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The Memorial Opera House Children's Theatre The Memorial Opera House Children's Theatre staff is dedicated to using musical theater to nurture and educate the youth of today to become the artists, patrons, and leaders of tomorrow!
2010 Young Actors Spring Classes
April 12th - May 19th
Sign Up TODAY!!! - Sorry SOLD OUT CLASSES ARE FULL!! IGNITE the imagination and artistic passion of young people. EXPLORE the world through the creative process. EMPOWER young people to reach their creative potential. BUILD CONFIDENCE and SELF-AWARENESS.
GREAT NEW CLASSES Theater Games & Improvisation Building a Character The Memorial Opera House is located at 104 Indiana Avenue, Valparaiso, IN. Box office hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. 219.548.9137
The Memorial Opera House Children's Theatre
CLASS: Theater Games and Improvisation DATES: April 12th - May 17th TIME: Monday 3:30 pm to 4:25pm (Junior Ensemble, Ages 8-12) Monday 4:30 pm to 5:25pm (Senior Ensemble, Ages 13-18) COST: $100.00 Minimum 6 students - Maximum 12 students A strong foundation in ensemble work and cooperative creativity is the basis for performance of dramatic work. This theater course will help prepare imaginative young actors for performance in plays and musicals through various fundamental theater games and improvisation. This course offers both a fun starting place for newcomers to the stage and an opportunity for creative exercise for stage veterans!
CLASS: Building a Character Monologue DATES: April 14th - May 19th TIME: Wednesday 3:30 pm to 4:25pm (Junior Ensemble, Ages 8-12) Wednesday 4:30 pm to 5:25pm (Senior Ensemble, Ages 13-18) COST: $100.00 Minimum 6 students - Maximum 12 students A favorite compliment for actors to receive: "You made me forget it was you onstage! I completely believed in the character." How do we make the transformation from an actor reading lines to a believable character? Actors in this course will take short monologues and use them to build a character. The skills learned in this course are applicable especially to plays, musicals AND auditions!
ENROLL IN BOTH CLASSES FOR $175.00
The Memorial Opera House Children's Theatre staff is dedicated to using musical theater to nurture and educate the youth of today to become the artists, patrons, and leaders of tomorrow!
Dan Cobbler (Theatre Games & Improvisation & Building a Character) is an actor, director, and writer with a passion for the performing arts. He holds a BA in Theatre and Humanities from Valparaiso University. He has been teaching several years as Coordinator of the CC Freshman Drama Workshop at VU, a program in which 80 students collaborate on writing and producing an original musical. He has also served various roles in the Young Actors Shakespeare Workshop. Dan has appeared onstage most recently in productions at the Memorial Opera House and Chicago Street Theatre. He excited to serve both as artist and educator, and looks forward to sharing uplifting creative experiences with audiences and students.
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The Memorial Opera House Children's Theatre The Memorial Opera House Children's Theatre staff is dedicated to using musical theater to nurture and educate the youth of today to become the artists, patrons, and leaders of tomorrow! Musical Theatre Summer Camp June 14th - July 10th Sign Up begins April 1st, 2010 IGNITE the imagination and artistic passion of young people. EXPLORE the world through the creative process. EMPOWER young people to reach their creative potential. BUILD CONFIDENCE and SELF-AWARENESS.
Don't miss this incredible experience! This intensive four-week program is designed for students who want to engage in rigorous musical theatre training. Training in acting, music, and movement. We will have a Musical Director, a Choreographer and a Show Director instructing the classes. The Memorial Opera House is located at 104 Indiana Avenue, Valparaiso, IN. Box office hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. 219.548.9137
The Memorial Opera House Children's Theatre Musical Theatre Summer Camp
JUNIOR TALENTS (Ages 4-8) DATES: June 15th - July 10th SHOW DATE: Saturday, July 10th @ 12pm CLASS MEETS: This part-time program meets 3 days a week (TUES, WED, THURS) TIME: 10 am to 10:45 am COST: $150.00
SHOW: GO FISH! A Tuna Fish that can't carry a tune? A Star Fish that can't get a an acting job? A seven-legged Ocotopus? A Zebra Fish with spots? A Tiger Shark who wants to be friends with everyone? Join in the acquatic funn as little Tiger Shark and his unique collection of friends discover how their differences make them each special. Students will explore stories together and learn songs and activities to stretch their imagination. We will spark a love of performance in our youngest students with exciting games and drama-based play. Our goal is to help build self-confidence, cooperation and creativity.
SENIOR TALENTS (Ages 9-15) DATES: June 14th - July 10th SHOW DATE: Saturday, July 10th @ 2pm CLASS MEETS: Monday - Thursday TIME: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm (1/2 hour lunch break is included - Students need to provide their own meal and drink) COST: $275.00
SHOW: WIPEOUT! Wax up your surfboards, get out your beach blankets and catch the wave of this swell surf musical! It's just another sunny day at Avalon Beach until Mom and Pop announce they're selling their beloved surf shop and teen hangout. But Mom and Pop's daughter Midge and all the loyal Avalon kids are determined-they-re not going to let that happen! Wipeout! takes us back to a simpler time when life was keen, the music was cool and the world was about to change. Gnarly, dudes! Don't miss this incredible experience! This intensive Four-week program is designed for students who want to engage in rigorous actor training. Students will rehearse and perform a musical. Students will learn, apply, and enhance performance skills by exploring elements of theatre from text analysis to character development. Training in acting, music, and movement. This workshop focuses on the rehearsal process and production of a musical.
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We are looking forward to another OUSTANDING show this year!
Start looking over your music and your lines! More fun details
to be revealed on Monday! See You Then!
and remember...it's always 90 degrees on Avalon Beach!
Thanks,
Dan Cobbler/Show Director
Rachel Morehouse/Vocal Director
Avalon Gang:
Ashley Robby Victoria Brandi Tess Gracie Anna Hannah Lydia Alisha Emily Aubrey Midge- Cassie Riptide- Matthew Reef- Connor Marcella- Abby Zelda- Alexandria Fender- Emma John B- Marisa Sandy- Macie Wendy- Olivia Rhonda- Kate Barbara Ann- Riley Caroline- Ellie Mr Saucelito- Rachel Loco Moco- Ashleigh Cap'n Bill- Galen Freddie- Andrew Bohdy- Paul Mom- Anjali Shutterbug- Madison Scratch- Veronica
SHOWS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE Enrollment Begins April 1, 2010
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