Ages 11 ~ 14

Saturdays, 10:15 am to 11:45 am

Tuition $160

Instructor: Rachel Galambos

Students will work on theatrical fundaments and theatrical process and focus on character development, movement for the stage, vocal production & auditioning. This class will have an additional focus on understanding, performing, and evaluating drama from a specific time period.

Students in Acting III will enhance performance skills by working on fundamentals such as character development, movement for the stage, vocal production, auditioning & theatrical process; while gaining a deeper understanding of drama in relation to history and culture. Students will work on a theatrical presentation from a specific time period and learn fun and interesting facts on a historical time period. They will be introduced to some aspects of technical theatre such as: costumes, props, make-up, sound, lights or scene design. Students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills by rehearsing and presenting a final performance. Students will receive constructive feedback for their work. This course is designed to work with each student at their own level. This course is designed to be repeated.

Acting IV ~ Actor?s Studio

Ages 13 ~ 18

Saturdays, 10:15 am to 11:45 am

Tuition $160

Instructor: Marc Moritz

Students in Acting IV will enhance performance skills by developing advanced performance techniques. Each student will work at their own pace. Skills include vocal production, movement for the stage, character development, improvisation skills, auditioning technique, character choice, emotional honesty, transitions & on-stage relationships. Students will develop these skills through scene study & monologues. Students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge & skills by rehearsing & presenting a final performance. Students will receive constructive feedback for their work. This course is designed to work with each student at their own level. This course is designed to be repeated.

Musical Theater I

Ages 5 ~ 8

Saturdays, 9:30 am to 10:30 am

Tuition $160

Instructor: Sarah Bailey

Students will work on the fundamentals of musical theater: acting, singing, and choreographed movement; and focus on stage directions, character development, improvisation exercises, vocal technique, musical listening skills, music reading skills, and choreographed movement.

Students in Musical Theater I will build skills in three areas of musical theater: acting, singing and dancing. They will be introduced to practical theatre aspects such as auditioning and rehearsal process, audience etiquette, theatre vocabulary, stage directions, character development, singing technique, reading music and choreographed movement. They will be introduced to some aspects of technical theatre such as: costumes, props, make-up or scene design. Students will compare and contrast aspects of Musical Theatre Performance with other theatrical forms. Students will have the opportunity to apply these skills by working on short skits and a musical number consisting of acting, singing and choreographed movement. Students will receive constructive feedback for their work. This course is designed to be repeated.

Musical Theater II

Ages 9 ~ 13

Saturdays 10:45 am to 11:45 am

Tuition $160

Instructor: Sarah Bailey

Students will work on the fundamentals of musical theater and focus on character development, emotional _expression_, improvisation exercises, vocal technique, musical listening skills, music reading skills, choreographed movement and solo performance.

Students in Musical Theater II will build skills in character development, emotional _expression_, music and dance vocabulary, singing technique, reading music, choreographed movement, auditioning, rehearsal process and solo performance technique. They will be introduced to some aspects of technical theatre such as: costumes, props, make-up or scene design. Students will have the opportunity to apply these skills by working on short skits, a group musical number consisting of acting, singing and choreographed movement, and a solo performance. Students will receive constructive feedback for their work. This course is designed to work with each student at their own level. This course is designed to be repeated.

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HOMESCHOOL CLASS!

Spring Session