Youtheatre Classes
Erie Playhouse Youtheatre Classes – Winter 2010
January 30 - March 13, 2010
Classes meet once a week, on Saturday, and are limited to 15 students per class. Each qualified instructor, working in a safe environment, will focus on the students' needs, building a positive self-image, while students learn to work with their peers through the art of theatre. (If you don't fit into one of the age groups listed below, but would still like to take a class, please email Emily to let her know.)
The Classes (Subject to Change)
I. Acting (Ages 5-8)
Saturdays 9:00-9:55 AM
Will focus on imagination, concentration and working together, sensitivity and communication, expressions and emotions, and story building.
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II. Acting (Ages 9-11)
Saturdays 10:00-10:55 AM:
Will focus on reducing self-consciousness, working with your imagination, working together/sensitivity exercises, characterization exercises, improvising, sharing with the audience, and beginning monologues.
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III. Acting (Ages 12-16)
Saturdays 11:00-11:55 AM:
Will focus on scene study and working with others to create a story.
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IV. Singing for the Stage (Ages 7-11)
Saturdays 11:00–11:55 AM:
Learn about singing in a musical production! Will focus on proper breathing and voice placement, the basics of singing from written music notation, basic direction, voice projection and posture, and the basics of the vocal audition.
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V. Singing for the Stage (Ages 12-18)
Saturdays 12:00-12:55 PM:
Learn about singing in a musical production! Will focus on proper breathing and voice placement, phrasing and diction, vocal interpretation, singing from written music notation, vocal projection and posture, and the basics of the vocal audition.
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VI. Musical Theatre Dance (Ages 10-18)
Saturdays 1:00 - 1:55 PM:
A dance class for beginners, with a focus on steps and moves done in musical theatre!
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VII. Audition Workshop (Ages 5-18)
Saturday, February 27th at 2:00 PM
Interested in auditioning for the Erie Playhouse Youtheatre? Not sure what to do? Maybe we can help. When you register for this workshop, you will receive an email detailing the materials you need to provide in order to audition for an Erie Playhouse Youtheatre show. Then on February 27th at 2 PM, you can bring your audition materials to the Erie Playhouse Scenic and Costume Shop (1158 East 12th St), where you will be given tips on how to achieve a successful audition. You will also have the chance to “practice audition” and receive feedback from Erie Playhouse staff. This is a great idea for those interested in auditioning for Babes in Toyland on March 8th and 9th. The workshop runs 90 minutes. (Can accommodate more than 15 students)
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Cost
The cost for Sections I-VI is $75 (includes a non-refundable $25 deposit). The cost for the Audition Workshop is $15. This must be paid in-full before the workshop.
The Instructors
Acting classes are taught by Teresa Testrake, a graduate of the theatre program at Hunter College.
Singing for the Stage classes are taught by Eric Smrcka, Music Director at the Erie Playhouse.
Musical Theatre Dance is taught by Marann Curtis, a graduate of Gannon University and veteran Erie Playhouse performer.
The Audition Workshop will be conducted by Emily Cassano, Youtheatre/Education Director and Eric Smrcka, Music Director.
Classes meet once a week. ALL class sizes limited to 15 students. If adequate enrollment does not occur, classes are subject to cancellation.
REGISTER FOR CLASSES HERE
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Location
All classes will be held at Erie Playhouse Scenic and Costume Shop located at 1158 East 12th Street.
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More Information
Remember, if you have questions, please email Emily Cassano or call 814-454-2852, x7.