Young Actors Theatre Offers Classes

Register here: http://www.yatkids.org/open-classes/

PERFORMANCE: GRADES 4TH – 12TH
The Performance class is a unique theatrical process geared toward 100% engagement. This happens through a process called devised theatre. Classes do not start with a script, instead students are brought into the process of script writing through acting exercises, discussions and ensemble work. Teachers and students will create an original piece of theatre where all students will be onstage the entire play. Why? Because this is an educational process and we believe students will grow more as an individual AND an actor by being engaged 100%. Devising is common in many collaborative artistic settings, and we believe is the best way to challenge students to grow to their true potential.

Mini Playground: 2nd -8th grade
Tuesdays, 6-8pm
Athenaeum
1/24 – 3/14
$200
*Performance will be held on 3/14 in class

SATURDAYS ONLY Playground: 4th – 8th grade
Saturdays, 9am-12pm
Athenaeum
2/18-4/29
$225
*Performance will be held on 4/29 in class for family!

DIRECTING: GRADES 9TH – 12TH
Directing students will be placed in one of the Playground classes and will work closely with the Director of that class. Students will learn how to devise, write and direct an original script. They will learn how to best relay their ideas, and will get the opportunity to write and direct a scene for their Playground class. Monthly, all directing students will meet from 12-12:30 to discuss what they are learning with YAT staff. Local directors will come in throughout the session for Q and As with students and 2 field trips will be taken with the stage management students to see plays in the city and hear from local theatre professionals.

9th – 12th grade
Saturdays, 9-12:00 or 12:30-3:30
Athenaeum
2/18 – 4/29
$425

ACTING TECHNIQUE: 9TH – 12TH GRADE
Capped at 12 students, this class will focus on increasing your acting technique through voice work, body control, script analysis and discussion, and character work. One on one and group critiques will help actors acknowledge their personal areas of growth.

9th – 12th grade
Mondays, 6-8:00pm
Athenaeum
2/20– 4/24
$225

ACTING TECHNIQUE: 4TH – 8TH GRADE
Capped at 12 students, this class will focus on increasing your acting technique through voice work, body control, script analysis and discussion, and character work. One on one and group critiques will help actors acknowledge their personal areas of growth..

4th – 8th grade
Wednesday, 6-8:00pm
Athenaeum
2/22 – 4/26
$225

STAGE MANAGEMENT: GRADES 9TH – 12TH
Stage Management students will be placed in one of the Playground classes and will work closely with the Director of that class. Students will learn what a stage manager does, and act in that role during the rehearsal and production process. Monthly, all stage management students will meet from 12-12:30 to discuss what they are learning with YAT staff. Local stage managers will come in throughout the session for Q and As with students and 2 field trips will be taken with the directing students to see plays in the city and hear from local theatre professionals.

9th – 12th grade
Saturdays, 9-12:00 or 12:30-3:30
Athenaeum
2/18 – 4/29
$425

COSTUMES: GRADES 9TH – 12TH
Capped at 7 students, this class will teach students how to plan, design, and construct costumes for one of our Playground productions. Students will get the opportunity to actually create the costumes, meet with directors, fix their problems through feedback, and work with the actors who will be wearing the pieces. Taught by local artist Michael Runge, this class will be designed to meet students at their level, and projects will be given out based on each students’ experience level. Each students will have individual time to ask questions and get feedback on their projects.

9th – 12th grade
Saturdays, 9-12:00
Athenaeum – YAT costume room
2/18 – 4/29
$325