theater classes
THEATER CLASSES

Artists' Exchange offers classes for the beginning, intermediate and advanced actor that focus on "the method," which strives to make each actor understand the most honest and truthful way to create and perform their role.

Classes are available for children, teens and adults. Each class culminates in a performance, to which friends and family are invited.

The Black Box Theatre at Artists' Exchange produces four main stage productions per year. Students who participate in our acting classes are encouraged to audition for our productions to test their progress in an actual play. 

A Note on Theater Classes
Theater classes are structured in a cumulative manner, meaning students are encouraged to repeat classes and continue to learn. The instruction is student-focused and is based on objectives identified for each learner. While students are grouped by age, they learn based on what they know and how they can continue to grow.
 

 
 

WINTER/SPRING 2012 SESSION DATES
PLEASE NOTE:
Session II runs into a number of holidays. Classes have been shortened accordingly. Tuition costs of the applicable classes reflect the change.

Session I Dates (All 8 weeks)
Monday Classes  |  Jan 30 - Mar 26 (No class Feb 20)
Tuesday Classes  |  Jan 31 - Mar 27 (No class Feb 21)
Wednesday Classes  |  Feb 1 - Mar 28 (No class Feb 22)
Thursday Classes  |  Feb 2 - Mar 29 (No class Feb 23)
Friday Classes  |  Feb 3 - Mar 30 (No class Feb 24)
Saturday Classes  |  Feb 4 - Mar 31 (No class Feb 25)
Sunday Classes  |  Feb 5 - Apr 1 (No class Feb 19)

  
Session II Dates
Monday Classes  |  Apr 2 - May 21 (7 weeks) No class Apr 16
Tuesday Classes  |  Apr 3 - May 29 (8 weeks) No class Apr 17
Wednesday Classes  |  Apr 4 - May 30 (8 weeks) No class Apr 18
Thursday Classes  |  Apr 5 - May 31 (8 weeks) No class Apr 19
Friday Classes  |  Apr 6 - Jun 1 (8 weeks) No class Apr 20
Saturday Classes  |  Apr 7 - Jun 2 (7 weeks) No class Apr 21/May 26
Sunday Classes  |  Apr 22 - May 20 (5 weeks)

Session III Dates (MINI SESSION: All 4 weeks)
Monday Classes  |  Jun 4 - Jun 25
Tuesday Classes  |  Jun 5 - Jun 26
Wednesday Classes  |  Jun 6 - Jun 27
Thursday Classes  |  Jun 7 - Jun 28
Friday Classes  |  Jun 8 - Jun 29
Saturday Classes  |  Jun 9 - Jun 30
Sunday Classes  |  Jun 3 - Jun 24

2012 WINTER/SPRING CLASS REGISTRATION FORM
 

THEATER CLASSES
FOR KIDS, TEENS & ADULTS


Monday Classes

Drama 101
Ages 8 - 14  |  Kate Lester
Mondays 5:30 - 7pm
Learn the basics of theater from the ground up.  Focusing on acting skills, this class will also explore song and dance, as well as design.  You will learn to move and speak on the stage, along with the fundamentals of character development.  This class will end with a performance.
SESSION I: $180
SESSION II: $157

HOW TO AUDITION
Ages 10 - 18  |  Kate Lester

Mondays 5:30 - 7pm
Auditions have you quaking in your boots? This workshop will leave you feeling strong and confident. We will cover cold readings, Shakespeare auditions and musical auditions. The final performance will consist of a memorized contemporary monologue for use in future auditions.
SESSION III: $90 (4 week mini session)


Tuesday Classes

Teen Theater Workshop
Ages 13 & up  |  Rich Morra
Tuesdays 4:30 - 6pm
Students will learn acting techniques that will enhance their abilities in the theatre using scene and monologue work. All ability levels are welcome as each student will be taught based on level. Class ends with a performance.
SESSION I: $180
SESSION II: $180
SESSION III: $90 (4 week mini session)

Make-A-Play
Ages 7 & up  |  Kate Lester
Tuesdays 5:30 - 7pm
Young Playwrights take note.  From genre to character to plot development, you will build a play and then perform it.  The final performance will truly be your own, as the class will, as a group, write the play.  Classes will move from writing to performance, and will stretch the limits of the imagination of the young actor.  This class will end with a performance.
SESSION I: $180
SESSION II: $180
SESSION III: $90 (4 week mini session)


Wednesday Classes

Introduction to Acting for Adults
Adults  |  Rich Morra
Wednesdays 7 - 8:30pm
Using scenes and monologues from contemporary plays, each student will enjoy learning how to bring characters to life in a safe and caring environment. Students who take this class are encouraged to audition for our main stage productions to test their abilities in an actual play. The session will end with a performance for family and friends.
SESSION I: $180
SESSION II: $180
SESSION III: $90 (4 week mini session)


Thursday Classes

Improv All-Stars
Ages 8 - 14  |  Kate Lester
Thursdays 5:30 - 7pm
Perfect your silly side.  Improve your acting skills using the time honored technique of improvisation.  Learn new acting games and play some of your old favorites like Park Bench, Returns, and Expert Interviews.  The audience sets the scene, and you provide the characters.  Feel free to take this class over and over again, as it is different every time!  This class will end with a performance.
SESSION I: $180
SESSION II: $180
SESSION III: $90 (4 week mini session)


Saturday Classes

Intergenerational Playmaking
Ages 5 - 7  |  Kate Lester
Saturdays 10 - 11 am
Take the stage with your child!  Learn basic theatre skills through the use of games, stories, and pretend.  Both you and your child will make a character, and then the class together will make a play.  The emphasis is on a fun and relaxed environment for those kids who cannot wait to perform.  One adult must stay with child.  This class will end with a performance.
SESSION I: $120
SESSION II: $105
SESSION III: $60 (4 week mini session)

Childrens Company at The Exchange
Ages 8 & up | Kate Lester
Saturday 1:30 - 4:30pm
Students will review and expand their theater skills by starring in this professional production. Classes will be treated as rehearsals for the show.  Actors will also serve as set, costume, prop, or stage management specialists.  Students must have completed a previous theater class or camp. The class will end with performances open to the public.

SESSION I: STORYBOOK THEATRE
We will take a classic fairy tale and transform it into a fun and interactive experience! Our young actors will perform and present a show for even younger audiences. $270

SESSION II (Double Session, 11 Weeks): MAKE YOUR OWN MUSICAL
Learn to love song and dance!  The first session of this class will be spent writing our own musical. Students will create their own characters while developing basic skills in song and dance.  The second session will focus on performance ending with the student starring in a professional production.  Joining us will be Guest Artist Tom Chace. $405

2012 WINTER/SPRING CLASS REGISTRATION FORM
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