Fall Term 2009 Class Schedule
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Skills Classes

From intro level to advanced, the following classes are designed to help students hone specific theater skills. Please call 503-222-2190 to schedule parent/teacher conferences.

Beginning = Intermediate = Advanced =

Acting, Musical Theater, Film & Video

Learn basic acting techniques, tips and terms. This fun format introduces students to voice projection, stage direction, theater etiquette, scene work and more. Students will be invited to attend Winnie-the-Pooh, for free. Suggested prerequisite to playlabs.

Review basic acting techniques then move on to in-depth character analysis, monologues, scene work and more. Intermediate students will be invited to attend a free performance of Winnie-the-Pooh. Previous class or performance work required.

Study character analysis: explore internal/external forces, physical/psychological traits and how they interact to create characters and effect acting choices. Studio is open to KidsPro NW or by teacher approval. Email Suezann Kitchens, suezann@nwcts.org.

Take great poems by Shel Silverstein, Roald Dahl or Dr. Suess and turn them into a spooky theater performance—the best of two worlds! The class focus is on creativity and self-expression.

One-on-one intensive coaching for musical and non-musical theater. A coach will help you choose/polish music and monologues or work on specific acting needs. T hey will tell you what to expect at an audition and give tips on audition preparation. One session or multiple sessions available. By appointment only, 503-222-2190.

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Students are introduced to voice and dance techniques with an emphasis on musical theater as they work on solos and group numbers from favorite musicals.

This class uses creative movement, music and fairy tales to introduce young students to the fundamentals of classical ballet and tap.

Students are introduced to classical basic ballet fundamentals, including body alignment, vocabulary, and basic positions of the feet.

For those with little to no tap experience, this class focuses on individual tap steps building to short routines as proficiency increases.

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Award-winning Sandra Peabody develops talent for television, commercials and film, and coaches both locally and nationally. Join her on-camera class for instant feedback as you work on professional audition and presentation skills, essential improvisation, and scenes using film and commercial scripts.Class is limited to 8.

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First Stage

NWCT now offers these exciting theater classes for our youngest performers.

Beginning = Intermediate = Advanced =

Mindy will play her guitar and teach students to sing along and act out favorite nursery top ten hits such as Itsy Bitsy Spider, Little Jack Horner and the classic Mary Had A Little Lamb!

When the mice are many and the moon is full a cat’s fancy turns toward throwing a fancy ball for her feline friends with meow music and fancy tails! Great fall fun for beginners.

Start at the beginning in the exciting world of theater with songs, stories, costumes, props, puppets and so much more!

Use your imagination to shrink down and enter the tiny world of fairies and elves. Act out stories, sing songs and learn to work together through fairyland adventures.

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Playlab Classes

The following classes will put on a play. Students will audition, rehearse, and perform. Everyone gets a part! Size or nature of roles is at the professional discretion of our instructors. All roles provide a valuable learning experience. No refunds granted due to dissatisfaction with assigned roles. Most playlab performances will be videotaped and made available for purchase.

Beginning = Intermediate = Advanced =

Fantasy, Folk and Fairytales, Contemporary Theater, Musical Theater, Classic Theater, Workshops & Seminars

Two different ages and skill levels will act in this favorite Aesop Fable with a contemporary twist. Beginning actors will enjoy insect characters and a funny script. The version for the older group is longer with added music and dance! (I) ages 6-8, (II) ages 8-10.

Wizard School!

Ages 8-11

Bring you wand and sign up for school—Wizard School that is. Help solve the mystery when magical high-jinks arrive with the new student and soon threaten the school.

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The Greatest Pumpkin Ever!

Ages 9-14

The Peanuts gang celebrates Halloween in this whimsical music tribute to the ever-popular comic strip.

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Sing and dance at the Coconut Cabana! Think Carmen Miranda, Technicolor costumes, tropical beats and a focus on musical theater skills.

Can Robin save the day and bring the groove back to Sherwood or will Prince John’s reign of musical muteness win? Join us in an original rock n’ roll retelling of Robin Hood!

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Suezann will weave scenes, monologues and characters together, taken from the Bard’s tragic and dark plays. Sink your teeth into magic, murder and mayhem—classic style!

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Sing great Broadway songs both traditional and contemporary as you learn voice basics and develop skills in group singing: harmonizing, phrasing, blending, and diction. Previous musical experience encouraged.

Boys welcome too—(planned activities may not qualify boys for a theater badge.) Attend a theater class, see Winnie-the-Pooh and complete your theater badge, all on the same evening! Room for a short dinner break is provided. Scout leader is free. Other parents/chaperones pay half-price.

(A) Fri.	4:30-6:30	Ages 7 & up	10/9
(B) Fri.	4:30-6:30	Ages 7 & up	10/16
Workshop & play			$25/student$12/chaperone

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