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THEATRE ACADEMY FALL • WINTER • SPRING 2018/19

FALL WINTER SPRING 2018–19

FALL SESSION 2018 Youth and Teens Classes Saturdays, September 15 – November 3

George Street Playhouse’s Theatre Academy celebrates each student’s creative expression by providing a fun, engaging environment to explore theatre, develop self-confidence, and collaborate with others. Our classes are ideal for students with or without theatre experience.

Family and friends are invited to the final session for a Class Sharing to celebrate the student’s artistry.

Adult Classes Mondays, September 17 – November 5

WINTER SESSION 2019 Youth and Teens Classes Saturdays, January 5 – February 23 Adult Classes Mondays, January 7 – February 25

SPRING SESSION 2019 Youth and Teens Classes Saturdays, March 9 – May 4

(No youth and teen class on April 20) This program is made possible by funds from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/ Department of State, a partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts and by funds from the National Endowment for the Arts.

George Street Playhouse’s Theatre Academy is sponsored by:

Adult Classes Mondays, March 11 – May 6 (No adult class on April 22)

SATURDAY MORNING YOUTH and TEEN CLASSES

RISING COMPANY 9:00AM — 10:30AM

AGES 9 – 12

Fall Session – OWN THE STAGE

cost: $200

From developing the script to making bold acting choices, students will develop acting techniques as they work together to create a short, original piece of theatre.

Winter Session – YOUTH IMPROV

cost: $200

Anything is possible when you improvise! Students will learn the basic skills of improvisation by playing imaginative theatre games, creating larger than life characters, and thinking on their feet.

Spring Session – INTRO TO MUSICAL THEATRE

cost: $225

Explore the joy of musical theatre! From theatre games to song and dance routines, students will develop a wide range of musical theatre techniques and performance skills.

JUNIOR COMPANY 9:00AM — 10:30AM

YOUNG COMPANY

AGES 5 – 8

AGES 13 – 18 10:30AM — 12:30PM

Fall Session – IMAGINATION STATION

cost: $200

Imagine a world where anything is possible… As they explore the foundations of theatre, students will use their imaginations to create bold characters and an exciting story for a short, original play!

Winter Session – SNOW SONGS

cost: $200

Explore the joy of musical theatre through songs that celebrate the winter season! From theatre games to song and dance routines, this fun class will embrace students’ imagination as they learn the foundations of musical theatre.

Spring Session – FABULOUS FABLES

cost: $200

Spring into character! Inspired by a classic children’s folktale, students will create an original play focusing on the development of character and the magic of ensemble storytelling.

Register for all three classes at the same time

SAVE 15%

Fall Session – SING OUT! TEEN MUSICAL THEATRE TECHNIQUE cost: $265

Students will explore a variety of songs, work through the dramatic arcs of musical theatre scenes, and develop emotionally rich characters. By learning a wide spectrum of musical theatre techniques, students will develop their audition and performance skills.

Winter Session – ENTER STAGE LEFT: TEEN SCENE STUDY

cost: $240

Comic monologues and tragic scenes — students will learn how to bring characters fully to life. This fun, imaginative course will develop students’ acting, movement and vocal skills.

Spring Session – THINK FAST: TEEN IMPROV

cost: $240

Students will think on their feet when they enter the exciting world of improvisation.

Comedy? Tragedy? Both? Anything is possible when you invent it in the moment. The only rule is to say, “Yes!”

MONDAY EVENING ADULT CLASSES

INTRO / BEGINNER COURSES

ADVANCED COURSES

AGES 18+

AGES 18+

6:30PM — 8:30PM

6:30PM — 8:30PM

Fall Session – INTRO TO ACTING cost: $225

Designed for students with or without acting experience, this course will guide you through simple acting techniques in movement and voice, explore short scenes, and teach basic theatre vocabulary. If you’ve always wanted to explore acting for the stage – this is great way to get started!

Fall Session – MUSICAL THEATRE

cost: $275

This course will explore the foundations of musical theatre. Students will develop a wide range of musical theatre techniques and performance skills, as they explore songs, scenes, and dance routines from classic American musicals. Class fee includes sheet music and an accompanist. Appropriate for students with or without prior experience.

Winter Session – MONDAY NIGHT IMPROV!

NEW CLASS! Spring Session – IMPROV II

cost: $225

As they explore the foundations of improvisation, students will develop acting, movement, and vocal techniques that focus on the process of bringing a character fully to life. This exciting course provides imaginative, process-oriented training for actors with or without prior experience.

Spring Session – MAINSTAGE SCENE STUDY

cost: $225

This course will build on the foundation of Monday Night Improv to deepen characterization, spontaneity, and the spirit of fun! Improv II will concentrate on long form improv techniques to bring dynamic, emotionally rich and hilarious scenes to life.

cost: $275

This course will explore the foundations of script analysis, characterization, and relationship through an in-depth investigation of a play from George Street Playhouse’s mainstage.

Students will read and explore scenes from Mark Harelik’s moving family drama, The Immigrant.

The cost of class includes the script of The Immigrant and one ticket to a performance of the production.

Register for any three classes at the same time

SAVE 15%

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Acting Classes

for FALL, WINTER and SPRING

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To d a y !

ENROLL

David Saint, Artistic Director Kelly Ryman, Managing Director Jim Jack, Director of Education

103 College Farm Road • New Brunswick, NJ 08901

T H E AT R E A C A D E M Y

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All photos by Brad Resnick