*Stagecrafters Youth Performing Arts Program:* Building Character On and Off Stage STAGECRAFTERS 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. We offer acting, dance, improv, Shakespeare, and tech classes for students in Pre-K through high school. Click on the link below to find more about our classes, private coaching, performances, and more! https://orangerec.ce.eleyo.com/courses/category/83/stagecrafters-theatre *Pre-K* *Rising Stars* Students will experience a variety of activities that develops speaking skills, builds confidence, and enhances social skills in a creative environment. *Ages 3-5* Tuesdays 1:00pm-1:45pm *Movement and Make Believe * This class encourages students to use their own method of storytelling by expanding body awareness through creative interpretation and character development. *Ages 3-5* Wednesdays 1:00pm-1:45pm *Fabulous Fairy Tales * Imaginations will soar as mini ‘Crafters share adventures with friends while creating individual characters through classic tales and improvisation. *Ages 3-5* Thursdays 2:00pm-2:45pm *After School* *K-5th grade* Students will play a unique range of drama activities, games and improv exercises. Learn how to take direction, speak out clearly and confidently while having fun! Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 3:45pm-5:00pm *Show Stoppers * This program will give students an opportunity to be a part of a cabaret-style showcase in which they will perform renditions of Broadway musical favorites. Members will receive a free T-shirt to wear for their grand finale on the last day of class! *Grades 6-7* Wednesdays 7:00pm-8:30pm *Saturday and Sunday* *To Be or Not To Be? Shakespeare & Stage Combat Workshop* Students will delve into Shakespeare’s texts through script analysis, exploration of language, vocal work, monologues, and scene study. *Grades 8-9* Saturdays 10:00am-11:00am *Class Clowns! Comedy/Improv* Learn the art of comedy through improv and games made famous by the popular television show *Whose Line Is It Anyway*? Laughter will bring this class together in a fun and friendly environment. *Grades 6-8* Saturdays 11:15am-12:15pm *All the World's a Stage - Advanced Acting* Advanced theatre students will work on sophisticated acting techniques, scene study, character development & dialects. Students interested in enrolling should demonstrate seriousness of purpose. *Grades 8-9* Saturdays 11:15am-12:15pm *Show Biz Kids* This workshop is a scaled-down musical that will be performed during the last day of class. Students will become familiar with stage directions, 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. *Grades 2-5* Saturdays 12:30pm-2:30pm *Center Stage Yoga* Get “centered” and learn how to control jitters before an audition or a performance. In this class, you will learn a series of postures and breathing exercises to achieve control of the body and mind in a tranquil atmosphere. Enjoy your favorite Broadway tunes while applying mental disciplines. *Grades 6-8* Saturdays 9:45am-10:45am *Dance Expressions* This class is designed for students to have fun while learning new dance styles, steps, and creative combinations through group choreography. Ideal class to develop confidence for future dance auditions. *Grades K-5* Saturdays 11:00am-12:00pm *On Your Mark, Get Set, Sew* Design it. Build it. Wear it. 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. *Grades 6-9* Saturdays 9:30am-11:00am; 11:15am-12:45pm; and 1:00pm-2:30pm *Behind the Scenes - Set Design and Stage Management* If you love theatre and want to learn more about what goes on backstage, then this class is for you! Learn all areas of production with hands-on stage experience and set design. Students will collaborate with directors, designers, actors and professional staff as part of our production team. *Grades 6-9* Sundays 1:00pm-3:00pm 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 Stagecrafters@orangecsd.org. -- *Jackie DiFrangia* *Stagecrafters Associate* *216-831-8601 ext. 5103 <216-831-8601%20ext.%20510>* *Stagecrafters is a program of Orange Community Education and Recreation* -- PLEASE NOTE: This message and any response to it may constitute a public record and, therefore, may be subject to disclosure upon request under Ohio law. However, if electronic communications contain student records or medical information, they shall be maintained as confidential to the fullest extent of the law. If you have received this electronic communication erroneously, please notify the sender immediately.