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Introduce your children to the world of musical theater! The FTAC's Performing Arts School program, Stars on Stage, offers children a valuable experience in both theater arts and
music. Children will develop singing, dancing and drama skills for a public performance held at the Forum Theatre at the end of each class series. (Please note: We offer a generous multiple
class discount – sign up for more than one class OR sign up more than one child and save 15% on each additional class.)
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 Begins February 6
Stars On Stage Musical Theatre Program
Kids work in a fun,up-beat and supportive atmosphere. Students are trained in everything from auditioning to performance!
Program begins February 6
Performances are May 11,12,13
Registration is on Monday January 30 from 5:30 to 7
You can also register by emailing peter@forumtheatrearts.org or call 732.548.5600 and leave a message.
Tuition is $475.00 for the 12 week program or...
If paid in full on or before February 6 Tuition is $450.00
No previous experience is necessary only the desire to learn all aspects of musical theatre.
The program also enables children to use their imagination, creativity and personalities to bring the characters to life. We also emphasize self esteem, camaraderie and working with other kids as an ensemble.
Here\\\'s a little about the show!
SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE! JR. opens at 6 a.m. as Tom Mizer, a young teacher, wakes up on his first day of work. As his alarm goes off, Tom enters and begins to rehearse his teaching technique. Soon, Toms thoughts begin to take life around him. In an attempt to calm himself, Tom turns on the T.V. Whats on this morning? Why, its Schoolhouse Rock! As Tom gets drawn into the show the first song begins. Tom thinks he may be losing his marbles and attempts to turn off the T.V. His various alter egos convince him that he is O.K. Each one of them is a part of Toms mind. They\\\\\\\'re every person, place and thing he has ever seen. Tom is still quite unconvinced that he is has not lost his mind. Undaunted, the ensemble sings A Noun is a Person, Place, or Thing
Tom tries to move into his day by looking over his lesson plan, which he feels will be a tough job. George and the rest of the company assure him that with their help, it will be as easy as one, two,Three Is a Magic Number. The song tells the tale of the magic number three and its almost magical qualities. After the number about the number Tom remarks that it was,the coolest song. Which leads right into, Unpack Your Adjectives. Shulie and company describe the descriptive qualities of adjectives.
After Unpack Your Adjectives, Tom begins to accept the fact that his thoughts have taken on human form and loosens up a little. He pleads that he has to teach other subjects like Social Studies and his new-found helpers are right there for him with, Just a Bill. George, dressed as a bill tells the story of a bill and its journey towards becoming a law. The song reminds Tom just how much he remembered of, Schoolhouse Rock, and Shulie reminds Tom that, The Preamble was another shining example of the series educational value. Each character remembers sitting taking a test and singing the tune that made the Preamble to the Constitution unforgettable.
Toms having fun now, keeping things upbeat, the company moves into a rousing, Circulation detailing the circulatory system through a dance craze. Hot on the heels of medical science, its back to grammar with one of the favorites of the show, Conjunction Junction delivered with the help of word signs with conjunctions on them making living sentences on stage. Leaving Conjunction Junction Tom is reminded of trains which reminds Dina of planes, boats and, finally, spaceships. Shulies interest is sparked as she sings the up tempo pop song,Interplanet Janet. The company forms with costumes and props the solar system as Shulie assumes the role of Janet.
The company feels that they have done their duty and that Tom is ready to teach. Toms ready to teach, but not quite ready to leave his new friends, so he requests his personal favorite,Interjections, which ends the show.
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RENT THE FORUM THEATRE
The 500 seat Forum Theatre is available for rent for performances, benefit concerts, dance and music recitals, business and corporate functions, and civic gatherings.
Questions? Call 732-548-5600 or send an email to peter@forumtheatrearts.org
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