Cultural Arts
Upcoming Attraction - Junior Theater
Winter session 2009 will mark the 5th year of our youth theater program for students in grades 1st - 8th. Our class will begin early January and will run through late March. This class will meet and rehearse on Saturdays from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm and Tuesday evenings from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, with some additional evening rehearsals as we get closer to performance dates. We will mount a full scale production and in the process of learning and rehearsing the show will also focus on some important drama concepts including: audition tips, effective use of voice, face and body in character impressions, hands-on strategies, exercises for character development, and effective pacing. We will also use this opportunity to familiarize students with basic stage areas, commonly used theater terminology, and concepts. In order to qualify for participation in this winter program , students must enroll in at least one of the courses in our current Fall Performing Arts Class Series , OR have been registered in one of our dance or drama programs in the past year. Auditions for specific roles will take place once the class begins. See below for current class listings and watch for the winter program guide in December for further program details.
Fall 2008 Theater Programs
Dance Discovery (Grades 1-4)
This introduction to basic movement for beginners will provide a brief overview and demonstration of several dance styles including: ballet, jazz, modern, and musical theater. (Students should wear clothes and shoes that they can move comfortably in!)
Improve with Improv (Grades 6-8)
This intermediate acting program will use theater games, improvisational exercises and small group work to strengthen the performers’ ability to create and act out original scenes while at the same time developing believable characters through effective use of voice and body. This class will culminate in a final presentation for family and friends.
Museum Moments (Grades 1-4)
This beginning level theater class will introduce students to basic theater terminology and beginning concepts for performance through storytelling, skit creation, character development, and role playing. Participants will work with partners and in small groups to create original scenes based on the lives and works of some of the world’s most famous painters.
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Peanut Butter Players (Ages 3 1/2 to 5)
This introduction to creative drama for pre-schoolers will use a different story each week as a focal point for a series of theater games and improvisational exercises. Through storytelling, music, movement, pantomime, puppetry, and art, students will become more aware of their own natural rhythms and movements, will better develop their strength and coordination and will increase their abilities for personal and creative expression.
Shakin’ It Up with Shakespeare (Grades 5-6)
In this beginning acting class, students will be exposed to the life and times of William Shakespeare and through improvisational scene work will compose and act out a series of scenes based on the events of his life and his most famous plays. This class will culminate in a final presentation for family and friends.