THEATRE CLASSES FOR KIDS - SPRING SESSION

[Registration Form] [Instructor Bio page]

Those wishing to register after the start of a session should contact the office for information regarding pro-rated sessions and tuition.

CREATIVE KIDS: Kindergarten through Grade 2
Children will be introduced to theatre through creative play. Exercises and games will focus on acting, improvisation, story telling, puppetry, music, and basic movement / dance. A story or craft will often be included.  By the end of the class, students should feel comfortable working as a group, and they should be using their bodies and voices to start to create characters.Though the emphasis of the class will on developing skills and not on a final performance, family and friends are invited to the last class to see students present scenes based on well-known fairy tales.  Class size limited. 

Time: Mondays, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. or Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.   Instructor: Dawn Loveland [bio] Cost: $120

YOUNG ACTORS: Grade 3 through Grade 5
Students will participate in games, exercises, and scenes to allow them to gain comfort and technique in portraying a character onstage.  Topics will include basic scene and monologue work, improvisation, story telling, puppetry, music, and movement.  Though the emphasis of the class will be on developing skills and not on a final performance, family and friends are invited to the last class to see students present scenes or monologues.  Class size limited. 

Time: Mondays, 5:45 - 6:45 p.m. or Wednesdays, 5:15 - 6:15 p.m.    Instructor: Dawn Loveland [bio] Cost: $120

ACTORS ONSTAGE: Grade 6 through Grade 8
Students will focus on developing their acting technique through using their voices and bodies to portray characters onstage.  This class will include acting and storytelling games, improvisation exercises, monologue and scene work, movement for actors, and voice for actors.  Though the emphasis of the class will be on developing skills and not on a final performance, family and friends are invited to the last class to see students present scenes or monologues.  Class size limited.

Time: Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 12 Noon.     Instructor: Dawn Loveland [bio] Cost: $200

There are 9 classes in each session.
Location: Playhouse on Park, 244 Park Road, West Hartford

SCHEDULE:
Saturdays: April 7 – June 16 (No class April 14 and May 26)
Mondays: April 9 – June 18 (No class April 16 and May 28)
Wednesdays: April 11 – June 20 (No class April 18 and May 9)

- If you register your child at least 10 days in advance of the first class of the session, you will also receive a voucher for one free student ticket to an upcoming show.
- Sibling discount: Pay full price for the first child. Save $10 on the tuition for additional children.

[Registration Form]

 

DIRECTING WORKSHOP FOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS

If you are a high school teacher who will be directing theatre at school and would like to brush up on your skills, this workshop is for you! Topics covered will include choosing the right show for your students, running auditions, rehearsal techniques, coaching students to become better actors, blocking, designing the show, working with student stage managers, collaborating with music directors, etc. After this workshop, the goal is that teachers will feel comfortable guiding students to perform at their best. Advanced registration including payment required.

Dates: Saturday March 3, and Saturday March 10 (Teachers should attend both sessions)
Hours: 12:30 - 3:30 pm
Cost: $125 Instructor: Sean Harris [bio], Playhouse on Park Artistic Director and Hall High School Director of Theatre
Location: Playhouse on Park
[Registration Form]


IMPROV CLASSES WITH CLAIRE ZICK


INTRO TO IMPROVISATION
[Registration Form]

Come learn how to improvise. Not only is it fun but it will make your life better! Discover how to actively listen, think on your feet, use your own life to create stories, and to avoid common thoughts and communication patterns. The class will focus on the fundamental principles of improvisation with emphasis on agreement, listening, spontaneity, scene building, and having fun. If you've ever wanted to learn how to improvise or to be more comfortable speaking up in every day situations, this class is for you.

Maximum 12 students 
Sundays, 7:00-10:00 pm, Jan. 22 - March 11, 2012 
Cost of semester: $200
Instructor: Claire Zick  [bio]

IMPROV WORKSHOP WITH ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE RICH HOLLMAN
Rich can be seen in Playhouse on Park's upcoming production of The Mystery of Irma Vep
January 18th through 29th

Monday, January 23, 2012
5:30pm - 7:30pm - High School Age Students
8:00pm - 10:00pm - Adults


These workshop will focus on the fundamentals of long form improvisation. During the two hours, students will do warm-ups, exercises and scene work that emphasize an external focus, a sense of play, getting out necessary information at the top of scenes and quickly identifying the emotional dynamic. But most of all, we will have fun!  Students must have some improvisation and/or acting experience.   Class size is limited to 16 students per class.

$45 per student
Advanced registration required
[Registration Form]


PRIVATE ACTING COACHING
 Playhouse on Park is now offering private acting coaching.  Individual sessions allow students to improve their acting technique, gain confidence onstage, and perfect audition monologues.  If you are interested in scheduling any private lessons, please call the Playhouse on Park box office at (860) 523-5900 ext. 10.  
Each session is one hour long.
Fee: $45 per session 
Instructor: Sean Harris