Arden Drama School 2011-12

Theatre Classes & Camps for kids and teens

Arden

2011/12

DRAMA SCHOOL

Arden Drama School is sponsored by:

KIDS CLASSES

Arden

DRAMA SCHOOL pre-SchOOl & pre-K Share in your child’s first drama school experience with our introductory classes for kids in Pre-School and Pre-K. Parents, grandparents and caretakers are welcome to join in the fun to create stories together.

KidS’ crew (Grades K-5) If your children love the stage, want to kick their shyness or just adore a good story – our classes are for them. Classes develop speaking, problem solving, listening skills and self-esteem – but your kids will be having too much fun to notice.

teen cOmpAny (Grades 6-12) Your teens have the passion, now develop the skills. They can become better artists on stage or behind the scenes by spending time with our professional actors and designers.

Our classes strike the perfect balance between fun and serious.

Open hOUSe take an Arden drama School class for Free!

Saturday, September 24 12 - 2:30pm Stop by for a mini-class, meet the faculty, learn all about our 2011/12 productions, and receive an exclusive backstage tour. this is a Free event. rSvp to 215.922.1122.

PRE-SCHOOL and TEEN flip ahead

Kids’ Crew at a glance CLASS

DATE(S)

GRADES

TIME

ACTING

Oct 1 Mar 31

Grade K-2 Grade K-2

1-3pm 3-5pm

$20 $20

Oct 1 Jan 28 Mar 24

Grade 3-5 Grade 3-5 Grade 3-5

1-4pm 1-4pm 1-4pm

$30 $30 $30

Oct 8 Jan 7 Apr 7

Grade K-2 Grade K-2 Grade K-2

3-5pm 3-5pm 3-5pm

$20 $20 $20

Dec 3 Mar 10 May 12

Grade 3-5 Grade 3-5 Grade 3-5

9-12pm 1-4pm 10-1pm

$30 $30 $30

COSTUME DESIGN

Oct 8 May 5

Grade 3-5 Grade 3-5

1-4pm 1-4pm

$30 $30

ONCE UPON A TIME

Oct 15 Jan 14 Apr 21

Grade K-2 Grade K-2 Grade K-2

3-5pm 3-5pm 3-5pm

$20 $20 $20

IMPROV

Oct 22 Feb 4 Apr 28

Grade 3-5 Grade 3-5 Grade 3-5

1-4pm 1-4pm 1-4pm

$30 $30 $30

FAIRY TALE MIX UP

Oct 22 Jan 21 Apr 14

Grade K-2 Grade K-2 Grade K-2

3-5pm 3-5pm 3-5pm

$20 $20 $20

STAGE MAKEUP

Oct 29

Grade 3-5

1-4pm

$40

CHOOSE/ADVENTURE Nov 5

Mar 17

Grade 3-5 Grade 3-5

1-4pm 1-4pm

$30 $30

STORYTELLING

Nov 19

Grade K-2

3-5pm

$20

PUPPET DESIGN

Jan 28

Grade 3-5

1-4pm

$30

CHARLOTTE’S WEB

Mon, Dec 26 Fri, Dec 30 Mon, Dec 26 Fri, Dec 30

Grade K-2 Grade K-2 Grade 3-5 Grade 3-5

9:30-12pm 9-11:30am 1-3:30pm 3-5:30pm

$40 $40 $40 $40

ROBIN HOOD

Mon, May 7 Mon, May 14

Grade 3-5 Grade 3-5

4-6:30pm 4-6:30pm

$40 $40

Tue, May 8

Grade K-2

4-5:30pm

$40

ONE DAY ONE DAY ONE DAY

NEW! Showtime

Play-in-a-Day

After School/Holidays

Saturday Classes

MUSICAL THEATRE:

Mon, Oct 10 (Columbus Day) Fri, Nov 11 (Veteran’s Day) Mon, Jan 16 (MLK Day) Mon, Feb 20 (President’s Day) Sat, Dec 3 Sat, Feb 11 Sat, Mar 17 Sat, Apr 7 Sat, May 12 Sat, Dec 17 Sat, Jan 28 Sat, Mar 3 Sat, Apr 21

Grade K-5 Grade K-5 Grade K-5 Grade K-5 Grade K-2 Grade K-2 Grade K-2 Grade K-2 Grade K-2 Grade 3-5 Grade 3-5 Grade 3-5 Grade 3-5

TUITION

10-3pm 10-3pm 10-3pm 10-3pm 10-3pm 10-3pm 10-3pm 10-3pm 10-3pm 10-3pm 10-3pm 10-3pm 10-3pm

$50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50 $50

(August: Osage County) Sun, Oct 16

Grade K-5

2pm

$30

(The Whipping Man)

Sun, Nov 13

Grade K-5

2pm

$30

(Clybourne Park)

Sun, Feb 12

Grade K-5

2pm

$30

(Cyrano)

Sun, Mar 25

Grade K-5

2pm

$30

(Tulipomania)

Sun, Jun 10

Grade K-5

2pm

$30

More

Kids’ Crew at a glance (cont’d)

8 WEEK 8 WEEK CAMP

Spring Break

Saturday Classes

After School

CLASS

DATE(S)

GRADES

TIME

TUITION

TREASURE TRUNK

(Thursdays) FALL: Sep 29-Nov 17 WINTER: Jan 12-Mar 1 SPRING: Mar 15-May 3

Grade K

4-5pm

$160/ semester

MUSICAL THEATRE

(Mondays) FALL: Sep 26-Nov14 WINTER: Jan 9-Feb 27 SPRING: Mar 12-Apr 30

Grade K-2

4-5pm

$160/ semester

STORYCRAFTERS

(Wednesdays) FALL: Sep 28-Nov 16 WINTER: Jan 11-Feb 29 SPRING: Mar 14 -May 2

Grade 1-2

4-5:30pm

$160/ semester

ACTING

(Tuesdays) FALL: Sep 27-Nov15 WINTER: Jan 10-Feb 28 SPRING: Mar 13-May 1

Grade 3-5

4-6pm

$160/ semester

TREASURE TRUNK

(Saturdays) FALL: Oct 1-Nov 19 WINTER: Jan 7-Feb 25 SPRING: Mar 17-May 5

Grade K

10-11am

$160/ semester

STORYCRAFTERS

(Saturdays) FALL: Oct 1-Nov 19 WINTER: Jan 7-Feb 25 SPRING: Mar 17-May 5

Grade 1-2

10-11:30am

$160/ semester

ACTING

(Saturdays) FALL: Oct 1-Nov 19 WINTER: Jan 7-Feb 25 SPRING: Mar 17-May 5

Grade 3-5

10-12pm

$160/ semester

MUSICAL THEATRE

(Saturdays) FALL: Oct 1-Nov 19 WINTER: Jan 7-Feb 25 SPRING: Mar 17-May 5

Grade 3-5

1-3pm

$160/ semester

PLAY PRACTICE

(Saturdays) FALL: Oct 1-Nov 19 WINTER: Jan 7-Feb 25 SPRING: Mar 17-May 5

Grade 5

10-12pm

$160/ semester

(Monday-Friday) Apr 2 - 6

Grade K-5

9-3pm

SPRING BREAK CAMP

$315/ includes T-shirt

For detailed KIDS’ CREW class info on K-5 Classes & Camp

see pages 12-15

K-2 One Day Workshops

see page 10

3-5 One Day Workshops

see page 16

K-2 Multi-week Classes

see page 8-9

3-5 Multi-week Classes

see page 17

PRE-SCHOOL flip ahead

6 WEEK ONE DAY

Saturday Classes

6 WEEK

After School

Teen Company at a glance CLASS

DATE(S)

ACTOR’S TOOLBOX

(Mondays) FALL: Oct 10-Nov 14 WINTER: Jan 23-Feb 27 SPRING: Mar 26-Apr 30

Grade 6-8

4:30-6:30pm

$120/ semester

COLLEGE AUDITION

(Mondays) FALL: Oct 10-Nov 14

Grade 9-12

4:30-6:30pm

$120

MUSICAL THEATRE

(Mondays) WINTER: Jan 23-Feb 27

Grade 9-12

4:30-6:30pm

$120

ACTING

(Mondays) SPRING: Mar 26-Apr 30

Grade 9-12

4:30-6:30pm

$120

ACTOR’S TOOLBOX

(Saturdays) FALL: Oct 15-Nov 19 WINTER: Jan 21-Feb 25 SPRING: Mar 31-May 5

Grade 6-8

10-12pm

$120/ semester

COLLEGE AUDITION

(Saturdays) FALL: Oct 15-Nov 19

Grade 9-12

10-12pm

$120

ACTING

(Saturdays) WINTER: Jan 21-Feb 25 SPRING: Mar 31-May 5

Grade 9-12

10-12pm

$120/ semester

DESIGN

(Saturdays) FALL: Oct 15-Nov 19 WINTER: Jan 21-Feb 25 SPRING: Mar 31-May 5

Grade 6-12

10-12pm

$120/ semester

IMPROV

Oct 29 Feb 11 Mar 31

Grade 6-8 Grade 6-8 Grade 6-8

1-4pm 1-4pm 1-4pm

$30 $30 $30

Oct 1 Feb 18 Apr 14

Grade 9-12 Grade 9-12 Grade 9-12

1-4pm 1-4pm 1-4pm

$30 $30 $30

Oct 15 Mar 24

Grade 6-8 Grade 6-8

1-4pm 1-4pm

$30 $30

Jan 21 Oct 29 Mar 17

Grade 9-12 Grade 9-12 Grade 9-12

1-4pm 1-4pm 1-4pm

$30 $30 $30

Nov 5 Feb 25

Grade 9-12 Grade 9-12

1-4pm 1-4pm

$30 $30

Wicked Seussical

Dec 3 Mar 3

Grade 6-8 Grade 6-8

1-4pm 10-1pm

$30 $30

Spring Awakening Rent Next to Normal

Dec 10 Mar 3 Apr 21

Grade 9-12 Grade 9-12 Grade 9-12

10-1pm 2-5pm 1-4pm

$30 $30 $30

MUSICAL THEATRE AUDITION

Nov 12 Mar 10

Grade 6-9 Grade 9-12

1-4pm 1-4pm

$30 $30

CREATING CHARACTERS

Apr 7

Grade 6-8

1-4pm

$30

Mon, Apr 2 Mon, Apr 2

Grade 6-8 Grade 9-12

10-3pm 10-3pm

$65 $65

Wed, Apr 4

Grade 9-12

10-5pm

ACTING

STAGE COMBAT

Spring Break

MUSICAL THEATRE:

Spring Break: MUSICAL THEATRE CYRANO

GRADES

TIME

TUITION

$80

(includes ticket)

For detailed TEEN class info see pages 18-23

PRE-SCHOOL & PRE-K Ages 3-4 & caregiver

Bookworms Bookworms is like your very own book club to share with your pre–schooler! Each class is themed around a different book that you read together and use boxes of costumes and props to bring the story to life.

tuesdays, 4 - 4:45pm: Fall

Sep 27, Oct 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov 1

Winter

Jan 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14

Spring

Mar 13, 20, 27, Apr 3, 10, 17

$15/class or $90/six classes

Saturdays, 9 - 9:45am: Fall

Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov 5,12, 19

Winter

Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25

Spring

Mar 17, 24, 31, Apr 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5

$15/class or $120/eight classes

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KIDS’ CREW Grades K-2

Treasure Trunk Kindergarten Kindergarteners invent their own stories using a trunk full of props and costumes.

These unique “treasures” inspire kids’ creativity. Each class is centered on themes like adventures, fairy tales and more!

Saturdays, 10 - 11am: Fall

Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov 5,12, 19

Winter

Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25

Spring

Mar 17, 24, 31, Apr 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5

thursdays after school, 4 - 5pm: Fall

Sep 29, Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 Nov 3, 10, 17

Winter

Jan 12, 19, 26, Feb 2, 9, 16, 23, Mar 1

Spring

Mar 15, 22, 29, Apr 5, 12, 19, 26, May 3

$160/semester Buy all 3 semesters for $50 off.

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“ My daughter just told me she

misses drama school already!”

Storycrafters

Grades 1-2

Star in your favorite book! 1st and 2nd Graders learn acting and storytelling by reading their favorite books and working together to act them out. Every class features a different book - take the class once or six times!

Saturdays, 10 - 11:30am: Fall

Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov 5,12, 19

Winter

Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25

Spring

Mar 17, 24, 31, Apr 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5

wednesdays after school, 4 - 5:30pm: Fall

Sep 28, Oct 5, 12, 19, 26 Nov 2, 9, 16

Winter

Jan 11, 18, 25, Feb 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

Spring

Mar 14, 21, 28, Apr 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2

Musical Theatre Grades K-2 Develop your vocal and dance techniques as you practice numbers from great musicals. On the last day of class will be a musical revue for family and friends.

mondays after school, 4 - 5pm: Sep 26, Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 14

Winter

Jan 9,16, 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27

Spring

Mar 12,19, 26, Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

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KIDS’ CREW Grades K-2

One Day Workshops

$20/class

Acting

Kids learn the fundamentals of acting while experiencing how to use their minds, bodies and voices on stage.

Oct 1 • 1 - 3pm Mar 31 • 3 - 5pm

Once UpOn A time

This class begins with the teacher reading the first two sentences of a story and opening a trunk that will contain three props. Kids use their imaginations (and the props!) to create an original ending of the story.

Oct 15 • 3 - 5pm Jan 14 • 3 - 5pm Apr 21 • 3 - 5pm

StOrytelling

Discover what the heart of theatre really is – storytelling! You’ll use your imagination, costumes, props, and teamwork to bring some of your favorite stories to life!

Nov 19

• 3 - 5pm

FAiry tAle mix Up

What happens when Peter Pan meets the Big Bad Wolf? Or when the Mad Hatter runs into the seven dwarves? Students will work in a group to create new and imaginative versions of some of the most beloved tales.

Oct 22 • 3 - 5pm Jan 21 • 3 - 5pm Apr 14 • 3 - 5pm

mUSicAl theAtre

In this class, kids will learn to perform a song together as a group. They will sing, dance, and act as they get a taste for Musical Theatre while learning some favorite numbers.

Oct 8 • 3 - 5pm Jan 7 • 3 - 5pm Apr 7 • 3 - 5pm

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Charlotte’s Web Acting Grades K-2:

Grades 3-5:

Dec 26

• 9:30 - 12pm

Dec 26

• 1 - 3:30pm

Dec 30

• 9 - 11am

Dec 30

• 3 - 5:30pm

$40/class

On stage nOv 30 - JAn 29

these unique acting classes take you onstage and backstage.

Robin Hood Acting Grades K-2: May 8

• 4 - 5:30pm

Grades 3-5: May 7

• 4 - 6:30pm

May 14 • 4 - 6:30pm

$40/class

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KIDS’ CREW Grades K-5

Play-In-A-Day:

KIDS CLASSES

Kids work together to create, write and perform their own original play. Each Play-in-a-Day is as unique as the group of children – take it once or ten times, the story and characters are always new!

10 - 3pm Grades

K-5:

(Classes will be split into age appropriate groups) mon, Oct 10 (columbus day) Fri, nov 11 (veteran’s day) mon, Jan 16 (mlK day) mon, Feb 20 (president’s day)

Grades K-2: Sat, dec 3

Grades 3-5:

Sat, dec 17

Sat, Feb 11

Sat, Jan 28

Sat, mar 17

Sat, mar 3

Sat, Apr 7

Sat, Apr 21

Sat, may 12

$50/class Buy three classes at one time for $25 off.

Spring Break Camp An action-packed weeklong camp taught by theatre professionals. Kids take acting, improv, music, dance, storytelling and design classes. Each group of campers, guided by their teachers, will create a world premiere production that they present on Friday afternoon! mon, Apr 2 - Fri, Apr 6 • 9am - 3pm

Grades K-5

$315 (Includes camp T-shirt)

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SEE A PLAY AT THE ARDEN!

NEW!

Showtime Workshops: Plays for Adults • Classes Grades K-5

While parents or grandparents attend an Arden production, kids grades K-5 can now take an acting class with Arden teaching artists. We offer five mainstage plays each season that adults can enjoy on select Sunday afternoons, while kids attend these brand new classes. Workshop dates:

Sun, Oct 16 Sun, Nov 13 Sun, Feb 12 Sun, Mar 25 Sun, Jun 10

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2pm 2pm 2pm 2pm 2pm

(during August: Osage County) (during The Whipping Man) (during Clybourne Park) (during Cyrano) (during Tulipomania)

Workshops: $30/child per session (Only available to ticket holders of above show dates.)

Show Tickets: $40 Adults/$20 Teens Select 3 or 5 plays for ticket discounts – up to 30% off!

Learn more about the plays online at ardentheatre.org.

Arden Children’s Theatre: Families can enjoy our family productions together!

Charlotte’s Web: November 30 - January 29 Robin Hood: April 25 - June 17

Show Tickets: $16 - $32 Buy both plays for ticket discounts and exchanges!

For complete performance calendars visit ardentheatre.org.

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Recommended for families with kids ages 5+

KIDS’ CREW Grades 3-5

One Day Workshops

$30/class

(unless otherwise noted)

Acting

Kids learn the fundamentals of acting while experiencing how to use their minds, bodies and voices onstage. Rehearse a comedic or dramatic scene from a play from start to finish.

Oct 1 • 1 - 4pm Jan 28 • 1 - 4pm Mar 24 • 1 - 4pm

imprOv In this hilarious and active class kids will use their imaginations and teamwork to create characters, skits and stories while thinking on their feet. They will learn to trust their instincts, imagination, and fellow actors!

Oct 22 • 1 - 4pm Feb 4 • 1 - 4pm Apr 28 • 1 - 4pm chOOSe yOUr Own AdventUre

This class starts with the teacher reading only the beginning of a story and it’s up to the actors to create three possible endings and act them out. Imaginations will run wild!

Nov 5 • 1 - 4pm Mar 17 • 1 - 4pm

cOStUme deSign

Learn the fundamentals of costume design in this class as your kids sketch, watercolor and make renderings of favorite storybook characters.

Oct 8 • 1 - 4pm May 5 • 1 - 4pm

mUSicAl theAtre

Kids perform a song as a group from a Broadway musical. They work together to learn the notes of a song and the steps of a dance to perform for friends and family at the end of the class.

Dec 3 • 9 - 12pm Mar 10 • 1 - 4pm May 12 • 10 - 1pm

pUppet deSign

Design a puppet to go along with a favorite story. This hands-on class teaches kids about constructing their very own puppet to take home!

Jan 28 • 1 - 4pm

StAge mAKeUp

Just in time for Halloween! Learn how to apply stage makeup and turn into a fascinating character. By the end of class they’ll be ready for the stage! $40/class Oct 29 • 1 - 4pm

“ He was stimulated even after the first day! There was a new brightness in his eyes.”

Acting

Grades 3-5

Begin to learn techniques that actors use on stage to create characters. Kids work with scenes from different scripts as they learn the fundamentals of acting. No experience necessary!

Saturdays, 10 - 12pm: Fall

Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov 5, 12, 19

Winter

Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25

Spring

Mar 17, 24, 31, Apr 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5

tuesdays after school, 4 - 6pm: Fall

Sep 27, Oct 4, 11, 18, 25, Nov 1, 8, 15

Winter

Jan 10, 17, 24, 31, Feb 7, 14, 21, 28

Spring

Mar 13, 20, 27, Apr 3, 10, 17. 24, May 1

Musical Theatre

Grades 3-5

Learn to sing, dance, and act all at the same time. Practice numbers from great musicals. On the last day of class will be a musical revue for family and friends.

Saturdays, 1 - 3pm: Fall

Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov 5, 12, 19

Winter

Jan 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25

Spring

Mar 17, 24, 31, Apr 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5

Play Practice

Grade 5

Work with an actual script for 8 weeks and learn to develop characters and stage scenes. The last day of class parents and friends are invited to see selected scenes from the play.

Saturdays, 10 - 12pm: THE SORCERER’S APPRENTICE Fall

Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Nov 5,12, 19

THE MONSTER UNDER THE BED THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ

$160/semester Buy all 3 semesters for $50 off.

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TEEN COMPANY Grades 6-8

The Actor’s Toolbox Do you want to know what it takes to be an actor? This six week class will provide you with the tools that every actor needs to know. Build your experience with improvisation, monologue work and scene study.

Saturdays, 10 - 12pm: Fall

Oct 15, 22, 29, Nov 5,12, 19

Winter

Jan 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25

Spring

Mar 31, Apr 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5

mondays after school, 4:30 - 6:30 pm: Fall

Oct 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7,14

Winter

Jan 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27

Spring

Mar 26, Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Design

$120/semester Buy 3 semesters for $25 off.

There’s a lot more to theatre than acting. Designers tell a story with sets, lights, props, costumes and sound. Work with talented designers and have backstage access at the Arden as you work with Acting and Musical Theatre classes to enhance their scenes with design elements.

Saturdays, 10 - 12pm: Fall

Oct 15, 22, 29, Nov 5,12, 19

Winter Jan 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 Spring Mar 31, Apr 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5

Spring Break One Day Intensive

musical theatre Spend the day working with theatre professionals on honing your singing, dancing and acting skills. Perform songs from some of your favorite musicals and at the end of the day showcase the work you did to family and friends!

Monday, Apr 2 • 10am - 3pm

$65

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“ It was a great experience

and I made lots of new friends!

I’m definitely going next year! ”

One Day Workshops Acting

Learn the fundamentals of acting while experiencing how to use your mind, body and voice onstage. Rehearse a comedic or dramatic scene from a play from start to finish.

Oct 15 • 1 - 4pm Mar 24 • 1 - 4pm

imprOv

In this hilarious and active class you will use your imagination and teamwork to create characters, skits and stories while thinking on your feet. Learn to trust your instincts, your imagination, and your fellow actors!

Oct 29 • 1 - 4pm Feb 11 • 1 - 4pm Mar 31 • 1 - 4pm

mUSicAl theAtre

Become a triple threat with singing, dancing and acting!

In this class you will learn to perform a song together as a group. Develop your performance skills and vocal and dance technique as you perform group numbers from Broadway musicals.

WICKED: Dec 3 • 1 - 4pm SEUSSICAL: Mar 3 • 10 - 1pm

mUSicAl theAtre AUditiOn

Want to land a bigger role in your school’s musical? Learn audition tips from the Arden’s Casting Director, Matt Decker, as he guides you on song and acting choices.

Nov 12 • 1 - 4pm Mar 10 • 1 - 4pm

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TEEN COMPANY Grades 9-12

College Audition Grades 9-12 Do you want to study theatre in college? This course will walk you through all you need to know about the college audition process from theatre program choice to monologue selection to interview coaching. On the last day of class, you will do a mock college audition to get a taste of the real experience.

Saturdays, 10 - 12pm: Fall Oct 15, 22, 29, Nov 5, 12, 19 mondays after school, 4:30 - 6:30pm: Fall Oct 10, 17, 24, 31, Nov 7, 14

Acting

Grades 9-12

Whether you’re a beginner or have been acting for years, this class will help you develop your skills.

Learn to create believable characters, establish objectives and obstacles, and analyze scenes.

Spend 6 weeks working on comedic or dramatic scripts and on the last day present selected scenes to family and friends.

Saturdays, 10 - 12pm: Winter Jan 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 Spring

Mar 31, Apr 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5

mondays after school, 4:30 - 6:30pm: Spring Mar 26, Apr 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

“ It was just an opportunity to play and relax and be part of the theatre.”

Musical Theatre Grades 9-12 Work with Philly’s finest musical theatre pros on performing songs from Broadway musicals.

Do you have a favorite song that you’re dying to sing? Or a role that you’re itching to play?

Explore it all in this class. On the last day parents, friends, and family will be invited to watch a musical revue starring you! mondays after school, 4:30 - 6:30pm: Winter Jan 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 20, 27

Design

Grades 9-12

There’s a lot more to theatre than acting.

Designers tell a story with sets, lights, props, costumes and sound. Work with talented designers and have backstage access at the Arden as you work with Acting and Musical Theatre classes to enhance their scenes with design elements.

Saturdays, 10 - 12pm: Fall

Oct 15, 22, 29, Nov 5,12, 19

Winter Jan 21, 28, Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 Spring Mar 31, Apr 7, 14, 21, 28, May 5

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$120/semester.

Buy 3 semesters for $25 off.

TEEN COMPANY Grades 9-12

One Day Workshops

$30/class

Acting

Learn the fundamentals of acting while experiencing how to use your mind, body and voice onstage. Rehearse an actual scene from a play from start to finish.

Oct 29 • 1 - 4pm Jan 21 • 1 - 4pm Mar 17 • 1 - 4pm

imprOv In this hilarious and active class you will use your imagination and teamwork to create characters, skits and stories while thinking on your feet. Learn to trust your instincts, your imagination, and your fellow actors!

Oct 1 • 1 - 4pm Feb 18 • 1 - 4pm Apr 14 • 1 - 4pm

mUSicAl theAtre

Become a triple threat with singing, dancing and acting! In this class you will learn to perform a song together as a group.

Develop performance skills and vocal and dance technique as you perform group numbers from Broadway musicals.

SPRING AWAKENING: Dec 10 • 10 - 1pm RENT: Mar 3 • 2 - 5pm NEXT TO NORMAL: Apr 21 • 1 - 4pm

mUSicAl theAtre AUditiOn

Want to land a bigger role in your school’s musical? Learn audition tips from the Arden’s Casting Director, Matt Decker, as he guides you on song and acting choices.

Nov 12 • 1 - 4pm Mar 10 • 1 - 4pm

StAge cOmbAt

Learn how to throw a punch, take a fall and stage a brawl!

Work with a fight director who will teach you how to create stage fights in a safe environment.

Nov 5 • 1 - 4pm Feb 25 • 1 - 4pm

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Spring Break Week One Day Intensives mUSicAl theAtre Spend the day working with theatre professionals on honing your singing, dancing and acting skills. Perform songs from some of your favorite musicals and at the end of the day showcase the work you did to family and friends!

Monday, Apr 2 • 10am - 3pm

$65

CYRANO wOrKShOp

Study, rehearse and perform scenes from Cyrano. After a backstage tour, watch the 2pm matinee performance and participate in a talk back with the actors.

Apr 4 • 10am - 5pm

yR A NO On stage March 13 - April 8

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Romeo and Juliet, 2010

Gr N C ad OM es P 9- AN 12 Y

$80 (includes ticket)

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