A Fresh Experience in Theatre!-Workshops

Actor's Tools Workshops begin February 6, 2012
Open to those ages 7 years-adult.
Placement is determined by director after auditons.
Please fill out the Registration form.

Mind (Acting) Body (Movement) Voice

Tuesday Tuesday Thursday

4:00-5:00 ages 8-12 5:00-6:00 ages 8-12 5:30-6:15 ages 8-12
7:00-8:00 ages 13-17 6:00-7:00 ages 13-17 6:30-7:30 ages 13-17

Little Stars: Thursday 4:30-5:15 age 7

Troupe de Tour

Mondays 4:00-6:00

Workshops are grouped according to age and ability.

(No Adult Workshops are scheduled at this time. Troupe participation is by special permission to those 13 and up. If you are interested in either, please contact the director.)

You may attend all workshops at your level each week.

All, except Little Stars, should select a one minute monologue to be used during workshops and show auditions.

You must be registered, and attend, at least ONE workshop each week to perform with us.
Please see Registration page for fees. Payments may be made on Make A Payment page.

Please see REGISTRATION FORM or Registration page.

Additional One Time Only Workshops open to anyone ages 8 & up:

Mask Making*
Friday, February 10, 2012 6p-9p. Ages 13 & up

Saturday, February 11, 2012 9a-12n. Ages 8-12

$40 $30 each session
Includes supplies
You MUST pre-register to attend.
Deadline to register February 6, 2012
NO WALK UPS.
*must have minimum of 8 participants

The Studio in Seville Plaza
1905 W. Thomas St.
Hammond, LA
(985) 634-8122

This program is about training people, young and young at heart,
to perform in front of an audience, whether it be on stage or off.
It is about developing relationships, believing in yourself and gaining the trust of others.

Visit the REGISTRATION FORM to register!

Please plan to attend all of our shows this season for some wholesome family fun!

Regular workshop sessions are limited to 20 persons (minimum 6)
and will touch on the Actor's 3 Tools: Mind, Body, & Voice.

Mind: Acting for the Stage workshop sessions will help participants to:
        * Make movement choices to create a specific effect for a specific character
        * Choose appropriate vocal techniques to communicate a particular meaning
        * Use past experiences, sensory recall, in the creation of drama
        * Choose appropriate physical and vocal expressions
            to enhance drama of character and setting

Body: Movement is added to the workshop format to:
          *enable the participant to positively express their feelings
          *explore character transformation which can be made through movement
          *develop different characters

Voice: Speaking of...will help participants:
          *learn the proper way to use their voice for the stage
          *strengthen their character development by adding vocal characteristics
          *learn the dynamics of the voice

Improvisation is the invention of spontaneous dialogue and action, based on an understanding of a role or a situation.
    Participants will:
        * Identify choices made in problem solving
        * Make choices within the boundaries of the dramatic situation
        * Work as a team to solve group problems through negotiation and compromise
        * Define and use criteria to assess and evaluate the work of self and others

Also, through the year we will offer special workshops in the following areas:

Stage Craft workshops will introduce the participants to:
        *determining the difference between a prop, a costume and set/scenery.
        *Costume Design & construction
        *Prop Design & Construction
        *Scenic Design, construction, & painting
        *Sound & Lighting for the stage
        *Stage Management

Make-Up for the Stage will allow participants to:
         *discover how to complete a character transformation through make-up
         *learn through hands on experience in applying make-up for the stage
         *create make-up designs for real and fantasy characters

Costuming for the Stage will help participants to:
        *understand the importance of the costume to the character
        *make good costume choices through character development
        *why people dressed the way they did back in the day
        *how to create a period costume from a thrift store purchase

^dates subject to change.

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