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TREASURE TRUNK THEATRE - Ages 3½- Kindergarten
Every week our theatre trunk will hold a special surprise! Costumes, puppets, multi-sensory props, and musical instruments will bring the power and magic of imagination to life. As children go on dramatic adventures, they will develop imagination, creativity, and communication skills. A weekly creative dance class will develop physical expressiveness, coordination, and musicality.
Tues 10:00 - 11:00am
Fall Session Sept 11 - Nov 6
Winter Session Jan 8 - Mar 4
Creative Drama: TBA
Creative Dance: TBA
PLAYMAKERS - Ages 3½ & 4
The creative artist within each child is released as participants respond to literature through drama, movement, and music. Nursery rhymes, storybooks, and multi-sensory props inspire children to create characters and explore imaginary worlds. A weekly creative dance class helps them to develop coordination, musicality and physical expressiveness. Children will perform in an end-of-year showcase. To extend this class with a visual arts lesson, see Creation Station or partner with Pre-Ballet (Sat. only). Students must be 3½ as of September 10, 2007.
Fri 4:15 - 5:30 pm OR Sat 9:30 - 10:45 am
Creative Drama: Madeleine Ramsey (Fri), Tori January (Sat)
Creative Dance: Kimberly Patterson (Fri), Jessica Greener (Sat)
KINDERPLAY - Ages 4 & 5
Dinosaurs, mermaids, monsters, and munchkins spark imaginations as children enter storybook worlds of fantasy and adventure. Physical and vocal skills develop through role playing; creativity and fluency are nurtured through improvisation. A weekly dance class helps children acquire coordination, creative expression and rhythm. Children will perform in an end-of-year showcase. To extend this class with a visual arts lesson, see Creation Station or partner with Pre-Ballet (Sat. only).
Fri 4:15 - 5:30 pm OR Sat 9:30 - 10:45 am
Creative Drama: Madeleine Ramsey (Fri), Tori January (Sat)
Creative Dance: Kimberly Patterson (Fri), Jessica Greener (Sat)
PLAYWORKS - Ages 5 & 6
A transitional class for the older child who has completed Kinderplay. Role playing and creative improvisation continue as children are inspired by the finest children's literature to create their own characters and stories. Dance instruction develops basic technique. Children will perform in an end-of-year showcase. To extend this class with a visual arts lesson, see Creation Station or partner with Pre-Ballet.
Sat 9:15 - 11:00 am
Creative Drama: Tori January
Creative Dance: Jessica Greener
CREATION STATION - Ages 4 - 6
Act! Dance! Draw! Paint! Create!
This comprehensive Saturday morning workshop has got it all! It's an exciting opportunity for kids to experience drama, dance, and the visual arts in 3 integrated theme-centered weekly lessons. As students respond to literature through the performing and visual arts, confidence, creativity, communication and expressive skills develop.
Sat 9:15 - 12:00 pm (Playworks)
Sat 9:30 - 12:00 pm (Kinderplay/Playmakers)
Creative Drama: Tori January
Creative Dance: Jessica Greener
Visual Arts: Liz Magno
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!, a year-end student showcase, on April 20th.
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 with a visual arts experience, see ArtSpark! or partner with Beginning Ballet or Intro to Jazz/Tap (Sat. only).
Tue 4:30 - 6:30 pm OR Sat 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Drama: Madeleine Ramsey (Tue),
Tori January (Sat)
Dance: Rebecca Moore (Tue),
Jessica Greener (Sat)
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 with a visual arts experience, see ArtSpark! or partner with Beginning Ballet or Intro to Jazz/Tap (Sat. only).
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),
Jessica Greener (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 role 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 with a visual arts experience, see ArtSpark! or partner with Beginning Ballet or Intro to Jazz/Tap (Sat. only).
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),
Jessica Greener (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 Harriet's Halloween Candy and James and the Giant Peach. 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 with a visual arts experience, see ArtSpark! or partner with Beginning Ballet or Intro to Jazz/Tap (Sat. only).
Tue 4:30 - 6:30 pm OR Sat 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Drama: Madeleine Ramsey (Tue),
Tori January (Sat)
Dance: Rebecca Moore (Tue),
Jessica Greener (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 three 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: Tori January
Dance: Jessica Greener
Visual Arts:
Liz Magno
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. To extend this class see Hip Hop I.
Wed 4:30 - 6:30 pm
Drama: Madeleine Ramsey
Dance: Denise Binder
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 and jazz styles. Performance and singing are strengthened in a musical theatre unit. This class is for students with previous experience. To extend this class, see Broadway Styles I or Singing On Stage.
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. To extend this class, see Broadway Styles I or Singing On Stage.
Wed 6:45 - 8:45 pm
Drama: Madeleine Ramsey
Dance: Danielle Sirinsky
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 to audition.
Mon 4:30-6:30 pm
Drama: Danielle Sirinsky
Dance: Trisha Zehner
Singing:
Nancianne Metz
SENIOR CONSERVATORY
These evening workshops provide serious training for advanced 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 on February 8th and 9th. 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 8th and 9th. Students will, also, perform in Evening of Scenes on March 10th. A weekly dance class helps strengthen movement skills. Class ends March 10th. (Register with permission of instructor.)
Thur 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Drama: J.C. Lee
Musical Theatre/Jazz: Lillian Freeman
Senior Cabaret:
Nancianne Metz
+ special 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 contemporary and classic plays and will culminate in an Evening of Scenes on March 10th; and Musical Theatre which will involve students in rehearsal for Senior Cabaret on February 8th and 9th. A weekly dance class will develop musical theatre movement skills. Class ends March 10th. (Register with permission of instructor.)
Mon 6:30 - 8:45 pm
Drama: Darren Hengst
Musical Theatre/Jazz: Trisha Zehner
Senior Cabaret:
Nancianne Metz
+ special 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 10th and Senior Cabaret, February 8th and 9th, will give students an opportunity to showcase their talents for parents, friends, agents, & invited guests. Class ends March 10th. (Register with permission of instructor.)
Mon 6:30 - 8:45 pm
Drama: Darren Hengst
Musical Theatre Jazz: Trisha Zehner
Senior Cabaret:
Nancianne Metz
+ special 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 Evening of Scenes on March 10th and Senior Cabaret on February 8th and 9th. Class ends March 10th. (Register with permission of instructor.)
Mon 6:45 - 9:00 pm
Drama: Darren Hengst
Musical Theatre/Jazz: Trisha Zehner
Senior Cabaret: Nancianne Metz
+ special guest choreographers
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