GROUP CLASSES
Now accepting registrations for Winter Session!

Contact Steve Reazor, Education Manager, with any questions, steve@villageproductions.org

Group Instruction Registration Form

Private Instruction Registration Form

Ways to Register

In skill building classes, students will create a short example of their work to be presented the last week of the session. Classes are appropriate for new students and for returning students to continue enhancing their skills.

SKILL-BUILDING CLASSES

Theatre Arts and Crafts (Grade 3-6)
Sundays 2 pm to 3 pm
January 15th - March 11th, 2012  
Have you ever wanted to make something out of ordinary everyday items? If you like to have a lot of fun and let your imagination go wild then this is just the class for you. Join Properties Master Tony Giruzzi as he teaches you how to take everyday items and turn them in to fantastic props and pieces of art. During this 9 week session each week will have a different theme and involve working with different materials as we create works of art. At the final 9th class, we will have an open invitation "art gallery" showcase displaying what our imaginations have created.

Comedy/Improv (Grade 5 – 7)
Monday 5:00 – 6:30 pm
January 9th – March 5th, 2012
Tuition $145
Explore the crazy world of improvisation and comedy where students enjoy creating diverse characters and learning improvisation games while thinking “on their feet” with confidence. Students are encouraged to enroll in consecutive sessions to get the most out of the class.

Acting for the Stage (Grade 5 – 7)
Monday 7 to 8 pm
January 9th – March 5th, 2012
Tuition $95
“Acting for the Stage” concentrates on beginning acting skills in a team environment such as use of the voice and body as an expressive tool, stage presence, breaking barriers and inhibitions, sensory under-standing, communication, and creative movement using a variety of fun approaches.

Getting Ready to Sing (Grades 3 – 7)
Thursday 6 – 7pm
January 12th – March 8th, 2012
Tuition $95
This class focuses on early vocal technique and ear training for the developing voice, and is perfect for young students with an interest in private voice lessons in the future. The class covers singing, breath control, expanding your range, developing your ear, diction, phrasing, and song interpretation, with an emphasis on technique for the solo voice.

Character in Song – Presenting a Musical Theater Piece (Grade 5-7)
Wednesday 7:00 – 8:00 pm
January 11th – March 7th, 2012
Tuition $95
This class will show you how to bring out your best presentation of musical theater repertoire. Singing is so much more than just having a nice voice. Learn how to make an immediate connection with your audience, find musical continuity without losing the meaning of the words, shape the drama inherent in each song through your phrasing and physicality, and find a vocal
style that exhibits your unique gifts. Explore various character types and musical theater genres.

Auditioning: Reading and Monologues (Grades 5 – 12)
Saturday 11am – 12N
January 14th – March 10th, 2012
Tuition $95
Class size limited to 8 students
Auditioning, auditioning, auditioning! It can be one of the most stressful events for young performers. Sadly, nervousness and discomfort can hinder the most talented of young performers, and even though you may be perfect for the part, it goes to someone else after callbacks. A special skill set is required to tryout for shows effectively, so the part you want CAN BE YOURS. This class focuses on teaching what you can do at cold reading auditions to fully express your level of talent and enthusiasm. Also, each student will have the opportunity to learn and polish a great monologue to use for future auditions. High school students would especially benefit in preparing for college program tryouts. There’s a lot of talented kids out there and this class will definitely give you an edge to get that role.

PERFORMANCE-BASED CLASSES

Intermission Players Youth Theater Troupe (Grade 5 – 7)
Winter 2012 Project: E.B. White's Stuart Little
Saturday 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
January 14th – March 10th, 2012
Tuition $185; Materials Fee $15
The Intermission Players is a project-based performance troupe for our young thespians in Grades 5 through 7, and is appropriate for those who are new to theater as well as those with experience. No audition is required to join. Members are encouraged to return for multiple sessions which will be scheduled throughout the year. Members will have the opportunity to appear on-stage by participating in the casting process OR may work backstage as part of the production crew (stage crew, props, scenery, costumes, etc.) OR both. At the end of each session, a show will be presented for friends and family for a modest ticket price.

2012 Tri-PAC Performing Arts Summer Camp
sign-ups begin in January 2012!

PRIVATE LESSONS (all ages)
Lessons are offered on a session basis beginning September 12; mid-session enrollment is pro-rated.

Private Lesson Fees:
Instructor - $22 per ½ hour; $44 per hour
Master Instructor - $27 per ½ hour; $54 per hour

Current Instructor List
Acting/Monologues – Steve Reazor (Master Instructor)
.............................. Michael Shoeman (Instructor)

Voice – Deborah Stimson-Snow (Master Instructor)
........... Margaret Curry (Master Instructor)
........... Katie Pomon (Instructor)

Piano – Jason Schafer-Valerius (Master Instructor)
........... Katie Pomon (Instructor)

Guitar– Russ Ferrara (Master Instructor)
Flute – Sarah Fralich (Instructor)
Trumpet - Bill Helmers (Instructor)