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SUMMER WORKSHOPS FOR TEENS
Dates: July 14 through August 11
Times: Monday evenings from 6pm to 9pm
Ages: 13-18 years old
Cost: $25 per workshop, or $100 for all 5 workshops
Class size: minimum 6 students, maximum 16
Registration: begins June 2, 2008. Call 517-655-7469 to register.
Each workshop covers a specific skill. They are designed as individual workshops, not continuing from week to week. Students are encouraged to sign up for as many workshops as they like! Students who have attended classes at the Williamston Theatre covering these areas are encouraged to return, as new skills will be explored commensurate with each student's skill level. The classes will be taught by Dana Brazil, a professional actress who has been seen recently onstage at Williamston Theatre as well as The Purple Rose Theatre Company and BoarsHead Theatre in Lansing.
Week 1: Improvisation Workshop
Monday, July 14, 6pm-9pm
Students will learn basic acting skills and techniques through theatre games and improvisational games. Through improvisation they will be creating original characters, scenes, and pieces of work.
Week 2: Scene Study Workshop
Monday, July 21, 6pm-9pm
Students will break down, analyze and perform small scenes in terms of their dramatic structure and emotional beats. They will work on and perform the scene with a partner. All materials will be provided.
Week 3: Musical Theatre Workshop
Monday, July 28, 6pm-9pm
Students will break down and work on an ensemble piece of musical theatre. They will work on acting the song, the movement/choreography, and vocal. They will put it all together and perform the piece at the end of the evening. Parents are welcome to come return at 8:55pm that evening and watch the class' creation.
Week 4: Monologue Workshop
Monday, August 4, 6pm-9pm
Students choose a monologue from selections provided by the instructor. They learn how to see the overall objective and break it down into emotional beats. They will get individual time with the instructor to work on piece and we will get it performance ready. They will be able to use this monologue for the audition workshop. This class is highly recommended for anyone taking the audition workshop.
Week 5: Audition Workshop
Monday, August 11, 6pm-9pm
Students will use monologues they have worked on in the monologue workshop or that they bring in. (The monologue should be memorized). They will rehearse presenting their piece in an audition-like situation. They will get to work on cold reading from scripts. They will review how to present themselves in an audition, break down material, make interesting choices quickly, and gain self-confidence necessary to audition for theatrical roles. The monologue class is highly recommended for the audition workshop.
All classes will be held at the Williamston Theatre at 122 S. Putnam Street in downtown Williamston. For additional information or to register for either spring session class, please call the Theatre office at (517) 655-7469, Monday - Friday, 10am-6pm.