DECEMBER 2020
Virtual Workshops
Sponsored by
Excite. Inspire. Create. Learning is a process; it never ends. Such is the approach for Venice Theatre’s education programs. We offer a “no shortcuts,” high-quality theatre training program with topnotch, caring instructors. Graduates of our program are currently working in the theatre field as professional actors and technicians. And they’re studying across the U.S. in prestigious theatre programs. Our graduates are teachers, medical students, and emerging writers. All of them will tell you that their theatre training─the problem-solving, the collaboration, the public presence─helped them grow in their careers. Each one will tell you that Venice Theatre classes and camps afforded them some of the most fun they’ve ever had. Whatever career young people pursue as adults, they will be more successful as a result of our arts education programs. They will be more creative, more disciplined, more conscientious…and more fun to be around. We also are proud of our adult students who keep pursuing new opportunities. They truly understand that learning never ends. So, whether you’re in kindergarten or in your retirement years, Venice Theatre is ready to make a dramatic impact on your life! Murray Chase, Producing Executive Director
Sandy Davisson, Director of Education & Outreach
Elementary Virtual Workshops If I Were the Director... (Grades 3-6)
INSTRUCTOR: KELLY DUYN Explore the ins and outs of the creative decision-making that comes with being a director. Workshop limited to 8 students.
DEC. 9, 5:30-6:30 P.M.
Build Your Own Adventure (Grades K-2)
$10
INSTRUCTOR: KELLY DUYN Write your own story/script in the short span of 1 hour! Workshop limited to 8 students.
DEC. 10, 5:30-6:30 P.M.
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$10
For your best experience, please have a dedicated space free of interruptions. Questions? Call us at 941.486.8679 / Register at venicetheatre.org/vt-education/
Middle School Virtual Workshops Cold Reading (Grades 7-12)
INSTRUCTOR: SANDY DAVISSON Experience a mock audition, get techniques to improve your audition, and have some fun! For any experience level. Workshop limited to 6 students.
DEC. 8, 5-6 P.M. $10
If I Were the Director... (Grades 3-6)
INSTRUCTOR: KELLY DUYN Explore the ins and outs of the creative decision-making that comes with being a director. Workshop limited to 8 students.
DEC. 9, 5:30-6:30 P.M.
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$10
For your best experience, please have a dedicated space free of interruptions. Questions? Call us at 941.486.8679 / Register at venicetheatre.org/vt-education/
High School Virtual Workshops Cold Reading (Grades 7-12)
INSTRUCTOR: SANDY DAVISSON Experience a mock audition, get techniques to improve your audition, and have some fun! For any experience level. Workshop limited to 6 students.
DEC. 8, 5-6 P.M. $10
Musical Theatre History: Sondheim to Miranda
INSTRUCTOR: KRISTOFER GEDDIE For grades 19-adult. A fast-paced review of 40 years of Musical Theatre history from 1979 through 2019.Workshop limited to 25 students.
DEC. 9, 5-6:30 P.M. $15
Reimagining a Christmas Classic A Technical Theatre Conversation
INSTRUCTOR: JOHN ANDZULIS For grades 9-adult. VT’s resident Technical Director and Lighting Designer will take students through the creative process of redesigning, reimagining, and adding production value to the theatre’s traditional production of A Christmas Carol, all while retaining the heart of Dickens’ original story. Workshop limited to 10 students.
DEC. 16, 5-6 P.M. $10
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For your best experience, please have a dedicated space free of interruptions. Questions? Call us at 941.486.8679 / Register at venicetheatre.org/vt-education/
Adult Virtual Classes Cold Reading
INSTRUCTOR: BRAD WAGES Get quick tips and techniques to improve your audition. Workshop limited to 6 students.
DEC. 14, 4-5:15 P.M. $12
Reimagining a Christmas Classic A Technical Theatre Conversation
INSTRUCTOR: JOHN ANDZULIS For grades 9-adult. VT’s resident Technical Director and Lighting Designer will take students through the creative process of redesigning, reimagining, and adding production value to the theatre’s traditional production of A Christmas Carol, all while retaining the heart of Dickens’ original story. Workshop limited to 10 students.
DEC. 16, 5-6 P.M. $10
Questions? Call us at 941.486.8679 Register at venicetheatre.org/vt-education/
Benefits of Performing Arts The performing arts increase the opportunity for learning through:
• communication and expression, leading to improved self-esteem • teamwork • critical thinking • creativity - the most sought-after job skill today • problem-solving
Did you know? Students who participate in the arts are... 4 times more likely: • to be recognized for academic achievement • to participate in math/science fairs • to win awards for writing
3 times more likely:
• to be elected to class offices • to win attendence awards • to go on to higher education Source: Americans For the Arts www.artsusa.org/public_awareness
For more info, call us at 941.486.8679 Register at venicetheatre.org/vt-education/ 7