SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR YOUTHSummerstage offers youth ages 7-18 an opportunity to work in close collaboration with professional theatre artists. Students are immersed in the theatre-making process, experience acting, movement, music, and design. All programs culminate with presentations for family, friends, and theatre staff. Scholarships are available to those who qualify.Click here to register for the following programs: Summerstage for Youth 4 weeks, June 30-July 25 (no class July 4) Monday - Friday, 9 am to 3 pm Location: People's Light, Malvern Led by Melayne Finister and company Cost: $825 The imagination and invention of the participants are at the heart of this four-week program. Students work alongside professional artists to explore the theatre-making process through a range of activities--from acting and movement to music, writing and design. The program culminates in an original performance created by the participants. Led by Melanye Finister and professional artists drawn from People's Light's resident company and local guest artists. Please call 1.610.647.1900 ext. 116 to be put on our waitlist. Summerstage for Teens Teen 1 Summerstage: The Acting Process (Grades 9-12) No previous experience necessary. 3 weeks, June 23 to July 11 (no class on July 4th) Monday - Friday, 10 am to 3 pm Location: TBA Instructors: Pete Pryor and Kristy Chouiniere Cost: $650 This three-week program offers participants an in-depth exploration of acting. Students will be guided in developing their individual skills through a range of work featuring improvisation, character development, voice, movement, ensemble technique, and script work. The program is designed for students of all levels and will culminate in a sharing of student work. For students entering grades 9-12. Teen 2 Summerstage: The Actor's Approach to Musical Theatre (Grades 9-12) Pre-requisite: a previous theatre class or Summerstage session at People's Light and permission from the Theatre School staff. 3 weeks, July 14 - August 1 Monday - Friday, 10 am to 3 pm Location: TBA Led by Elizabeth Webster-Duke and Kim Carson Cost: $650 This session will immerse students in developing acting skills further, and working on how to tell stories through song. It will include voice-body connection exercises, vocal warm-ups, scene work, and theatre approaches to musical theatre performance. Session will end with a presentation by the class for family and friends. Summerstage for 2nd and 3rd Graders 1 week, June 23-27 Monday - Friday, 9 am to 3 pm Location: People's Light, Malvern Instructors: Colleen Hughes and Jessica Conda Cost: $375 Five days of creative fun! In this one-week program, children will explore stories and characters through movement, improvisation, writing, and theatre games. This workshop is great for both returning students and first-time theatre students. For students entering 2nd and 3rd grade in the fall of 2008. Questions? Please Contact Us: Sara Waxman, Education Coordinator 610.647.1900, ext. 116 Fax: 610.640.9521 waxman@peopleslight.org |