[NEohioPAL] Weathervane Playhouse: Fall Theatre Academy

[Sarah Bailey via NEohioPAL]

Fall Theatre Academy, 2016
Fall Session September 17th -November 19th
Weathervane Playhouse
1301 Weathervane Lane * Akron, Oh 44313

 "Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine, and at last, you create what you will" - George Bernard Shaw
Come and imagine with us at Weathervane Playhouse!

Preschool Classes
Imagine THAT! Seuss on the Loose<weathervaneplayhouse.com/youth>
Ages 3-5
Saturdays, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.
Tuition $145
Encourage early childhood education with arts integration at Weathervane Playhouse! In "Imagine THAT!," Students will develop cognitive skills and emotional and social skills, which help them transition into a classroom. All of this is done through play and imagination.  With music, stories, visual arts and theatre games, we well challenge your little one to soar into outer space, be a fox hunting for his socks, be a princess firefighter president or a wrangler at the zoo-all they have to do is "Imagine That."

Acting Classes
Introduction to Acting: Ages 5 to 8<weathervaneplayhouse.com/youth>
Saturdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Tuition $175
The show is about to start. Hurry everyone, Places Please! Students will bring stories to life and learn theatre skills through imaginary play. Students will study story structure, explore character development, and gain self-confidence. Is that a monster in the corner? Is Spider-Man playing cards with that bear? -Nope! It is just a typical day in theatre! This class is meant to be repeated.

Intermediate Acting: Ages 5 to 8<weathervaneplayhouse.com/youth>
Saturdays, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.
Tuition $175
This class is designed for the child who has attended The Introduction to Acting Class and was recommended to continue to the Intermediate Acting Class, or has equivalent experience on stage. It is time to take center stage as you child learns through theatre skills.  This class builds on the previous class and is designed to challenge our students!

Introduction to Acting Ages 8 to 11<weathervaneplayhouse.com/youth>
Saturdays, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.
Tuition $175
Challenge your child's imagination as you empower him or her to take the stage. This class is designed for beginning actors, teaching them how to create the actor's tool box. Students will learn skills in movement, vocal color, script interpretation, and improvisation. Watch as your student gains confidence, self-esteem and a new creative outlet! This class is meant to be repeated.

Intermediate Acting: Ages 8 to 11<weathervaneplayhouse.com/youth>
Saturdays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Tuition $175
This class is designed for the child who has attended The Introduction to Acting Class and was recommended to continue to the Intermediate Acting Class, or has equivalent experience on stage. Encourage your child to soar to new heights in this challenging class.  Students will be encouraged to use their skills to create characters with depth and motivation.  Each student will leave the class "audition ready" with a monologue and new skills!

Introduction to Acting: Ages 11 to 14<weathervaneplayhouse.com/youth>
Saturdays, 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.
Tuition $180
The lights are up and it is time to Enter Stage Right. Good thing you took that class at Weathervane Playhouse! This class is designed as an introduction to theatre. Students will tackle improvisation and scripted work in this fun and interactive class. The instructor will lead the students to discover how to portray a character with voice and movement while learning how to interpret the playwright's textual clues. Join in the fun and learn through theatrical play! This class is meant to be repeated.

Intermediate/Advanced Acting: Ages 12 to 16<weathervaneplayhouse.com/youth>
Saturdays, 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
Tuition $185
This class is designed for students who have had a previous acting class or stage experience. Our instructor will lead the students through in-depth script study, group improvisations and performance techniques. Your actor will refine their talents, learn new skills and find a creative outlet for positive self-expression. This class is meant to be repeated and prior experience is strongly recommended.

Musical Theatre Classes
Musical Theatre, Act One<weathervaneplayhouse.com/youth>
Prerequisite: Introduction to Theatre is suggested
Ages 5 to 8, Saturdays, 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.
Tuition $185
Our Musical Theatre, Act One class takes our entire core curriculum and puts it to music. Sing and dance your way through some Broadway standards. Here comes the next Broadway star! Students will focus on musical theater skills in this high-energy class that will get those toes tapping and those voices singing. This class is meant to be repeated

Musical Theatre, Act Two<weathervaneplayhouse.com/youth>
Prerequisite: Introduction to Theatre is suggested.
Ages 8 to 12, Saturdays, 10:30 to 11:45 a.m.
Tuition $195
Sing, dance and perform in Musical Theatre Act Two. Designed with the same objectives as Act One, but for older students, this class challenges experienced students through more complex choreography and solo singing. Learn and explore in this class designed to inspire young actors. You will be flapping, pirouetting and box-stepping your way onto center stage! This class is meant to be repeated

Advanced Musical Theatre<weathervaneplayhouse.com/youth>
Prerequisite: Introduction to Theatre is suggested
Ages 10 to 16, Saturdays, 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
Tuition $200
This class is designed for students with previous stage experience or who have taken a previous Musical Theatre class. Students will learn complex dance routines, solo and group singing, improvisation and scripted work, and song interpretation. This class designed to help students become a true triple threat. Prepare to be challenged and to shine on stage! This class is meant to be repeated and prior experience is strongly recommended.

Dance Classes
Broadway Tap: Ages 5-8<weathervaneplayhouse.com/youth>
Saturdays, 1:15 to 2:00 p.m.
Tuition $110

Broadway Tap: Ages 8-14<weathervaneplayhouse.com/youth>
Saturdays, 12:15 to 1:00 p.m.
Tuition $110

Are your toes feeling blue? Let Weathervane help you tap your troubles away with this beginning tap dancing class! This class will focus on teaching basic technique and steps to make students familiar with tap dancing for the stage. We will "shim sham" and "shuffle off to
Buffalo" in this fast-paced class. Students do not need previous tap-dancing experience to participate. This class is meant to be repeated

Broadway Jazz: Ages 5-8<weathervaneplayhouse.com/youth>
Saturdays, 12:15 to 1:00 p.m.
Tuition $110

Broadway Jazz: Ages 8-14<weathervaneplayhouse.com/youth>
Saturdays, 9:15 to 10:00 a.m.
Tuition $110
Grapevine and step ballchange your way to center stage. Our instructor will meet your child at their level with this Broadway based jazz class.  This class will focus on basic technique and will provide a new dance vocabulary for your budding triple threat.  Students do not need dancing experience to participate.  This class is meant to be repeated.




Sarah Bailey
Director of Education and Resident Director
Weathervane Playhouse
330-836-2626 Ext. 35
sbailey at weathervaneplayhouse.com

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