Home | Academy Classes | Summer Programs | In-School Education Calendar | Registration Policy | Birthday Parties | News | Contact Academy Classes Class Listing October 1, 2007 to June 5, 2008 F=FALL   W = WINTER   S= SPRING RENO-STATELINE Fall Session October 1 to Dec. 13 RENO-Winter Session January 14 to April 2 RENO-TAHOE CITY-TRUCKEE-STATELINE-Spring Session April 8 to June 5 Reno Classes Class Grade/Age Day Time Session Dates Curtain Up lst-2nd Tuesday 3:30-4:30pm S 4/8-6/3 The Acting Studio 3rd-6th Tue 4:30-5:30pm S 4/8-6/3 Stateline Classes Class Grade/Age Day Time Session Dates Once Upon a Time Ages 3-5 Wed or Friday Noon-1:30 pm S 4/16-5/28 or 4/18-5/30 Curtain Up K-2nd Wed 3:30-5:00 pm S 4/16-5/28 The Acting Studio 101 3rd-6th Fri 3:30-5:00 pm S 4/18-5/30 Tahoe City Classes Class Grade/Age Day Time Session Dates Once Upon a Time Ages 3-5 Mon 2:30-3:30 pm S 4/7-6/9(no class 4/14&5/26) Curtain Up K-2nd Mon 3:30-4:30pm S 4/7-6/9(no class 4/14&5/26) The Acting Studio 101 3rd-5th Mon 4:30-5:30 pm S 4/7-6/9(no class 4/14&5/26) Truckee Classes Class Grade/Age Day Time Session Dates Once Upon a Time Ages 3-5 Thu 2:30-3:30pm S 4/10-6/5 (no class 4/17) The Acting Studio 101 2nd-4th Thu 3:30-4:30pm S 4/10-6/5 (no class 4/17) The Acting Studio 101 2nd-4th Thu 4:30-5:30pm S 4/10-6/5 (no class 4/17) The Acting Studio 101 5th-9th Thu 5:30-6:30pm S 4/10-6/5 (no class 4/17)

The Curriculum: Teaching life skills through stage skills.

Creative Drama Curriculum: Preschool - K - 1st & 2nd Grades Creative Drama builds fundamental theater skills while enhancing the development of life skills. Students imagine, enact, and reflect upon improvised situations with an emphasis on conflict resolution theater games, creative movement and voice, students come to understand theater, themselves and the world in which they live.

Core Classes: Grades 3-12th For beginning to advanced actor training. Classes focus on "Method Acting" techniques: actors use the 7 steps to building a character; learn to make choices, discover inner actions, physical actions, subtext, emotions, perceptions and motivations. The curriculum strives to develop in each performer a strong acting technique to face any acting challenge.

Components of Academy Curriculum: "Creative Drama" · Acting Technique · Creative Movement · Voice and Speech · Improvisation · Play Study · Classical Scene Study · Musical Theater · Design · Playwriting · The Theater Ensemble

CLASS DESCRIPTION AND LOCATIONS: Fall 2007 through Spring 2008

ONCE UPON A TIME

Pre-school Ages 2.5-5       Level: Beginnning and Returning Students

Would you like to take an adventure to far-off locations? Or encounter mystical, fantastic creatures? You can when you set off on a new adventure each week. Children in this class take steps toward focus, expression and working together. This session will culminate with a scene showing for family and friends using minimal props and costumes. Open House will be on the last day of class.

Students will learn:

• Teamwork
• Develop physical and emotional expression
• Develop problem solving skills
• Improve communication skills
• Improve motor-skills
• Build self-confidence

CREATIVE DRAMA ADVENTURES

K-1st       Level: Beginning and Returning Students

Step into your favorite stories as we use creative drama to bring them to life. Students are guided through dramatic activities that encourage self-expression, concentration, cooperation and discussion. The class emphasizes telling the story, creating dialog, action and characters. Each sessin will culminate with a scene showing, showcasing a classic story for family and friends using minimal props and costumes. The Open House will be on the last day of class. Reno showcase themes: Fall-Scooby Doo;Winter-Ella Enchanted; Spring-Jumanji. Stateline Showcase Theme: Fall-Ella Enchanted. Truckee Showcase Theme: Winter-Improvisation;Spring-"Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp"

Students will learn:

• The procedure for producing a play
• To work in an ensemble environment
• Learn cooperation and team building skills
• Improve communication skills

CURTAIN UP

Grades 1st - 2nd       Level: Beginning and Returning Students

Get into the act! Learn the basics of acting using voice, body and imagination to explore character, movement, expression and stage presence. This class serves as a great foundation for further training and suitable for returning students Each session will culminate with a scene showing, showcasing a classic story for family and friends using minimal props and costumes. The Open House will be on the last day of class. Reno showcase themes: Fall-Scooby Doo;Winter-Ella Enchanted;Spring-Jumanji. Stateline Showcase Theme: Fall-Ella Enchanted. Truckee Showcase Theme: Winter-Improvisation;Spring-"Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp"

Students will learn:

• The procedure for producing a play
• To work in an ensemble environment
• Learn cooperation and team building skills
• Improve communication skills
• Apply skills inproblem solving and critical thinking

THE ACTING STUDIO 101

Grades 2nd - 4th and Grades 3rd-5th       Level: Beg-Intermediate

Students explore acting technique focusing on learning the tools for creating realistic three dimensional characters for the stage. Actors in this class study vocal, physical and emotional characterization. This class in on-going training and may be repeated. Each session will culminate with a Open House - "Showcase" for family and friends using minimal props and costumes on the last day of class during regular class period. Reno showcase themes: Fall-Holes;Winter-Ella Enchanted;Spring-Jumanji. Stateline Showcase Theme: Fall-Ella Enchanted; Winter: Improvisation; Spring: Holes Truckee Showcase Theme: Winter-Improvisation;Spring-Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp.

Students will learn:

• Progress from basic to advanced actor training
• Build self-confidence and self-esteem
• To interpret a script
• Use intuition to develop a believable character
• To enjoy performing for self as well as for others
• Develop self-discipline

THE ACTING STUDIO-ENSEMBLE PLAYERS

Grades 6th through 12th       Level: Intermediate to Advance
Pre-Requisite: Interview with Director

The Ensemble Players is our most advanced program of study. Students explore scripts while expanding their performing arts skills in voice, movement, characterization, and acting technique. The ensemble will work together to create theatrical productions based on classic stories to present in public performances for schools, libraries and special events. This program is for the committed theater student. Reno showcase themes: Fall-Holes;Winter-Ella Enchanted;Spring-Jumanji. Stateline Showcase Theme: Fall-Ella Enchanted; Spring-Holes. Truckee Showcase Theme: Winter-Improvisation;Spring-Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp.

Students will learn:

• to fine-tune their acting technique
• to interact with actors and directors in a professional manner
• to take responsibility in all areas of production
• to work within a troupe to dedicate themselves fully to the completion of a project.

ADULT ACTING-IMPROVISATION

Level: Beginning - Intermediate

Spontaneity, imagination, humor and group collaboration are all found for building improvisation skills. In this class, students will learn the basics of ensemble work as well as individual performance as they give their imaginations over to the wonderful world of improv. Each session will culminate with a Open House - "Showcase" for family and friends using minimal props and costumes on the last day of class during regular class period.

Students will learn:

• To strengthen actors instincts to react quickly
• Builds confidence and self-esteem
• Develop ensemble team building skills
• Problem solve
• Use their imaginations to create improvisations
• Ability to have fun!