Theatre Arts School

Theatre Arts School for Young People | SummerStage | Summer Theatre Institute

• Application for all Theatre Arts School programs (.pdf; Adobe Acrobat Reader required)

WinterStage

February 18-22, 2008 • Mon.-Fri., 9 AM - 4 PM

WinterStage features former Ringling Brothers clown Sean Patrick Fagan, instructing students in juggling, balance beam, clowning, costumes, magic, unicycling, gymnastics, acrobatics, and stilt walking.

Life can be a three-ring circus, juggling many changing demands. Each experience of exploration and achievement provides students a greater sense of self-confidence and insight. Skills learned through “Circus Theatricks” include control, instinct, rehearsal and repetition, courtesy, teamwork, understanding and safety.

“Circus Theatricks” will be held in the Little Theatre, Russell Sage College, Troy, NY.

Tuition: $250. Application Deadline: January 25, 2008

For more information on WinterStage, contact Theatre Arts School Director Sara Melita, 518.274.3295 or by e-mail at tasdirector@nysti.org

Theatre Arts School Saturday Workshops for Young People

• Creative Dramatics (students ages 3-7) - A one-hour class held Saturdays (at 9, 10, or 11:00 A.M.), designed to channel the very young student's imagination in constructive, interactive activities that emphasize self-expression. Tuition: $150. per semester.
• Theatre Skills Workshop is a three-hour workshop that meets Saturdays from 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. The workshop consists of three classes (an hour for each class) in acting, movement, and voice. The workshops focus on improving the performer’s body, mind, and voice through theatre games, improvisation, and character development. For ages 8-12; tuition is $300. per semester.
• Performance Skills Workshop groups students by age and experience, with the focus on preparation of scripted materials, vocal selections, and choreography. These three-hour workshops (1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.) culminate in an informal staged presentation. For ages 13-18; tuition is $300. per semester.
• Production Workshop (Experienced Theatre Arts School students only) This two-semester workshop is a four-hour weekly program of acting, movement and voice requiring a serious, full school-year commitment by the student. The focus of the Production Workshop is the creation and development of original works culminating in a stage production in the spring. Tuition: $600. per year.

For more information on Saturday Workshops, contact Theatre Arts School Director Sara Melita, 518.274.3295 or by e-mail at tasdirector@nysti.org

Saturday Class Schedule - Spring 2008

January
19	Open House
26	Week #1
February
2	Week #2
9	Week #3
16	No Classes
23	Week #4 (Faculty Meeting)
March
1	Week #5
8	Week #6
15	Week #7
22	No Classes
29	Week #8 (Faculty Meeting)
April
5	Week #9
12	Week #10
19	No Classes
26	Week #11
May
3	Week #12 (Final Presentation)
10	Snow Day

SummerStage

July 7-25, 2008 • Mon.-Fri., 9 AM - 4 PM, Ages 9-18

SummerStage, is carefully designed to provide a combination of structured performing arts training, creative expression, fun, social interaction with other students, and the opportunity to perform. Individual and collaborative work by the young people under the guidance of experienced teachers culminates in an original presentation created and performed by the students. Acting classes are same-age, special topics are partially mixed-age, and performance projects are mixed-age. The SummerStage experience provides a training ground and showcase for young performers’ creative talents.

SummerStage will be held in the Schacht Fine Arts Center, Russell Sage College, Troy, NY.

Tuition: $550.; Application deadline: May 1

For more information on SummerStage, contact Theatre Arts School Director Sara Melita, 518.274.3295 or by e-mail at tasdirector@nysti.org

Summer Theatre Institute

July 21 - August 16, 2008 • Mon.-Fri., 9 AM - 5 PM, Ages Teen and College

Summer Theatre Institute is a unique opportunity. College and high school participants audition and interview for acceptance. Acting, singing, and dance classes, conducted with professional standards, coincide with a workshop production of a brand new musical. The musical is performed for audiences during the concluding days of the program. The faculty of Summer Theatre Institute includes professional director, choreographer, music director, and teachers.

Summer Theatre Institute will be held in the Little Theatre, Russell Sage College, Troy, NY.

Tuition: $700.; Application deadline: May 1

For more information on Summer Theatre Institute, contact director John McGuire at 518.274.3754 or by e-mail at stidirector@nysti.org.