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<DIV><FONT size=2><FONT size=4><FONT face=Arial color=#800000
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<DIV align=left><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#000000 size=2><STRONG>Contact:
Melanie YC Pepe </STRONG></FONT><FONT color=#000000 size=2><STRONG>(330)
836-2626x 17</STRONG></FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=left><A href="http://www.WeathervanePlayhouse.com"><FONT face=Arial
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size=2><STRONG>www.WeathervanePlayhouse.com</STRONG></FONT></A></DIV></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=4>The NEW curriculum is working
<EM><U>amazingly</U></EM> ~ </FONT></STRONG><STRONG><FONT face=Arial
size=4>Classes this fall were the best yet!</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial color=#000080 size=6><STRONG>Youth Theater
Classes</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial color=#800000 size=4><STRONG>ALL NEW
<EM>STANDARDIZED CURRICULUM</EM>!</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=4><EM>Call to
Register!</EM></FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial
size=5><STRONG><U>Spring Session</U></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG>February 23 to April
26</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT face=Arial color=#000080
size=7>NEW!</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial color=#800000 size=6><STRONG>Broadway Dance
Styles</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG>Ages 10 ~
14</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG>Saturdays, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00
p.m.</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG>Tuition
$135</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG>Instructor: Rachel
Galambos</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=2>Students will learn dance
terminology, standard dance steps and combinations in a variety of dance styles
including: Ballet, Jazz and Modern dance.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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size=5><FONT color=#000080 size=7><STRONG>
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<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT face=Arial color=#000080
size=7>NEW!</FONT></STRONG></DIV><FONT face=Arial size=6>Podcast
101</FONT></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial color=#000000 size=4><STRONG>Ages 10 ~
14</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial color=#000000 size=4><STRONG>Saturdays, 12:00
p.m. to 1:30 p.m.</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial color=#000000 size=4><STRONG>Tuition
$160</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial color=#000000 size=4><STRONG>Instructor: Dan
Jankura</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=3><STRONG>Students will learn the
fundamentals of creating a podcast, and will write and produce podcasts of their
own!</STRONG></FONT></DIV></STRONG></FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV><FONT size=4><FONT
color=#800000 size=5><FONT color=#000080
size=7><STRONG></STRONG></FONT></FONT></FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT face=Arial>NEW!</FONT></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=6>Technical
Theater</FONT></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG>Ages 13 ~
18</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG>Saturdays, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30
p.m.</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG>Tuition
$135</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG>Instructor: Ben
Rexroad</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=2>Students will be introduced to
aspects of technical theatre and design such as: sound design, props design,
lighting, and scene design. A hands-on theater experience!</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV></FONT><FONT
color=#800000 size=5><STRONG>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=6>New Kids on the
Block</FONT></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG>Ages 3 & 4 with a
Parent</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG>Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. to 10:00
a.m.</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG>Tuition
$135</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG>Instructor: Ben
Rexroad</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG></STRONG></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT face=Arial>For toddlers 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.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT face=Arial>This class is taught in the style of
a "mommy-and-me" class. Students will use their imaginations in a variety of
storytelling activities such as crafts, puppetry, music and movement
exploration, dramatic play and creative invention. These exercises provide a
foundation for theatrical skills such as understanding story elements, character
development, creative movement, vocal exploration, and improvisation. Students
will also actively engage in creating elements of technical theatre such as
costumes, props, make-up, or scene design. This course is designed to be
repeated.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV align=center><FONT color=#800000><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=6>Acting I ~
Places, Please!</FONT></STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG>Ages 5 ~
8</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG>Saturdays, 10:45 a.m. to 11:45
a.m.</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=4>OR</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG>Tuesdays, 5:45 p.m. to 6:45
p.m.</STRONG></FONT></DIV></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG>Tuition
$135</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG>Instructor: Cheryl
Winslow</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=4></FONT></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT face=Arial>Students will focus on theatrical
fundaments including stage directions, movement for the stage, introduction to
vocal production and emotional expression, developing awareness of technical
theatre, and understanding theatre as an art form.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT face=Arial>Students in Acting I will gain
knowledge and skills that will serve as a foundation for future theatrical
endeavors. Skills include stage directions, movement for the stage, vocal
production, emotional expression, and improvisation. Students will also discuss
practical aspects of theatre such as audience etiquette and elements of
technical theatre. Students discuss the art of theatre & storytelling and
compare the art form to real life. Students will have the opportunity to apply
their skills by rehearsing and presenting a class performance. Students will
receive constructive feedback for their work. This course is designed to be
repeated.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG></STRONG></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT color=#800000><STRONG>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=6>Acting II ~ Classic
Adventures</FONT></STRONG></FONT></DIV></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG>Ages 8 ~
11</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG>Saturdays, 9:30 am to 10:30
am</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG>Instructor: Cheryl
Winslow</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG>OR</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG>Tuesdays, 5:45 p.m. to 6:45
p.m.</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG>Tuition
$135</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG></STRONG></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT face=Arial>Students will work on theatrical
fundaments and focus on character development, improvisation exercises, movement
for the stage, vocal production, auditioning and theatrical
processes.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT face=Arial>Students in Acting II will discuss
and develop skills in practical theatre aspects such as character development,
emotional expression, improvisation, movement for the stage, vocal production,
auditioning and rehearsal processes. They will be introduced to some aspects of
technical theatre such as: costumes, props, make-up, or scene design. Students
will compare and contrast aspects of theatre and other art forms. Students will
have the opportunity to apply their skills by rehearsing and presenting a class
performance. Students will receive constructive feedback for their work. This
course is designed to work with each student at their own level. This course is
designed to be repeated.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV align=center><FONT color=#800000><STRONG>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=6>Acting III ~ Time
Travelers</FONT></STRONG></FONT></DIV></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG>Ages 11 ~
14</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG>Saturdays, 10:15 am to 11:45
am</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG>Tuition
$160</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=4>Instructor: Rachel
Galambos</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=4></FONT></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT face=Arial>Students will work on theatrical
fundaments and theatrical process and focus on character development, movement
for the stage, vocal production & auditioning. This class will have an
additional focus on understanding, performing, and evaluating drama from a
specific time period.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT face=Arial>Students in Acting III will enhance
performance skills by working on fundamentals such as character development,
movement for the stage, vocal production, auditioning & theatrical process;
while gaining a deeper understanding of drama in relation to history and
culture. Students will work on a theatrical presentation from a specific time
period and learn fun and interesting facts on a historical time period. They
will be introduced to some aspects of technical theatre such as: costumes,
props, make-up, sound, lights or scene design. Students will have the
opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills by rehearsing and presenting a
final performance. Students will receive constructive feedback for their work.
This course is designed to work with each student at their own level. This
course is designed to be repeated.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV align=center><FONT color=#800000><STRONG>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=6>Acting IV ~ Actor’s
Studio</FONT></STRONG></FONT></DIV></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG>Ages 13 ~
18</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG>Saturdays, 10:15 am to 11:45
am</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG>Tuition
$160</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT face=Arial><FONT size=4>Instructor: Marc
Moritz</FONT></FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT face=Arial
color=#800000></FONT></STRONG> </DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial><STRONG>Students in Acting IV will enhance
performance skills by developing advanced performance techniques. Each student
will work at their own pace. Skills include vocal production, movement for the
stage, character development, improvisation skills, auditioning technique,
character choice, emotional honesty, transitions & on-stage relationships.
Students will develop these skills through scene study & monologues.
Students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge & skills by
rehearsing & presenting a final performance. Students will receive
constructive feedback for their work. This course is designed to work with each
student at their own level. This course is designed to be
repeated.</STRONG></DIV></FONT>
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<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial color=#800000 size=5><STRONG>Musical Theater
I</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG>Ages 5 ~
8</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG>Saturdays, 9:30 am to 10:30
am</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG>Tuition
$160</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG>Instructor: Sarah
Bailey</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG></STRONG></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial><STRONG>Students will work on the
fundamentals of musical theater: acting, singing, and choreographed movement;
and focus on stage directions, character development, improvisation exercises,
vocal technique, musical listening skills, music reading skills, and
choreographed movement.</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT face=Arial>Students in Musical Theater I will
build skills in three areas of musical theater: acting, singing and dancing.
They will be introduced to practical theatre aspects such as auditioning and
rehearsal process, audience etiquette, theatre vocabulary, stage directions,
character development, singing technique, reading music and choreographed
movement. They will be introduced to some aspects of technical theatre such as:
costumes, props, make-up or scene design. Students will compare and contrast
aspects of Musical Theatre Performance with other theatrical forms. Students
will have the opportunity to apply these skills by working on short skits and a
musical number consisting of acting, singing and choreographed movement.
Students will receive constructive feedback for their work. This course is
designed to be repeated.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG></STRONG></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial color=#800000 size=5><STRONG>Musical Theater
II</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG>Ages 9 ~
13</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG>Saturdays 10:45 am to 11:45
am</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG>Tuition
$160</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG>Instructor: Sarah
Bailey</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG></STRONG></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=+0><STRONG>Students will work on the
fundamentals of musical theater and focus on character development, emotional
expression, improvisation exercises, vocal technique, musical listening skills,
music reading skills, choreographed movement and solo
performance.</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT face=Arial>Students in Musical Theater II will
build skills in character development, emotional expression, music and dance
vocabulary, singing technique, reading music, choreographed movement,
auditioning, rehearsal process and solo performance technique. They will be
introduced to some aspects of technical theatre such as: costumes, props,
make-up or scene design. Students will have the opportunity to apply these
skills by working on short skits, a group musical number consisting of acting,
singing and choreographed movement, and a solo performance. Students will
receive constructive feedback for their work. This course is designed to work
with each student at their own level. This course is designed to be
repeated.</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT face=Arial color=#000080
size=7>NEW!</FONT></STRONG></DIV></STRONG></DIV>
<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT face=Arial color=#000080 size=7>HOMESCHOOL
CLASS!</FONT></STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=5><U></U></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=5><U><STRONG>Spring
Session</STRONG></U></FONT></DIV><FONT face=Arial><FONT face=Tahoma
size=3></DIV></FONT><FONT size=2>
<DIV align=center><STRONG>Spring Session: March 4 ~ April
3</STRONG></DIV></FONT><FONT size=3>
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<DIV align=center><FONT color=#800000><STRONG>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=6>Acting II ~ Classic
Adventures</FONT></STRONG></FONT></DIV></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG>Ages 7 ~
12</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG>Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30
p.m.</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG>Tuition
$100</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV align=center><FONT face=Arial size=4><STRONG>Instructor: Ben
Rexroad</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV align=center><STRONG><FONT face=Arial color=#800000 size=5>Space is
<I>limited</I> so sign-up today!</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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<DIV><STRONG><FONT face=Arial size=5>Call to Register!</FONT></STRONG></DIV>
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