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Drama Learning Center to Bring Area Premiere of ELF the Musical, Jr. to Columbia
DLC amends Fall programming to provide area students with the opportunity to produce area premiere of ELF the Musical, Jr.
Drama Learning Center (DLC) has received the rights to produce the area premiere of Elf the Musical, Jr. on its Columbia stage this November and December. Based on the beloved holiday film starring Will Ferrell, Elf follows the larger-than-life Buddy, who is completely unaware that he is actually human despite being the largest toy-maker in the North Pole. When his size and clumsiness reveal his true origin, he heads on a quest to New York City to find his true identity. DLC’s Fall productions of Elf will mark the first in the area as theatrical rights just became available late last week.
“We’ve been excitedly gearing up to start Schoolhouse Rock Live, Jr. at DLC in a couple of weeks,” stated Artistic Director Stephanie Lynn Williams in a memorandum addressed to the families of enrolled students. “Unexpectedly, we were provided the opportunity to produce the area premiere of Elf the Musical, Jr. this Fall instead. After careful thought and consideration, we determined that this was an opportunity for our students and the entire DLC community that we couldn’t allow to pass by.”
In addition to production classes for students in grades 3-12, Drama Learning Center also offers Beginning Acting classes to students from Kindergarten to second grade and Broadway Babies classes for preschool children aged three to five. Beginning Acting classes will present their very own productions of Little Elves. Some class start dates have been adjusted to allow teaching artists adequate time to prepare for the start of classes with a new production.
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DLC will continue their School’s Out Workshops on days when Howard County Public Schools are closed to provide students with a creative outlet in a supervised environment while parents are still at work.
Registration is currently open for all of DLC’s Fall 2015 programs. Registration can be completed by phone or online. Elf the Musical, Jr. is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.MTIShows.com.
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Schedule of Classes
Production Classes – Elf the Musical, Jr.
• Elementary/Middle School Musical Theatre – Tuesdays (September 22 – November 3) 5 – 7:30 PM OR Wednesdays (September 23 - October 28) 5 – 7:30 PM
• Elementary School Musical Theatre – Fridays (September 25 – November 13) 5 – 7 PM
• Middle/High School Musical Theatre – Saturdays (January 10 – February 21) 10:30 AM – 1 PM
Beginning Acting Classes – Little Elves
• Beginning Acting – Thursdays (September 24 – October 29) OR Fridays (September 25 – October 30) – 5 – 7 PM
Preschool Classes
• Broadway Babies: Fall Stars – Saturdays (September 26 – October 31) 9:15 – 10:15 AM
School’s Out Drama Workshops – held from 9 AM – 4 PM. Before & After Care is offered for an additional fee from 7 AM to 6 PM. Tuition is $75 per day or $300 for the entire series. Sibling discounts are also available.
• September 14 – Summer Serenade – Teen Beach Movie
• September 23 – Down on the Farm Day
• October 2 – Under the Sea Adventures
• October 16 – Famous Witches and Wizards
• November 25 – Little Orphan Annie Day
Location
9130-I Red Branch Road
Columbia, MD 21045
(410) 997-9352
www.dramalearningcenter.com
