ACTING

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Henry David Thoreau


STORY THEATRE
STORY
THEATRE I (grades Pre-K - Kindergarten)
Your TINY STAR will learn the art of role playing by bringing their favorite stories to life through the use of costume pieces, puppets and imagination. Story Theatre is based on popular fairy tales that the class will read together and then re-enact, using fun props and creativity. A short excerpt will be performed right here on the Forum Stage at the end-of-semester FORUM STARS SHOWCASE! A terrific introduction to the performing arts!   Children must be at least 4 ½ years old by September 1.  Instructor - Kat Davis.  Thursday, 4:00 - 5:00 pm, $195

STORY THEATRE II (grades 1 & 2): Your LITTLE STAR will learn the art of role playing by bringing stories to life through the use of costume pieces, puppets and imagination.  At this level, story theatre involves both enacting well-known fairy tales and also creating original tales.. Emphasis is on story-building, character development, and linear thinking.  A short excerpt will be performed right here on the Forum Stage at the end-of-semester FORUM STARS SHOWCASE!   Instructor - Kat Davis.  Thursday 5:15 - 6:15pm, $195
THEATRE GAMES
THEATRE GAMES (grades 2 & 3):  Improvisation and creativity are the root of all fine acting and are important life skills too!  In Theatre Games, your STAR will be challenged to create characters, communicate non-verbally and develop focus, memory, body awareness, sensory awareness and trust. It's 60 minutes packed full of fun and excitement that builds your child’s social skills!   Instructor - Kat Davis.  Friday 4:00 - 5:00pm, $195
 

THEATRE GAMES II (grades 4 & 5):  Improvisation and creativity are the root of all fine acting and are important life skills too!  In Theatre Games, your STAR will be challenged to create characters, communicate non-verbally and develop focus, memory, body awareness, and trust. Emphasis is on listening and becoming a more effective receiver of life. It's 60 minutes packed full of fun and excitement that builds your child’s social and emotional intelligence!   Instructor - Kat Davis.  Friday 5:15 - 6:15pm, $195

RISING STARS ACTING & IMPROV
RISING STARS ACTING & IMPROV (grades 6-8):  Like life, live theatre is full of surprises!  This class prepares your STAR for the unknown using theatre games and improvisation exercises to increase performance skills, awaken creativity, and encourage students to think on their feet.  Scene work, monologue performance and audition skills are emphasized.   Your STAR will be challenged to create believable characters, communicate non-verbally, and understand action and reaction  all while developing focus, memory, body awareness, and trust.  It's 90 minutes packed full of exciting play and intensive study.  Stars will be featured in the Forum Stars Showcase at the end of each semester.  Instructor - Kat Davis,  Thursday 6:30 - 8:00pm, $295
TEEN STARS ACTING & IMPROV
TEEN STARS ACTING & IMPROV: This class is designed for the more mature actor.  Acting exercises, sense memory and character development assignments are just a few of the tools that your TEEN STARS will be taught to get the most out of every scene.    Scene work and monologue performance are an important element of this weekly class.  There will be homework on occasion. Stars will be featured in the Forum Stars Showcase at the end of each semester.  Tuesday 5:15-6:45, $295
ADULT ACTING & SCENE STUDY
TBD


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STARS ON STAGE, JR. (Grades 7-12): GREASE! (School edition): 
The STARS ON STAGE program is an intensive course in Musical Theatre, culminating in a full-scale musical production performed ath the end of the semester. 
 
Auditions for Grease are on Jan. 24 from 6-9pm, Callbacks January 26, 6-9pm
 
STARS ON STAGE candidates should prepare a short musical theater song that can either be sung with the provided accompanist (don't forget to bring the music in the correct key!) or with a accompaniment CD/Tape. 
 
STARS ON STAGE PARTICIPANTS MAY NOT HAVE ANY SCHEDULING CONFLICTS DURING THE REHEARSAL OF THE PRODUCTION.  Rehearsals will begin on Sunday, January 31 and will be held every Sunday from 6:00 - 8:00pm & Tuesdays from 5-7:30pm.  
 
Tech week is MAY 16-20.  Performances on MAY 21, 22 & 23. 

STARS ON STAGE - KIDS: (Grades 1-6):  DISNEY'S CINDERELLA, KIDS:
 
The STARS ON STAGE program is an intensive course in Musical Theatre, culminating in a full-scale musical production performed ah the end of the semester. 
 
Auditions for CINDERELLA  are on Monday, Jan. 25 at 5pm
 
STARS ON STAGE candidates should prepare a short musical theater song that can either be sung with the provided accompanist (don't forget to bring the music in the correct key!) or with a accompaniment CD/Tape.  STARS ON STAGE
 
PARTICIPANTS MAY NOT HAVE ANY SCHEDULING CONFLICTS DURING THE REHEARSAL OF THE PRODUCTION. 
Rehearsals will begin on Monday February 1 and will be held every Monday from 5 - 7pm.
 
Tech week is April 26 -.29  Performances on April 30, May 1 & 2. 
 
 
 

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AUDITIONS :
Disney's Cinderella Kids
Grades 1-6
Monday, January 25, 5-7pm
Tuition: $350
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AUDITIONS
Grease
Auditions:  January 24th, 6-9pm
Callbacks:  January 26th, 6-9pm
Grades 7-12
Tuition: $395
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AUDITIONS
TRAIN TO ROCK 2

Wednesday January 6th
Wednesday January 13th
Classes will start on January 20th!