Wolf Theatre Academy • Summer 2011 Grades PreK–12 At the Wolf Theatre Academy, we set the
THEATRICAL PROFESSIONALS
HIGHEST STANDARDS for our faculty and students. Our students work with
who are experienced in the art of theatre
EDUCATION.
At the younger ages, we
emphasize a POSITIVE, nurturing style of teaching, and our students grow through ENCOURAGEMENT in an environment that supports their development as individuals and as artists. Although our teaching focus shifts for older groups to
QUALITY PERFORMANCE, we are proud that most students complete our programs with a sense of incredible accomplishment for a job well done. AGE-APPROPRIATE programming allows younger children to focus on FUN, creation and fantasy, while older students learn the SKILLS that will enable them to approach both CLASSICAL and CONTEMPORARY material with ease. ONE
& THREE-WEEK HALF-DAY workshops include performance classes, technical apprenticeships
and audition techniques, in addition to
FULL-DAY production and dramatics performance workshops. Now sit back as we
raise the curtain on another summer of
THEATRICAL MAGIC at the Wolf Theatre Academy!
Please see the introduction to MACC and the JCC on pages 2–8 for information on registration, pricing, supervised lunch, special needs children and scholarships. The Wolf Theatre Academy also offers select Theatre classes at our new South location! Please see pages 39–42 for these listings.
The Academy Is Different Than Camp (For Grades 3 & up) The Wolf Theatre Academy’s summer experience should not be confused with a typical camp experience, which focuses on constant activity and stimulation. At the youngest ages (grades PreK–2), our classes are similar to those in camps, where programs are conducted as structured play. However, at the older ages (grades 3 and up), we are a serious training academy where the focus of our program is quality performance. While students are supervised at all times during academy hours, all students in performance or production workshops will be expected to work on their own at home and when not directly working with faculty. Also, students with leading roles will be asked to spend significant time studying at home. We encourage parents who are looking for a more recreational camp experience to take this into consideration when making their summer choices.
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Mainstage Production Sessions Summer 2011 Mainstage Productions • Urinetown • The Music Man • Romeo & Juliet Patrons of our program should note that again this year our mainstage productions rehearse in one session and perform in the next session. This is to accommodate those students whose schools let out during the first few weeks in June. This year all three productions begin the third week of a session and perform in week two of the following session. This might be an issue if parents are trying to match schedules for other three week programs. Check dates carefully and please feel free to call our staff for assistance if you have any questions.
Grade Levels All grade levels refer to the grade students will be entering in the fall of 2011. Students in grades 3 and 6 generally have two options. They may participate with younger students, which gives them greater responsibility and the possibility of larger roles in Dramatics Performance Workshops, or they can choose to work with older students and face the challenge of more mature work. Students at the younger end of the grade requirements should expect smaller roles in productions and workshops (see also Day One Auditions and Casting below).
An asterisk and the note (*Day One Auditions) after the title of a workshop indicates that acting auditions and the casting of roles are part of the class. It should be noted that students do not need to audition before enrollment and all students enrolled will be guaranteed a part in the play/workshop. Auditions for individual roles will be held on the first day of class, and rehearsals begin after roles have been assigned. Barring absences or policy violations, each student will retain his or her role for the duration of the class. Although no preparation is required for auditions (see musical exception below), it is always helpful for inexperienced students to enroll in the Audition Techniques Workshop, which runs from June 6–10 (see page 20).
**Day One MUSICAL Auditions Two asterisks and the note (**Day One MUSICAL Auditions) after the title of a workshop indicates that both musical and acting auditions and the casting of roles are part of the class. It should be noted that students do not need to audition before enrollment and all students enrolled will be guaranteed a part in the play/workshop. Auditions for individual roles will be held on the first day of class, and rehearsals begin after roles have been assigned. Barring absences or policy violations, each student will retain his or her role for the duration of the class. This summer we are running two musical workshops in the Pluss Theatre. These are slightly different in terms of preparation then our non-musical workshop. It should be noted that no musical experience is necessary to sign up for these classes. However, all students enrolled in these musical workshops must come to the first day prepared to sing a song from a Broadway musical. Recommendations and further instructions will be provided once you sign up. It should also be noted that students are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the music from the show before the first day of this workshop.
Casting While the objective of the summer performance classes at the Wolf Theatre Academy is to give all students equal opportunities, we cannot promise specific parts to any student, and no student should expect a leading role or preferential treatment in any production. We make every effort to ensure that all children are engaged by the collaborative effort needed to put on a play, and that every student finishes the session with a positive feeling. Some children, especially those who have less theatrical experience or who are moving into a new age category, may initially be disappointed with their casting. Parents should understand that even if a child is disappointed with his or her casting, tuition cannot be refunded.
Attendance at Performance Classes Students who will miss even a single performance of a production should not register for the class. Students who miss more than one day of any class for any reason, including illness, may be re-cast at the instructor’s discretion. Extensive absences may result in the reduction or even elimination of a student’s performance responsibilities. MACC will not refund tuition because of a student’s absences.
Scheduling: Weekend rehearsals, May 30 (Memorial Day), June 8 (Shavuot holiday), June 19 (Father’s Day) & July 4 (Independence Day)
Please read the class descriptions carefully, as some workshops list mandatory attendance at Sunday rehearsals and performances. There will be no Academy rehearsals or performances on Friday evenings or at any time on Saturdays. This year we begin with a two short weeks of programming beginning on Tuesday, May 31; with no classes taking place on Monday, May 30 (Memorial Day) or Wednesday, June 8 (Jewish holiday of Shavuot). Please note also that some workshops have mandatory rehearsals on Father’s Day (Sunday, June 19). Families planning activities or trips on Father’s Day should not sign up for classes that conflict with their plans. Also, new this year, there will be no MACC classes on Monday, July 4.
Signing In & Out, Conduct, Snacks, Lunch For information on Signing In and Out, Conduct, Snacks and Lunch, please refer to page 8.
One-Week Workshops Session I • Week 1 • May 31—June 5 (All Classes begin on Tues.; Short week due to the Memorial Day holiday)
Creative Dramatics Workshop Care Bear Fair Grades PreK—1 (ages 4—6) T—F, 9 a.m.—10:30 p.m. Ehrlich & Press Dance Studio $80/JCC; $96/non-member Instructor: Kelly McAllister
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Join those cuddly friends who really know how to share. Whether you feel like Funshine Bear, Cheer Bear, Share Bear, Grumpy Bear or Oopsy Bear (just to name a few), there is a bear for everyone. We will use the books, television show and movies to re-create the magic land of Care-a-Lot. Each day a new story is read and then transformed into a play utilizing the students as the actors.
Creative Dramatics Workshop Unbearably Wonderful Bears
Grades PreK—1 (ages 4—6) T—F, 10:30 a.m.—noon Ehrlich & Press Dance Studio $80/JCC; $96/non-member Instructor: Kelly McAllister We’re going on a bear hunt…so come and join the fun! Search in the forest, look upstream, stick your nose in a cave—and don’t forget to look on your bedroom shelf. We’ll play with old stories and new stories while we have fabulous un-bear-able fun! Each day a new story is read and then transformed into a play utilizing the students as the actors.
Playmaking and Set Design Kung Fu Panda Grades 1—3 T—F, 1—4 p.m. Ehrlich & Press Dance Studio
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$116/JCC; $139/non-member Instructor: Kelly McAllister Art and theatre are combined in this action-packed, fun-filled workshop. Enthusiastic, big and a little clumsy, Po works in his family’s noodle shop while daydreaming about becoming a Kung Fu master. His dreams soon become reality when he is unexpectedly chosen to join the world of Kung Fu and study alongside his idols-the legendary fighters Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper and Monkey-under the leadership of their guru, Master Shifu. But before they know it, the vengeful and treacherous snow leopard, Tai Lung, is headed their way, and it’s up to Po to defend everyone from the oncoming threat. We’ll build our own Chinese sets and props and then share our great Kung Fu adventure with parents and friends on the final day of class.
Dramatics Performance Workshop* The Adventures of Harry Potter, Book Two (*Day One Audition) Grades 3—6 T—F, 9 a.m.—4 p.m. Final Dress Rehearsal: Sunday, 6/5, 1—4 p.m. Performance: Sunday, 6/5, 6 p.m. Pluss Theatre $290/JCC; $348/non-member (plus $20 for supervised lunch) Instructor: Shelly Bordas After a difficult summer, Harry Potter can hardly wait to return to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. When he arrives, he encounters a decidedly odd new professor and a spirit named Moaning Myrtle, who haunts the girls’ bathroom. Harry needs all the help he can get from his courageous friends in battling his nasty rival, Draco Malfoy, the star pupil of Slytherin. Come see who will prevail in an exciting adventure that features wizardry, magical characters and friendship. Please note that students who sign up for this class must register for Supervised Lunch for the week of May31–June 3; (see page 8).
One-Week Workshops Session I • Week 2 • June 6—12 (Note there will be NO CLASSES held on Wednesday, June 8 in observance of the Jewish holiday of Shavuot)
Creative Dramatics Fabulous Fairy Tales Grades PreK—1 (ages 4—6) M, T, Th, F, 9—10:30 a.m. Ehrlich & Press Dance Studio $80/JCC; $96/non-member Instructor: Katie Wall Using improvisation, movement, art and play, we’ll explore classics like Sleeping Beauty, Rapunzel, Beauty and the Beast, and many more of our favorite classic fairy tales. Creating characters ranging from princes to witches, students will enjoy their favorite tales from the inside! Each day a new story is read and then transformed into a play utilizing the students as the actors.
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Creative Dramatics Workshop Into The Woods Grades PreK—1 (ages 4—6) M, T, Th, F, 10:30 a.m.—noon Ehrlich & Press Dance Studio $80/JCC; $96/non-member Instructor: Katie Wall Join us for a magical musical exploration of the world's greatest fairy tales. Using the musical Into the Woods as inspiration, we will sing our way through Cinderella, The Three Little Pigs and a host of other tales as we create our own fairy tale adventure. Each day a new story is read and sung and then transformed into a play utilizing the students as the actors.
Playmaking and Set Design Tinkerbell Grades 1—3 M, T, Th, F, 1—4 p.m. Ehrlich & Press Dance Studio $116/JCC; $139/non-member Instructor: Katie Wall Art and theatre are combined in this action-packed, fun-filled workshop. Based on the animated film from Disney, TinkerBell is the captivating story of one of Disney's most beloved fairies. When TinkerBell is born, she discovers she is destined to be a Tinker fairy; one who invents gadgets to help fairies do their jobs more efficiently, but she is disappointed with her supporting role and yearns for a more impressive job. TinkerBell's search inadvertently causes a disaster that threatens to cancel the coming of spring and only a firm belief in her own strengths can lead TinkerBell to fulfill her destiny. Join us as we work together to build the magical glade of Pixie Hollow and then perform this mystical tale for parents and friends on the final day of class.
Dramatics Performance Workshop The Lord of the Rings (*Day One Audition) Grades 3–6 M, Tu, Th, F, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Final Dress Rehearsal: Sunday, 6/12, 1–4 p.m. Performance: Sunday, 6/12, 6 p.m. Pluss Theatre $290/JCC; $348/non-member (plus $20 for supervised lunch) Instructor: Kelly McAllister Journey back to Middle Earth, where the young hobbit, Frodo Baggins, has been charged with destroying the One Ring of Power that would enable the Dark Lord Sauron to destroy all that is good in Middle Earth. The only way to prevent this terrible fate is to return the Ring to Mordor—but unfortunately for our heroes, Mordor is also Sauron’s lair. Join Frodo and his friends as you play a part in saving Middle Earth! Children participating in this workshop will expand their performance skills and their imaginations through one of the greatest fantasy stories of all time. Please note that students who sign up for this class must register for Supervised Lunch for the week of June 6–10; (see page 8).
Grades 3—12 M, T, Th, F, 9 a.m.—4 p.m. Shwayder Theatre $225/JCC; $270/non-member Instructor: Brian Folkins The all-day intensive workshop, designed for both younger and older students, is valuable for beginners and experienced auditioners alike. This class will prepare students for every type of theatrical audition, from the Wolf Theatre Academy’s mainstage productions to school productions, college entrance auditions, community and professional theatre. You’ll learn the secrets of a successful audition, from effective piece selection to preparation, presentation, resumes, cold-readings and more. This class will also include professional theatre head shot pictures as part of the class. All students will need to prepare a short (one minute), memorized monologue for the first day of class (call for suggestions if you are unfamiliar with monologue preparation). Students interested in musical theatre can also prepare 16 bars of a song. If you want to learn more about the difficult and mysterious process of auditions, this class is for you! Please note that students who are 12 years and younger must register for Supervised Lunch for the week of June 6–10 (see page 8).
Three-Week Workshops Session I & II • Weeks 3, 4, 5 • June 13—July 3 Mainstage Musical Production Urinetown (*Day One Audition) Grades 6—12 M—F, 9 a.m.—4 p.m. (Three weeks) Mandatory Technical Rehearsal: Sun., 6/26, noon—8 p.m. Performances: Wed. 6/29 (eve.); Thurs. 6/30 (mat. & eve.); Fri. 7/1 (mat.); Sun. 7/3 (mat & eve) Shwayder Theatre $675/JCC; $810/non-member Director: Scott Lubinski Musical Director: Stephen Nye One of the most uproariously funny musicals in recent years, Urinetown is a hilarious tale of greed, corruption, love, and revolution in a time when water is worth its weight in gold. In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid the people, a hero decides he's had enough, and plans a revolution to lead them all to freedom! Inspired by the works of Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill, Urinetown is an irreverently humorous satire in which no one is safe from scrutiny. Praised for reinvigorating the very notion of what a musical could be, Urinetown catapults the “comedic romp” into the new millennium with its outrageous perspective, wickedly modern wit, and sustained ability to produce gales of unbridled laughter. This fully mounted musical production includes a brilliant script and rousing songs that include: “Run Freedom Run,”“I See A River,”“Urinetown,”“Follow Your Heart” and “Privilege To Pee.”
** Parents should note that Urinetown contains mature content (PG-13) and should familiarize themselves with the story before signing their children up for this production. A detailed plot synopsis can be found at wikipedia.org/wiki/Urinetown or www.mtishows.com (search for Urinetown).
Technical Apprenticeship Urinetown Technical Apprenticeship Grades 8—12** Week I (6/15—6/17): W—F, noon—6 p.m. (Note that this workshop begins on Wed.) Week II (6/20—6/24): M—F, noon—6 p.m. Week III (6/27—7/1): M—F, 9 a.m.—4 p.m. (Eve performances Wed., Thurs., Sun.) Mandatory Technical Rehearsal: Sun., 6/26, noon—8 p.m. Performances: Wed. 6/29 (eve.); Thurs. 6/30 (mat. & eve.); Fri. 7/1 (mat.); Sun. 7/3 (mat & eve) Shwayder Theatre and Workshop $275/JCC; $330/non-member Instructors: MACC Production Manager Emily MacIntyre; Summer Technical Director and designers A limited number of technical apprenticeship positions are offered in conjunction with each Academy Production Workshop. Apprentices will receive personal instruction and hands-on experience working with the production’s backstage elements, which include sets, lights, sound and props (costume work not included in this workshop). Students work side-by-side with MACC’s production manager, summer technical director and professional designers. Each student then fills a technical crew position for the session’s mainstage production.
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**Students in grade 7 who have technical experience working on at least two mainstage theatre productions (school or professional) may petition for admittance into this class.
One-Week Workshops Session I • Week 3 • June 13—19 Creative Dramatics Workshop Winnie the Pooh Grades: PreK—1 (ages 4—6) M—F, 9—10:30 a.m. Ehrlich & Press Dance Studio $100/JCC; $120/non-member Instructor: Kelly McAllister Join us as we travel through the classic stories of Winnie the Pooh and his friends Piglet, Rabbit, Kanga, Roo, Eeyore, Christopher Robin and more. Trick a nest of magical bees, find Eeyore’s tail, and help Christopher Robin track a Heffalump. You’ll enjoy a week of art, drama, movement and fun in the Hundred Acre Wood.
Questions about Wolf Theatre Academy? Call (303) 316-6360
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Creative Dramatics Workshop …And Tigger Too Grades: PreK—1 (ages 4—6) M—F, 10:30 a.m.—noon Ehrlich & Press Dance Studio $100/JCC; $120/non-member Instructor: Kelly McAllister Follow the adventures of Tigger as he bounces Rabbit, causes Eeyore to sink in the river, and romps with his friends in the Hundred Acre Wood. Using art, drama, music and movement, we’ll enjoy a week with A. A. Milne’s gentle and humorous characters.
Playmaking and Set Design The Incredibles Grades 1—3 M—F, 1—4 p.m. Ehrlich & Press Dance Studio $145/JCC; $174/non-member Instructor: Kelly McAllister Art and theatre are combined in this action-packed, superhero-filled workshop. Put on your super suits and journey with Bob Parr (Mr. Incredible) and his family of undercover superheroes (Helen/ Elastigirl, Violet, Dash and Jack-Jack), as they are forced into action to save the world against the evil forces of Syndrome. Join us as we work together to build our own incredible sets and props and then perform this superhero tale for parents and friends on the final day of class.
All-Day MUSICAL Performance Workshop Annie (**Day One MUSICAL Audition) Grades 3—6 M—F, 9 a.m.—4 p.m. Final Dress Rehearsal: Sun., 6/19, 1—4 p.m. (Father’s Day) Performance: Sun., 6/19, 6 p.m. (Father’s Day) Pluss Theatre $360/JCC; $432/non-member (plus $25 for supervised lunch) Instructor: TBA Leapin' lizards! This version of the popular musical has been specially adapted for young performers-abridged to 45 minutes, with music transposed into keys appropriate for young voices. Annie is a spunky Depression-era orphan determined to find her parents, who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of a New York City Orphanage run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. In adventure after funfilled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan's evil machinations, befriends President Roosevelt and finds a new family and home in billionaire, Oliver Warbucks, his personal secretary, Grace Farrell, and a lovable mutt named Sandy. Please note that students who sign up for this class must register for Supervised Lunch for the week of June 13–17; (see page 8). Note also that there is a mandatory rehearsal and performance on Father’s Day (Sun., June 19). If you have made other plans for the day, please do not register for this class OR, better yet, treat dad to an uplifting musical performance on his special day. **PREPARATION: It should be noted that no musical experience is necessary to sign up for this production. However, unlike our one-week non-musical workshops which do not require any formal preparation,
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all students enrolled in Annie must come to the first day prepared to sing a song from a Broadway musical. Recommendations and further instructions will be provided once you sign up. It should also be noted that students are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the music from the show before the first day of this workshop.
One-Week Workshops Session II • Week 4 • June 20—26 Creative Dramatics Workshop Under the Sea Grades: PreK—1 (ages 4—6) M—F, 9—10:30 a.m. Ehrlich & Press Dance Studio $100/JCC; $120/non-member Instructor: Katie Wall If you love mermaids and pirates then cast off at the MACC docks because we’re off for some ocean adventures. We’ll put on our flippers and splash into dramatic play with stories like Finding Nemo, Peter Pan, Why the Sea is Salty, The Little Mermaid and other salty tales. Each day a new story is read and then transformed into a play utilizing the students as the actors.
Creative Dramatics Workshop Strawberry Shortcake Grades PreK—1 (ages 4—6) M—F, 10:30 a.m.—noon Ehrlich & Press Dance Studio $100/JCC; $120/non-member Instructor: Katie Wall Join the happy-go-lucky Strawberry Shortcake, her pets, Custard the cat and Pupcake the dog and her amazing friends, Orange Blossom, Plum Pudding, Blueberry Muffin, Lemon Merange and Raspberry Torte as they learn lessons of friendship and sharing. Let your child experience the wonder of these stories from the inside as children live and play for a week in Strawberryland. Each day a new story is read and then transformed into a play utilizing the students as the actors.
Playmaking and Set Design Tangled Grades 1—3 M—F, 1—4 p.m. Ehrlich & Press Dance Studio $145/JCC; $174/non-member Instructor: Katie Wall Art and theatre are combined in this action-packed, hair-raising workshop. Based on Disney’s latest re-telling of the classic Rapunzel fairy tale, join us for one of the most hilarious tales ever told. When the kingdom's most wanted—and most charming—bandit Flynn Rider hides out in a mysterious tower, he's taken hostage by Rapunzel, a beautiful and feisty tower-bound princess with 70 feet of magical, golden hair. Flynn's curious captor, who's looking to escape the tower where she's been locked away for years, strikes a deal with the handsome thief and the unlikely duo sets off on an action-packed
Dramatics Performance Workshop The Lightning Thief (*Day One Audition) Grades 3—6 M—F, 9 a.m.—4 p.m. Final Dress Rehearsal: Sunday, 6/26, 1—4 p.m. Performance: Sunday, 6/26, 6 p.m. Pluss Theatre $360/JCC; $432/non-member (plus $25 for supervised lunch) Instructor: Kelly McAllister Based on the first novel of Rick Riorden’s popular Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, this workshop is sure to offer a week of amazing adventures. Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school...again. And that's the least of his troubles. Lately, mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be walking straight out of the pages of Percy's Greek mythology textbook and into his life. And worse, he's angered a few of them. Zeus's master lightning bolt has been stolen, and Percy is the prime suspect. Now Percy and his friends have just 10 days to find and return Zeus's stolen property and bring peace to a warring Mount Olympus. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the true thief: he must come to terms with the father who abandoned him; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and unravel a treachery more powerful than the gods themselves. Please note that students who sign up for this class must register for Supervised Lunch for the week of June 20–24; (see page 8).
One-Week Workshops Session II • Week 5 • June 27—July 3 Creative Dramatics Workshop Pixar Perfect Grades: PreK—1 (ages 4—6) M—F, 9—10:30 a.m. Ehrlich & Press Dance Studio $100/JCC; $120/non-member Instructor: Kelly McAllister Inspired by the incredible animated feature films from Disney’s Pixar Studios, this class will bring these terrific contemporary adventures to life! Stories like Finding Nemo, Toy Story 1 and 2, The Incredibles, Monsters Inc, Wall-E, Up and the newest Toy Story 3 have astounded and amazed children and adults alike. Each day a new story is read and then transformed into plays with the children acting out the parts. Let your child experience the wonder of these stories from the inside as children live and play for a week in the world of adventure and excitement.
Creative Dramatics Workshop Dazzlingly Disney Grades: PreK—1 (ages 4—6) M—F, 10:30 a.m.—noon Ehrlich & Press Dance Studio $100/JCC; $120/non-member Instructor: Kelly McAllister The greatest classic children's stories have been brought to the screen by Walt Disney. Stories like Beauty and the Beast, Pinocchio, Sleeping Beauty, Aristocats, 101 Dalmatians and a host of other favorites will daily engage and delight. Let your child experience the wonder of these stories from the inside as children live and play for a week in a world of adventure and excitement. Each day a new Disney story is read and then transformed into a play utilizing the students as the actors.
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escapade, complete with a super-cop horse, an over-protective chameleon and a gruff gang of pub thugs. Join us as we create fairy tale sets and props before we share our great adventure with parents and friends on the final day of class.
Shrek: Forever After Grades 1—3 M—F, 1—4 p.m. Ehrlich & Press Dance Studio $145/JCC; $174/non-member Instructor: Kelly McAllister Art and theatre are combined in this action-packed, ogre-filled workshop. Based on the newest Shrek adventure, this class is not to be missed. Shrek has become a domesticated family man. Instead of scaring villagers away like he used to, Shrek has become bored with family life. Longing for the days when he felt like a "real ogre," Shrek is tricked into signing a pact with the smooth-talking dealmaker, Rumpelstiltskin. Shrek suddenly finds himself in a twisted, alternate version of Far Far Away, where ogres are hunted, Rumplestiltskin is king, Donkey is an intellectual, Lord Farquaad is still alive and Shrek and Fiona have never met. Now, it's up to Shrek to undo all of Rumpelstiltskin's mischief in the hopes of saving his friends, restoring his world and reclaiming his One True Love and family. Join us as we create our own Far, Far Away sets and props before we share our great adventure with parents and friends on the final day of class.
All-Day Dramatics Performance Workshop The Adventures of Harry Potter, Book Three (*Day One Audition) Grades 3–6 M—F, 9 a.m.—4 p.m. Final Dress Rehearsal: Sunday, 7/3, 1—4 p.m. Performance: Sunday, 7/3, 6 p.m. Pluss Theatre $360/JCC; $432/non-member (plus $25 for supervised lunch) Instructor: Shelly Bordas The Prisoner of Azkaban, the third in the Harry Potter series, takes us through Harry’s third year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. It seems that Sirius Black—an escaped convict from the prison of Azkaban—is on the loose and he’s after Harry Potter. And why do the Dementors, the guards hired to protect him, chill Harry’s heart? On top of it all, there may well be a traitor threatening the greatest young wizard of our day! Students who sign up for this class must also register for the Supervised Lunch Program from June 27–July 1 (see page 8).
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Three-Week Workshops Session II & III • Weeks 6, 7, 8 • July 5—24 Mainstage Musical Production The Music Man (*Day One Audition) Grades 6—12 T—F, 9 a.m.—4 p.m. (7/5-7/8) Sunday Rehearsal: 7/10, noon—6p.m.* M—F, 9 a.m.—4 p.m. (7/11-7/15) Mandatory Technical Rehearsal: Sun., 7/17, noon—8 p.m. M—F, 9 a.m.—4 p.m. (7/18-7/22) Performances: Wed. 7/20 (eve.); Thurs. 7/21 (mat. & eve.); Fri. 7/22 (mat.); Sun. 7/24 (mat. & eve) Shwayder Theatre $675/JCC; $810/non-member Director: Billie McBride One of the great musicals of the American Theatre, Meredith Willson’s The Music Man follows the fast-talking traveling salesman Harold Hill as he cons the good people of River City, Iowa into buying instruments and uniforms for a boys’ band he vows to organize—despite the fact that he doesn’t know a trombone from a treble clef. His plans to skip town with the cash are foiled when he falls for Marian the librarian, who transforms him into a respectable citizen by curtain’s fall. Join us as we create this award-winning, critically acclaimed Broadway classic with its quirky characters, charmingly predictable dramatic situations and one-of-a-kind, nostalgic score of rousing marches, barbershop quartets and sentimental ballads which have become popular standards. The memorable score includes Seventy-Six Trombones, ’Til There Was You, Ya Got Trouble, Marian the Librarian and Goodnight My Someone. This Wolf Theatre Academy mainstage production, which features professional direction, choreography, lighting, set and costume design, is suitable for all ages. *Note we have added a rehearsal on Sunday, July 10 to make up for the time lost for the July 4 holiday. This rehearsal may not involve all the actors and will be set by the director after casting. This rehearsal will likely be mandatory for all principal actors.
Technical Apprenticeship The Music Man Technical Apprenticeship Grades 8—12** Week I (7/6—7/8): W—F, noon—6 p.m. (Note that this workshop begins on Wed.) Week II (7/11—7/15): M—F, noon—6 p.m. Week III (7/18—7/22): M—F, 9 a.m.—4 p.m. (Eve performances Wed., Thurs., Sun.) Mandatory Technical Rehearsal: Sun., 7/17, noon—8 p.m. Performances: Wed. 7/20 (eve.); Thurs. 7/21 (mat. & eve.); Fri. 7/22 (mat.); Sun. 7/24 (mat. & eve) Shwayder Theatre and Workshop $275/JCC; $330/non-member Instructors: MACC Production Manager Emily MacIntyre; Summer Technical Director and designers A limited number of technical apprenticeship positions are offered in conjunction with each Academy Production Workshop. Apprentices will receive personal instruction and hands-on experience working
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with the production’s backstage elements, which include sets, lights, sound and props (costume work not included in this workshop). Students work side-by-side with MACC’s production manager, summer technical director and professional designers. Each student then fills a technical crew position for the session’s mainstage production. **Students in grade 7 who have technical experience working on at least two mainstage theatre productions (school or professional) may petition for admittance into this class.
One-Week Workshops Session II • Week 6 • July 5—10 (All Classes begin on Tuesday; Short week due to the July 4 holiday)
Creative Dramatics Workshop Tink and Friends Grades: PreK—1 (ages 4—6) T—F, 9—10:30 a.m. Ehrlich & Press Dance Studio $80/JCC; $96/non-member Instructor: Katie Wall If you love fairies, you’ll love this class. We will use stories about the world of Pixie Hollow created by the Disney Fairies books and movies. Follow the adventures of Tinkerbell and her friends Rani, the water fairy, Beck, the animal fairy, Queen Clarion and many more. We’ll stretch our wings and fly away to magical adventures with Tink and her friends. Each day will conclude with an improvisational play based on a different story.
Creative Dramatics Workshop Precious Princesses Grades PreK—1 (ages 4—6) T—F, 10:30 a.m.—noon Ehrlich & Press Dance Studio $80/JCC; $96/non-member Instructor: Katie Wall Join your favorite Princesses as they journey to adventure – from Cinderella to Belle to the new Rapunzel from Tangled, we will explore stories that feature those sweet, feisty and strong willed Princesses. Each day a new story is read and then transformed into a play utilizing the students as the actors.
Playmaking and Set Design Monsters Inc. Grades 1—3 Tu—F, 1—4 p.m. Ehrlich & Press Dance Studio Tuition: $116/JCC; $139/non-member Instructor: Kelly McAllister Art and theatre are combined in this action-packed, monster-filled workshop. James P. Sullivan (Sulley) and Mike Wazowski pick up their paychecks at Monsters Inc., the utility company that generates energy from the goose bumps of children. Sulley, the No. one scream-generator at the plant accidentally lets a little girl named Boo into the mon-
All-Day Dramatics Performance Workshop The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (*Day One Audition) Grades 3—6 T—F, 9 a.m.—4 p.m. Final Dress Rehearsal: Sun., 7/10, 1—4 p.m. Performance: Sun., 7/10, 6 p.m. Pluss Theatre $290/JCC; $348/non-member (plus $20 for supervised lunch) Instructor: Kelly McAllister This classic fantasy adventure chronicles the eternal struggle between good and evil, pitting the magnificent lion, Aslan, against the forces of darkness in the magical world of Narnia. A White Witch has used her dark powers to keep Narnia in winter for 100 years, but it is foretold that four humans will help Aslan break the spell. When the Pevensie siblings—Lucy, Susan, Edmund and Peter—discover the magic of Narnia by entering the enchanted world through a wardrobe, the stage is set for a classic battle of epic proportions. Please note that students who sign up for this class must register for supervised lunch for the week of July 5–8.
One-Week Workshops Session III • Week 7 • July 11-17 Creative Dramatics Workshop Curious George Grades: PreK—1 (ages 4—6) M—F, 9—10:30 a.m. Ehrlich & Press Dance Studio $100/JCC; $120/non-member Instructor: Kate Roselle Join the world’s most curious monkey and the man with the yellow hat, as they meet new people and explore the wide world. Each day a new story is read and then transformed into a play utilizing the students as the actors.
Playmaking and Set Design Charlotte’s Web Grades 1—3 M—F, 1—4 p.m. Ehrlich & Press Dance Studio $145/JCC; $174/non-member Instructor: Kate Roselle Art and theatre are combined in this action-packed, farm-filled workshop. Come with us to the Arable farm, where you’ll meet Wilbur, an irresistible pig who desperately wants to avoid the butcher shop, and our heroine, Charlotte, a spider who sacrifices everything to save her friend. Join us as we create the Arable Farm sets and props before we share our great adventure with parents and friends on the final day of class.
All-Day Dramatics MUSICAL Performance Workshop Hairspray (**Day One MUSICAL Audition) Grades 3—6 M—F, 9 a.m.—4 p.m. Final Dress Rehearsal: Sun., 7/17, 1—4 p.m. Performance: Sun., 7/17, 6 p.m. Pluss Theatre $360/JCC; $432/non-member (plus $25 for supervised lunch) Instructor: TBA
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ster world. Since monsters are actually terrified of children it's a major cause for alarm and when the evil Randall finds out it’s a major headache for Sulley and Mike. Join us as we work together building our own sets and props before we share our cuddly monster adventure with parents and friends on the final day of class.
This workshop version of the popular musical has been specially adapted for young performers-abridged to 45 minutes, with music appropriate for young voices. In 1962 Baltimore, Maryland, plump teenager Tracy Turnblad's dream is to dance on The Corny Collins Show, a local TV dance program. When Tracy wins a role on the show, she becomes a celebrity overnight. She then shakes things up when she launches a campaign to increase the diversity of the show. Please note that students who sign up for this class must register for Supervised Lunch for the week of July 11–15; (see page 8). **PREPARATION: It should be noted that no musical experience is necessary to sign up for this production. However, unlike our oneweek, non-musical workshops which do not require any formal preparation, all students enrolled in Hairspray must come to the first day prepared to sing a song from a Broadway musical. Recommendations and further instructions will be provided once you sign up. It should also be noted that students are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with the music from the show before the first day of this workshop.
Creative Dramatics Workshop Pig Tales Grades: PreK—1 (ages 4—6) M—F, 10:30 a.m.—noon Ehrlich & Press Dance Studio $100/JCC; $120/non-member Instructor: Kate Roselle We’ll explore the amazing stories of the always smart and powerful pig – from those three little pigs to the Olivia stories to Babe, Wilbur and many more. Each day a new story is read and then transformed into a play utilizing the students as the actors.
One-Week Workshops Session III • Week 8 • July 18-24 Creative Dramatics Workshop Jungle Adventures Grades: PreK—1 (ages 4—6) M—F, 9—10:30 a.m. Ehrlich & Press Dance Studio $100/JCC; $120/non-member Instructor: Katie Wall
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Participants will explore stories about all the animals that might be found in a jungle- from kingly lions to sneaky tigers to bears, monkeys, birds and even tricky spiders. Using The Jungle Book and other exciting stories, we will journey forth to adventure. Each day a new story is read and then transformed into a play utilizing the students as the actors.
Creative Dramatics Workshop Horton and Friends Grades: PreK—1 (ages 4—6) M—F, 10:30 a.m.—noon Ehrlich & Press Dance Studio $100/JCC; $120/non-member Instructor: Katie Wall This class introduces the stories of Seuss For the creative child who wants to let loose. Each day a new story by Seuss they will hear Then into that story on stage they’ll appear. From Horton to Yertle or The Cat in the Hat There’ll be fun and adventure, and you can’t beat that!
Playmaking and Set Design You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown Grades 1—3 M—F, 1—4 p.m. Ehrlich & Press Dance Studio $145/JCC; $174/non-member Instructor: Katie Wall Art and theatre are combined in this gentle, smart and fun-filled workshop. Join us for a hilarious musical adventure featuring the terrific characters from the famous Peanuts cartoon. Join Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, Snoopy and a host of others as we create the wit and wisdom of the Charles Shultz world. We will also use some of the music from the musical version of the stories and the famous animated movies. Join us as we work together to build our own Charlie Brown sets and props and then perform these terrific stories for parents and friends on the final day of class.
be a relief... or will it? Please note that students who sign up for this class must register for Supervised Lunch for the week of July 18–22 (see page 8).
Three-Week Workshops Session III & IV • Weeks 9, 10, 11 • July 25—August 14 Mainstage Shakespeare Production Romeo & Juliet (*Day One Audition) Grades 6—12 M—F, 9 a.m.—4 p.m. (Three weeks) Mandatory Technical Rehearsal: Sunday, 8/7, Noon—8 p.m. Performances: Wed. 8/10 (eve.); Thurs. 8/11 (mat. & eve.); Fri. 8/12 (mat.); Sun. 8/14 (mat. & eve) Shwayder Theatre $675/JCC; $810/non-member Director: Bryce Alexander Prejudice, intolerance, teenage rebellion and young love—the themes of this timeless tragedy are as relevant today as they were in Shakespeare’s time. The play is set in the Italian towns of Verona and Mantua, where the Capulets and Montagues have been fighting for so long that they have forgotten what initiated the feud in the first place. The youngest members of the rival families, Romeo and Juliet, meet and fall in love. Hiding their forbidden relationship, Romeo is forced into a sword fight with the fiery Tybalt (cousin to Juliet) and inadvertently slays him and is banished by the Prince. Events unravel as the Nurse and Friar Lawrence do their best to assist the couple, but in the end, the family’s hatred does not allow their children to escape their own cycle of prejudice and violence. Teenagers easily understand the plight of Romeo and Juliet, perhaps the greatest star-crossed lovers of the world literature, as they struggle against the forces of fate. Join us for laughter, tears, sword fights and some of the most memorable poetry in the English language.
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The Adventures of Harry Potter, Book Five (*Day One Audition) Grades 3—6 M—F, 9 a.m.—4 p.m. Final Dress Rehearsal: Sun., 7/24, 1—4 p.m. Performance: Sun., 7/24, 6 p.m. Pluss Theatre $360/JCC; $432/non-member (plus $25 for supervised lunch) Instructor: Kelly McAllister
Romeo & Juliet Technical Apprenticeship Grades 8–12** Week I (7/27—7/29): W—F, noon—6 p.m. (Note that this workshop begins on Wed.) Week II (8/1—8/5): M—F, noon—6 p.m. Week III (8/8—8/12): M—F, 9 a.m.—4 p.m. (Eve performances Wed., Thurs., Sun.) Mandatory Technical Rehearsal: Sunday, 8/7, noon—8 p.m. Performances: Wed. 8/10 (eve.); Thurs. 8/11 (mat. & eve.); Fri. 8/12 (mat.); Sun. 8/14 (mat. & eve) Shwayder Theatre and Workshop $275/JCC; $330/non-member Instructors: MACC Production Manager Emily MacIntyre; Summer Technical Director and designers
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix chronicles Harry’s fifth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. As the school year approaches, 15-year-old Harry Potter is in full-blown adolescence. It's been yet another infuriating and boring summer with the despicable Dursleys, this time with minimal contact from our hero's nonMuggle friends from school. Harry is feeling especially edgy at the lack of news from the magic world, wondering when the freshly revived evil Lord Voldemort will strike. Returning to Hogwarts will
A limited number of technical apprenticeship positions are offered in conjunction with each Academy Production Workshop. Apprentices will receive personal instruction and hands-on experience working with the production’s backstage elements, which include sets, lights, sound and props (costume work not included in this workshop). Students work side-by-side with the MACC’s production manager, summer technical director and professional designers. Each student then fills a technical crew position for the session’s mainstage production.
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One-Week Workshops Session III • Week 9 • July 25—29 Creative Dramatics Workshop Around the World in Five Days Grades: PreK—1 (ages 4—6) M—F, 9—10:30 a.m. Ehrlich & Press Dance Studio $100/JCC; $120/non-member Instructor: Kelly McAllister We’ll experience the wonders of marvelous stories from Asia, Africa, Europe and beyond. Students will create and develop characters and themes from countries around the world. Each day will conclude with an improvisational play based on a different book.
All Day Dramatics Performance Workshop Peter Pan (*Day One Audition) Grades 3—6 M—F, 9 a.m.—4 p.m. Final Dress Rehearsal: Sunday, 7/31, 1 p.m.—4 p.m. Performance: Sunday, 7/31, 6 p.m. Pluss Theatre $360/JCC; $432/non-member (plus $25 for supervised lunch) Instructor: Katie Wall You’ll be swept off your feet when you journey to a magical land with a certain boy who refuses to grow up. Wendy, John and Michael Darling enter a world of enchantment when they leave their family and fly off to Neverland with Peter Pan and Tinkerbell. There they join with the Lost Boys in their fight against Captain Hook and his band of pirates. This timeless classic has adventure, magic and the poetry of an enduring tale.
One-Week Workshops Session IV • Week 10 • August 1-7
Creative Dramatics Workshop Down On the Farm Grades PreK—1 (ages 4—6) M—F, 10:30 a.m.—noon Ehrlich & Press Dance Studio $100/JCC; $120/non-member Instructor: Kelly McAllister Participants will explore stories about all the animals that might be found on a farm- from loyal dogs to incredible pigs to chickens, sheep, horses and cows. Each day a new story is read and then transformed into a play utilizing the students as the actors.
Playmaking and Set Design Megamind Grades 1—3 M—F, 1—4 p.m. Ehrlich & Press Dance Studio $145/JCC; $174/non-member Instructor: Kelly McAllister Art and theatre are combined in this action-packed, villain-turnedhero-filled workshop. Megamind is the most brilliant super–villain the world has ever known... and the least successful. Over the years, he has tried to conquer Metro City in every imaginable way. Each attempt has been a colossal failure thanks to the caped superhero known as "Metro Man," until the day Megamind actually defeats him in the throes of one of his botched evil plans. Suddenly, the fate of Metro City is threatened when a new villain arrives and chaos runs rampant, leaving everyone to wonder: Can the world's biggest "mind" actually be the one to save the day? Join us as we work together to build our own Metro City sets and props and then perform this world saving adventure for parents and friends on the final day of class.
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Magic Tree House Grades PreK—1 (ages 4—6) M—F, 9.—10:30 a.m. Ehrlich & Press Dance Studio $100/JCC; $120/non-member Instructor: Kelly McAllister Get ready for a world of adventure with stories from the beloved Magic Tree House series! Jack and his little sister Annie are just two regular kids from Frog Creek, Pennsylvania. Then they discover a mysterious tree house packed with all sorts of books...and their lives are never the same! Soon they are traveling through time and space in the magic tree house and having amazing adventures. Whether it's watching baby dinosaurs hatch, finding a secret passage in a castle, helping a ghost queen in an Egyptian pyramid, or finding pirate treasure – your young actor won't want to miss this week of adventure! Each day a new story is read and then transformed into a play utilizing the students as the actors.
Creative Dramatics Workshop Magic School Bus Adventures Grades PreK—1 (ages 4—6) M—F, 10:30 a.m.—noon Ehrlich & Press Dance Studio $100/JCC; $120/non-member Instructor: Kelly McAllister Introduce your preschooler to science as we hop aboard the Magic School Bus for a series of super fun scientific adventures. The stories feature the exploits of Ms. Frizzle and her class of students at Walkerville Elementary School who board a magical school bus which takes them on educational adventures to space, under the Earth, into the human body or to other such locations. Each day a new story is read and then transformed into a play utilizing the students as the actors.
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Join your favorite Princesses as they journey to adventure – from Cinderella to Rapunzel to Shrek’s Fiona or even the newest Tiana, we will explore stories that feature those sweet, well mannered Princesses. Each day a new story is read and then transformed into a play utilizing the students as the actors.
Playmaking and Set Design Kung Fu Panda II Grades 1—3 M—F, 1—4 p.m. Ehrlich & Press Dance Studio $145/JCC; $174/non-member Instructor: Kelly McAllister
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Art and theatre are combined in this action-packed, kung fu-filled workshop. Po the Panda is now living his dream as The Dragon Warrior, protecting the Valley of Peace alongside his friends and fellow kung fu masters, The Furious Five - Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper and Monkey. But Po's awesome new life is threatened by the emergence of a formidable villain, who plans to use a secret, unstoppable weapon to conquer China and destroy kung fu. It is up to Po and The Furious Five to journey across China to face this threat and vanquish it. But how can Po stop a weapon that can stop kung fu? He must look to his past and uncover the secrets of his mysterious origins; only then will he be able to unlock the strength he needs to succeed. Join us as we work together to build our own Chinese sets and props and then perform this world saving adventure for parents and friends on the final day of class.
Fairytopia and Other Barbie Movie Adventures Grades: PreK—1 (ages 4—6) M—F, 9—10:30 a.m. Ehrlich & Press Dance Studio $100/JCC; $120/non-member Instructor: Katie Wall Inspired by the fantasy animated films featuring Barbie, come along for some fantastical tales full of magic and adventure. We’ll use dramatic play to explore stories like Fairytopia, Thumbelina, The Three Musketeers, The Diamond Castle, 12 Dancing Princesses, Magic of the Rainbow and The Magic of Pegasus other Barbie movie stories. Each day a new story is read and then transformed into a play utilizing the students as the actors.
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The Adventures of Harry Potter, Book Four (*Day One Audition) Grades 3—6 M—F, 9 a.m.—4 p.m. Final Dress Rehearsal: Sunday, 8/7, 1—4 p.m. Performance: Sunday, 8/7, 6 p.m. Pluss Theatre $360/JCC; $432/non-member (plus $25 for supervised lunch) Instructor: Shelly Bordas
Finding Nemo Grades 1—3 M—F, 1—4 p.m. Ehrlich & Press Dance Studio $145/JCC; $174/non-member Instructor: Katie Wall
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire takes us through Harry’s fourth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Headmaster Dumbledore makes the exciting announcement that the Triwizard Tournament is to be held after 100 years. One representative from each of the three largest wizardry schools of Europe (sinister Durmstrang, luxurious Beauxbatons and Hogwarts) are to be chosen by the Goblet of Fire. No one foresees that the Goblet will announce a fourth candidate: Harry. Who has put his name into the Goblet, and how is his participation in the tournament linked, as it surely must be, to Voldemort's newest plot? Please note that students who sign up for this class must register for Supervised Lunch for the week of August 1-5 (see page 8).
One-Week Workshops Session IV • Week 11 • August 8-14 Creative Dramatics Workshop Precious Princesses Grades PreK—1 (ages 4—6) M—F, 9 a.m.—10:30 p.m. Ehrlich & Press Dance Studio $100/JCC; $120/non-member Instructor: Katie Wall
Art and theatre are combined in this action-packed, fun-filled workshop. Dive into a fabulous adventure with Nemo, his father, Marlin, the forgetful Dorie and a host of sea creatures. We’ll recreate the memorable story of a father’s quest to rescue his son. We’ll build our own undersea sets and props and then share our adventure with parents and friends on the final day of class.
All-Day Dramatics Performance Workshop Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (*Day One Audition) Grades 3—6 M—F, 9 a.m.—4 p.m. Final Dress Rehearsal: Sunday, 8/14, 1—4 p.m. Performance: Sunday, 8/14, 6 p.m. Pluss Theatre $360/JCC; $432/non-member (plus $25 for supervised lunch) Instructor: Kelly McAllister Who wouldn't want to join Charlie Bucket in his adventurous tour of Willy Wonka's world-famous Chocolate Factory? Now is your chance! Charlie has found a golden ticket and is on his way to see the greatest chocolate factory in the world. Step through the factory gates to discover whether or not the rumors surrounding the Chocolate Factory and its mysterious owner are true. The delicious fun of Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory awaits you! Please note that students who sign up for this class must register for Supervised Lunch for the week of August 8-12 (see page 8). See faculty bios at www.maccjcc.org.
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