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Skills Classes

These game-based and workshop-oriented courses offer many avenues to express creativity and build self-esteem. Each skills course will hold a final demonstration on stage at the semester's end. Skills Classes are prerequisites for Playlabs.

Pre- Arts: Storybook Theater (Ages 3-4)

With Mike Beaman and Stephen Michael Rondel
Our youngest actors will explore multicultural stories through movement, music, visual art and dramatic play. In our state of the art theater space, students become sly tricksters, wild animals and clever heroes as they bring exciting tales to life.

Theater Games & Sketch (Ages 9-11)

This class allows students to explore characterization, vocalization, spontaneity and physicality in a fun, non-threatening and supportive environment. In the zany and irreverent style of Saturday Night Live, students apply improvisation and comic techniques to create original comedy sketches. Fun-filled theater games will help you create a solid foundation as an actor. At semesters end, students will perform a wide variety of improvised exercises, group theater games and sketches.

Playlabs

Students experience all the elements of play production: costumes, lighting, makeup and character development. Students are responsible for learning lines, working cooperatively with their peers and must be available for performances the final week of the class semester. Prerequisite: prior play production experience, Actor's Studio, or any character acting skills class. No prior experience necessary for Young Actor's Workshop or Pre-Teen and Teen Showcase. For questions concerning eligibility call the Artistic Director at 212-254-3074 ext. 124.

Peter and the Wolf (Advanced Actors Age 9-11)

Young Peter goes hunting for the wolf that's been prowling around his village. Along the way, he is joined by his friends and a Russian frolic begins. All the fun comes to end, however, when the wolf makes an appearance. Will Peter and his friends live to tell their adventures?

Pre-Teen Showcase (Ages 12-16)

Class begins with improvisation and acting technique. Shortly after, a play will be selected by the class and instructor which is appropriate for all enrolled both in style and subject matter. Rehearsals will focus on characterization, acting technique, blocking strategies, relationship and memorization. The culminating performance will stem directly from all ensemble work and showcase student talents. A great class for those students who love the playlab experience.

The Little Mermaid (Intermediate Actors Age 6 1/2 - 8)

Hans Christian Anderson's undersea adventures tells a tale of a young mermaid who journeys far from home and sacrifices all in the search for her soul. Bold and interesting characters for both boys and girls. A fun and outrageous journey performed by our intermediate actors. Great class for the beginner to the play-lab experience.

Young Actor's Workshop (Ages 5-6 1/2)

Our lively class introduces beginners to the world of storytelling, stage movement and self-expression. Children will explore theater basics, creative movement, songs and imaginative play. There will be a presentation for friends, family and guests on the last day of class. A friendly and low-key introduction to acting and theater.

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