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**NEW!** Performance Playground & Showcase
Instructor: S. Clark
Location: Rec Center, 1501 Barnsdale Road
Saturdays, 9/19-10/24
10-12pm
R/NR: $80/$90
A fun class and performance opportunity for young dancers, singers, and actors, or any young person interested in learning about theatre! In this class young performers will collaborate and learn musical numbers to a wide variety of musicals, take part in a variety of acting skits, learn the rules of improvisation, and have the opportunity to bring in songs they would like to sing for constructive feedback. At the end of this course we will have a small performance for our performers to showcase any of their favorite materials learned over the course of the class. Life skills to be learned would be confident public speaking, working with others to complete a task, audience expectations, and with the rigor of improv the ability to think and act on two feet! Class will take place both indoors and outside. Masks will be worn entering and leaving the recreation facility and when appropriate social distancing cannot be observed. Click here to register.
Audition Workshop (ages 6-10) - In-Person at Memorial Park
Location: Memorial Park Amphitheatre
Wednesdays, July 8-29
6:30pm-7:30pm
R/NR: $45/$55
The Footlight Players Audition Workshop is designed to introduce young and new actors to the full audition process. Younger actors and first time students will practice how to properly introduce themselves and what material to prepare for an audition. We will work on handling audition jitters, confidence, and introduce the tools needed for a successful audition
Advanced Audition Workshop (ages 11-18) - In-Person at Memorial Park
Location: Memorial Park Amphitheatre
Wednesday, July 8-29
7:45-8:45pm
R/NR: $45/$55
The Footlight Players Advanced Audition Workshop will help young actors gain insight on how auditions operate for both the actors and creative directors. Students will work on refining their personal introductions, what material to prepare, and what exactly directors are looking at during an audition. We will cover ways to approach auditions and how to handle rejection. Much like a job interview, auditioning requires stepping out of your typical comfort zone to be judged by strangers. In this workshop we will lay out all the tools necessary to find success in your audition.
Basic Acting and Improv in Memorial Park (ages 7-11) -
Location: Memorial Park Amphitheatre
Thursdays, July 9-30
6:30-7:30pm
R/NR: $45/$55
Explore the element of play in unscripted theatre. Actors will be taught the rules of improvisation while collaborating with other actors in games and scenes. Improvisation is an excellent learning tool to enhance public speaking, listening skills, and collaboration with a group of people. Improvisation is an excellent learning tool to develop public speaking, listening skills, and collaboration with a group of people.
Advanced Acting and Improv in Memorial Park (ages 7-14) -
Location: Memorial Park Amphitheatre
Thursdays, July 9-30
7:45-8:45pm
R/NR: $45/$55
This class is designed for experienced performers or actors that have already taken virtual Acting and Improv and are ready to use their new skills LIVE! Students will continue to explore the element of play in unscripted theatre and will practice the rules of improvisation while participating in games and scenes. Actors will be taught the rules of improvisation while collaborating with other actors in games and scenes. This class will inspire creativity, improve confidence, enhance public speaking skills, and provide a supportive atmosphere for actors to engage in collaborative and cooperative processes.
How to Tell a Story (ages 4-7) - Virtual
Instructor: Cole Burdick
New actors and kids that love stories are welcome to the virtual stage in this introduction to theatre. Explore the art of performance by retelling fairytale classics.
Session 3: Monday, July 27-Aug 17 | 3-3:30pm
Fee: $20/session
Songwriting (ages 12+) - Virtual
Instructor: Cole Burdick
Learn what goes into writing a song and the different approaches people take when writing. Note: This course does not require the ability to play an instrument!
Session 2: Wednesday, July 1-July 22 | 1:30-2pm
Session
3: Wednesday,
July 29-Aug 19 | 1:30-2pm
Fee: $20/session
Singing for the Stage (ages 12+)
Instructor: Cole Burdick
This course will teach the basics of proper singing technique with an emphasis in how it applies to musical theatre.
Session 3: Friday, Aug 7-28 | 1:45-2:15pm
Fee: $20/session
Summer Stock - The Show Must Go On (Virtually) (ages 6-14)
Instructor: Cole Burdick
Tu-F, June 30-July 23 (Skip July 3)
Time: 2:30-4:30pm
Fee: $160
Study the basics of skills and acting an have fun with exercises and games that examine techniques that an actor uses to establish a character. We can effectively practice exercises that include sense memory, personalization, breath control and projection in a virtual setting. Participants will develop patience, new communication skills, self-confidence, and explore the new medium of virtual theatre. The program will end with two virtual performances.