Civic
Theatre - 2012-2013 Classes
Civic Theatre
students will gain an appreciation of theatre arts, as well
as a deeper understanding of the importance of teamwork,
discipline, focus and commitment, all while making new
friends and having fun with their peers. Students will also
benefit from an enhanced sense of self-image and confidence
while they foster self-expression and develop creative
acting skills.
Our curricula are
designed to give students the best of both worlds—training
in the acting technique plus real experience onstage through
“Take a Bow” showcases at the end of each 6 week session
performed for family and friends.
Classes are divided
into four sessions:
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Youth Classes (age 7 - 18)
Young Peoples Classes (aged 3 - 6)
Adult Classes
Spring Break Camp
FAQ
Youth Classes
Classes are divided into three sessions:
FALL: Week of
September 24 thru Week of November 12, 2012
WINTER: Week of
January 7 thru Week of February 25, 2013
SPRING: Week of April 1 thru Week of May 20, 2013
FALL –
Characterization
-
Develop personal acting
skills by creating characters; Build vocal and
physical expression through character creation
Ages 7-8 Tuesdays 4:30 – 5:30
Ages 9-10 Wednesdays 4:30 –
5:30
Ages 11 + Thursdays 4:30 - 5:30
Fee: $95
WINTER –
Scene Study
-
Develop script derived
acting skills; Learn to make acting choices with
partnered scene work
Ages 7-8 Tuesdays 4:30 –
5:30
Ages 9-10 Wednesdays 4:30 –
5:30
Ages 11 + Thursdays 4:30 - 5:30
Fee: $95
SPRING –
Improvisation
-
Develop ensemble acting
skills; Build stage presence and off-the-cuff
creativity through theatre
game
Ages 7-8 Tuesdays 4:30 –
5:30
Ages 9-10 Wednesdays 4:30 –
5:30
Ages 11 + Thursdays 4:30 - 5:30
Fee: $95
Registration Form
Saturday Fun
classes for young actors (age 3 - 6)
Imagination
Theatre: 3-4 years old; Students
will use stories, theatre games and crafts to imagine
theatre. Three classes offered:
Saturday, September 15 10-10:45 a.m.
Saturday, January 26 10-10:45 a.m.
Saturday, May 11 10-10:45 a.m.
Fee: $10
Creation
Theatre: 5-6 years old; Students
will create theatre using their imagination, stories and
movement games. Three classes offered:
Saturday, September 15 11-12:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 26 11-12:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 11 11-12:00 p.m.
Fee: $12
Registration Form
Adult
Classes
CHOSEN BY
YOU!
Recently we
conducted a survey of several “theatre minded” adults and
asked them what adult classes they would like Civic to
offer. We listened and here are your top choices:
Auditioning
101 : Saturday, September 22,
from 10 a.m. to Noon
This two-hour class
will cover different auditioning techniques to help you get
that role!
Fee: $20
Directing:
Saturday, October 27 and Saturday, November 3 from 10 a.m.
to Noon
This two class
workshop will cover directing for the stage. Week one will
cover the basics of directing. Week two will allow students
to direct a short scene to be presented for the class.
Fee: $35
Stage
Management: Saturday, February 2,
from 10 a.m. to Noon
Behind every
successful director is a great stage manager! This
two-hour workshop will cover the basics of stage management.
Fee: $20
Acting 101 &
102 for Adults: Saturday, March
16 and Saturday March 23, from 10 a.m. to Noon
This two class workshop will cover the
basics of acting with an opportunity to perform for the
class.
Fee: $35
Lighting
Design and Costume Design Basics:
Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to Noon
This class will offer the student an
introduction to these two critical theatrical elements.
Fee: $20
Registration Form
Spring Break Camp
March
11-15, 2013 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (West Lafayette)
Title and show description
below:
1-week intensive theatre camp. Days will consist of classes
of improv, movement, acting and rehearsing. All camp
participants will be cast in the show. On Friday, March 15,
there will be a performance at 5:00 p.m. 8-12 years .
Fee: $150
March
25-29, 2013 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Lafayette & Tippecanoe)
Title and show description
Below
1-week intensive theatre camp. Days will consist of classes
of improv, movement, acting and rehearsing. All camp
participants will be cast in the show. On Friday, March 29,
there will be a performance at 5:00 p.m. 8-12 years
Fee: $150
Character Matters -
Welcome to
the weekly meeting of the Fairy Tale Advice Council! Led by
Rapunzel, a Handsome Prince, and a (recovering) Wicked
Witch, the council offers help in character-building to
famous folk creatures. Filled with humor and fantastic
songs, Character Matters is a wildly fun new way to
look at some of our favorite fairy tale characters.
Registration Form
THE DETAILS
Are there Discounts
Available?
Yes.
Members of Civic Theatre receive a $5
discount for every class.
Families enrolling multiple siblings receive
a $5 discount on all classes after the initial class.
There is also a Buy One Get One $5 discount,
adults or youth signing up for multiple classes will see
multiple discounts.
Is there
financial aid?
Financial aid is
available for those who demonstrate true financial need.
Applications are
available at the theatre and
here. For more
information, contact the
Director of Education at 765-423-7529.
What if my child or I
need to miss a class?
Please let us know in
advance if your child will miss any classes so that the
teacher can adjust his or her lesson plan accordingly.
Refunds cannot be made
for missed classes.
Can parents or others
watch a class?
No. In order to help your
child abandon inhibitions and develop a strong sense of
their performance strengths we ask that parents do not
accompany their children past the lobby. Parents are welcome
to wait in the lobby of the theatre during the duration of
the class.
When should I arrive
in order to pick up my child?
Parents should arrive
shortly before class ends to pick up their student. The pick
up/drop off point is the Theatre’s front entrance on 5th
street. Our first priority is your child’s safety. Students
will not be permitted to wait outside. Please be prompt. If
you are late and the teacher needs to wait with your child,
a strict penalty of $25/extra 15 minutes will be imposed.
Will there be a
performance at the end of the class?
Some have a "Sharing Day"
on the last day of class for family and friends that may
wish to observe. This may be an informal performance, a
reading of a script, or they might simply share something
the class has worked on. NOT EVERY CLASS WILL PRESENT A
"PLAY" OR OTHER PERFORMANCE FOR SHARING DAY. Each instructor
will design a sharing day based on the needs and skills of
the class. If a performance is planned for sharing day, it
is intended to be very informal and almost always done
without lights, sets, props or costumes.
Theatre skills are
life skills!
Our classes are very
carefully planned to match the skill and emotional level of
the student. For that reason, we only place students in
classes within their grade range. The first day of class,
you can ask for information on what to expect from any
class. In order to ensure students derive maximum benefit
and enjoyment from the classroom experience, students who
become disruptive or disrespectful will be removed from
class with no refund of tuition.
CIVIC HAS A LIMITED NUMBER OF
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE.
Please contact the office for more information or click
here for a
scholarship form.
Please contact the Civic office
at 423-PLAY(7529) for details or to register over the phone.
We would be glad to "snail mail" registration forms to you.
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