Spring 2012 Classes & Workshops
Performances can be exhilarating, but we also love to focus on an actor's process. Each fall and spring, the young company offers a variety of programs to support and challenge developing actors. For performers in grades 1-12, we hold weekly acting and dance classes, private voice lessons and special workshops connected to young company and Mainstage productions. We vary the structure and focus of our programs to better address the developmental stage and needs of each age group.
Session 1 Classes
March 3rd - April 7th 2012
6 sessions
$130 per student per class. ($15 discount for returning students)
Download the Session 1 Registration form
Download the Session 2 Registration form
Programs
Overture (grades 1-3)
act 1 (grades 4-6)
act 2 (grades 7-9)
act 3 (grades 10-12)
Workshops (for all ages)
Private Voice Lessons (for all ages)
overture
grades 1-3
Theatre is the art of telling a story. Our interdisciplinary overture classes develop voice, acting and dance skills through the exploration of various tales from around the world. Each class will focus on different dance styles and acting skills.
overture: Dance
Saturdays | 9:00am-10:10am
instructed by RYE Members
In our classes for older performers, every individual starts by taking an Introduction to Acting class at his or her grade level. Based in Stanislavsky's system, the introductory classes give all our actors fundamental skills as well as a shared vocabulary. After Introduction to Acting, students can take the "Next Level" classes in whatever order makes sense for their schedule and skills.
act one
grades 4-6
act 1 for actors in grades 4-6
Living truthfully in imaginary circumstances is one definition of acting that elementary aged actors usually don't have trouble with! We work to help them confidently channel their energy and imagination into performance!
act 1: Introduction to Acting
Mondays | 3:30pm-4:40pm
Instructor: Alycia Sacco
Next Level
Mondays | 3:30pm-4:40pm
Instructor: Michael Buckley
act 1/2 dance: First Jazz
Saturdays | 9:00am-10:10am
Instructor: Bradley Jensen
act two
grades 7-9
Actors constantly balance a strong sense of self with an ability to work together as a group. These classes for act 2 focus on developing strong ensembles and instilling self-confidence necessary "to be private in public".
act 2: Introduction to Acting
Mondays | 4:45pm-5:55pm
Instructor: Michael Buckley
Next Level
Mondays | 4:45pm-5:55pm
Small Rehearsal Room
Instructor: Alycia Sacco
act 1/2 dance: First Jazz
Saturdays | 9:00am-10:10am
Instructor: Bradley Jensen
act 2/3 dance: Second Jazz
Saturdays | 10:20am-11:30am
Instructor: Bradley Jensen
act three
grades 10-12
Ways of thinking about acting did not begin and end with Stanislavsky. With act 3, we strive to open windows into both professional theatre artist training techniques -like those of Meisner, Suzuki, LeCoq, Laban and Linklater-and disciplines like directing and playwriting.
act 3: Next Level
Mondays | 6:00pm-7:30pm
Instructor: Eve Kagan
act 2/3 dance: Second Jazz
Saturdays | 10:20am-11:30am
Instructor: Bradley Jensen
workshops
all grades
Our workshops are one time only events usually centered around a Mainstage or young company performance.
On the 2nd Saturday of each Mainstage show, we offer a show-specific workshop from 1pm-2:30pm and students receive a ticket to the 3pm performance.
Romeo and Juliet Workshop: Working with Shakespeare
(two groups: grades 5-8 and grades 9-12)
Saturday, March 10th, 1:15pm - 2:30pm, $20
To sign up, call 781-587-7914 or email education@stonehamtheatre.org
Private Voice Lessons
For All Ages
The young company offers half-hour long private voice lessons. Details for Spring 2012 voice lessons are not yet available.
Last year, lessons were from 3pm-9pm Monday through Friday beginning the week of September 19th and ending the week of December 5th. Students received 12 lessons per semester. Private voice lessons were $350 per semester.
For more information call 781-587-7914 or email education@stonehamtheatre.org.
Questions? Contact us! (781)279-7885 x104, or: education@stonehamtheatre.org
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