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9/29
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2023 Winter Classes
Musical Theatre Workshop: Shrek
Participants will get experience with multiple aspects of musical theatre, including auditioning, character development, blocking, basic choreography, and performance. This musical theatre workshop will feature each participant in their own role with a speaking part, while taking part in each musical number. The performance piece will feature songs and scenes from the Dreamworks production of "Shrek, Jr" A small performance for family and friends will be offered during the last 20 minutes of the final class on Monday, February 27th. Ages 8-12.
WHEN: Mondays, 5-6p
January 9 - February 27
WHERE: First United Methodist Church
INSTRUCTOR: Julie Baumann
COST: $175
Homeschool
Roald Dahl Scene Study
Explore the quirky and strange world of Roald Dahl through multiple scenes from some of his best books made into plays including The BFG, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, and The Witches. Dahl’s skill of making bad characters VERY bad and good characters VERY good makes bringing his stories to life so much fun for actors, especially those just starting out. Participants will learn about stage directions, blocking, character development, and expression through this scene study course. Ages 8-15.
WHEN: Wednesdays 1-2p
January 11 - March 1
WHERE: Civic Theatre
INSTRUCTOR: Julie Baumann
COST: $100
Becoming a Character Actor
Are you tired of getting “type-cast?” Are you looking for some interesting ways to create new and unique characters? This is the class for you! In this course, you will interpret classic characters in brand new ways, create brand new characters that don’t exist yet, all while interacting with others in a creative atmosphere. You will explore movement, voice, expression, and unique qualities that help make characters believable. Ages 12-18
WHEN: Mondays 5:30-6:30p
January 9 - February 27
WHERE: McAllister Recreation Center
INSTRUCTOR: Kyle Brown
COST: $175
Saturday Fun Class: Disney Royal Party
Participants will choose a costume (can arrive in one or choose from our provided costumes) and indulge in the best parts of being a prince or princess. Each week will feature a different Disney character who teaches us about character traits such as courage, kindness, selflessness, and creativity. Class members will take part in theatre games and activities that reinforce each week’s character trait. Ages 4-7
WHEN: Saturdays 10-10:45a
January 14- February 4
WHERE: Civic Theatre
INSTRUCTOR: Julie Baumann
COST: $75
Roald Dahl Scene Study
Explore the quirky and strange world of Roald Dahl through multiple scenes from some of his best books made into plays including The BFG, James and the Giant Peach, Matilda, and The Witches. Dahl’s skill of making bad characters VERY bad and good characters VERY good makes bringing his stories to life so much fun for actors, especially those just starting out. Participants will learn about stage directions, blocking, character development, and expression through this scene study course. Ages 8-12.
WHEN: Tuesdays, 5-6p
January 10 - February 28
WHERE: First United Methodist Church
INSTRUCTOR: Rachel Wallace
COST: $175
Improv with the Best!
Come learn about how improvisation works through some of the best improv performers around! We will be joined each week by different members of the “One Size Fits All” comedy troupe who will bring us some of their favorite games and tips of the trade! This is a great place to start with improv, OR come refine your skills if you have taken improv in the past. Ages 8-12.
WHEN: Saturdays 11:30a - 12:30p
January 14 - February 4
WHERE: Civic Theatre
INSTRUCTOR: Julie Baumann and OSFA Improv Troupe
COST: $75
Rachel Wallace
Rachel Wallace (she/her) has been involved with theater throughout her life both on and off stage. She has been performing at Civic since 2016 and volunteering with Civic Youth Theater since 2018. Her efforts at Civic Youth include helping with educational classes, directing youth shows (Flora and Ulysses, Walk Two Moons, and A.D. on Frozen Jr. as well as Still Life With Iris) and volunteering during shows. Outside of Civic, Rachel is a Registered Behavioral Technician at Cornerstone Autism Center. In addition to providing ABA therapy to kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder for the past 4 years, she has also worked as a preschool teacher, a nanny, and worked in varying roles in multiple classrooms for the past 10+ years. Rachel is currently completing her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and ABA at Purdue University Global, with the intention of pursuing a Master’s Degree in a related ABA or educational field afterwards. She is a strong advocate for inclusivity both in and out of educational settings, and believes deeply that theater should be a safe place for all folks. Rachel lives in West Lafayette and shares her life with her teenager, her dog, her person, and her circle of supportive family and friends.
Kyle Brown
Kyle Brown is a Registered Behavior Technician for LittleStar ABA working with kids from ages 3-22 who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. He has been at Civic in multiple capacities that include: Acting, directing, assistant directing, backstage managing, and even behind the bar for any show he isn’t directly involved in. He wants to help with being a male presence at Civic Theater of Greater Lafayette to encourage younger male identifying actors prosper in any role they gravitate toward in theater.