Grades K-2
The World of Dr. Seuss
April 2-6, 2012, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Tuition: $260
Oh, the places you’ll go! Come explore the world of Dr. Seuss. In this class, you will use your imagination to hitch a ride with The Lorax, taste some Green Eggs and Ham, and listen as Horton Hears a Who!
Grades 3-6
Acting 1- Hogwarts
April 2-6, 2012, 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Tuition: $260
Enter the magical world of Hogwarts (no portkey required). J.K. Rowling’s classic book series is the inspiration for this mystical and unforgettable adventure. Develop memorable characters while exploring concepts such as voice, movement, character objective, and stage presence.
Grades Pre-K/K
Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 6- May 31, 2012, 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Tuition: $150 per month
This two-day-a-week program offers an enriching, creative learning environment for your preschool-aged child to embark on a journey of imagination and discovery. Arts Adventures uses an arts-based teaching structure and child-centered learning environment, where the emphasis is on the process, allowing children to think and solve problems creatively. The arts of dance, music, visual art, drama, and literature are natural disciplines that help children grow through experience and find joyful, positive, and varied ways to express themselves with confidence.
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Grades Pre-K/K
Exploratory Acting– Hungry Caterpillars and Lonely Fireflies
Mondays, April 30-May 21, 2012, 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Tuition: $65
“But he was still hungry!” The gloriously illustrated works of Eric Carle provide the inspiration as you play new characters and work together to act out stories both new and familiar. A steady diet of games and craft projects will more than satisfy you.
Grades K-2
Exploratory Acting– Story Book Adventures
Wednesdays, May 2- May 23, 2012, 5:15-6:15 PM
Tuition: $65
Characters like Fancy Nancy, and many others, all contribute to the fun of creative play. Jump into the world of a different story book each week exploring movement, voice, and crafts.
Grades 1-2
Exploratory Acting– Follow the Yellow Brick Road
Saturdays, April 28- May 19, 2012, 10:00-11:00 AM
Tuition: $65
You’re off to see the Wizard in this class where you create unique characters, situations, and stories to re-enact and reinvent L. Frank Baum’s merry old land of Oz. Basic theatre and acting terminology are woven throughout the class.
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Grades 1-2
Musical Theatre 1- Jungle Book
Wednesdays, May 2- May 23, 2012, 4:00-5:00 PM
Tuition: $65
Join Mowgli and Baloo in this class that features characters that swing through trees and prowl grassy savannas. Work together to act out their story and devour a steady diet of music and dance moves to support their adventure.
Grades 1-2
Musical Theatre 1 – Princess and the Frog
Saturdays, April 28 – May 19, 2012, 11:15 AM- 12:15 PM
Tuition: $65
This jazzy Disney hit injects New Orleans blues and energy into the KIDSTAGE classroom. Put on your webbed feet and sing and dance your way through the Bayou.
Grades 3-5
Acting 1 – Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Saturdays, April 28 – May 19, 2012, 1:30-3:00 PM
Tuition: $80
Students learn how to create characters from the ground up by using and developing their own unique vocal and physical skills. Basic theatre and acting terminology are woven throughout the class as students re-enact and reinvent Jeff Kinney’s award-winning books about the hazards of growing up before you’re ready.
Grades 3-5
Musical Theatre 1 – Golden Age Musicals
Wednesdays, May 2- May 23, 2012, 5:15-6:15 PM
Tuition: $65
Join us as we travel back in time to the world of classic musical theatre. Learn songs and dances from musicals such as Cinderella, The Sound of Music, and The Wizard of Oz.
Grades 3-5
Musical Theatre 1 – KIDS on Broadway
Saturdays, April 28 – May 19, 2012, 12:30-1:30 PM
Tuition: $65
An all-singing, all-dancing venture into memorable songs from musicals with pint-sized leading characters from musicals such as Oliver!, The Secret Garden, Peter Pan, and Billy Elliot.
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Grades 4-8
Acting 2 – That’s My Line – Improv Games
Wednesdays, May 2- May 23, 2012, 4:00-5:30 PM
Tuition: $80
Take risks to spontaneously create characters and scenes while receiving suggestions from scene partners and audience members in a wide variety of improv games. The practice of improvisation builds creativity and mental flexibility.
Grades 4-8
Musical Theatre 2 – Thoroughly Modern Millie
Wednesdays, May 2- May 23, 2012, 5:45-7:15 PM
Tuition: $80
Are you ready to be thoroughly modern? Enter the world of this high-spirited musical comedy romp full of intrigue, jazz, and tap. With this high-energy musical theatre class, you’ll learn singing, dancing, and acting at the same time.
Grades 5-12
Singing for Musical Theatre
Saturdays, April 28- May 19, 2012, 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Tuition: $65
A complete song-learning class, designed to help performers learn more about singing and story-telling through music. Areas covered include vocal technique, music theory, breath control, rhythm, melody, sight-reading, and acting through song. Students expand their vocal range, fine-tune their ears, strengthen breathing, and learn new music, all in a small-sized class. (This class does not take the place of individual voice lessons, which should be taken privately, year-round, for serious singers.)
Grades 5-12
Saturday Dance 1/2 - Dance Essentials
Saturdays, April 28 – May 19, 2012, 10:00-11:00 AM
Tuition: $65
Dance Essentials provides tools to increase flexibility and improve core strength. Work on need to know theatre dance steps, and the fundamentals of turns and jumps. Explore acting through dance, specificity of movement, dancing with strength, and selling a dance number.
Grades 6-age 20
Saturday Dance 1 - Tap (Beginning)
Saturdays, April 28 – May 19, 2012, 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Tuition: $65
Tap is an essential skill for all musical theatre performers. Develop fundamental technique, rhythm, flexibility, coordination, and style.
Grade 6-Age 20
Saturday Dance 2 - Tap (Intermediate)
Saturdays, April 28 – May 19, 2012, 12:00-1:00 PM
Tuition: $65
Tap is an essential skill for all musical theatre performers. Develop fundamental technique, rhythm, flexibility, coordination, and style.
Grades 8-12
Acting 3 – Teen Improv
Wednesdays, May 2- May 23, 2012, 5:45-7:15 PM
Tuition: $80
An intermediate course for the teen student. Take risks, spontaneously create original characters and scenes, and stay in the moment while working collaboratively to say yes to suggestions from scene partners and audience members in a wide variety of improv techniques. The practice of improvisation builds creativity and mental flexibility, which help in all areas of life.
Grades 8-12
Musical Theatre 3- The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Wednesdays, May 2- May 23, 2012, 4:00-5:30 PM
Tuition: $80
This Tony Award winning hit, is a hilarious tale of overachievers’ angst, illustrating that winning isn’t everything and that losing doesn’t necessarily make you a loser. Come stretch your skills for comedy in this advanced class for the musical theatre performer.
Monologues and Songs Workshop - NEW!
Section A: (Grades 4-6)
Section B: (Grades 7-12)
Sunday, April 29, 2012, 4:00-6:00 PM
Tuition: $50
An intensive “audition overview” workshop for those that are new to auditioning or just need help with monologue and song selection. Learn the necessary skills to choose a successful monologue and song including:
* Preparation techniques
* How to choose pieces that work for you
* Tricks to make your audition unforgettable
Dance Workshop (grades 4- age 20) - NEW!
Sunday, April 29, 2012, 6:30-8:30 PM
Tuition: $50
Prepare for your Bye Bye Birdie audition with this fantastic group workshop. Explore the fundamentals of dance styles that will be used in this high energy dance show. Study acting through dance, specificity of movement, dancing with strength, and selling a dance number. The workshop will hone performance skills and prepare you for the summer auditions or any future dance call.
Private Coaching: Monologues, Songs, and Mock Audition (grades 4 - age 20) - NEW!
TIME VARIES (Call- reservation needed)
Tuition: $30 each section/$75 for all three sections (No additional discounts. Please note, private coaching sessions are not part of the Institute package.)
These private coaching sessions are perfect for the experienced performer. You will walk away with an expertly coached audition package, unique to your own audition needs. Each section 30 minutes of individual coaching.
Section A: Monologues
Perfect your audition monologue with your own personal coach.
Section B: Songs
Have an expert fine-tune your audition song.
Section C: Mock Audition
In a mock audition, you practice your audition and receive additional counseling and suggestions to make your entire audition package distinctive and memorable.
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