THEATRE.
Let the redeemed of the LORD tell their story… ‐ Psalm 107:2
Studies consistently show that receiving acting and theatre education from an early age helps students academically, especially in the areas of reading comprehension, narrative writing, reasoning, memorization, and social interaction. Theatre is not only fun, it’s practical! Greenleaf’s theatre program offers classes for students age 6 through adult in a welcoming, encouraging environment. We train students through a progressive curriculum of improvisation, speech and elocution training, movement exercises, scene and ensemble work, and acting theory. We also offer classes that focus on specific aspects of acting, such as improv or musical theatre. Our student plays and musicals each spring give young actors a chance to perform and serve the community through acting. Actors typically benefit from several years at each level in order to achieve skill mastery and confidence. Each year, new exercises and scenes are incorporated so that the classes are always fun, exciting, and challenging for young actors. All classes will participate in an acting showcase at the end of each semester. Theatre students will also have the opportunity to audition for Greenleaf productions.
ACTING: Stages Stage I – Storytellers (ages 6‐8) Tuesdays from 4-5 pm First semester: September 6-November 29/Second semester: February 7-May 1
Stage II – Storybuilders (ages 9‐12) Tuesdays from 5-6 pm First semester: September 6-November 29/Second semester: February 7-May 1
Stage III –Storymakers (ages 13 and up) Thursdays from 5-6 pm First semester: September 1-December 1/Second semester: February 2-April 26
MUSICAL THEATRE ‐ ages 9 ‐15
Acting, singing, and choreography come together in this exciting class! Students will work on vocal technique, ensemble acting, and basic dance steps as they put together showstopping numbers from various musicals. Tuesdays from 6-7 pm First semester: September 6-November 29/Second semester: February 7-May 1
IMPROV ‐ 13 to adult
Improvisational theatre is an incredible skill building and fun experience. You and your friends will be amazed at how you can begin to develop a sketch on the spot from just a few audience suggestions. This class focuses on teamwork and quick thinking! Not only does improv develop great acting ability, but also great relationship skills. What do blocking, wimping, raising the stakes and accepting mean? Learn these terms and how to create entertainment from scratch! Level 1: Mondays 4-5 pm Level 2/3 (by instructor invitation): Mondays 5-6 pm. First semester: September 12-December 5/Second semester: February 6-April 30