Don't Wait ACT NOW! Cassidy Theatre Announces a Variety of Youth Classes for the Fall! General information about the Cassidy Youth Theatre program: The Cassidy Youth Theatre program has been providing acting, singing and dancing classes for many years. Recent instructors include Katie Atkinson, Amy Banner, Eric Bartkowski, Emily Beck, Sarah Clare, Alyssa Herbell, Dan Hoy, Jayne Bartish-Kacik, Joe Kenderes, Madeline Krucek, Diana Kullgren, Sarah Lawson, Jenna Messina, Lauren Persons, and Alex Ulle. If you would like to be added to our youth mailing list for class brochures and announcements, *please call the theatre at **440-842-4600 <440-842-4600>* and leave your name, number, address, and message. Youth classes begin Saturday, September 17th and run through November 19th. * (10 weeks) Please note StarDust! will be 9 weeks starting on September 24th. Shakespeare Shake-Up and Stage Combat Combo will run 9 weeks- no class for Shakespeare Shakeup on October 8th- The last day of class, November 19th, will be a free recital including performances from each class. Teachers will give you additional details closer to the final day of class. Seating is on a first come basis. *STARDUST! 4-7 year olds * *Sept. 24- Nov.19th Instructor- Herbell* *Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.- 9:45 a.m. $75.00 * Here’s a fun way for your youngest students to get their start in theatre! This non-stressful approach to basic acting, singing, and movement will teach your littlest stars to twinkle! Students will work on imagination, memorization, and team work, as well as the technical basics of putting on a show. *ACT-OUT! 8- 11 year olds* *Sept. 17- Nov.19th Instructor- Wilks* *Saturdays, 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. $85.00 * This class is for students who want to focus on acting. During the course of this program, students will be instructed in improvisation, character work, and voice and movement for acting. Students will also learn some basic terminology pertaining to performance and working on stage. The program is designed to benefit students of all abilities and experience levels. *BRAVO! Intro to Musical Theatre Skills 8-11 year olds * *Sept. 17- Nov.19th Instructor- Ulle* *Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. ** $80.00 * This active and exciting class focuses on singing and acting. The class provides a safe environment for students bring music to life. Students will learn healthy vocal techniques, use acting skills to create characters while singing, learn about music history, and develop audition skills. This class will benefit students of all abilities and experience levels. *ENCORE! Musical Theatre Vocal Skills 12-17 year olds * *Sept. 17- Nov.19th Instructor- Ulle * *Saturdays, 11:15 p.m. - 12:15 p.m. $80.00 * This active and exciting class focuses on aspects of musical theatre: singing, acting, and dance. Students will take part in each of these areas, as well as develop audition skills, learn acting techniques and build confidence to perform onstage. This class will benefit students of all abilities and experience levels. *SHAKESPEARE SHAKE-UP & STAGE COMBAT COMBO 10- 16 year olds * *Sept. 17- Nov.19th Instructors- Atkinson & Kenderes* *NO CLASS OCTOBER 8th* $120.00* *Saturdays, 12:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. * Swordplay, wordplay, and a lot of fun – all the ingredients for a total Shakespeare Shake-Up! In this introduction to the life and works of the master himself, students will get a glimpse into the days of William Shakespeare and his influence on theatre today. Students will interpret text, act out the words, and learn the basics of safe and realistic stage combat in this super fun, non-intimidating, and imaginative and class! students will learn: how to punch, slap, choke, kick, fall, tumble, sword fight (rapier) and most importantly, how to sell the reaction. *RHYTHM AND RELEVÉ! Musical Theatre Dance 8-14 year olds * *Sept. 17- Nov.19th Instructor- Justice * *Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.- 10:00 p.m. $80.00 * This exciting class focuses on dance specifically built for students interested in musical theatre. The class provides a safe environment for students to learn and grow as dancers while they learn dance skills, terminology, and exciting choreography. This class will benefit students of all abilities and experience levels. You can register by phone, mail, or by stopping at the theater box office during our regular hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 9:30 am-3:30 pm. Payment can be made with cash, check, or credit card. If mailing registration send this completed application with a check made payable to: The Cassidy Theatre, Inc. 6200 Pearl Road Parma Heights, Ohio 44130 Payment is non-refundable and cannot be Pro-rated for absence. *Call the box office for payment plan information *PLEASE NOTE- ALL PARENTS MUST FILL OUT AND SIGN A WAIVER FORM BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS. A PDF of the 2016 waiver form can be found on the Cassidy theatre website: www.cassidytheatre.com **There is a $10 discount for each class and/ or additional family member registered.* **Because our teachers can accept only a limited class size, students are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. *It is important to get a paid application into the office as quickly as possible in order to be enrolled in the class of your choice.* **