Theatre of Youth Classes
Theatre of Youth classes are dedicated to supporting a process-oriented approach to the practice, refinement, and appreciation of the theatrical arts. We seek to nurture the whole child by conducting activities that develop each child’s freedom of creative expression.
SUMMER 2012 THEATRE OF YOUTH WORKSHOPS
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All workshops will be held at:
the Historic Allendale Theatre
203 Allen Street
Buffalo, NY 14201
IMAGINATION CELEBRATION
Children entering Kindergarten - First Grade
DATES: Tuesday - Friday 6/26, 6/27, 6/28, 6/29
TIME: 10:00am - 12:00pm
TUITION: $80.00
DESCRIPTION: Making the transition from home to school or moving into the world of the BIG first grader can be daunting. Through the use of theatre games, music and movement and hands on art projects we will create a community. Our classes encourage creative expression; promote confidence and self-esteem and positive social interactions while working on skills such as active listening and sharing.
OBJECTIVES OF IMAGINATION CELEBRATION WORKSHOP:
- Develop a positive sense of self as it relates to those around them
- Learn how to express themselves in a thoughtful and creative way
- Learn the fundamentals of teamwork
- Form basic problem-solving skills
- Interact with children of similar age
- Build on the social skills needed for success in the school setting: listening, following-through, sharing and communication
ARTS ALIVE - ACT I 
Children entering First - Sixth Grade
DATES: Monday - Friday 7/9, 7/10, 7/11, 7/12, 7/13
TIME: AM SESSION: 9:00am - 12:00pm
PM SESSION: 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Families can choose from a morning OR afternoon session!
TUITION: $150.00
DESCRIPTION: A week long program for children entering 1st grade through 6th; this summer class offers 50 minute workshops in three different areas of the theatre process.
Workshop #1 Creative Dramatics – Where All Theatre Begins
Let’s play some games!! Did you know that children (and adults) learn better and more deeply when they are having fun in the process? In this non-competitive, process-oriented class the children will explore the building blocks of theatre allowing them to create a strong foundation. Students will be exposed to fun activities that enhance social skills, active listening and problem solving as well as developing their imaginations, self-confidence, and communication skills using dramatic play, theatre games, story enactment, and beginning improvisation
Workshop #2 Magical Voice & Movement
Have you ever painted a room with your voice or created a machine with your body? That is what we’re going to do in Magical Voice and Movement. Knowing that the body and voice are the tools of the actor, our teaching artists will lead the students through creative exercises and games encouraging the students to use their bodies, voices and imaginations to create people, places and things.
Workshop #3 – How Does Your Story Start?
Who will you be? What will you do? Using the theatre practices we’re learning in our Creative Dramatics and Magical Voice & Movement Workshops, our students will utilize their imaginations, creative flair and decision-making skills as they answer the questions necessary to create a character and bring him/her to life.
OBJECTIVES OF ARTS ALIVE - ACT I WORKSHOP:
- Gain a process-oriented understanding of theatre fundamentals
- Understand the basic genres of theatre
- Develop effective social and creative problem-solving skills
- Increase creative confidence that can be transferred to classroom and life experiences
- Learn to develop ideas, characters and stories
- Gain comfort in using the body as a tool of expression
ARTS ALIVE - ACT II 
Children entering First - Sixth Grade who have completed ACT I or a previous TOY workshop. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A 2 WEEK SESSION.
DATES: Monday - Friday 7/16, 7/17, 7/18, 7/19, 7/20
Monday - Friday 7/23, 7/24, 7/25, 7/26, 7/27
TIME: 9:00am - 12:00pm
TUITION: $300.00
DESCRIPTION: Continue building on the skills and processes mastered in Act I.
Workshop #1 Creative Dramatics – Play It Again…
Let’s play more games!! In this non-competitive, process-oriented class the children will explore the building blocks of theatre allowing them to create a strong foundation. Students will be exposed to fun activities that promote spontaneity and artistic growth while continuing to nurture and enhance their social skills, active listening and problem-solving abilities. Class exercises work to further develop the child’s imaginations, self-confidence and communication skills.
Workshop #2 Magical Voice & Movement – Once Upon a Time
What is your favorite story? Using literature, fairy tales and fables as a spring board, students will use their bodies and voices to recreate the classics, This workshop will enhance creative expression and seld-esteem as the students have fun exploring their physical and vocal potential.
Workshop #3 – Who Am I This Time?
In the previous class students answered the questions necessary to create well-rounded, believable characters. In this session they will take the next step in character development. Working in groups, as if in a cast, they will create new characters, develop group dynamics and explore trust issues by using beginning improvisation and creative problem-solving in the development of actual scenes. Who will you be? What will you do? Where will you be…it’s all up to you!
OBJECTIVES OF ARTS ALIVE - ACT II WORKSHOP:
- Further develop their process-oriented understanding of theatre fundamentals
- Continue in developing effective social and creative problem-solving skills
- Build creative confidence that can be transferred to classroom and life experiences
- Learn to develop and express ideas, characters and stories
- Gain ease in using the body as a tool of expression and explore it’s use in developing characters
ACTING OUT! - THEATRE ESSENTIALS FOR TEENS 
For those entering Seventh - Tenth Grade
DATES: Monday - Friday 7/30, 7/31, 8/1, 8/2, 8/3
Monday - Friday 8/6, 8/7, 8/8, 8/9, 8/10
TIME: 9:00am - 3:30pm
TUITION: $525.00
DESCRIPTION: Teen actors will develop and improve upon their skills as performers in the non-competitive, process-oriented class. Intensive professional training is provided in a variety of theatrical movement styles, voice, characterization, improvisation, textual analysis and acting techniques. Professional guest artists will present specialty classes that broaden and deepen each teen actor’s skill level while utilizing the excellent facilities at the Allendale Theatre. Ensemble work and collaboration will be emphasized as we prepare scripted scenes for presentation in a student created showcase on the final class. Please bring a lunch and snack.
OBJECTIVES OF ACTING OUT! WORKSHOP:
- Build-on their skills as an actor in a non-competitive and encouraging environment
- Gain a deeper understanding of the acting process and how it moves from page to stage
- Improve their communication and collaborations skills while working in with groups
- Receive training in a variety of theatrical movement styles
- Develop confidence in their well-rounded understanding of genres
- Encourage a positive self-image, confidence and trust in their self
SPACES ARE VERY LIMITED & ARE AVAILABLE ON A FIRST-REGISTERED, FIRST-SERVED BASIS.
Call 716.884.4400 x 304 for more information about our workshops or to register your child TODAY!
Proud Sponsor:
Scholarships Funded by:
Children's Foundation of Erie County, Inc.
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