From the desk of the Education Director
Emily Griffin
Spring is a busy time for MHT’s Education Department. With Footlights, HA! Comedy Improv Troupe, performances, and a Family Series production, we are providing quality opportunities for all ages. Footlights In Footlights, we are working on The Velveteen Rabbit and Pinocchio, both of which will be performed March 26 and 27 at 2:30pm and 3:30pm respectively. We are also excited to be able to offer classes for the preschool and teen crowds as well. The third session is coming up soon and we can’t wait to meet all of our friends. Check out what classes we have to offer including a teen performance class by visiting our class registration site. Comedy Improv HA! has a show coming up on February 25th at 7 pm on the main stage. We encourage everyone to come out and enjoy an evening of fun and laughs for the whole family! HA! is also hosting some improv game nights for students in grades 6-12 in our studio space. The first one will take place on February 12th from 7-9pm. We encourage you to register in advance via our class registration site. Admission is $10 at the door. These game nights will take place on the second Saturday of each month through May. School Productions MHT Education can also be seen out in our schools including at Lone Oak Intermediate where we are working on Alice in Wonderland Jr., Ballard County Elementary where they are doing a musical called 13 Colonies, Paducah Middle where groups of GTC Drama students are working on 10-minute plays and an improv show, and at Clark Elementary where all students enjoy classroom drama workshops. If you think your child’s school could benefit from a little bit of drama, feel free to reach out to me at egriffin@mhtplay.org. Pippi Longstocking We would also like to invite you to see our Family Series show, Pippi Longstocking, the story of a freckle faced, red-pigtailed, whirlwind of a girl in mismatched stockings. Pippi’s whimsical and silly adventures show us all the whimsical side of life in this musical, perfect for all ages! Thank you for your continued support of Market House Theatre’s Education Department.
Footlights classes still available!
Movement, Music, & Make Believe Grades 1-3 Do you like to sing? Dance? Move and groove? Then this experience is for you! With a strong emphasis on musical theatre, our young performers will learn a wide variety of songs and scenes from kid-friendly musicals. At the end of the last class, they will showcase their work to parents. April 16-May 21, Saturdays, 8am8:55am Fee: $40
Intro to Improv Grades 4-6 Intro to Improv will give students a strong foundation in performance improv. Learn the rules, create characters, and strengthen your creative storytelling skills. This is a great experience for future HA! members, or anyone who simply wants to have fun and be expressive. April 16-May 21, Saturdays, 9am9:55am Fee: $40 Teen Performance: Puffs (One-Act for Young Wizards) Grades 7-12 Magic! Comedy! Drama! And more! Come be a part of the wizarding world of Harry Potter from a whole different point of view- the Hufflepuff dormitory! Ever wonder what the Hufflepuffs were doing when there was a troll in the dungeon, or how any of them found dates to the Yule ball? Come be a part of this hilarious story that you’ll find is full of heart! April 16-May 21, Saturdays, 10am-11:55am Peformances: May 20 & 21 at 7pm Fee: $60
Register today!
For more information or to register, click the Register Now button below or call the box office at (270) 444-6828.
