Tuesday Classes - Spokane Valley
5:00PM to 7:00PM - Sep. 14th - Nov. 16th
Showcase Nov. 16, 2010
Classes held at 6205 E. Masfield, Spokane Valley
Core Classes “Any Dream Will Do” Our Gang- (6-7)
Teacher: Beth Taylor This high-energy class introduces children to the fundamentals of theater, using songs, dance theater games, skits & drama fun. This class will perform songs & dances. Children will be encouraged to sing a solo and shine onstage! This age group is not eligible to audition for the show.
“Dance, Dance, Dance!” - Core Dance (8-18)
Teacher: Annie Stillar
Spinning, twirling, leaping...DANCE. Students will have the opportunity to move to their own beat. This class will cover ballet and the purpose behind jazz and lyrical movement. Learn how to incorporate the technique of ballet and the freedom of jazz to form your own style.
“Act I Scene 1!” -Core Drama (8-12)
Teacher: Lydia Kinne
Become a character from head to toe. Explore the building blocks of acting through creative movement, story enactment, theater games, imagination jour- neys and more! You'll be able to use your whole body, voice, & facial expres- sions to portray everything from a swashbuckling pirate to a oompa loompa.
Specialty Classes *Christmas Quartets (12-18) Audition required
Teacher: Rick Taylor
Prerequisite: Core Voice
One of the most festive and fun classes offered all year, Christmas Quar- tets, is a classic. This elite tour group performs throughout the holiday season at many venues in the area. Singing Christmas classics in a cappella style, this group travels around in Dickens costumes and charms the hearts of everyone they encounter. Be sure to try out for this one! $35 Production Fee Required upon being cast. There is also a costume and script deposit required.
**Improv - Advanced Drama (12-18)
Teachers: Andrew Coopman
Prerequisite: Core Drama
Create drama, humor and stories on the spot. This class will give you the basic principles of improvisation and give you the confidence to embrace everything that is thrown at you when you don't have a script in your hands. Learn team building skills that will strengthen your ability to play with your partners on stage. In this class that solely focuses on short-form improv, you will learn how to live in the moment and confidently say “Yes!” to anything.
Thurdsay Classes - Spokane Valley
5:00PM to 7:00PM - Sep. 16th - Nov. 18th
Showcase Nov. 18th, 2010
Classes held at 6205 E. Masfield, Spokane Valley
Core Classes Let’s Sing! - Core voice (8-18)
Teacher: Mindy Buller
This high energy, beginning voice class will teach students the basics of vocal health and good technique. Emphasis will be placed on proper breathing and support. Students will be encouraged to sing solos and learn how to have a confident audition.
Specialty ClassesRiverdance—Advanced Dance (12-18)
Teacher: Margaret Evans
Prerequisite: Core Dance
This is the next step for those students who wish to expand their knowledge of different dance styles. This upbeat and fun class will teach students to move with the Irish, and folk dance their way to stardom!
Crew In Action! (8-18)
Teacher: Tony Kasalek & Judi Castillo
Prerequisite: Core Class
Learn how the “kids in black” make magic behind the curtain, the sound board and the follow spot. This class explores the art of back stage and technical crew. Take this class to discover how these skilled performers create an illu- sion for the audience and make the singers, dancers and actors shine.
You Can’t Stop the Beat! Beginning/Intermediate Musical Theater (12-18)
Teacher: Julie Kimball
Prerequisite: Core class
This class will help strengthen you as an actor, singer, and dancer while developing the confidence you need to succeed. We'll dive into some of your favorite musicals and tackle the numbers that you've just been dying to perform. You'll learn new techniques that will sharpen your skills, help you stand out at your next audition, and give you the confidence you need to take the spotlight.
Life & Laughs: The World According to Neil Simon Intermediate/Advanced Drama (12-18)
Teacher: Todd Jasmin
Prerequisite: Core Drama
Come explore, rehearse and perform scenes from one of America's most prolific comedic playwrights. Students will learn the art and techniques of playing comedy, as well as character development and keys to flushing out a plays given circumstances. The basic tenets of scene work will be cov- ered, starting with countless scenes, and culminating in a performance of a partnered scene from one of Simon's plays, among them Brighton Beach Memoirs, Biloxi Blues, Lost in Yonkers and Barefoot in the Park.