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After School & Weekend Programs

Terms

FALL TERM

September 13-Dec. 14, 2008

WINTER TERM

January 5-March 14, 2009

SPRING TERM

March 30-June 20, 2009

Policies

Re-registration is required for each term. • Payment Plans are available, see details. • Please familiarize yourself with our registration information, important dates, school policies, and refund policies.

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Acting For TV & Film (Gr. 5-8)

Allison Beula

If you've always wanted to be on television or on film, then this class is for you! Through improvisation, students will gain a better understanding of creating characters, working with a script and having a great camera presence. Each term will present different skill-building exercises and will continue to prepare students for performing and auditioning. The class will produce a short on-camera piece every semester and copies will be given to each participant.

Saturday 11:00 am-12:30 pm

register now Fall: $340.00

register now Winter: $260.00

register now Spring: $260.00

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Acting 101 (Gr. 2-4)

Nicky Phillips

This performance-based class is designed for the budding performer who wants to learn more about acting in a fun and comfortable class setting. Improvisation, script work, voice and movement and theatre games make up this dynamic acting program. Students are encouraged to join for more than one term as the class will work together to create a different presentation at the end of each session.

Friday 4:30-6:00 pm

register now Fall: $340.00

register now Winter: $260.00

register now Spring: $285.00

Sunday 12:30-2:00 pm

register now Fall: $340.00

register now Winter: $260.00

register now Spring: $210.00

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Acting 201 (Gr. 5-8)

Allison Beula

Developing your performance and acting skills is not only important for the future actor, but also essential for those who want to dance, sing, direct, write or just work with people. In this class, students will not only build their confidence level, but they will develop and move their acting abilities to a higher level. The class will delve into scripted work and character study, using theatrical games, improvisation and voice and creative movement. Each term, brings a different focus and a unique performance piece to showcase to family and friends during the final class.

Monday 4:30-6:00 pm

register now Fall: $315.00

register now Winter: $240.00

register now Spring: $260.00

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Improv 101 (Gr. 2-4)

Allison Beula

"Whose line is it anyway?" It could be yours when you enter this energetic, fun, scriptless class. Improvisation teaches performers: how to create entertaining characters; to develop storytelling techniques; to read and react to an audience. And it teaches young actors to think quickly on the spot and to trust in their natural creative instincts. Students will explore dozens of different improv games, building their skills week by week. This improv troupe will craft its own unique performance each term.

Saturday 9:15-10:45 am

register now Fall: $340.00

register now Winter: $260.00

register now Spring: $260.00

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Improv 201 (Gr. 5-8)

Nicky Phillips

Are you ready for Second City or Saturday Night Live? You could be if you have the tools to help you perform in sketch comedy and improvisational style performances. Learning the language of improv will help performers learn how to quickly create their character, express themselves both physically and vocally, play off the audience, think quickly on their feet and trust creative instincts. Performers will explore dozens of improv games, building their skills term after term. The troupe will design and perform its own unique and high-energy performance at the end of each term.

Sunday 2:30-4:00 pm

register now Fall: $340.00

register now Winter: $260.00

register now Spring: $210.00

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Vocal & Drama Studies for Teens (Gr. 7-12)

Shawn Henry

Designed for the young actor/singer who is beginning or continuing formal lessons, this class will provide students with a supportive environment in which they may develop and work on vocal and acting techniques. Participants will work on monologues, scenes, improv, group songs, as well as solo musical theatre pieces.

Tuesday 6:00-8:00 pm

register now Fall: $395.00

register now Winter: $340.00

register now Spring: $395.00

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Acting for Film & TV

"I was completely amazed at how much more confident my son became. I'm convinced that these classes teach important life skills!"

– Sharon, mother

Drama for Teens Improv for Kids
 
 

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