Theatre Arts School
Theatre Arts School for Young People | Winterstage | Summer Programs
- Theatre Arts School Program(s) Application (.pdf; Adobe Reader required)
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.
- Introduction to Theatre Fundamentals
During this one and a half hour class, students explore character development, acting technique, vocal expression, and movement in an environment that fosters self-esteem and self-expression. For ages 7-8; tuition is $200 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: $700. per year.
WinterStage
2011 Dates TBA • 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.
SummerStage
July 5 - 23, 2010 • Mon.-Fri., 9 AM - 4 PM, Ages 9-16 — Application Form
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: June 1, 2010.
For more information on SummerStage, contact the Theatre Arts School Director at 518.274.3295 or by e-mail.
Summer Theatre Institute
July 19 - August 14, 2010 • Mon.-Fri., 9 AM - 5 PM, Ages Teen and College — Application Form
Summer Theatre Institute is a unique opportunity. College and high school participants take acting, singing, and dance classes, while also rehearsing a musical conducted with professional standards - this year, “Seussical the Musical.” The musical is performed for audiences during the concluding days of the program. The faculty of Summer Theatre Institute includes a professional director, choreographer, music director, and teachers. Call the director to learn about the program and to talk about how you or your child's interests and talents can contribute.
Summer Theatre Institute will be held in the Little Theatre, Russell Sage College, Troy, NY.
Tuition: $700.; Application deadline: June 1, 2010.
For more information on Summer Theatre Institute, contact director John McGuire at 518.274.3754 or by e-mail.