THEATRE CLASSES

SPRING 2013 SEMESTER

THE MUSIC OF DISNEY
KINDER MUSICAL THEATRE with Taylor Morrow

An introduction to the world of musical theatre through the magical musical world of Disney. Through group vocalization, healthy singing techniques, and fundamental music reading, KINDER MUSICAL THEATRE students will develop basic singing skills, explore various instruments, and strengthen self-esteem, while being encouraged to sing solo, as well as with other young artists from the Disney music anthology. KINDER MUSICAL THEATRE culminates in an exciting musical cabaret performance for friends and family.

• Wednesdays 4pm-5pm (10 weeks)
• Ages 5-7
• Course #MT101
• Tuition: $150

THE WUBBULOUS WORLD OF DR. SEUSS
KINDER MUSICAL THEATRE with Sarah Evans
An introduction to the world of theatre through the incredible imagination of Dr. Seuss. Through creative dramatics, imagination, and recreational theatre play, KINDER MUSICAL THEATRE students will develop basic acting skills, enhance creativity, and strengthen self-esteem. Class activities, theater exercises, and training will be based upon the characters and stories of Dr. Seuss. KINDER MUSICAL THEATRE culminates in an exciting showcase performance for friends and family.

• Mondays 4pm-5pm (10 weeks)
• Ages 5-7
• Course #MT103
• Tuition: $150

SEND IN THE CLOWNS
YOUTHEATRE with Sarah Evans
Explore theatre and clowning under the big top world of the circus. YOUTHEATRE students will learn about theatre through creative dramatics, improvisation, and fundamental storytelling. In addition to learning fundamental concepts of objective, tactic, conflict, and sense memory through theatre games and focus strengthening, students will also learn fundamental clowning techniques, basic improvisational skills, and masque training. YOUTHEATRE culminates in an exciting and hilarious showcase performance for friends and family.

• Tuesdays 4pm-5pm (10 weeks)
• Ages 7-10
• Course #T201
• Tuition: $150

MUPPET ADVENTURES
YOUTHEATRE with Alex Giggey
Explore the world of theatre through the irresistible adventures of the Muppets characters. YOUTHEATRE combines creative dramatics, improvisation, and fundamental storytelling. Using the stories and characters of the Muppets, students will discover beginning concepts of playable objectives, conflict, and sense memory through theatre games, focus strengthening, and the additional art of puppetry. This is where the foundation of theatre is hatched. YOUTHEATRE culminates in an exciting showcase performance for friends and family.

• Thursdays 5pm-6pm (10 weeks)
• Ages 7-10
• Course #T203
• Tuition: $150

SHAKESPERIENCE with Sarah Evans
SHAKESPERIENCE students will delve into the techniques needed for playing Shakespeare’s texts. Through text analysis, examination of character, and vocal and physical performance training, students will rehearse and perform a workshop production from classical scenes of Shakespeare for their family and friends. SHAKESPERIENCE is the perfect educational compliment for the young actor in learning to create a role, and to bring that role into live performance.

• Mondays 5pm-6pm (10 weeks)
• Ages 9-12
• Course #T301
• Tuition: $150

SUPER HEROES AND VILLAINS with Danny Shea
Students will explore acting techniques by working closer with the contrasting texts of their favorite comic book heroes and their archenemies. Students will explore both dramatic and comedic character development through cooperative scene studies. Through script analysis, examination of character, and vocal and physical performance training, students will rehearse and perform a workshop production from the adventures of our favorite comic book heroes and villains for their family and friends. SUPER HEROES AND VILLIANS is the perfect educational compliment for the young actor in learning to create a role, and to bring that role into live performance.

• Thursdays 5pm-6pm (10 weeks)
• Ages 9-12
• Course #T302
• Tuition: $150

IMPROVISATION with Alex Giggey
An introduction to the foundation of theatre arts – improvisation. Students will discover the fundamentals of improvisation, improve storytelling skills, learn techniques to think quickly on their feet, and to be more creative in the moment. This spirited, fun course is designed for the young actor who wants to learn the essentials of good scenic improvisation or for anyone who wants to improve their teamwork or communication skills.  Through coaching, warm-up exercises, creative performance games and basic short-form scene-work, students will learn how to be more spontaneous, trusting, and collaborative.

• Wednesdays 5pm-6pm (10 weeks)
• Ages 9-12
• Course #T303
• Tuition: $150

IMPROVE YOUR IMPROV with Alex Giggey
Improve your acting technique with the foundation of theatre arts – improvisation. Students will discover the fundamentals of improvisation, improve storytelling skills, learn techniques to think quickly on their feet, and to be more creative in the moment.  This spirited, fun course is designed for the young actor who wants to learn the essentials of good scenic improvisation or for anyone who wants to improve their teamwork or communication skills.  Through coaching, warm-up exercises, creative performance games and basic short-form scene-work, students will learn how to be more spontaneous, trusting, and collaborative.

• Fridays 5pm-6pm (10 weeks)
• Ages 12-18
• Course #T401
• Tuition: $150

MUSICAL THEATRE PROJECT with Sarah Evans
An exciting and intensive performance class for the young musical theatre actor. Students will rehearse and perform an abbreviated version of a musical theatre production for their friends and family. Through score and script analysis, character development, and vocal technique, students will have the experience of creating and rehearsing a musical character with a cast of other young theatre artists. This is the perfect class for the young musical theatre actor that is ready to create a role and perform in front of a live audience.

• Mondays 6pm-7pm (10 weeks)
• Ages 9-12
• Course #MT300
• Tuition: $150

MUSICAL THEATRE PROJECT with Alex Giggey
An exciting and intensive performance class for the young musical theatre actor. Students will rehearse and perform an abbreviated version of a musical theatre production for their friends and family. Through score and script analysis, character development, and vocal technique, students will have the experience of creating and rehearsing a musical character with a cast of other young theatre artists. This is the perfect class for the young musical theatre actor that is ready to create a role and perform in front of a live audience.

• Thursdays 6pm-7pm
• Ages 9-12
• Course #M301
• Tuition: $150

AUDITION STUDIO with Keith Weirich
Prepare your auditions on the professional level by working one on one in a small group setting with former Actors’ Equity Broadway performer, casting director, and Peacock Players Artistic Director, Keith Weirich. Students will focus on where to find good audition material, sharpen their audition skills, as well as get qualified feedback from an industry professional.

• Wednesdays 4pm-5pm [or] Fridays 4pm-5pm (10 weeks)
• Ages 12-18
• Course #T403
• Tuition: $150

For additional information or any questions, please email us at education@peacockplayers.org.