2007-08 Youth Theatre Classes

 

Review our rich selection of class and seminar choices below. All classes and seminars are held at Friends Select School at 16th & Race in Philadelphia in rooms 239 and 240 on Saturdays ONLY. Free parking.

Register Online or call 215-922-1141 to receive our brochure.

 

Tuition is just $225 per course.

Register by the deadlines and receive a

$20 discount per course.

Semester 1   September 15 – November 17

Early Registration Deadline September 1

 

Youth Classes

Acting (ages 8-11)        

9:30 – 11 AM                     Liz Fredette, instructor

Discover and develop your acting skills. Learn the vocal and physical techniques to bring a character to life. Learn how to make props work for you. Perform monologues and scenes from contemporary plays with other actors in the class.

 

The Great Acting DISNEY Adventure (ages 5-7)             

11 AM – 12:30 PM           Liz Fredette, instructor

Act out scenes from your favorite Disney movies. Make rhythms with your body, sing songs and design movements to tell these stories.  Build your confidence and express yourself.

 

Teen Classes (ages 12-17) 

Characterization

9:30 – 11 AM                     John Rea, instructor

Learn the techniques of using the body and voice to create rich characters. Discover how to find the action of a line of dialogue and perform it honestly. Actors will receive training in vocal projection and movement. Scenes and monologues from contemporary plays will be used.

   

Musical Theatre: Vocal

11 AM – 12:30 PM           John Rea, instructor

Learn how to breathe properly and strengthen your voice.  Develop your acting to reveal character through your interpretation of the music and lyrics. 16-bar audition songs and group part singing will help take you to the next level of your Broadway training.

 

Stage Combat: Broad Sword

11 AM – 12:30 PM           Brian Cowden, instructor

Did you ever want to be a perform stunts or act in an action or horror sequence? Add another dimension to your acting training. Learn control, precision, timing and the basics of broad sword (a la Lord of the Rings) to build up a repertoire of moves. Students will use professional stage foils. Hurry… class size is limited!

 

Comedy Improv

1 – 2:30 PM                      John Rea, instructor

Learn the basics of setting up jokes, timing and how to work off the top of the head. The class is based on the improv games played on  the hit television show, Whose Line is it Anyway?

NEW!  Family Seminars on Acting

Finding the Right College Acting Program

Date: December 8, 2007

Location: Friends Select School rm. 240

Time:10 AM - 12 PM              

Instructor: John Rea

Tuition: $50 per family (early registration rate doesn't apply)

If you're looking for some help choosing the best college acting program for you don't miss this event!  The seminar will focus on the strengths and weaknesses of a university training versus a conservatory training, how much you can expect to pay, what will your future prospects be and much more! Parents are encouraged to attend with their aspiring actors.

Professional Opportunities for Young Actors

Date: December 15, 2007

Location: Friends Select School rm. 240

Time: 10 AM - 12 PM

Instructor: John Rea

Tuition: $50 per family (early registration rate doesn't apply)

Want to jump start your acting career and perform professionally? Discover the ins and outs of the professional auditioning process.  Learn how to court an agent and how to get head shots.  What happens if you land a gig? Find out how your life will change.

 

Semester 2   January 12 – March 8

Early Registration Deadline December 27

 

Youth Classes

Musical Theater: Vocal (ages 8-11)  

9:30 – 11 AM                     John Rea, instructor

Learn how to breathe properly and strengthen your voice.  Develop your acting to reveal character through your interpretation of the music and lyrics. 16-bar audition songs and group part singing will help take you to the next level of your Broadway training.

 

The Great Acting High School Musical Adventure (ages 5-7)  

11 AM – 12:30 PM           Liz Fredette, instructor

Act out scenes from Disney’s High School Musical. Make rhythms with your body, sing songs and design movements to tell the story.  Build your confidence and express yourself.

 

Youth and Teen Class (ages 10-17)

How to Audition

11 AM – 12:30 PM           John Rea, instructor

Learn about the audition process. Topics include: putting together a resume, choosing a monologue, acting with others in the audition process, how to find an agent, where auditions are held, and making clear exciting choices on the spot.

 

Teen Classes (ages 12-17)

Musical Theater: Dance

9:30 – 11 AM                     Liz Fredette, instructor

Train your body to move with precision. Begin to create a repertoire of dance styles and steps including jazz, tap and Broadway. Actors will perform Broadway routines in small and large groups.

 

Stage Combat in Scenes

11 AM – 12:30 PM           Brian Cowden, instructor

Did you ever want to be a perform stunts or act in an action or horror scene? Add another dimension to your acting training. Learn control, precision, timing and the basics of hand-to-hand and found objects combat to build up a repertoire of moves. Students will perform scenes from contemporary plays and movies. Hurry… class size is limited!

 

Comedic Acting

1 – 2:30 PM                      John Rea, instructor

Take the basics of set-up, delivery and punch line to a new level. Learn to fully develop your comedic characters. Actors will perform scenes and monologues from classic and contemporary comedies.

Semester 3   April 5 – May 17(7 weeks & 2 hour classes)

Early Registration Deadline March 20

 

Youth Class

Musical Theater: Dance (ages 8-11) 

9:30 – 11:30 AM              Liz Fredette, instructor

Train your body to move with precision. Begin to create a repertoire of dance styles and steps including jazz, tap and Broadway. Actors will perform Broadway routines in small and large groups.

 

Teen Classes (ages 12-17)

Film and Commercial Acting

9:30 – 11:30 AM              John Rea, instructor

Learn the basics of acting for film and video production. A digital video camera will be used in class so that actors can learn from their performance. Actors will perform in scenes from popular films and television shows. Learn the acting techniques required for television commercial auditions. Scripts from national and local commercials will be used. All student commercials will be taped and critiqued.

 

British Dialects & Selling on TV  

12 – 2 PM                         John & Stacey-Kyle Rea, instructors

Broaden your acting training.  Learn how to speak with Standard British and Cockney accents. Scenes and monologues from British plays will be performed.  Accent tapes will be made available to all students.  Also learn how to sell commercially on television using techniques employed on Home Shopping networks. 

 

Tuition: $225 per course.

Register Online or call 215-922-1141 to receive our brochure.

 

There will be 9 sessions per class except where noted.

Tuition will NOT be refundable after the 1st week of classes.

 

All classes are held at Friends Select School at 16th and Race in Philadelphia on Saturdays only. Free parking.

 

A limited number of scholarships are available for MacGuffin classes and summer camps on a financial need basis. To apply simply click on the link and download the form.