"First Act Theatre" is an innovative theatre training program for students 8 yrs. old and above that will cultivate the use of their imaginations to create both the experience of making theatre and its product--the production of plays. An orientation session for parents and students will give more information about this program and an exciting future one. It will be held on Tuesday, Jan 14, 5:00-6:30 at The Playmakers.
What could be a better present for a child or young person than the chance to be part of this program! Consider the fees a Christmas or birthday gift for those enthusiastic thespians. Maybe the relatives need gift ideas. This program begins mid-January and will continue for a semester of twelve weeks. Performances may be scheduled during that time and afterward.
Fees for each program will be $100 / semester, with half due at first class, (non-refundable) and the remainder on March 4th. Partial scholarships may be available. If the student wishes to take part in this program as well as the "Rhythm Dancers" program (see elsewhere), there will be a 40% discount on the second program.
Award-winning youth plays have been chosen as the basis for learning to use the process that creates a production, as well as the skills and understanding necessary to perform it: acting and developing characters and their relationships to each other, spatial concepts, body movement and control, and vocal skills that help communicate with audiences. Some design and technical skills may be included as well, depending upon student interest. Though developing theatre skills is a primary objective, some plays may be performed either as a Readers' Theatre or as a full production depending upon performance opportunities & schedules. Students will be chosen for different plays, some with 2-3 characters, some with larger casts. Rehearsals will be at times selected by the cast and instructor. Group sessions will be scheduled on a few selected Tuesday evenings for special learning activities.
Ashley Davidson, Playmakers' director and a Playmakers' "triple threat" will be the primary instructor for both programs. Others may be added to assist if warranted by enrollment. The supervision and project director is Suzanne Boles.