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Class Schedule - Spring 2010...


Classes Begin

January 11 - April 30

Showcase Presentation

5/1/10:  Saturday - 100pm

To finish off each semester of classes many of the students will perform in a showcase. Classes will give a brief performance to demonstrate and practice the skill they have learned throughout the semester. Note: Acting classes for grades 7 – 12 will not participate in the Saturday showcase. Instead, family will have an opportunity to observe a class or workshop in session. For question please contact Sarah Butts.

Cost

The monthly fees are listed in the class schedule, below.

Payment Options

Tuition payment can be made per month or per semester (January – April). If payment is made per semester a $10 discount will be applied to the overall cost.

Tuition Discounts

A $10 dollar discount is given for each additional class up to four classes. There is also a $10 discount for those paying per semester.

How to sign up

Please contact Sarah Butts, Associate Artistic Director, to sign up for classes via phone at 591-9535 or by e-mail.

Class Schedule: Spring 2010

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ACTING

Creative Dramatics: ages 5-8, (Tues 5:30 - 6:30pm), $30/month

Acting: Grades 3 - 4, (Thurs 4:30 - 5:30pm), $30/month

Acting: Grades 5 - 6, (Mon 5:30 - 6:30pm), $30/month

Beginning Acting: Grades 7 - 12, (Tues 5:30 - 6:30pm), $30/month *

Intermediate Acting: Grades 7 - 12, (Tues 5:30 - 6:30pm), $30/month *

Advanced Acting: Grades 7 - 12, (Tues 5:30 - 6:30pm), $30/month *

NEW! Adult Acting: (Feb 6-27. 4-week class, 10a-12p each Sat.), $60/4wks

* See details below for placement.

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DANCE / MOVEMENT

Itty Bitty Dance: ages 5-8, (Mon 4:30 - 5:15pm), $25/month

Movement for the Actor: 7 Gr. - Adult, (Tues 4:30 - 5:30pm), $30/month

Creative Dramatics: ages 5-8, (Tues 5:30 - 6:30pm), $30/month

Dance Basics: Grades 5 - 12, (Tues 6:30 - 7:30pm), $30/month

Hip Hop: Any, (Thurs 5:00 - 6:00pm), $30/month

NEW! Adult Dance: Adults, (Mon 5:30 - 6:30pm), $30/month or $8 drop-in's

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VOICE

Group Voice 1: 7 Gr. - Adult, (Thurs 6:00 - 7:00pm), $35/month

Group Voice 2: 7 Gr. - Adult, (Thurs 7:00 - 8:00pm or Thurs 5:00 - 6:00), $35/month *

* Prerequisite: See information below.

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IMPROV

Improv - Beginning: Grades 7 - 12, (Wed 4:30 - 5:30pm), $30/month

Improv - Advanced: Grades 7 - 12, (Wed 5:30 - 6:30pm), $30/month **

** Prerequisite: One year of improv class.

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ADULT-ONLY CLASSES

NEW! Adult Dance: Adults, (Mon 5:30 - 6:30pm), $30/month or $8 drop-in's

NEW! Adult Acting: (Feb 6-27. 4-week class, 10a-12p each Sat.), $60/4wks

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Class Prerequisites and Audition Requirements

Voice - Level 2

Students must have been in the Level 2 Voice class previously.

For students wanting to be in Level 2 Voice should start in Level 1. To move to Level 2, students will go through an audition process. Audition details will be given by the voice instructor once classes start.

Grades 7 - 12 Acting Classes

Class Placements are now available on the Cast List page.

ALL Students in this age group will go through a placement audition process to determine which class they will be in. Students need to attend ONE of the three designated audition times below.

Placement Audition Times

Tuesday, January 12 - 7:30 pm
Thursday, January
14 - 7:30 pm

NOTE: If you are NOT able to attend one of the three designated audition placement times or are joining classes later in the semester another time should be arranged with Sarah Butts, Associate Artistic Director, via phone at 591-9535 or by e-mail.

What to expect or prepare for the placement audition:

There will not be any “cuts” made in this process. Everyone who is interested in taking an acting class will be placed in one of the three classes.

- All students will go through various group acting exercises

- All students will be taken through a brief interview process. For this be prepared to speak about what theater means to you and also about who you are as a person and an actor.

- If you are ONLY interested in the Beginning level class you do NOT need to prepare anything in advance. Just come with a positive “yes” attitude and a willingness to try new things!

- All Students interested in being considered for the Intermediate or Advanced class need to prepare the following to be presented at audition:

- A one-minute, or less contemporary monologue (see definition below).

- A theatre resume.

What is a Contemporary Monologue?  A monologue is a part in a play where one single actor is speaking alone. A contemporary monologue should be from a play or source that is modern.

How do I find a monologue?  A monologue can be found from a play. There are also MANY monologue books that can be purchased at local bookstores or can be ordered online. There are also various websites that offer free monologues. Here are a couple example sites:

Monologuearchive.com

The Monologue Database by These Aren't My Shoes Productions

Monologues for women by Arthur Jolly

Monologues for men by Arthur Jolly

Bridge to the Future, Inc.

Class Schedule: Spring 2010

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