GPAC ED UCATION | ARTS Family Series
Pinocchio by Théâtre Tout à Trac
November 22, 7 p.m. Born from a talking piece of wood carved by the old Geppetto, the rebellious, cheeky and careless puppet Pinocchio discovers the meaning of growing up through a thousand trials. To become a real boy, he will have to face the terrible Puppet Master, suffer the malice of Mr. Fox and the Cat, escape from Toyland and save his father from the belly of the giant fish!
Classical Series Iris Orchestra
Saturdays, 8 p.m. October 12 - Peter Serkin, Passionate Colors Adam Shoenberg, Finding Rothko Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1 Mozart: Symphony No. 40 November 16 - A lexander Fiterstein, Eastern Dances, Northern Melodies Bartók: Divertimento for Strings Neilsen: Clarinet Concerto Dvo˘rák: Serenade for Strings
Education
Peanut Butter & Jam
Saturdays October 26 - Wild Willy, 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. November 9 - Gustafer Yellowgold, 10:30 a.m. Tickets: $8 per child (includes up to two adults) GPAC’s celebrated music education program marks its 18th season this year introducing children ages 8 and under to a wide variety of musical instruments and styles. GPAC classes are designed to offer high quality ballet instruction in a non-competitive and nurturing environment. Students develop rhythm, coordination, flexibility, creative expression and self esteem while learning ballet technique appropriate for their age.
GPAC Ballet Program
Fall 2013 Schedule Classes begin August 19 Baby Ballerinas Ages 3 to 4 Mondays, 4:15 to 4:45 p.m. $210 Pre-Ballet Ages 4 to 6 Tuesdays, 4 to 4:30 p.m. $210 Ballet 1* Ages 5 to 7 Tuesdays, 4:45 to 5:30 p.m. $260 Ballet 2* Ages 7 to 10 Mondays, 5 to 6 p.m. $300 GPAC classes are designed to offer high quality ballet instruction in a non-competitive and nurturing environment. Students develop rhythm, coordination, flexibility, creative expression and self esteem while learning ballet technique
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appropriate for their age. Register online at gpacweb.com or call Emily Hefley at 751-7665. *Students must have had one semester of pre-ballet or approval from Emily Hefley, Education and Outreach Coordinator
GERMANTOWN COMMUNITY THEATRE Located at 3037 Forest Hill-Irene Road, the GCT provides an opportunity for theatrical discovery to local performers and theatre patrons. A partnership between GCT and the City of Germantown provides theatre experiences for children. To purchase tickets, call 754-2680 or visit gctcomeplay.org. Fun in Theatre
Fee: $85 per student Location: Germantown Community Theatre Space is limited; reservations are required For more information or to register, please contact Leigh Eck at 901-937-3024 or edudir@germantowncommunitytheatre.org. www.gctcomeplay.org
Home School Classes
August 22 to November 14 Ages 9 to 13 - Shakespeare Study, Thursdays, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Ages 13 to 18 - Anatomy of the Cliffhanger, Thursdays, 10:45 to 11:45 a.m.
Saturday Day Camps
Saturdays, October 19 to November 9 Ages 4 to 8 - 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Ages 8 to 11 – Noon to 2 p.m. Ages 10 and older - 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.
Fairy Tale Trail: The Shoemaker and the Elves
Registration begins August 12 Rehearsals begin September 16 Performances on October 25 Ages: 6 to 17 years Fee: $15 participant fee Location: Germantown Community Theatre Taking place during the Festival of Fun and Fright, Fairy Tale Trail showcases an exciting fairy tale performed for kids, by kids, with dialogue, music and dance on a trail through the forest in Cameron Brown Park. Reservations are required. Auditions are not necessary. For more information or to register, contact Leigh Eck at 937-3024 or edudir@germantowncommunitytheatre.org.