WINTER 2016: FAIRIES & GOBLINS
Orlando Shakes’ All the World’s A Stage classes focus on skill sets that benefit students in on stage as well as everyday life. Focusing on the proficiency needed to bring great work to life, our classes celebrate the process of learning, experimenting, taking risks, and challenging expectations by focusing first on acting, then movement, and, finally Shakespeare’s words. Alone or as a package, this training is valuable for beginning actors as well as professionals. After each class, students are given a homework sheet detailing what was learned that day and assignments for the following week, allowing you to track your child’s progress and reinforce skills taught in class. All sessions culminate in a presentation for friends and family on the last day. See what your children have learned! Join us for continental breakfast at 9:00 a.m. while the students have a final rehearsal. Presentations begin at 10:00 a.m.”
REGISTRATION
Register now as spaces are limited! visit our website at ORLANDOSHAKES.ORG or call 407-447-1700 today. REFUND POLICY
No refunds will be given after seven days prior to the class start date.
FALL 2015:
ACTING
AGE 4 - GRADE 1
GRADES 5 - 7
STORY SONGS
COME, SIR, YOUR PASSADO
“We are such stuff as dreams are made on.” Create dream worlds and explore those that already exist through the world of story songs. Students will create their own musical, inspired by Shakespeare’s lyrical classic The Tempest.
“I am for you.” Dreamed of swordfighting with Hamlet? Slaying Tybalt in defense of your friend Mercutio? Or simply wanted to learn to fall without hurting yourself? This is the class for you! Students will learn basic stage combat to strengthen their classical and contemporary performance skills while working exploring the text of Shakespeare’s Pericles.
Dive into the classics and let your favorite fairies and goblins lead you to enchanted lands you’ve only read about---until now! Students will explore the “Actor’s Toolbox” of voice, body, and imagination while acting out scenes from Shakespeare’s magical classic The Tempest.
COMMUNITY CLASSES
SECOND STAR TO THE RIGHT OR NEVER GROW UP AGE 4 - GRADE 1
“Second star to the right, and straight on til morning.” Explore the world of Peter Pan, Captain Hook, Wendy, and Tinkerbell in this classic tale of courage and adventure. Students will explore the “Actor’s Toolbox” of voice, body, and imagination while learning the basics of story structure and what it means to be onstage bringing classic stories to life.
STAGE FRIGHT: JACK & ANNIE TAKE ON ACTING GRADES 2 - 4
When faced with problems that are insurmountable, call Jack and Annie! Students will act out scenes from Magic Tree House: A Ghost Tale for Mr. Dickens, using storytelling, active listening, and ensemble skills. Walk in the shoes of Jack, Annie, Charles Dickens, or one of his spooky ghosts!
“AND SO OUR STORY BEGINS...” GRADES 5 - 7
Star-catch-er (n) an individual appointed by her majesty the Queen of England to dispose of starstuff so people with evil intentions are unable to use it. Star-stuff (n) dust that falls from shooting stars and possesses incredibly magical properties. Students will act out scenes from Peter and the Starcatcher, the swashbuckling prequel to Peter Pan.
“‘Twas you we laughed at.” Join the likes of Trinculo and Stephano as you develop your inner clown. Students will learn basic juggling skills, the classic art of Commedia, rehearse physical comedy, and dive into comedic scenes from Shakespeare to bring your own individual clown to life.
GRADES 8 - 12
GRADES 2 - 4
SATURDAYS, SEPT. 26 – OCT. 31 (6 WEEKS) 9 A.M.-10:45 A.M. FEE: $160
CLOWNS & COMMEDIA
SPRING 2016:
SHAKESPEARE ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE: WE’RE IN A SHAKESPEARE PLAY! AGE 4 - GRADE 1
Join best friends Gerald and Piggie as they discover the world of William Shakespeare. In this class, students will explore the “Actor’s Toolbox” of voice, body, and imagination with their favorite characters from Mo Willems’ Elephant and Piggie series.
SUPERHEROES & SUPERHEROINES GRADES 2 - 4
“Lord, what fools these mortals be.” Shakespeare’s comedies are the foundation of our comedies today. Using Shakespeare’s clues, students will find the funny in his words and situations!
SATURDAYS, MAR. 26 – APR. 30 (6 WEEKS) 9 A.M.-10:45 A.M. FEE: $160
WHAT’S YOUR TRAGEDY? GRADES 5 - 7
“Speak the speech I pray you…!” Get your Shakespeare on while discovering his most famous tragedies, such as Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and Othello. Students will be assigned short Shakespearean speeches, and learn how to paraphrase as a tool for memorization and acting.
HIS “STORIES” GRADES 8 - 12
“It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.” Dive into Shakespeare’s most famous histories, such as Henry V and Richard III. Students will be assigned short Shakespearean speeches and scenes. This class is great preparation for school or community auditions.
I’M NOT DEAD, YET! GRADES 8 - 12
“We have a quest: to find the grail!” And you have a quest too...to explore acting techniques through the zany world of Monty Python. Do you accept your quest? Good. BEGIN! Students will perform scenes that inspired the hit musical, Spamalot!
AUDITING Students may audit a class for a $10 fee, which will be deducted from the class fee upon joining.
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MOVEMENT
SATURDAYS, JAN. 23 – MAR. 5 (6 WEEKS) 9 A.M.-10:45 A.M. FEE: $160