WORKSHOPS 

Saturdays, April 10 - June 12, 2010

Let's Put on a Play: Ages 6-9, 9:00-10:00 a.m.
Through fun theatre games, zany improvisation, and unscripted scene work, this class introduces students to dramatic concepts like characterization, story structure, and conflict.  Students will create a performance piece based on a favorite story utilizing basic theatre skills, including stage directions and vocal projection.  Tuition: $85

Don't Fear Shakespeare:  Ages 9 and up, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
This class will introduce students to "The Bard" through scene work, monologues and sonnets.  This fun and active class will expose students to well known Shakespeare plays while exploring the movement and manners of the Elizabethan period.  Tuition: $85

Show Tunes: Ages 11 and up - 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Exploring different composers than previous sessions, students will sing and dance to some off Broadway's greatest hits while learning basic musical theatre skills.  Group songs as well as solos will be explored.  Tuition: $125

Classes will be taught by Patrick Lathrop, actor, director, costumer and educator.  Patrick holds a BA in Theatre Performance, an MFA in Musical Theatre and an MA in Costume History and Design.  He has been a Teaching Artist for over 25 years with a strong background in non-tradtional, informal and museum education utilizing the Visual and Performing Arts to foster creativity and self-seteem in young people.  Patrick has worked with a variety of organizations including the Imagination Celebration of Orange County, Orange County Department of Education, Pasadena Junior Theatre, Pasadena UnifiedSchool District, and San Diego Junior Theatre.  Recently he worked with the San Diego Old Globe Theatre to help develop a new Shakespeare Curriculum for fifth graders.  He also served as the 2009 teacher and director for Coaster Theatre's Performing Arts Camp.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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