[NEohioPAL] YOUTH THEATER starts SATURDAY

[Melanie YC Pepe]

NEWS RELEASE 
Contact: Melanie YC Pepe (330) 836-2626
www.WeathervanePlayhouse.com

Weathervane Playhouse
1301 Weathervane Lane  *  Akron, Ohio  44313

** CLICK HERE to view bios for our instructors! **

Imagine THAT!
For young children AND their parents! Students, along with a parent or guardian, will work on theatrical fundamentals such as storytelling, emotional expression, creative movement, musical awareness, and vocal exploration.

Imagine THAT!
Princesses & Dragons
Ages 3 to 5
Saturdays, 9:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
February 26 - May 7 (No class April 23)
Tuition $130

Introduction to Theater & Acting
Explores theater as an art form.  Topics vary in each class, but include: How theater tells a story, stage directions, movement for the stage, projection, diction, theater terminology, styles and types of theater, story structure, improvisation, acting technique and the roles of the playwright, actors, director, designers and the audience.  See specific class descriptions for more information.

Introduction to Theater & Acting, Places, Please!
Ages 5 to 8
Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
February 26 - May 7 (No class April 23)
Tuition $160

Introduction to Theater & Acting, Classic Adventures
Ages 8 to 11
Saturdays, 9:15 a.m.to 10:15 a.m.
February 26 - May 7 (No class April 23)
Tuition $160

Introduction to Theater & Acting, Classic Adventures
Ages 8 to 12
Tuesdays, 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
February 22 - May 3, 2011 (No class April 19)
Tuition $160

Introduction to Theater & Acting, Enter Stage Right
Ages 11 to 14
February 26 - May 7 (No class April 23)
Tuition $160


Character Workshop
The focus of Character Workshop is understanding the process of creating a character for the stage. Students will discover many ways a character can behave, think, feel, experience things and express themselves. These skills will be applied through scene work, which will be presented on the last day of class. 

Character Workshop
Ages 7 to 14
Saturdays, 12:00 noon to 1:30 p.m.
February 26 - May 7 (No class April 23)
Tuition $160

Musical Theater
Students will work on musical theater technique, including: learning lyrics, learning music, vocal dynamics, pitch training, music reading skills, choreographed movement, integrating character development and how to use acting skills to tell the story behind a song.  Topics vary between the two classes.  See specific class descriptions for more information.

Musical Theater, Act One
Ages 6 to 9
Saturdays, 9:15 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
February 26 - May 7 (No class April 23)
Instructor:  Sarah Bailey, M.M.
Pianist:  Sharon Alberson
Tuition $180

Musical Theater, Act Two
Ages 9 to 13
Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
February 26 - May 7 (No class April 23)
Instructor:  Sarah Bailey, M.M.
Pianist:  Sharon Alberson
Tuition $180

Singing Technique
Studies proper singing technique and is a suitable for beginners to intermediate singers. Specific skills include: Proper breathing and support, singer's posture, warm-up techniques and exercises, introduction to sight reading and music notation, ear training, resonance, diction and eliminating muscular tension.

Singing Technique
Ages 10 to 16
Saturdays, 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m.
February 20 to May 1, 2010 (No class on April 3)
Instructor:  Sarah Bailey, M.M.
Tuition $160

Applied Acting Technique
Introduces actors to the principles and techniques of acting, including staying in character, being in the moment, studying subtext and GOTE (Goals, Obstacles, Tactics and Expectations). This class is intended for students who want to further develop their performance skills. 

Applied Acting Technique
No age restriction, previous experience required
Saturdays, 12:30 noon to 2:30 p.m.
February 26 - May 7 (No class April 23)
Tuition $200

Stomp!
Students will utilize their creativity and build performance skills as the stage comes alive and everyday items become musical instruments. Stomp! builds skills in timing, rhythm, tempo and math through physical and musical activities. 

Stomp!
Ages 7 to 16
Saturdays, 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
February 26 - May 7 (No class April 23)
Instructor: Angel Lawrie 
Tuition $120

CLICK HERE to view FULL DESCRIPTIONS of our Spring Classes

For more information or to register,
click here: http://www.weathervaneplayhouse.com
or call 330-836-2626.
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