Playing Around, (Grades K-2 and 3-5): 
Note: Due to the nature of the content, activities, and skills we will study, this class must have a minimum of 6 students registered to run in autumn and winter semesters. I will communicate with all families of participants about registration numbers as the class approaches. 

Playing Around; Session 1: (Thursdays); SEP 21, 28; OCT 5, 12, 19, 26; NOV 2, 9, 16, 30; DEC 7, 14 (12 weeks); 
(THIS AUTUMN SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO A CHANGE IN TEACHING STAFF.) 
K-2nd Grade Class: 5:00 pm - 5: 45 pm
3rd-5th Grade Class: 6:00 pm- 6:45 pm

Playing Around; Session 2: (Thursdays); JAN 18, 25; FEB 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; MAR 7, 14, 21; APR 4, 11 (12 weeks);
(THIS WINTER SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO A CHANGE IN TEACHING STAFF.) 
K-2nd Grade Class: 5:00 pm - 5: 45 pm
3rd-5th Grade Class: 6:00 pm- 6:45 pm

Cost: $588 for both 12 week sessions; $294 for one 12 week session

Calendar Note: We follow the DPS school calendar and do not hold classes on the following weeks: 20-24 NOV, 18 DEC- 2 JAN; 25-29 MAR.

TO REGISTER CLICK THE BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.

Our theatre classes are designed to introduce acting students to the fundamentals of stage performance in a nurturing and collaborative environment. Classes are balanced between collaborative exercises and principles of individual performance. Each acting class will culminate in a performance of our work for families and friends. Classes run for 7 weeks in both fall and winter sessions. Class start times are set to accommodate multiple dismissal times at area schools. 

 

Acting Up, (Grades 3,4,5): (Miller Center; Montview)  

Note: Due to the nature of the content, activities, and skills we will study, this class must have a minimum of 6 students registered to run in autumn and winter semesters. I will communicate with all families of participants about registration numbers as the class approaches. 

Session 1: (Tuesdays); OCT 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; NOV 7, 14; 4:30-6:30 pm; (Registrations accepted through Friday, 29 SEP 2023) 

Session 2: (Tuesdays); JAN 23, 30; FEB 6, 13, 27; MAR 5, 12 ; 4:30-6:30 pm; (Registrations accepted through Monday, 15 JAN 2024)

(*Due to President's day, this class will not run on Tuesday, 20 FEB.) 

Cost: $250 for Session 1 or Session 2; $500 for both Session 1 and 2

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• Theatre games to build comfort with performance

• Teamwork with actors and building ensemble

• Stage positions and following blocking 

• Projection, diction, and performance stance

• Building a character from the ground up

• Motivation and commitment to character

• Dialogue and interactions with other characters

• Showcase of final work for presented following final session.

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TO REGISTER CLICK THE BUTTON AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE.

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Actors' Workshop, (Grades 6,7,8): (Miller Center; Montview)

Note: Due to the nature of the content, activities, and skills we will study, this class must have a minimum of 6 students registered to run in autumn and winter semesters. I will communicate with all families of participants about registration numbers as the class approaches. 

Session 1: (Mondays); OCT 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; NOV 6, 13; 5:30-7:30 pm; (Registrations accepted through Monday, 25 SEP 2023) 

Session 2: (Mondays); JAN 22, 29; FEB 5, 12, 26; MAR 4; 11; 5:30-7:30 pm;(Registrations accepted through Monday, 15 JAN 2024) 

(*Due to President's day, this class will not run on Monday, 19 FEB.)

Cost: $250 for Session 1 or Session 2; $500 for both Session 1 and 2

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This class for older actors runs in a workshop format in which the focus of our class time will be on exploring and rehearsing a range of characters to inhabit in both scenes and monologues. Within this workshop, we will increase actors' expertise in these essential skills: 

• Refining strategies for creating a character 

• Nuances of dialogue, listening, and reacting

• Representing character relationships 

• Acting techniques for the genres of drama and comedy

• Rehearsal techniques and preparing for performances​

• Dialogue and interactions with other characters

• Showcase of final work for presented following final session.

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Individual Coaching for Auditions or Acting Skill Refinement: ​

• Monologue choice

• Personal coaching on memorization and performance

• Audition basics of confidence, delivery, and perseverance

• Arrange by appointment; Contact Heidi Shriver at hshriver105@gmail.com

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Calendar Note: We follow the DPS school calendar and do not hold classes on the following weeks:

20-24 NOV, 18 DEC- 2 JAN; 25-29 MAR.

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TO REGISTER CLICK THE BUTTON TO THE RIGHT.

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