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THEATER
CREATIVE BEGINNINGS
These programs introduce young children to the joy of creative expression through story dramatization, movement, and music. Self-confidence, imagination, and physical and vocal skills develop as children participate in weekly creative drama and creative dance classes. The full year classes will appear in PYT Performs!, an end-of-year student showcase, on April 22nd. MOMMY AND ME |
 CLASSES CREATIVE BEGINNINGS
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TREASURE TRUNK THEATRE - Ages 31/2 - Kindergarten
PRIMARY AND JUNIOR PROGRAMS Grades 1- 8; The Primary and Junior Programs provide a well-rounded performing arts education with a focus on acting, singing, and dance within a comprehensive weekly workshop. The creative learning process is emphasized as students explore all aspects of acting from movement and voice work to character development and scene study. A weekly dance class develops coordination, musicality and basic technique. Students in The Primary and Junior Programs have full audition privileges for PYT Mainstage productions. The full year classes will appear in PYT Performs!, an end-of-year student showcase, on April 22nd. FIRST STAGE - Grades 1 & 2 Boys and girls are introduced to the excitement and fun of theatre through creative drama, dance, and singing. A different story each week gives participants an opportunity to explore imaginary worlds and go on wonderful adventures while developing basic skills in voice, movement, and character development. Dance instruction develops basic jazz technique, and a musical theatre unit introduces singing basics including vocal warm-ups, breath control, and projection. To extend this class (Sat. only) with a visual arts experience, see ArtSpark! Tue 4:30 - 6:30 pm OR Sat 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Drama: Madeleine Ramsey (Tue), Tori January (Sat) Dance: Jamie Farmer (Tue), Jamie Farmer (Tue) Singing: Nancianne Metz SECOND STAGE - Grades 2 & 3 Learning is fun for boys and girls as they engage their voices, bodies, and imaginations in this creative drama, dance, and singing class. Every week an exciting story will be dramatized with emphasis on language development, characterization, and dramatic structure. Dance instruction will develop coordination and basic jazz technique. A musical theatre unit will introduce singing basics such as breath control and projection. To extend this class (Sat. only) with a visual arts experience, see ArtSpark! Thur 4:30 - 6:30 pm OR Sat 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Drama: Madeleine Ramsey (Thur), Tori January (Sat) Dance: Susan Chase (Thur), Jamie Farmer (Sat) Singing: Nancianne Metz THEATRE WORKSHOP (For Home School Students!) A: Grades 1 - 3 B: Grades 4 - 6 The power and magic of imagination is nurtured as children are introduced to the performing arts through creative drama, dance and singing. Wonderful stories are read and brought to life by children through creative roll playing and improvisation. Students in grades 4-6 are introduced to the basics of using scripted material. Dance instruction develops coordination, rhythm and basic technique. A musical theatre unit introduces singing basics. Thur 2:30 - 4:30 pm Drama: TBA Dance: TBA Singing: Nancianne Metz IMAGINATION - Grades 3 & 4 This class involves students in the world of performing arts through the excitement of theatre games, creative dramatics, dance, and musical theatre. Fluency of ideas, confidence, and creativity develop as students create short, original plays based on real-life situations and ideas suggested by literature. Fundamentals of jazz are introduced, and routines are taught to encourage vitality and enthusiasm for dance. A musical theatre unit includes warm-ups, breath control, and projection. To extend this class (Sat. only) with a visual arts experience, see ArtSpark! Thur 4:30 - 6:30 pm OR Sat 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Drama: Madeleine Ramsey (Thur), Tori January (Sat) Dance: Susan Chase (Thur), Jamie Farmer (Sat) Singing: Nancianne Metz IMAGINATION PLUS- Grades 4 &5 In addition to theatre games, creative drama, and improvisation, students will be introduced to basic methods of approaching scripted materials including scenes from PYT's 2006/2007 productions of Babes in Toyland and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and a Little Monkey Business. Dance class continues to help students develop strong jazz technique, and a musical theatre unit will include instruction in breath control, projection, and acting though singing. To extend this class (Sat. only) with a visual arts experience, see ArtSpark! Tue 4:30 - 6:30 pm OR Sat 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Drama: Madeleine Ramsey (Tue), Tori January (Sat) Dance: Jamie Farmer (Tue), Jamie Farmer (Sat) Singing: Nancianne Metz ARTSPARK! A: Grades 1 - 3 B: Grades 4 + 5 These classes in an integrated Saturday morning workshop combine to provide an exciting opportunity to experience drama, dance, music, and the visual arts. As students respond to literature through 3 theme - centered weekly lessons, they develop creativity, confidence, expressive and communication skills as well as basic dance and acting technique. This is an excellent opportunity to engage children with the visual and performing arts. Sat 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Drama & Voice: Tori January, Nancianne Metz Dance: Jamie Farmer Visual Arts: TBA FOR BOYS ONLY - Grades 3 - 6 Designed with special appeal to boys, this class includes the dramatization of folk-tales, legends and adventure stories. Coordination, strength, endurance, and self-discipline are fostered through Kung Fu instruction. Vocal warm-ups, breath control, and acting through singing are taught in a musical theatre unit. Wed 4:30 - 6:30 pm Drama: Madeleine Ramsey Kung Fu: Brian Kunsman Singing: Nancianne Metz INTRO TO ACTING - Grades 5 & 6 An introductory class for beginning students to explore the basics of acting, singing and dance. These classes will stress the coordination of voice, body, and mind in the creation of characters and improvised scenes. A beginning jazz class and a musical theatre unit will build self-confidence and develop vocal and physical expression. Mon 4:30 - 6:30 pm Drama: Danielle Sirinsky Dance: Trisha Zehner Singing: Nancianne Metz INTERMEDIATE ACTING I and II - Grades 5 & 6 Students in these classes learn to analyze a script while continuing to develop basic acting technique through story dramatization and improvisation. Rehearsing and presenting scenes and monologues from a variety of well-known plays give participants an opportunity to create unique and truthful characters and understand the playwright's intentions. Dance and singing instruction emphasize musical theatre technique and character work through ensemble numbers from Broadway musicals. Placement in level I or II is based on previous experience and age. Wed 4:30 - 6:30 pm Drama: Madeleine Ramsey Dance: Lynne Mariani (I), Denise Binder (II) Singing: Nancianne Metz ENSEMBLE WORKSHOP - Grades 6 - 8 Drama instruction emphasizes physical, vocal and emotional skill building and the development of believable characters. Students continue to learn how to analyze a script and understand the dramatic meaning of the lines. They put their skills into practice by rehearsing and presenting scenes and monologues. Dance instruction focuses on musical theatre movement, jazz styles and performance. Singing is strengthened in a musical theatre unit. This class is for students with previous experience. Wed 6:45 - 8:45 pm Drama: Madeleine Ramsey Dance: Denise Binder Singing: Nancianne Metz YOUNG ACTORS COMPANY - Grades 7 - 9 Open to students with previous experience, this class helps participants gain solid acting technique through the development of skills in improvisation, character development and scene study. The coordination of voice, body, and mind is stressed in the rehearsal and presentation of scenes and monologues. Jazz dance is taught, and vocal and performance skills are strengthened with solo and chorus selections from Broadway shows. (By permission of instructor.) Wed 6:45 - 8:45 pm Drama: Madeleine Ramsey Dance: Denise Binder Singing: Nancianne Metz ACTING FOR TEENS - Grades 7 - 11 This introductory class for teens explores the fundamentals of acting through vocal and physical warm-ups, theatre sports, improvisation, and scene study. Instruction in dance and musical theatre build self-confidence and skills necessary for auditions. Mon 4:30-6:30 pm Drama: Danielle Sirinsky Dance: Trisha Zehner Singing: Nancianne Metz THE PEGASUS PROJECT - Grades 2 & up Experience in the performing arts benefits all students including those with physical, emotional and cognitive disabilities. The Pegasus Project brings performing arts experience to special needs students in the following ways: *School residencies in which an artist/teacher will work with a special-needs classroom. *Financial assistance for students with disabilities who wish to enroll in PYT classes. *Special accommodations for children with disabilities at PYT Mainstage Productions. *Signed performances of Mainstage productons for deaf and hard of hearing audience members *A Summer Performing Arts camp for special needs children. (610) 332-1404
SENIOR CONSERVATORY These evening workshops provide serious training for adanced students. Through the rehearsal of scenes from contemporary and classical plays and the study of a wide range of acting techniques, students begin formulating their own approach to the acting process. Physical and vocal skills are sharpened through a musical theatre unit culminating in Senior Cabaret. Senior Conservatory students have full audition privileges and are encouraged to audition for PYT Mainstage productions. IMPROV & SCENE STUDY - Grades 8 & 9 For the experienced actor, this class focuses on three areas: Improvisation and Theatre Games which develop spontaneity, concentration, and flexibility; Scene Study which this year will focus on youth theatre scripts; and, Musical Theatre which will involve rehearsal of scenes and music from Broadway musicals, culminating in Senior Cabaret on February 9th and 10th. A weekly dance class helps strengthen movement skills. (By permission of instructor.) Class ends March 5th. Thur 7:00 - 9:00 pm Drama: Danielle Sirinsky Musical Theatre Jazz: TBA Senior Cabaret: Nancianne Metz & Guest Choreographers ADVANCED ACTING - Grades 9 & 10 This class challenges the experienced young actor to become a well-rounded performer through three units of study: Improvisational Skill Building which will foster spontaneity and creative thinking; Scenes and Monologues which will introduce students to the classics including the Greeks, Shakespeare, and Moliere, and will culminate in an Evening of Scenes on March 5th; and Musical Theatre which will involve students in rehearsal for Senior Cabaret on February 9th and 10th. A weekly dance class will develop musical theatre movement skills. (By permission of instructor.) Class ends March 5th. Mon 6:30 - 8:45 pm Drama: Ron Heneghan Musical Theatre Jazz: Linn McDonald Senior Cabaret: Nancianne Metz & Guest Choreographers MASTER CLASS - Grades 10 - 12 An exciting challenge for the advanced student, this class will merge improvisation, voice, and movement with scene study from major playwrights of the modern period including Chekov, Brecht, Ibsen, and Shaw. An Evening of Scenes on March 5th and Senior Cabaret, February 9th and10th, will give students an opportunity to showcase their talents for parents, friends, agents, and invited guests. Class ends March 5th. Mon 6:45 - 9:00 pm Drama: Ron Heneghan Musical Theatre Jazz: Linn McDonald Senior Cabaret: Nancianne Metz & Guest Choreographers PERFORMANCE INTENSIVE - Grades 10 - 12 For the most advanced students, this class combines an introduction through scene study to post-modern playwrights including Albee, Pinter, and Stoppard. Students will, also, perform in Senior Cabaret on February 9th and 10th, and in Evening of Scenes on March 5th. (By permission of instructor.) Class ends March 5th. Mon 6:45 - 9:00 pm Acting: Ron Heneghan Musical Theatre Jazz: Linn McDonald Senior Cabaret: Nancianne Metz & Guest Choreographers |
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