the young company Spring 2011 Classes & Workshops

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Hours:	Please see description.
Ages:	Kids, Teens
In/Outdoor:	Indoor
Cost:	see below
Category:	Theater & Shows

For performers in grades 1-12, Stoneham Theatre holds 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.

Registration Closes April 21st
Classes held over Memorial Day weekend.

For Students in Gr. 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 Hip Hopera
Saturdays | 9:15-10:45am
April 30 - June 18
Instructors: Members of the Resident Youth Ensemble

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.

For Students in Gr. 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!

Intro to Acting: act 1
Instructor: TBD
Mondays | 3:20-4:30pm
April 25 - June 13
Location: Large Rehearsal Room

act 1 Next Level: Voices and Dialect!*
Instructor: TBD
Mondays | 3:20-4:30pm
April 25 - June 13
Location: Small rehearsal room
*excellent preparation for actors interested in Bugsy Malone Jr. with its 1920s mobsters!

For Students in Gr. 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'.

Intro to Acting: act 2
Instructor: TBD
Mondays | 4:40-5:50pm
April 25 - June 13
Location: Small Rehearsal Room

act 2 Next Level: Improvisation*
Instructor: TBD
Mondays | 4:40-5:50pm
April 25 - June 13
Location: Large Rehearsal Room
*excellent preparation for actors interested in The Mystery of Edwin Drood, with its multiple endings!

For Students in Gr. 7-12
Dancing for Dudes*
act 2 and act 3
Instructor: Chris Carcione
Saturdays | 9:00-10:15am
April 30 - June 18
*excellent preparation for actors interested in Curtains and Drood
Ever wanted to take a dance class but been afraid of being the only guy? Taken several dance classes but want something more tailored to you? This class will cover essential dance techniques you're likely to see in a performance or audition, but also explore dance from a guy's perspective. Combinations will include many styles including pop, lyrical jazz, musical theatre dance and ballet, and will feature choreography by the instructor as well as original choreography from music videos and lesser-known Broadway shows that require dudes to dance. Open to dudes only, in acts 2 and 3.

For Students in Gr. 7-12
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 and Laban and disciplines like directing and playwriting.

Fosse!*
act 2 (by permission) and act 3
Instructor: Chris Carcione
Saturdays | 10:30-11:45am
April 30 - June 18
*excellent preparation for actors interested in Chicago (the original production was choreographed by Bob Fosse himself!)
When Bob Fosse choreographed his first Broadway musical, The Pajama Game, he introduced the world of dance to a brand new style never before seen. Today, Fosse's style is easily the most easily recognizable of his contemporaries. By studying Fosse's original choreography from musicals like Sweet Charity, Cabaret, Pippin, The Pajama Game and Dancing, students will take a chronological look at how his choreography evolved, and examine the unique elements and techniques that define the Fosse style. This class is perfect for guys and girls in act 3 who want an in-depth study of a particular style, or who want to warm up for the summer program.

Students in act 2 permitted by permission only.

Workshops

The Rimers of Eldritch: What Happens Next?
A workshop in non-linear storytelling.
$20 (includes tickets fo 4pm show)
Saturday, April 2, 2:15pm - 3:45pm

April Vacation: Shakespeare Shockers
For actors in act 1 and act 2 (Grades 4-9). Registration closes Wednesday, April 13, 2011.
$275 for the week
Monday, April 18 - Friday, April 22
8:30am - 2:30pm (Aftercare available from 2:30pm - 5pm for an additional fee)

42nd Street: Those Dancing Feet
A tap workshop with two different levels.
$25 (includes ticket to 4pm show)
Saturday, May 14, 2011

Private Voice Lessons
The private voice lesson slots have been filled. We are looking to make more time available, so contact Laura if you'd like to be put on a waiting list. 781-587-7914 or Laura@stonehamtheatre.org

COST

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$125 per student per class.

WEBSITE

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www.stonehamtheatre.org/yc_springworkshops.html

LOCATION

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395 Main Street, Stoneham, MA, 02180 map
Phone: 781-279-7885

FROM NEW HAMPSHIRE AND POINTS NORTH
Follow I-93 South to Exit 36. Take a left at the light at the end of the ramp. Follow Montvale Avenue to Main Street and take a right. We're 1/2 mile ahead on the right.

FROM THE NORTH SHORE
Follow I-95/128 South to Exit 38A. Continue onto Route 28 South. We're 2 miles ahead on the right.

FROM BOSTON AND POINTS SOUTH
Follow I-93 North to Exit 34. Continue onto Route 28 North. We're 1 mile ahead on the left.

FROM THE SOUTH SHORE
Follow I-95/128 North to Exit 38A. Continue onto Route 28 South. We're 2 miles ahead on the right.