<div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal"><b>Stagecrafters Youth Performing Arts Program: </b><b>Building Character On and Off Stage </b>STAGECRAFTERS<span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span>is a dramatic arts program
which seeks to help each student realize a positive self-image while being
exposed to the creative aspects of drama and the disciplines of the theatre. The Stagecrafters
approach enhances self-esteem, fosters team spirit and provides an outstanding
opportunity for people of all ages to share in the magic of the performing
arts. </p><p class="MsoNormal"><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"><b><u>PRE-K Classes</u><span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"><b>Dramatic Play! Ages
3-5<span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center">This interactive class is an excellent way to introduce the
long-term benefits of dramatic arts participation to students attending Pre-K.
Students participate in a variety of activities that develops speaking skills,
builds confidence, and enhances social skills and creative learning. <i>Instructor Wendy Erholm, local theatre professional and costume designer. </i><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"><b>No. 18WST100 Ages 3-5
</b>Tuesday 1/30-3/6 (6 sessions) 1:00-1:45pm PPLC Room 55 $89/resident $99/non-resident<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b>Movement
& Make Believe! Ages 3-5</b><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center">This class encourages students to
use their own method of storytelling by expanding body awareness through
creative interpretation and character development. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"><i>Instructor Wendy Erholm, </i><span></span><i>local theatre professional and costume designer. </i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b>No. 18WST101
Ages 3-5 </b>Wednesday 1/31-3/7 (6
sessions) 1:00-1:45pm PPLC Room 55 $89/resident $99/non-resident<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b>Crafty
Kids & Creative Thinkers! Ages 3-5</b><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center">Imaginations will soar as mini
‘Crafters share artistic creations with friends while expressing individual
meaning through art and improvisation. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"><i>Instructor Wendy Erholm, </i><span></span><i>local theatre professional and costume designer. </i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b>No. 18WST102
Ages 3-5</b> Thursday 2/1-3/8 (6
sessions) 2:00-2:45pm PPLC Room 55 $89/resident $99/non-resident</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b><u>AFTER SCHOOL AND WEEKDAY CLASSES</u></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b>Imagine That! Grades K-1st</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Enthusiastic students learn how to take direction, speak out
clearly and confidently. Students will learn a range of unique drama activities
and improv exercises to assist students to help them reach to their full
potential. There will be a final performance on the last day of class. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><i>Instructor Wendy Erholm, </i><i>local theatre professional and costume designer. </i><br></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"><b>No. 18WST111 Grades K-1</b>
Tuesday 1/30-3/13 (7 sessions) 3:45-5:00pm PPLC Room 55 $99/resident $109/non-resident<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"><b>No. 18WST112</b> <b>Grades K-1</b> Wednesday 1/31-3/14
(7 sessions) 3:45-5:00pm PPLC Room 55 $99/resident $109/non-resident<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"><b>No. 18WST113</b> <b>Grades K-1</b> Thursday 2/1-3/15
(7 sessions) 3:45-5:00pm PPLC Room 55 $99/resident $109/non-resident<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"><b>Little Actors! Grade
2</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center">Grade 2. Little Actors will spark your young actor's creativity as they explore the many avenues to nurture their imagination! Physical and vocal skills are developed thru role play and improvisation. We'll help your student build "character" on stage and off! There will be a final performance on the last day of class. <br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"><i>Instructor Destiny Pryor has been a part of Stagecrafters for nearly 10 years. She is currently studying to be an Early Childhood Teacher and can't wait to sing and dance with her munchkins! </i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"><b>No. 18WST121 Grade 2</b>
Tuesday 1/30-3/13 (7 sessions) 3:45-5:00pm PPLC 47 </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center">$99/resident $109/non-resident</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"><b>No. 18WST123</b> <b>Grade 2</b> Thursday 2/1-3/15
(7 sessions) 3:45-5:00pm PPLC 47 </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center">$99/resident $109/non-resident<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"><b>Ready, Set, ACT! Grade
3<span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center">Grade 3. In this fun, inspirational class, students will develop
creative drama skills through the use of theatre games and storytelling.
Students will stretch their imaginations while strengthening self-confidence
and literacy skills. There will be a final presentation on the last day of
class. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"><i>Instructor Andi Radujkovic graduated from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music with a degree on Stage Management. She loves traveling wherever the theatre takes her! </i><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"><b>No. 18WST131 Grade 3 </b>Tuesday
1/30-3/13 (7 sessions) 3:45-5:00pm PPLC 51 </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center">$99/resident $109/non-resident<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"><b>No. 18WST133 Grade 3 </b>Thursday 2/1-3/15 (7 sessions) 3:45-5:00pm PPLC
51 </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center">$99/resident $109/non-resident<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"><span> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"><b>Kids Acting UP! Grade
4<span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center">Grade 4. This class is designed for young actors to find
their own voice in a collaborative, creative environment. Students will gain
the ability to express themselves, build confidence, explore their imaginations
and develop basic social skills while they explore the magical thrill of the
arts! There will be a final presentation on the last day of class.<b> </b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"><i>Instructor
Malik Doss studies Theatre at Cleveland State University. He has been involved with Stagecrafters camp, Broadway Buddies, and Community Production. </i><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"><b>No. 18WST141 Grade 4</b>
Tuesday 1/30-3/13 (7 sessions) 3:45-5:00pm PPLC 50 </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center">$99/resident $109/non-resident<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"><b>No. 18WST143 Grade 4 </b>Thursday 2/1-3/15 (7 sessions) 3:45-5:00pm PPLC
50 </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center">$99/resident $109/non-resident<span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"><b>Center Stage: Grade 5<span></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center">Grade 5.<b> </b> Students will learn the acting process from
“the page to the stage”. Through script analysis and character
development, students will act out scenes, play games and expand their
repertoire while increasing their stage presence. Along the way students will
discover their unique talents and bring their words to life on and off stage. There
will be a final presentation on the last day of class.<b> </b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"><i>Instructor Tali Friedman
is thrilled to work to inspire theatrical minds.</i><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"><b>No. 18WST151 Grade 5</b>
Tuesday 1/30-3/13 (7 sessions) 3:45-5:00pm PPLC 45 </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center">$99/resident $109/non-resident<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"><b> </b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"><b>Let us show you how……Broadway Rocks! </b><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center">Grades 6-7.<b><i> </i></b>This program will give
students an opportunity to be a part of a cabaret-style showcase in which they
will perform show-stopping renditions of Broadway musical favorites. New members will receive a free “Broadway
Rocks” T-shirt to wear for their grand finale on the final day of class! </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"><i>Director Jackie
DiFrangia is excited to continue working with Stagecrafters, after teaching Kids Acting Up last fall! </i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"><b>No.18WST173 Grades 6-7</b> Wednesday 3/14,
3/21, 4/4, 4/11, 4/18, 4/25, 5/9, 5/16 *DELAYED START DATE* (8 sessions)
7:00-8:30pm PPLC Gym </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center">$149/resident $159/non-resident<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"><b> </b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"><b>Write On! An Intro to Playwriting Grades 6,
7, & 8</b><span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center">Introduction
to Playwriting is dedicated to process, risk-taking, and finding one’s own
voice and vision. This course will introduce the traditional approach to
writing and editing a 10-minute play, rooted in character and narrative
structure, with emphasis on a play’s arc through its beginning, turning point,
and ending. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"><i>Instructor </i><span></span><i>Jackie DiFrangia is excited to continue working with Stagecrafters, after teaching Kids Acting Up last fall! </i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"><b>No. 18WST601</b> <b>Grades 6-8 </b>Fridays 4/6-5/18 *DELAYED START DATE* (6 sessions)
(except 5/4) 2:45pm-5:00pm PPLC 55<span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center">$139/
resident $149/non-resident</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"><b><u>SATURDAY CLASSES</u></b><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"><b>Show Biz Kidz! Musical Theatre Production: Grades 2-5</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center">Grades 2-5. <i>Show Biz Kidz</i> offers 4 classes all in one!! This workshop
performance of a scaled-down musical will be performed during the last day of
class. Students will become familiar
with all aspects of theatre like taking direction, working as an ensemble,
memorization, choreography, costume and set design, while developing audition
techniques. This class is a great preparation for future main stage
productions, as well as other theatrical opportunities. <i> </i></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"><i>Director, Cali Parey; Assistant Director, Caitlin Reilly; and Music Director, Jackie DiFrangia,
local theatre professionals. </i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"><b>No. 18WST201 Grades 2-5</b> Saturday 1/27-3/17 (8
sessions) 11:15am-1:30pm PPLC Gym $169/resident $179/non-resident</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"><b>Acting with Impact!
Advanced Acting for Grades 6 & 7</b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Advanced
theatre students will work on sophisticated acting techniques, scene study,
character development & dialects. Students interested in enrolling should demonstrate
seriousness of purpose.<span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"><i>Instructor Will Sanborn graduated from Elon
University with a BFA in Acting. In addition to working for Stagecrafters, he
works during the school day for Great Lakes Theatre.</i></span><i> <span></span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b>No. 18WST203 </b>Grades 6 & 7 Saturday<b>
</b>1/27-3/17 (8 sessions) <span class="gmail-aqj">11:15am-12:15pm</span><span class="gmail-apple-converted-space"> </span>PPLC 51 $139/resident $149/non-resident</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><b>SEW Awesome! Design It, Build It, Wear It</b><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Grades 5-8.<b> </b>Become
a Costume Designer extraordinaire! Every Saturday students will test their design/style
sense as they cut, sew and create their own personalized projects. A supply fee
of $50, made payable to The Costume Shop, is due the first day of class. </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial"><i>Instructor Wendy Erholm, </i><i>local theatre professional and costume designer. </i><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center"><b>No. 18WST209</b> <b>Grades 5-8</b> Saturdays 2/10, 3/3, 3/10,
3/17, 4/7, 4/21, 5/12 *STAGGERED DATES*(8 sessions) 9:30-11am PPLC 55 </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center">$149/residents
$159/non-resident</p><p class="MsoNormal"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal">The Stagecrafters office is located at the Pepper Pike Learning Center on the Orange Schools Campus (32000 Chagrin Blvd. Pepper Pike, OH 44124). Someone on our staff is available 9:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday at (216) 831-8601; Wendy Scott-Koeth, Stagecrafters Coordinator at ext. 5102; Tali Friedman, Stagecrafters Supervisor at ext. 5105; and Jackie DiFrangia, Stagecrafters Associate at ext. 5103. The Stagecrafters office can be reached by email at <a href="mailto:Stagecrafters@orangecsd.org">Stagecrafters@orangecsd.org</a>.<br></p><div><br></div>-- <br><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><font color="#351c75" face="georgia, serif"><b>Jackie DiFrangia</b></font><br style="color:rgb(136,136,136);font-size:12.8px"><div style="color:rgb(136,136,136);font-size:12.8px"><font face="georgia, serif" color="#351c75"><b>Stagecrafters Associate</b></font></div><div style="color:rgb(136,136,136);font-size:12.8px"><font face="georgia, serif" color="#351c75"><b><a href="tel:216-831-8601%20ext.%20510" value="+12168318601" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">216-831-8601 ext. 5103</a></b></font></div><div style="color:rgb(136,136,136);font-size:12.8px"><font color="#9900ff" face="georgia, serif"><b><br></b></font></div><div style="color:rgb(136,136,136);font-size:12.8px"><font face="georgia, serif" color="#b45f06"><b>Stagecrafters is a program of Orange Community Education and Recreation</b></font></div></div></div></div></div>
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