Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Theatre Classes for Young People and Families at the Delaware Theater Company!

Acting Up!
(ages 8 to 12)
Young actors are introduced to the creative process through theatre games and exercises exploring voice, body, and imagination. At the end of the workshop, kids get a genuine theatrical experience as they showcase their work for family and friends!

Winter session:
Saturdays, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
January 12-February 23, 2008 (snow date March 1) (7 weeks)
$165.00

Spring session
Saturdays, 9:00-10:30 a.m.
April 5-May 10, 2008 (6 weeks)
$155.00


Acting for Teens
(ages 13 to 18)
Calling all teens! This exciting workshop is for student actors who want to acquire new skills in portraying realistic characters and staging scenes. Students will gain real-world stage experience through monologue and/or scene work in a creative and teen-friendly environment. Students will present a showcase of their works-in-progress the final day of class.

Winter session:
Saturdays, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
January 12-February 23, 2008 (snow date March 1) (7 weeks)
$165.00

Spring session:
Saturdays, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
April 5-May 10, 2008 (6 weeks)
$155.00


Comedy Improv
(ages 12 to 17)
This games-based improvisation class is designed to help teen actors sharpen their comedic skills through creating colorful characters and zany situations. In the process, students will learn important improvisational acting skills such as teamwork, listening, and scene-building. Get ready for fun!
Spring session
Mondays, 5:00-6:30 p.m.
April 7-May 12, 2008 (6 weeks)
$155.00


Preschool Playhouse (as seen in The News Journal!)
(ages 3-5 with accompanying adult)
Beat cabin fever and the winter doldrums through imaginative theatre activities and classic stories for preschoolers and caretakers. Dress up, dance, and pretend in this interactive class!
Take-away handouts let you continue your play at home!

Winter session
Tuesdays, 10:00-11:00 a.m.
January 29-February 12, 2008
$75 base fee: Includes one child and one adult for three weeks.
$30 add-on fee for additional child or adult, up to two add-ons per party.
Space is limited—advance reservations are required.

For more information visit their website.


Johanna Schloss
Associate Director of Education
Delaware Theatre Company
200 Water Street
Wilmington, DE 19801
302-594-1104 ext. 204
Fax 302-594-1107
johannaschloss@delawaretheatre.org
www.delawaretheatre.org