Young Artists        

Are you thinking of a career in the arts?  This program is designed to improve acting, singing, and dancing skills for the young teen.  Students will develop material suitable for auditions while working on poise, confidence, and stage presence.

This program is for students entering grades 7, 8, or 9 in the 2010-11 school year.

What do we do each day?

Daily Schedule ( 9am to 4pm )

  9:00      Warm-up & Morning Meeting

We begin each day with physical and vocal warm-ups, improvisation, and a whole camp morning meeting. 

  9:30 – 12:30   Class Rotations

Our mornings are busy with acting, improvisation, dance, and music lessons.  The four age groups rotate through these sessions every 45 minutes.  Emphasis is on training actors & developing skills.  We are interested in helping the students to grow and learn more about themselves.  Classes include warm-ups, drills & skills, practice in multiple genres, and development of performance pieces.

12:30 – Lunch & Study

After a break for lunch & fellowship, actors are encouraged to use this time for personal study and reflection.  It is a time for “homework” – learning lines, developing a character, practicing scenes, songs, and dances.  This time for self-discovery is crucial in the actor’s development.

1:30 – Master Classes & Rehearsal

Our afternoons are filled with activity.  During the first part of each session, professionals working in theatre may visit with students and present a class in a specialized field:  African Dance, tap, ballet, or modern dance; mime, improvisation, make-up, or puppetry; design, lighting, props, or stage management.  Students will be exposed to a variety of jobs in the theatre.

As we get closer to our performance dates, afternoons will be spent rehearsing our performance pieces, designing sets & costumes, and preparing for our summer showcase!

  3:45 – Group Meeting & Reflection

To gain closure each day, students will gather in an informal meeting to chat about the day’s events.  It is a time for reflection on the day – expressing thoughts & ideas about the learning, and planning where to go next.  Sharing ideas with one another improves communication and extends learning.  It is a calm, reflective, and meaningful way to end the day.

All classes are held at the Downstairs Cabaret Theatre Center
540 East Main Street (near the corner of Scio Street ).

                   
Tuition Information

For more information, contact our Education Director, 
Linda St George .