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Wizard of Oz 2004
Wizard of Oz 2004
Hansel and Gretel 2003
Wizard of Oz 2004
Cinderella 2003
Wizard of Oz
2008 - 2009 Class Schedule:
CREATIVE BEGINNINGS
These programs introduce young children to the joy of creative expression through story dramatization, movement, and music. Self-confidence, imagination, 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!, a year-end student showcase, on April 19th. STORYBOOK PLAYHOUSE - Ages 2½ - 4 |
 CLASSES CREATIVE BEGINNINGS
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STORIES IN MOTION - Ages 3½-4½ and 4-5 TREASURE TRUNK THEATRE - Ages 3½-5 MUSIC and MOVEMENT - Ages 3½-4½ and 4-5 PLAYMAKERS - Ages 3½ & 4 KINDERPLAY - Ages 4 & 5
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 are encouraged to audition for PYT Mainstage productions and will appear in PYT Performs!, a year-end student showcase, on April 19th. FIRST STAGE - Grades 1 & 2 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: Amanda Ebert Visual Arts: Liz Magno 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: Jill Dunn Dance: Lillian Freemen 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 BROADWAY STYLES 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 III, MODERN 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 III, MODERN or SINGING ON STAGE. 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 to audition. Mon 4:30-6:30 pm Drama: Jill Dunn Dance: Lillian Freeman 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. Senior Conservatory students have full audition privileges and are encouraged to audition for Character Company and 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 27th and 28th. Students will, also, perform in Evening of Scenes on March 30th, and are encouraged to audition for Character Company and PYT Mainstage productions. A weekly dance class helps strengthen movement skills. (Register with permission of instructor.) Thur 7:00 - 9:00 pm Drama: Jill Dunn Musical Theatre/Jazz: Jaclyn Kokolus Senior Cabaret: Nancianne Metz & Guest Instructors TBA 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 30th; and Musical Theatre which will involve students in rehearsals for Senior Cabaret with performances on February 27th and 28th. Students are also, encouraged to audition for Character Company and PYT Mainstage productions. A weekly dance class will develop musical theatre movement skills. (Register with permission of instructor.) Mon 7:00 - 9:00 pm Drama: John Bow, Jill Dunn Musical Theatre/Jazz: TBA Senior Cabaret: Nancianne Metz & Guest Instructors TBA MASTER CLASS - Grades 10 - 12 An exciting challenge for the advanced student, this class will merge improvisation, voice, and movement with scene study of major playwrights from the modern period. An Evening of Scenes on March 30th and Senior Cabaret, February 27th and 28th, will give students an opportunity to showcase their talents. Master Class students are encouraged to audition for Character Company and PYT Mainstage productions. (Register with permission of instructor.) Mon 7:00 - 9:00 pm Drama: John Bow, Jill Dunn Musical Theatre/Jazz: TBA Senior Cabaret: Nancianne Metz & Guest Instructors TBA 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 27th & 28th and Evening of Scenes on March 30th. Performance Intensive students are encouraged to audition for Character Company and PYT Mainstage productions. (Register with permission of instructor.) Mon 7:00 - 9:00 pm Drama: John Bow, Jill Dunn Musical Theatre/Jazz: TBA Senior Cabaret: Nancianne Metz & Guest Instructors TBA SPECIAL INTEREST WORKSHOPS
Try something new with one of our nine-week Saturday workshops! Partner a Primary, Junior, or Senior Conservatory Program with a Special Interest Workshop and receive a 10% discount, plus pay only one registration fee.
WINTER BREAK CAMP! Grades 1-3 and 4-6 Have a hilarious and fun-filled Holiday break at PYT DAY ONE will focus on stage comedy. Participants will learn about what it takes to make an audience laugh including such techniques as double-takes and sight gags. They will, also, act out scenes from former PYT comedies such as Sideways Stories from Wayside School and The Best Christmas Pageant Ever. DAY TWO will focus on costume design, mask making, and theatrical make-up. Students will create funny or fantasy make-up to delight and frighten parents and friends. DAY THREE will be student’s choice and may include Stage Combat, puppet making, or Acting for the Camera. This exciting and varied three day performance experience would be a great holiday gift for a young thespian! Mon - Wed 9:00 - 4:00pm Dec 29, 30 & 31 Instructor: Jill Dunn & Guest Instructors TBA |
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