Registration Now Open for Winter 2018 Young Actor Classes

There
are still some spots available for your budding young actor in one of
our many classes at Playhouse on Park! The winter session begins soon!

Creative Kids
(Grades K-2) teaches children to learn the basics of theater through
creative play. Exercises and games will focus on acting, storytelling,
puppetry, music, and movement. By the end of the class, students will be
able to use their bodies and voices to start to create characters.

Puttin' on a Show
(Grades 1-3) is geared more towards the process of putting together a
script and a performance utilizing the fundamentals that our students
have previously gained from the CREATIVE KIDS class. Children will
continue to study theatre through creative play. Exercises and games
will focus on acting, storytelling, puppetry, music, and movement. Tori
Mooney returns to teach both of these classes, which are held every
Monday starting on January 8.

Acting and Puppetry
(Grades 2-5) allows students to gain comfort and technique in
portraying a character onstage. Students will both learn about puppets
and create puppets to work with during the program. Topics will include
basic scene work, storytelling, puppetry, and movement. Students will be
challenged to create characters while utilizing both their bodies and
their puppets.

Shakespeare for Kids
(Grades 3-5) will be an introduction to one of the greatest playwrights
who ever lived. Students will dive into topics, text and discussions
regarding kid-friendly Shakespearian text. Topics will include basic
scene work, storytelling, puppetry, and movement. Emily Santarsiero
returns to teach these classes, which are held every Tuesday starting on
January 9.

Wednesdays feature Film, TV, and Commercials (Grades 2-5) and Improvisation
(Grades 3-5). Film, TV and Commercials introduces kids to the world of
portraying a character both on and off camera through basic scene work,
games, and movement. Students will be filmed throughout the class. Media
exercises will include: news anchor, weather reports, news releases,
public announcements, commercial monologues, commercial scenes, and film
auditions/sides. In Improvisation, students will often be given vague
scenarios to complete utilizing only their creative skills and knowledge
of improvisation. Students will learn how to be able to say “YES” in
any improvisational situation. Emily Santarsiero returns to instruct
these two classes, starting on January 10.

Actor Performance Training Program
(Grades 6-8) is for middle school students who are interested in
improving their acting and performance technique. This class will be
broken into three units to allow for in-depth study of various acting
topics. Students will first study improvisation and ensemble building,
then will move on to an in-depth study of creating a character using
techniques for voice and body. For the final unit, students will be
asked to incorporate what they have learned throughout the year into a
devised theatre piece. Emily Santarsiero instructs this class which
takes place every Thursday, starting on January 11.

For a full listing of dates, pre-requisites, and fees, please visit our website www.playhouseonpark.org
and navigate to the Education page. Registration forms may be found
online as well. You may also register by calling our Box Office at 860-523-5900 x10. Playhouse on Park is located on 244 Park Road, West Hartford, CT 06119.