2009-10 Kindergarten through Fourth Grade
Educational Offerings

CLASS SIZES ARE LIMITED! REGISTER NOW TO SAVE YOUR SPACE!

Exploring Drama (Kindergarten – Grade 4)
Mon 4:30 – 5:30 pm (Kindergarten – Grade 1)
Mon 5:30 – 6:30 pm (Grades 2 – 4)
Wendy Mirto
Fall Session: Sept 21 - Nov 16; Tuition $95

Class Description: In a collaborative and exploratory atmosphere, the instructor will guide students on an exciting journey of inquiry, creativity, and expression while developing skills such as characterization, stage vocalization, creative movement, and teamwork. Students will use improvisation, theater movement, drama games, and vocal expression to observe themselves and the world around them. Students will create a short example of their work to be presented the last week of the session. This class is appropriate for new students and for returning students to continue enhancing their skills.

Music and Singing Fun and Games (Kindergarten – Grade 4)
Wed 4:30 – 5:30 pm (Kindergarten – Grade 1)
Wed 5:30 – 6:30 pm (Grades 2 – 4)
Note: if enrollment is low, class may be combined in a single 5:30 -6:30 pm timeslot
Mary Lee Slemmer
Fall Session: Sept 23 - Nov 18; Tuition $95

Class Description: Join the fun as we explore musical expression, as well as different musical genres and traditions, through singing, musical games, listening, drumming, dancing, and rhythm instruments. Students will enjoy an enriching experience while building their music, cognitive, sensory perception and aural memory skills, in a creative and playful environment. This class is appropriate for new students and for returning students to continue enhancing their skills.

Getting Ready to Sing (Grade 3 – 7)
Wed 6:30 – 7:30 pm; Tuition $95
Sharon MacCabe
Fall Session: Sept 23 - Nov 18

Class Description: 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. Students will create a short example of their work to be presented the last week of the session. This class is appropriate for new students and for returning students to continue enhancing their skills.

Performance-Based Classes

Act I Players Children’s Theater Troupe (Grade 2 - 4)
Sat 10 am – noon; Tuition $185; Materials Fees $15
Tony Giruzzi
Fall Session: Sept 26 – Nov 21

Program Description: Act I Players is a project-based performance troupe for our youngest thespians in 2nd through 4th grades, and is appropriate for those who are new to theater as well as those with experience. No audition is required to join the Act I Players. 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 (e.g., stage manager, stage crew, props, scenery, costumes, etc.), or both. At the end of each session, the Act I Players will perform their show for friends and family for a modest ticket price.