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The Acting curriculum at STAGES develops creative and
well-rounded performers who maximize their physical, vocal and creative potential. As students move through advancing
levels, an equal emphasis is also placed on analysis of the craft
of acting as well as theatrical literature. |
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Imagination Theatre : $240.00 |
Students will use their imaginations and physicality to recreate stories, both familiar and new, while learning the basic elements of theatre. Simple props and costume pieces will be added to the mix to complete the imaginary transformation. Be sure to sign up your budding star for a fun introduction to performing!
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1/17-5/19 |
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10:30-11:30 am |
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Acting I: $335.00 |
Come learn acting as you create characters and develop imaginary relationships in a fun, creative environment. Through class projects you’ll develop an expressive voice and body while discovering the actor’s process.
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1/13-5/5
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Tue |
7:00-8:30 pm |
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| Instructor: Jana Ramsey |
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1/12-5/4
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7:00-8:30 pm |
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| Instructor: Bridget Brown |
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| Acting IB: $335.00 |
| (Prerequisite: one semester of Acting I or Director’s consent) |
| Build on the foundation established in Acting I as you refine your skills with more complex acting scenarios and character exercises. |
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Ages 9-12 |
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Ages 13-18 |
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| Improvisation: $250.00 |
Give your imagination a blast of spontaneity as you focus on your ability to react and listen truthfully and explore the physical and vocal creation of character. A fun and funny course, improvisation requires quick thinking, strong choices, and full involvement—important skills for any actor. |
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Ages 9-12 |
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| Ages 13-18 |
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| NEW! Writing/Directing Studio: $250.00 |
This class is designed for students who want to continue their theatre training by exploring the behind-the-scenes disciplines of directing and writing. Students will learn how to interpret stories for the stage by using improvisation to explore the principles of character development, the arc of a story and how to communicate through stage pictures. All students will gain experience with both writing and directing, as well as take on the task of acting in improv pieces created by fellow students.
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Ages 13-18 |
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| NEW! PERFORMANCE CLASSES |
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| Experienced students—put into practice the skills you’ve learned in class! These new offerings will balance the class experience with a focus on more refined performance skills and then culminate in special end-of-session showcase performances. |
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| Dr. Seuss on the Loose!:$350.00 |
| (Prerequisite: two sessions of Acting courses or Director’s consent) |
Meet the Seven Lady Godivas and the Wockets, as well as old friends Cat in the Hat, Horton and many other zany characters as students bring the works of Dr. Seuss to life! We’ll use our previous acting experience as a tool to develop these fantastical characters and create an original performance piece based on our favorite Seuss stories. |
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Ages 7-8 |
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| Mysteries of Theatre: $350.00 |
| (Prerequisite: two sessions of Acting courses or Director’s consent) |
Let’s solve a mystery! Students will put their acting skills to the test in this unique experience which uses the mystery genre to help actors create characters and complex story lines. Students will develop a mystery plot and characters and then, for the final showcase, will perform for an audience and involve them in their interactive whodunit adventure! |
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Ages 9-12 |
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| NEW! SIX-WEEK MINI CLASSES FOR TEENS |
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| Audition: Cold Readings: $140.00 |
| (Prerequisite: two sessions of Acting courses or Director’s consent) |
Cold readings can be nerve wracking...but they don’t have to be. This class will cover the acting techniques that will strengthen your skill in picking up an unfamiliar scene and making quick and dramatic audition choices for the stage. |
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Ages 13-18 |
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| Camera Commercial Intensive: $140.00 |
| (Prerequisite: Instructor or Director’s Consent) |
Kate Frisina turns her coast-to-coast experience into a unique learning opportunity designed to teach valuable on-camera commercial acting skills. This course will cover on-camera technique, reading and interpreting commercial copy, learning to translate stage skills into camera skills, and auditioning with confidence to land the roles you want! |
Ages 13-18 |
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Dance classes at STAGES provide students well-rounded
training through progressing levels of the traditional disciplines
as well as specialized musical theatre styles classes. While
establishing a fun and encouraging class environment,
teachers emphasize proper physical technique and vocabulary—essentials for any level of performer. |
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NEW! Broadway Dancers: $240.00
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In this new class, young dancers will learn fundamental steps and have the opportunity to learn choreography to popular children’s musicals. The perfect way to prepare for further dance study or just have fun learning skills for that next performance opportunity! |
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Ages 7-8 |
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| NEW! Ballet/Jazz Technique: $250.00 |
| Through barre, center, and across-the-floor work students will learn the fundamentals of ballet and jazz technique and vocabulary, while also improving flexibility and coordination. Take this class in combination with the Musical Theatre Styles dance class for well-rounded, complimentary training. |
Ages 9-12 |
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Ages 13-18 |
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| Tap Technique: $250.00 |
| You’ll get your feet tappin’ as you study and refine the fundamentals of tap dance and the rhythms your body can make! Focus will be placed on the students’ knowledge of tap vocabulary and the proper execution of each tap step and combination taught. |
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Ages 9-12 |
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Ages 13-18 |
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| Musical Theatre Dance Styles: $335.00 |
| Here’s your chance to broaden your musical theatre skills as you learn choreography styles and various musical theatre combinations while working with material from different genres and choreographers. Combine with Ballet/Jazz Technique or Tap for a balance of solid technique and performance dance training. |
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Ages 9-12 |
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Ages 13-18 |
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| Pre-Professional Musical Theatre Dance Styles:$460.00 |
| (Admission by invitation or Director's consent) |
With your professional instructor you’ll study complex, advanced dance styles and combinations as well as the work of influential musical theatre choreographers from Broadway’s beginnings to today’s hottest hits. The perfect class for serious and well-trained dancers to prepare for college and the professional world!
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