theatre arts training 2012-2013 brochure

Theatre Arts Training

Fall 2012 / Winter 2013 / Spring 2013childrenstheatre.org

2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404

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Register now for Fall, Winter, Spring or all three 2012-2013 sessions!

What I Did For Love, TAT Senior Intensive Winter 2012 | photo: Dan Norman featured: Katie Adducci, Ethan Davenpost, Claire Elizabeth Hoffman

and Ensemble in Pippi Longstocking, 2012 | photo: Dan Norman

Fall 2012 / Winter 2013 / Spring 2013

Table Of ContentsA note from Debra, Learning Pathways

Ages 2-3

Ages 3-4

Ages 4-5

Grades K-1

Grades 2-3

Grades 4-5

Grades 6-8

Grades 9-12

Special Offerings, various ages

Spring Samplings, Grades K-3

Pre-Professional Lab Program, Grades 7-12

Calendar

Policies, How to Register, Dance Attire

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Registration Form Fall 2012 / Winter 2013 / Spring 2013

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We recommend that you make a copy of the registration form for your records before submitting. Class registration is not guaranteed until you receive confirmation from the Ticket Office. All classes are first-paid, first-served.

Scholarship ProgramA key component of Children’s Theatre Company’s commitment to education, CTC’s need-based scholarship program provides a diverse cross-section of our community access to quality arts education. For information and applications, please visit our website childrenstheatre.org.

RECEIVE 15% OFF of your tuition cost if you have checked any of these boxes. Only one 15% discount can be applied to an individual class.

I am a CTC Season Subscriber.

I have registered for more than one class this spring session. (1st class full price, all subsequent classes 15% off).

I have more than one student from my family registered for class (1st class at full price, all subsequent classes at 15% off).

A $100 discount is also available for one TAT class if your child has performed in one of CTC’s professional shows either in the Cargill Theatre or on the Unitedhealth Group Stage within 12 months of the closing date of that show.

TWO PAYMENT OPTION: If using a credit card 50% of the total cost can be charged at the time of registration and the remaining 50% will be charged four weeks later or one week prior to the first day of class, whichever comes first. Please check box to take advantage of this offer.

Fall Term: September 17-November 17 (9 weeks)

Monday Classes: September 17 – November 12

Tuesday Classes: September 18 – November 13

Wednesday Classes: September 19 – November 14

Thursday Classes: September 20 - November 15

Friday Classes: September 21 – November 16

Saturday Classes: September 22 – November 17

WiNTer Term: January 21-march 23 (9 weeks)

Monday Classes: January 21 – March 18

Tuesday Classes: January 22– March 19

Wednesday Classes: January 23 – March 20

Thursday Classes: January 24 – March 21

Friday Classes: January 25 – March 22

Saturday Classes: January 26 – March 23

SpriNg Term: april 8-may 18 (6 weeks)

Monday Classes: April 8– May 13

Tuesday Classes: April 9– May 14

Wednesday Classes: April 10– May 15

Thursday Classes: April 11 – May 16

Friday Classes: April 12 – May 17

Saturday Classes: April 13 – May 18

Keep a lookout for our Summer intensive auditions: Show titles and dates scheduled will be announced in December 2012.

meet the FacultyAnnie Enneking; Anton Jones; Chris Zappa; Bri-Ann Wright; Jen Scott; Laurie Dehmlow; Laura Delventhal; Marya Hart; Matt Jenson; Mackenzie Beck-Esmay; Nancy Nair; and Raymond Berg.

To learn more about our teaching artists, please visit childrenstheatre.org.

ready to audition? Watch our website for this Fall's Audition Workshop for Grades 4-12.

Homeschool OfferingsWe are happy to create a class, or series of classes, which specifically meet your needs as educators. To learn more about this program, contact Debra Baron, Theatre Arts Training Director at [email protected]. Information may also be found on our website at childrenstheatre.org.

a note from DebraOver the last three years, we eagerly read your feedback complete with hopes for the continued growth of the theatre arts training program here at CTC. In order to better serve you and your family, and in response to your generous comments and suggestions, this year we will offer you the option of registering for fall, winter and/or spring classes now. For the first time, you will have the opportunity to secure a spot in our most popular classes at a time that best suits your schedule.

In addition to the assessments you receive at the conclusion of each class, below please find suggested learning pathways to consider. Some decisions are hard to make, so we have created a few sample tracks for your consideration (please note many of our students repeat a class for two or more sessions).

Please feel free to contact the theatre arts training office with any questions, concerns or comments you may have about our programming at 612.879.5699 or 612.879.5685. We look forward to your feedback as we continue to work together.

Enjoy it All,

Debra

grades K-1 A mix of experiences is a great way to gauge each child’s interest and skill level:

Begin with Telling Tales to learn some of the basics

Explore how a play is put together in Shared playwriting

Then learn about the role technical elements (like sets, props, lights and costumes) play in storytelling in Onstage

Or perhaps you are drawn to storytelling with music:

The basics in Dancing Stories

Explore the world of musical theatre in mini musical Theatre Dance

Don’t forget the singing with Sing Disney (among others)

Moving onto Continuing Sing Disney to sharpen those fundamentals

grades 2-3Our focus is on teamwork and exploration while building poise and confidence- to begin to gauge each child’s interest and skill level:

Perhaps you begin with Fundamentals of acting to learn some of the basics

Then strengthen those skills in Continuing Fundamentals of acting

Then learn about the role technical elements (like sets, props, lights and costumes) play in storytelling in Onstage

Or perhaps you are drawn to storytelling with music:

Begin with the basics in Dancing Stories

Explore the world of musical theatre in musical Theatre Dance: annie (among others)

Don’t forget the singing with Sing Out

Moving onto Continuing Sing Out to sharpen those fundamentals

"Good Theatre Makes Your Brain Explode."Grades 6-8 TAT workshop students' definition of theatre

grades 4-5Helping students to make informed choices and discover their role in creative interpretation as well as a continued focus on teamwork and confidence guide our work:

Begin with Fundamentals of acting as we work with scripts performed on CTC’s mainstage as a springboard to learning

Strengthen and apply those skills introduced in Fundamentals of Acting in our Showtime class, as students work together to create a short play

If musicals are more appealing:

To learn basics of acting, begin with Fundamentals of acting as we work with scripts performed on CTC’s mainstage as a springboard to learning

Then explore the world of dance with either Dance glee or Dance Hip Hop - learning choreographed routines and building stamina

Don’t forget the singing with Sing glee for all the fundamentals of harmony and vocal technique

Then learn to blend these skills seamlessly in musical Theatre Jam into performance

grades 6-8Freedom of expression, exercising your imagination, refining basic skills while learning to truly think outside the box are but a few of the focuses we bring to our work:

Begin with actor’s Toolbox as we work with music, scenes from contemporary literature and improvisation for stage.

Move onto acting: process and performance deepening your understanding of objectives and playable actions while working with scenes and monologues

Then strengthen and apply those skills in our Showtime class, as students work together to create a short play

If musicals are more appealing:

Begin with actor’s Toolbox, working with music and scenes from contemporary literature and improvisation for stage

Explore the world of dance with either Broadway Dance Wicked (among others) learning choreographed routines and building stamina

Strengthen your dance skills in Broadway Dance ii

Then learn to blend these skills seamlessly into performance – with a special focus on voice - in musical Theatre Jam: Hairspray (among others)

grades 9-12Our work now includes building critical and abstract thought processes in relation to performance, supporting growth in self-reliance and confidence and helping to envision a more objective world view.

It’s time to focus on building individual skills:

Classical Theatre intensive works with text analysis, exploring tools that enable students to discover a deeper understanding of language while examining vocal and physical characterizations.

Our lab Collective supports the continued growth of writers, directors and actors without the pressure of performance. This pure process approach opens the doorway to the in-depth study of acting techniques and processes, preparing the serious young actor for his/her next steps.

For the musical theatre performer, it’s time to begin developing your true voice – Broadway Voice works with contemporary and classic Broadway songs. Students learn to connect their vocal skills to the dramatic intention critical to the development of musical theatre performers. Then strengthen your dance skills in Broadway Dance ii.

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learning pathways

ages 2-3Skill focus: • exploring the arts through music, movement, visual arts and dramatic play• fostering creativity and imagination• promoting development of social and motor skills through multisensory play while

strengthening the bond between caregiver and child

Fall Term: September 17-November 17Winter Term: January 21-march 23Spring Term: april 8-may 18 (6 weeks)




Creating TogetherGet dramatic with your child/grandchild/niece/nephew or friend! This class focuses on early social skills and creative learning in a one-on-one situation. Step out onto the classroom stage and explore stories, puppets, instruments, movement creation, art and more.Class days and times: Wednesdays 10-10:45am Fall, Winter: $130Spring: $70

OnstageThrough an investigation of sets, costumes, props and lights, students explore their imagination while inventing new worlds and characters. Through theatre games and acting exercises, we will focus on freeing the creative spirit of each child while building a dynamic ensemble of actors. Backstage tour included (subject to availability). Class days and times: Tuesdays 9:30-10:30am Fall, Winter: $135Spring: $90

Step into The Story (Continuing Creating Together)Join us as we step into the story! Working with award-winning storybooks and pureimagination we will explore character and expression through movement, music, dramatics and art skills that nurture creative learning, independence and life skills. Step out onto the classroom stage with us and continue your exploration of stories, puppets, instruments, movement creation, art and more. Class days and times: Wednesdays 11-11:45am Fall, Winter: $130Spring: $70

Creative movement Explore new ways to tell a story in this energetic class emphasizing imagination, coordination, body awareness and motor skills. Learn simple movement techniques as you learn to tell stories without words! Class days and times: Saturdays 9-10am Fall, Winter: $135Spring: $90

adventures in art, Drama and Visual art Imagine bringing a world of your own invention to life! Students exercise their imaginations through the creative process while exploring art, both dramatic and visual. Students build skills in listening, problem-solving, confidence and teamwork. Class days and times: Saturdays 9:30-10:30am Fall, Winter: $135Spring: $90

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photo: Tom Sandelands

grades K-1Skill focus: • essentials of storytelling and combining disciplines (drama and movement, drama and music)• techniques of improvisation and story sequencing (beginning-middle-end)• increasing focus and concentration• learning to listen and work in a group• expressing mood through vocal and physical exploration


Dancing Stories This class will work with basic elements of ballet, jazz, modern and creative movement as articulated through the strong images found in age-appropriate folk and fairy tales. Each class will have a warm-up, stretching, story and dancing. Props may be added to support the creative energy. Class days and times: Thursdays 4-5pmFall, Winter: $135Spring: $90

Onstage Through an investigation of sets, costumes, props and lights, students explore their imagination while inventing new worlds and characters. Through theatre games and acting exercises, we will focus on freeing the creative spirit of each child while building a dynamic ensemble of actors. Backstage tour included (subject to availability).Class days and times: Thursdays 4:30-5:30pmFall, Winter: $135Spring: $90

mini-musical Theatre DanceStudents will explore the fundamentals of jazz and tap techniques in the world of musical theatre. Class will focus on such skills as isolation, rhythm, flexibility and stage presence while working with age appropriate material. Class days and times: Fridays 4:30-5:30pmFall, Winter: $135Spring: $90

Sing Disney (among others) Work with your favorite Disney and Broadway songs to learn the fundamentals of singing. Create and explore characters through classic musical moments and scenes. We'll focus on imagination, coordination, body and vocal awareness.Class days and times: Fridays 4:30-5:30pm OR Saturdays 9-10amFall, Winter: $135Spring: $90

Telling TalesLearn basic acting skills while inventing your own stories based on fairy and folk tales. Working with theatre games and activities, students learn to express themselves while learning basic theatre terminology. Students will explore character development, active listening, problem-solving, refining motor skills and ensemble technique. Class days and times: Saturdays 10:30-12noon Fall, Winter: $200Spring: $130

Continuing Dancing StoriesBuilding upon the basic elements of ballet, jazz, modern and creative movement, students will create their own dances based on age-appropriate folk and fairy tales. Each class will have a warm-up, stretching, story and dancing. Props/Costumes may be added to support the creative energy. Class days and times: Saturdays 10:30-11:00amFall, Winter: $135Spring: $90




Continuing Onstage Deepening their investigation of sets, costumes, props and lights, students explore their imagination and transform a story into a play. Through theatre games and acting exercises, we will focus on freeing the creative spirit of each child while building a dynamic ensemble of actors. Final class sharing will take place in TAT’s own Cohen Theatre.Class days and times: Tuesdays 11-12noonFall, Winter: $135Spring: $90

Onstage Through an investigation of sets, costumes, props and lights, students explore their imagination while inventing new worlds and characters. Through theatre games and acting exercises, we will focus on freeing the creative spirit of each child while building a dynamic ensemble of actors. Backstage tour included (subject to availability).Class days and times: Saturdays 9-10amFall, Winter: $135Spring: $90

music in motion This class will focus on the joy of movement through learning loco motor skills such as skipping and leaping, and exploring other music and movement skills including rhythm, tempo and dynamics. Students will apply these skills as they stretch their imaginations through singing and movement exercises that reflect the season.Class days and time: Saturdays 10-11amFall, Winter: $135Spring: $90

acting StoriesStudents will learn basic acting skills while bringing to life new and classic stories. While learning skills in storytelling and character development, students will work with the process of adaptation, creating scripts, and focusing on teamwork, problem-solving, active listening and refinement of motor skills. Class days and times: Saturdays 11:00-12noon Fall, Winter: $135Spring: $90

Continuing acting StoriesStudents will work with contemporary titles as they continue to enrich their acting skills, exploring new techniques in storytelling and character development as they work with the process of adaptation with a special focus on teamwork.Class days and times: Saturdays 12:30-1:30pmFall, Winter: $135Spring: $90

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goodnight goon and other Fun Halloween Tales

Fractured Fairy Tales

pinkalicious Series

musical Theatre Dance: Annie (among others) This class serves as an introduction to the basic elements and terminology of musical theatre dance (with just the right spices of jazz and tap). Working with material that draws from the Broadway musical Annie and other contemporary Broadway musicals, students will develop rhythmic awareness and the ability to use their bodies as instruments. Class days and times: Thursdays 5-6pm Fall, Winter: $135Spring; $90

OnstageThrough an investigation of sets, costumes, masks, props and lights, students explore their imagination while inventing new worlds and characters. Through theatre games and acting exercises, we will focus on freeing the creative spirit of each child while building a dynamic ensemble of actors. Class days and times: Fridays 4:30-6:00pm Fall, Winter: $200Spring: $130

Fundamentals of acting Using improvisation and short scenes, students will learn to make strong character choices, work with objectives and relationships in the creation of original scenes in this fun creative acting class. Class days and times: Fridays 5:30-6:30pm OR Saturdays 11:30-12:30pm Fall, Winter: $135Spring: $90

Sing Out Learn fundamentals of singing and music by performing songs from Broadway and other musical theatre traditions. Create characters and scenes that stretch your imagination and develop body and vocal awareness. Experiment and share feedback in a supportive environment.Class days and times: Fridays 5:30-6:30pmFall, Winter: $135Spring: $90

Continuing Sing Out Building on the skills explored in Sing Out, our focus will be on songs from Broadway and other musical theatre traditions while deepening each student’s command of vocal articulation, character development and scenes that stretch your imagination and strengthen body and vocal awareness. Experiment and share feedback in a supportive environment.Class days and times: Saturdays 11:30-12:30pmFall, Winter: $135Spring: $90

Continuing Fundamentals of acting Building on the skills introduced in Fundamentals of Acting, students will work with monologues and scenes, learning to make strong character choices and working with objectives and relationships. Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Acting or a similar classClass days and times: Saturdays 2-3:30pm Fall, Winter: $200Spring: $130

grades 2-3Skill focus: • building poise, motivation and confidence in a group• developing patterns of characterization through improvisation and memorization• setting self-goals and acquiring greater sensitivity to, and respect for, others• strengthening teamwork, self-confidence, and active listening


Shared playwriting Using our understanding of familiar stories, poetry, and songs, students will learn how to write a play together using a shared writing process. Through movement, character creation games, story circles, and imagination exercises, students will gain confidence in expressing their own ideas, sharing the stage with others, and working as a team towards one goal: an original play created and performed by the students. The play will include conventions of rhythm and rhyme, as well as cover the basic process of creating a play from outlining to final draft, but in a simplified, shared and supported format.Class days and times: Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm Fall, Winter: $135Spring: $90

Continuing Sing Disney (among others) Students will strengthen their understanding and vocal proficiency as they learn more favorite Disney and Broadway musical numbers. Building on the fundamentals of singing, students continue to explore characters through classic musical moments and scenes. The class focus is on imagination, coordination, vocal and physical awareness.Class days and times: Saturdays 1-2pm Fall, Winter: $135Spring: $90

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grades 6-8Skill focus: • learn to maintain freedom of expression and exercise the imagination • develop a sense of personal identity• think outside the box by responding with creative problem solving• articulate feelings, thoughts and ideas• refine awareness of and employs good vocal and physical habits• expand awareness of rhythm, tempo and pacing• respond to symbolism and imagery of script


Winter Junior Company Show:down the rabbit hole (a play with music and maybe a little dance)Director: Debra Baron

In this post-digital age of texting, iPhones and Google+, what would Alice discover in Wonderland? Be a part of the creative team as we workshop an original script adding music, movement and our own elements and flavor. Based on the timeless story of Alice in Wonderland. By audition only.

rehearsals: Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at 4:30-7pm

Rehearsals begin January 23, 2013

Dress rehearsal: March 20th at 7pm

preview: March 21st at 7pm

performances: March 22 and 23 at 7pm and March 24 at 2pm

auditions: to schedule an audition visit childrenstheatre.org.

Tuition: $460

girl groups!Get your “girl” on singing the music written and performed by American girls and women. Explore the progression of music made by and for girls, from the 1940’s through the contemporary worlds of Broadway and pop. Learn “Mister Sandman,” “Leader of the Pack,” “My Guy,” “We Are Family,” “I Will Survive,” “Dancing Queen,” songs by Beyonce, songs from Wicked and more!Fall Only: Thursdays 4-6pmTuition: $200

Broadway Dance: WICKED (among others)Learning the choreography of Broadway legends Bob Fosse, Jerome Robbins, Tommy Tune and Twyla Tharp, students will delve into a rich dance experience that will increase their dance vocabulary and strengthen their fundamental skills.Class days and times: Thursdays 6:00-7:00pm Fall, Winter: $135Spring: $90

Comedy (improv) Sports Think fast! Or, better yet, don't think! Quick, fun games, designed to build confidence, help you make strong character choices, trust your instincts and work well with others. This is fun, down and dirty work, good for both beginning and experienced performers.Class days and times: Fridays 4:30-6pm Fall, Winter: $200Spring: $130

actor’s Toolbox This fun class is designed for both the new and the experienced actor. Students will develop and deepen their understanding of the craft of acting by experiencing a variety of acting styles and methods using improvisation, music and scenes from contemporary literature as inspiration to creativity. Class days and times: Saturdays 9:30-11am Fall, Winter: $200Spring: $130

grades 4-5Skill focus: •making informed choices through a growing appreciation of history and culture• performing with greater precision and growing emphasis on creative interpretation• continuing to focus on teamwork, self-confidence and active listening


Showtime: Heroes and VillainsA class for students who want to perform! Focus on fundamentals of acting, stage movement, character development and motivation while rehearsing a play specifically created for young performers. Students must be comfortable with the memorization of lines. Class days and times: Thursdays 5:30-7:30pmFall, Winter: $260Spring: $170

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Dance: Hip Hop Learn the basics of hip hop dance through exercises and games as well as self-expression through movement. This will be a high energy class - get ready to move! This class is for all students who like to move and love the culture of Hip Hop! Students learn dance skills that include isolation and floor work.Class days and times: Fridays 5:30-6:30pm Fall, Winter: $135Spring: $90

musical Theatre Jam: The Songs and Dances of Annie (among others)Sharpen and strengthen your dance, vocal and acting skills using Annie and other contemporary Broadway musicals as a springboard! During this class, students will be taught healthy vocal/singing production, dance combinations and deepen their understanding of character development while learning to seamlessly combine these disciplines.

Class days and times: Saturdays 9-10:30amFall, Winter: $200Spring: $130

Sing: gleeTaught in the style of show choir, this class is for performers who enjoy learning music and challenging themselves with harmony and choral singing! Students work on vocal technique and apply those skills to contemporary music and Broadway’s most familiar and stunningly new songs!Class days and times: Saturdays 1-2pmFall, Winter: $135Spring: $90

Dance: gleeUsing Glee as a springboard, teaching artists work with students to develop choreographed routines integrating steps and movement from Broadway, Jazz, and Hip-Hop. Working together, we will bring these songs to their feet!Class day and times: Saturdays 2-3:30pmFall, Winter: $200Spring: $130

Fundamentals of acting Using scripts from the current and recent seasons at Children’s Theatre Company as a springboard, students will focus on the fundamentals of acting from making strong character choices to clarifying objectives.Class days and times: Saturdays 3-4pmFall, Winter: $135Spring: $90

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Buccaneers/A Wrinkle In Time

How The Grinch Stole Christmas/Jackie and Me

Alice in Wonderland/Pinocchio

Heroes and Villains from Tales of the High Seas

Heroes and Villains from the World of Myths and Legends

Heroes and Villains from the World of Comic Books

grades 9-12Skill focus: • reach toward new levels of awareness• ability to evaluate self and peers• building critical and abstract thought processes in relation to performance• self-reliance and confidence in their personal potential through a more objective world view


Fall Senior Company Show:FLOWBy Will PowerDirected by Anton Jones

Originally a one man hip-hop theatre piece, FLOW brings over 30 characters to life in their quest for survival in a modern world filled with urban pitfalls. As these storytellers search for a new language to make age-old lessons endure for a younger generation, they must live long enough to complete that search. Underscored by an original hip-hop influenced soundscape, performers will embody multiple characters through rap, dance, stylized movement dialogue and monologue as the storyteller in ALL of us is brought to the forefront. By audition only.

rehearsals: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 4:30-7:30pm

Rehearsals begin September 19th

Tech/Dress: November 13th and 14th 4:30-9pm (times subject to change as needed)

preview: November 15th at 7pm

performances: November 16th and 17th at 7pm, and November 18th at 2pm

auditions: to schedule an audition visit childrenstheatre.org

Tuition: $460

Broadway Dance ii (grades 7-12)Building on skills introduced in Broadway Dance, this class will begin with a conditioning and ballet workout, followed by jazz and hip hop combinations and culminate in musical theatre and tap choreography. Learning the choreography of legends Bob Fosse, Jerome Robbins and Kathleen Marshall, dive deep into a rich dance experience and discover the secrets of Broadway's best. Prerequisite: Broadway Dance or similar training.Class days and times: Saturdays 12:00-1:30pmFall, Winter: $200Spring: $130

Broadway Dance ii (grades 7-12)Building on skills introduced in Broadway Dance, this class will begin with a conditioning and ballet workout, followed by jazz and hip hop combinations and culminate in musical theatre and tap choreography. Learning the choreography of legends Bob Fosse, Jerome Robbins and Kathleen Marshall, dive deep into a rich dance experience and discover the secrets of Broadway's best. Prerequisite: Broadway Dance or similar trainingClass days and times: Saturdays 12:00-1:30pmFall, Winter: $200Spring: $130

musical Theatre Jam: The Songs and Dances of Hairspray (among others)This performance workshop will focus on the songs and dances of Hairspray and other contemporary Broadway musicals. Students will focus on the incorporation of healthy vocal/singing production, dance combinations and character development while learning to seamlessly combine these disciplines. Audition preparation for musicals will be included. Prerequisite: Actor’s Toolbox, Broadway Dance or similar trainingClass days and times: Saturdays 10:30-12noon Fall, Winter: $200Spring: $130

Showtime A class for students who want to perform! Focus on improving each student’s fundamental understanding of acting, stage movement, character development and motivation while rehearsing a play specifically created for young performers. Students must be comfortable with the memorization of lines. Class days and times: Saturdays 12:30-2:30pmFall, Winter: $260Spring: $170

acting: process and performance This class builds on the skills from the Actor’s Toolbox. Students continue to add to their ‘toolbox’ through the exploration of objectives and playable action as well as physical and vocal characterization working with scenes and monologues from contemporary and classic work. Prerequisite: Actor’s Toolbox or similar trainingClass days and times: Saturdays 2-3:30pmFall, Winter: $200Spring: $130

Classical Theatre intensive

(grades 8-12) Love Shakespeare? Hate Shakespeare? Not sure how you feel about all those classical dudes? Or maybe you just need a really good monologue? This is the class for you. Students will delve into the text of a different play each session. Using a variety of techniques students will acquire the necessary tools in order to execute in depth script analysis, achieve deeper understanding of language and story and the ability to take greater risks when making physical and vocal choices in performance. Each student will be responsible for the analysis, memorization, rehearsal and performance of a scene and monologue from the selected text by the end of the session. Students can and will be encouraged to take this class more than once. Prerequisite: Actor’s Toolbox or similar trainingClass days and times: Saturdays 2-4pm Fall, Winter: $260Spring: $170

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Hamlet

Much Ado About Nothing

As You Like It

Special OfferingsMulti-generational Workshops:

Dance: Hip Hop/Tap (Grades K+)Learn the basics of hip hop and tap through exercises and games as well as self-expression through movement. This will be a high energy class--get ready to move! All ages are welcome!Spring Only: Tuesdays 5:30-7pmTuition: $130

Costuming for the Novice Sewer (Ages 10+)Love what you see on our stages? Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from our resident costume director. Beginning with the basics of hand sewing and machine techniques to measuring and design, this is a rare opportunity not to be missed!Spring Only: May 14, 15, 16 and 17 from 4:30-6:30pmTuition: $120

audition Coaching Auditioning can be an intimidating experience. Work with industry professionals to sharpen your skills and gain the confidence you need. During these One-on-One intensive sessions, you will work for two hours on two monologues (classical and/or contemporary) each no longer than two minutes each. Please note that each monologue must be memorized and we ask that you bring a copy of each monologue to your coaching session.

To schedule please contact Debra Baron at 612.879.5699 or [email protected]

Classical Theatre intensive

(grades 8-12) Love Shakespeare? Hate Shakespeare? Not sure how you feel about all those classical dudes? Or maybe you just need a really good monologue? This is the class for you. Students will delve into the text of a different play each session. Using a variety of techniques students will acquire the necessary tools in order to execute in depth script analysis, achieve deeper understanding of language and story and the ability to take greater risks when making physical and vocal choices in performance. Each student will be responsible for the analysis, memorization, rehearsal and performance of a scene and monologue from the selected text by the end of the session. Students can and will be encouraged to take this class more than once. Prerequisite: Actor’s Toolbox or similar trainingClass days and times: Saturdays 2-4pm Fall, Winter: $260Spring: $170

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Broadway Voice Expand your vocal and dramatic skills together in this exploration of what it really takes to be a successful musical theatre singer. Working with classic and contemporary Broadway songs, you will learn to connect your vocal skills to the dramatic intention critical to developing confidence as a performer. The class focuses on songs as monologues and how the singer learns to act the song. There will be opportunities for solos, duets and ensemble singing. Class size limited. Prerequisite: Prior Vocal TrainingClass days and times: Saturdays 2:30-4pm Fall, Winter: $200Spring: $130

performance Workshop: Bluebeard An ensemble-based creation exploring themes found in BLUEBEARD, a French fairytale about a villainous aristocrat who hides a dark secret in his basement, and the young woman who has to outwit him and avoid the fate of the women who came before her. A story about wealth and poverty, violence, guilt and abuse of power told through original music and highly stylized, grotesque physicality. Come to the dark side for stage combat and rock and roll. Actors will push their physicality, critical thinking skills, creative exploration, and musicality.Spring Only: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 4:30-7:30pmTwo performances: dates tbdTuition: $300

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Hamlet

Much Ado About Nothing

As You Like It

photo: Dan Norman

pre-professional lab programs grades 7-12Through our Lab Program, we offer to those who simply know ‘theater is it’ a comprehensive cohesive program that will give the tools needed to compete at a university or professional level. The design of the program is simple - each Lab will work to sharpen their skills in an intensive conservatory-style program. Master classes and artist hours with visiting industry professionals will contribute to their overall experience. Fall/Winter onlyDues: Each Term $60/monthMinimum commitment: 3 months

To schedule an audition or interview for the Pre-Professional Lab Program please call 612.879.5685

lab Collective (by audition only) grades 7-12 (Primary instructor: Annie Enneking) This collective, comprised of writers, directors and actors, will initially explore imaginative and fundamental approaches to scene study while establishing a foundation and common language as an ensemble. Through relaxation and trust exercises, sensory work, text analysis and the exploration of techniques for making active choices in the moment, each actor will work to discover the techniques that best support their work. Writers will find their voice, guided by an experienced playwright, as students learn to create rich believable characters, giving life to the stories of their imaginations and dreams! Potential projects include a marathon play creation and performance events (such as 24 plays in 24hrs by 24 actors or car plays which take place in our parking garage) as well as master classes with industry professionals. (Prerequisite: Actor’s Toolbox, Classical Theatre Intensive or similar class)Meets bi-monthly (every other week) for 3 and 1/2 hour sessionsMondays 4:30-8pm

Design/Tech lab (by interview only) grades 7-12 (Primary Instructors: CTC Staff and Others)This program is specifically designed to provide students in grades 7-12 with extensive hand-on experience in the “backstage” elements of the theatre: design and technical production of scenery/props, costumes, lighting and sound. This will be done in a professional theatre setting through practical work with the expert design and technical staff of Children’s Theatre Company. This exploration and introduction to the world of the professional production process and theatre technology will take the form of “master classes” led by industry professionals. Lab students will be invited to view the production process of a CTC mainstage production, as well as working on their own design and technical elements of the TAT senior fall and junior winter shows in the Cohen Stage. (Tech/Design Prerequisite: prior technical experience)Schedule to be determined by CTC production calendar.

Spring Samplingsgrades K-3Tuesdays 5:30-7pm

$24 for each or $120 for all six

april 9 - Comedy improvisation Think fast! Or, better yet, don't think! Quick, fun games designed to build confidence, help you make strong character choices, trust your instincts and work well with others. This is fun work, good for both beginning and experienced performers.

april 16 - Dance! Use your body to create a rhythmic circus! Taking inspiration from Stomp and Step Teams, we will create our own dynamic combinations and polyrhythmic choreography. Our emphasis will be on learning routines and creating your own rhythms.

april 23 - Sing Out! Students will work with favorite (and of course age appropriate) Broadway songs, concentrating on the fundamentals of singing and creating characters. Focus will be on imagination, coordination, body and vocal awareness.

april 30 - Onstage Students will explore their imagination while inventing new worlds and creating characters through an investigation of sets, costumes, props and lights. Through theatre games and acting exercises, we will focus on freeing the creative spirit of each child while building a dynamic ensemble of actors.

may 7- musical Theatre Learn the basics of musical theatre, improvisation and acting fundamentals. This workshop will provide an introduction to blocking and movement to familiar songs and scenes as students explore the characters and music from favorite musicals.

may 14 - play lab Experience an authentic playwriting process, from grabbing inspiration, themes and characters out of our personal experience all the way to creating a final draft and public reading. By breaking playwriting down into its most essential parts, students will be able to learn and synthesize with the same tools grown-up playwrights use. This class will also include plenty of movement, acting and on your feet activities to help generate ideas, but is ideal for kids who love to write and/or make up their own stories.

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Ages 2-‐3 & Ages 3-‐4 Ages 4-‐5 Grades K-‐1 Grades 2-‐3 Grades 4-‐5 Grades 6-‐8 Grades 9-‐12

Tuesday Onstage 3-‐4 Years 9:30-‐10:30am

Cont. Onstage 11:00am-‐12noon

Creating Together 2-‐3 Years 10:00-‐10:45am

Step into the Story 3-‐4 Years 11:00-‐11:45am

Dancing Stories 4:00-‐5:00pmMusical Theatre Dance: Annie

5:00-‐6:00pm Showtime 5:30-‐7:30pmBroadway Dance: Wicked

6:00-‐7:00pm

Onstage 4:30-‐5:30pmComedy Improv Sports

4:30-‐6:30pm

Mini-‐Musical Theatre Dance 4:30-‐5:30pm Onstage 4:30-‐6:00pm Dance Hip Hop 5:30-‐6:30pm

Sing Disney 4:30-‐5:30pm Sing Out 5:30-‐6:30pm

Fundamentals of Acting 5:30-‐6:30pm

Creative Movement 3-‐4 Years 9:00-‐10:00am Onstage 9:00-‐10:00am Sing Disney 9:00-‐10:00am

Cont. Sing Out 11:30am-‐12:30pm

Musical Theatre Jam 9:00-‐10:30am

Actor's Toolbox 9:30-‐11:00am Broadway Voice 2:30-‐4:00pm

Adventures in Art, Drama & Visual Art 3-‐4 Years

9:30-‐10:30am

Cont. Dancing Stories 10:30-‐11:30am

Fund. of Acting 11:30am-‐12:30noon Sing: Glee 1:00-‐2:00pm

Music in Motion 10:00-‐11:00am

Telling Tales 10:30am-‐12noon

Cont. Fundamentals of Acting 2:00-‐3:30pm Dance: Glee 2:00-‐3:30pm

Musical Theatre Jam 10:30am-‐12noon

Acting Stories 11:00am-‐12:00noon

Shared Playwriting 12:30-‐1:30pm

Fundamentals of Acting 3:00-‐4:00pm Showtime 12:30-‐2:30pm

Cont. Acting Stories 12:30-‐1:30pm

Cont. Sing Disney 1:00-‐2:00pm

Acting: Process and Performance 2:00-‐3:30pm

Classical Theatre Intensive Grades 8-‐12 2-‐4pm

Saturday

Broadway Dance II 12:00-‐1:30pm Grades 7-‐12

LAB Collective 4:30-‐8pm Grades 7-‐12

Design/Tech Lab 4:30-‐8pm Grades 7-‐12

Friday

Thursday

Wednesday

Monday

Winter Junior intensivedown the rabbit hole (Grades 6-8)

See page 11

Theatre arts Training Calendar Fall 2012 / Winter 2013 / Spring 2013

Fall Senior intensiveFLOW (Grades 9-12)

See page 13

Spring performance WorkshopBluebeard (Grades 9-12)

See page 14

multi generational Workshops (Spring Only)Dance: Hip-Hop & TapCostuming for the Novice Sewer

See page 15

Spring Samplings (Grades K-3)

See page 16

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How to registerOnline (Suggested Method)Please visit the Education, Classes, & Schools section of our website at childrenstheatre.org

By phone Call 612.874.0400 with a credit card number and expiration date ready. We accept Mastercard/Visa, Discover and American Express.

By mailDownload your registration form at childrenstheatre.org. Mail your Registration Form with check enclosed made out to:

Children’s Theatre Company - Ticket Office 2400 Third Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55404

reCeiVe 15% OFF of your tuition cost if you are a CTC Season Subscriber, have registered for more than one class (1st class full price, all subsequent classes 15% off), or have more than one student in your family registered for class (1st class at full price, all subsequent classes at 15% off per session).

A $100 discount is also available for one TAT class if your child has performed in one of CTC's professional shows either in the Cargill or on the UnitedHealth Group Stage within 12 months of the closing date of that show.

TaT policiesrefunds/ Cancellation• If you cancel at least one week before

the first class, a cancellation fee of $25 will apply.

• If you cancel less than one week before the class begins, no refund or credit will be issued.

• Fees for classes cannot be transferred to other sessions.

•Classes, faculty and schedule are subject to change.

TuitionTuition must be paid in full at least one week prior to the beginning of class. We accept check, credit card, or money order. A two payment option is available only when using a credit card. See registration form for details.

Class SizesClass sizes are limited to ensure the best possible learning environment for your student. Please register early to ensure a spot, as registrations are held on a first paid basis. All classes are subject to cancellation prior to class start if minimum enrollment is not met.

Supervision / pick UpTAT supervision ends at the end of each session. Students 9 years and older will wait at CTC’s Stage Door entrance to be picked up. Students 2 to 8 years must be picked up from their classroom.

Dance attireThe more clearly the teacher can see the student’s body joints, the more easily the teacher can give the student technical feedback. Dressing in layers is a good idea, but wearing a lot of bulky clothing makes it difficult to give feedback. It can be a bit cool in the studio at the beginning of class and very warm by the end so please shed extra clothing as we go along.

•Hair pulled back and out of face.• Jewelry - large and dangling jewelry is distracting and dangerous.

Please remove it before class.

Creative movement: Children should wear clothing that is easy to move in and that won’t inhibit movement. Sweatpants, shorts and t-shirts work very well. Children are encouraged to dance barefoot during creative movement classes.

•Ballet: Leotard and tights or sweats• Jazz: Comfortable clothing, jazz shoes

• Combo classes: Comfortable, no jeans/tight clothing• Tap: Comfortable clothing and tap shoes

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theatre arts training 2012-2013 brochure

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