Classes

 

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Actors' Theatre of South Carolina

• Movie Camp

Creative Spark Center for the Arts

• General information

Flowertown Players

• Acting Out!
• Tech Support
• Original Acts
• Acting Out Loud!

Footlight Players

• Acting Academy
• Musical Theatre Workshop

Midtown Productions & The Charleston Acting Studio

• Youth Summer Drama Day Camps
• Youth Play in a Day Workshop
• Youth and Adult Private Voice or Acting Lessons

South of Broadway Theatre Company

• Theatre Summer Camps
• Voice Lessons with Mary Gould
  • Companion Lessons
  • Individual Intensives

Village Repertory Co.

• Musical Theatre Summer Camp 1
• Musical Theatre Summer Camp 2
• Acting for Comedy Summer Camp
• Acting Shakespeare Summer Camp
   

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Actors' Theatre of South Carolina

Moving Images Group, the film division of Actors' Theatre of South Carolina, is taking registrations for it's seventh MOVIE CAMP week - July 22-26, 2013.  Taught by multiple award-winning veteran film director, Chris Weatherhead, and a professional team of filmmakers, students get to learn HOW to make a short 12-15 minute film and also have a role to ACT in it. Very Limited Space.

AGES: must be 12 - 16 years old - send email inquiries to ATSC MOVIE CAMP --
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Call 843.588.9636 - Ask for Chris -
Visit: actorstheatreofsc.org

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Creative Spark Center for the Arts

Creative Spark Center for the Arts is a private not for profit multi-disciplinary art center located in Mt. Pleasant. Our mission is to provide high quality arts education to all who seek it regardless of talent, ability to pay, gender, ethnicity or sexual orientation. We believe that everyone has a creative spark and that learning the arts should be FUN. We have over 400 students each week ranging from newborns through adults. We offer many classes in art, drama, clay and private lessons in voice, violin, guitar and piano.

Call 843-881-3780 or visit www.creativespark.org for a full listing of our programs

 

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Flowertown Players

For more information on classes at the Flowertown Players, visit their website, www.flowertownplayers.org, or call (843) 875-9251.

2013 SUMMER CAMP WORKSHOPS
June 10-28
Monday - Friday

IMPORTANT DATES
Registration Dates: April 10th-May 31st
Payment Deadline: May 31st, 6PM
Final Performances: June 29th

COST
$350 for a . session
** Sign up for a Full Day & SAVE $100 **
(AM & PM session for your grade)

LIMITED SPACES
To allow for more quality instruction time and to ensure that we have enough physical space for all students, we have limited enrollment as follows:
AM "Acting Out" ~ 20 students
AM "Tech Support" ~ 10 students
PM "Original Acts" ~ 15 students
PM "Acting Out Loud!" ~ 15 students

SNACKS & LUNCHES
Snacks & Drinks will be provided by the theatre during break time.
Full Day students will need to bring their lunches from home; refrigerator & microwave available.

MORNING CLASSES
Time: 9AM-12PM

ACTING OUT!
(Open to rising Grades 2-5)
Performance Workshop:
This workshop focuses on basic acting skills like stage movement and building a character. Students will learn everything from stage directions and parts of the stage, to the audition process and what to do once you get the part. This workshop is ideal for beginners!

TECH SUPPORT
(Open to rising Grades 6-Up)
Technical Workshop:
This workshop is about the technical side of theatre. Students will gain working knowledge of all technical aspects such as lighting, sound, and set construction. They will also learn about what goes into choosing costumes and props for a show, as well as stage managing and assistant directing. Students will put this knowledge to use as they become the "Techies" for the final performances. This workshop is a great opportunity for teens to gain exposure to what goes on behind the scenes to make the magic happen onstage.

AFTERNOON CLASSES
Time: 1PM - 4PM

ORIGINAL ACTS!
(Open to rising Grades 2-5)
Performance Workshop:
In this workshop students get the best of both worlds as they write, produce and perform their own original scripts. They will learn basic acting skills like stage movement and building a character. Additionally, they will learn the basics of scriptwriting and what it takes to bring a story to the stage. These original scripts will be showcased in the final performances. This workshop is ideal for writers AND actors!

ACTING OUT LOUD!
(Open to rising Grades 6-UP)
Performance Workshop:
This workshop is geared towards older students who may have experience but want to develop their skills further. Focus will be on creating stronger, more believable characters, while advancing stage movement abilities and developing more truthful, living performances from more challenging scripts

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Footlight Players

The Footlight Players Acting Academy

This four-week workshop is being instructed by Michael Locklair during the weeks of June 17-20, June 24-27, July 8-11, and July 15-18 with a production July 19 at 7:00 PM. We will take the Week of July 1-5 off.

Age 10-13, 9 AM–12 PM, Monday–Thursday $400
Age 14-18, 1–4 PM, Monday–Thursday $400

This workshop is geared to opening up young actors' imaginations and confidence with self-expression through the use of movement, theatre games, improv games, studying scripts, cold readings, scene work and movement.

Michael Locklair, a 1972 graduate of Summerville High School continued his education earning an undergraduate degree in Elementary Education from Georgia Southern University and a MFA in Acting from Florida State University. After working as a teacher and professional actor in a number of schools and theatres from Maine to Florida, Michael returned to Charleston where he helped create Charleston County School of the Arts. He served as the first theatre instructor and eventually became the Fine Arts Director for all art areas at the school. Michael has been seen locally as either a performer or director with Charleston Stage Company, The Footlight Players, The Village Playhouse and the Flowertown Players. As the instructor of the Acting Academy, Michael comes full circle. It was here, with the Footlight Players where he had his first acting class with our long time Artistic Director, Dottie D'Anna.

All classes are held downtown at the Footlight Players Theatre located at 20 Queen Street, Charleston, SC 29401.
Register your student online at www.footlightplayers.net or over the phone at 843-722-7521.

The Footlight Players Musical Theatre Workshop

Week 1 July 8-12, 2013
Session I – Age 6-9, 9AM-12 $175
Session II – Age 10-14, 1-5 PM $200

Week 2 July 15-19, 2013
Session III – Age 15-18, 1-4 PM $200

Students will learn the techniques of musical theatre through instruction that includes movement, dance, acting and singing. The week will culminate in a final performance for friends and family on the Footlight Players Stage.

Mary Fishburne will instruct this exciting workshop for the second year in a row. Mary received her BA from Vanderbilt University. She studied at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, Westminster Choir College and Manhattan School of Music. Mary has appeared in several shows here in the Lowcountry including The Footlight Players production of South Pacific. Pianist, Immanuel Houston, will accompany Mary.

All classes are held downtown at the Footlight Players Theatre located at 20 Queen Street, Charleston, SC 29401.
Register your student online at www.footlightplayers.net or over the phone at 843-722-7521.

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Midtown Productions & The Charleston Acting Studio

915 Folly Rd, corner of Camp Rd on James Island
843-795-2223 - www.midtownproductions.org

2013 SUMMER EDUCATION PROGRAM

COME PLAY WITH US!

The Charleston Acting Studio's mission is to provide a trusting and creative environment to nurture imagination. Classes teach performance, directing and designing skills to not only develop well rounded theatre practitioners, but to also foster communication, teamwork and critical thinking skills, which are treasured tools in day to day life.

We design classes for the beginner to the experienced as well as the curious. Each of the Youth Summer Day Camps are molded to the rich personalities of the students as they create and shape an original play over the week long camp. Through this approach, students develop characters, performance technique and playwriting skills. Every class is unique with limitless possibilities and downright fun. After all, we are learning the art of play!

The final day of camp culminates in showcase performance. Family and friends are cordially invited and encouraged to attend!

CONTACTS:
Kristen Bushey, Operations Manager (Class Registration Contact)
Studio: 843-795-2223
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Website: www.midtownproductions.org

YOUTH SUMMER DRAMA DAY CAMPS
Ages: *5-17 (Teens 14+ may choose to work as an assistant/intern to the instructor)
Instructor: Teralyn Tanner
Class Day/Time: Monday-Friday 9am-1pm
EARLY DROP OFF: 8:30am – 9:00am
LATE PICK-UP: 2pm-5pm
-Summer Camp One: June 17-21, 2013 (ONE WEEK CAMP) Tuition: $300.00
Showcase: Saturday, June 22, 2013
-Summer Camp Two: July 8-12, 2013 (ONE WEEK CAMP) Tuition: $300.00
Showcase: Saturday, July 13, 2013
-Summer Camp Three: July 15 - 26, 2013 (TWO WEEK CAMP) Tuition: $425.00
Showcase: Saturday, July 27, 2013
*Pre-requisite: Children must be able to read

This summer, the Charleston Acting Studio is presenting three different theatre camps focused on children, creativity, imagination, and fun. In June and July, we are offering a one-week camp which will explore theatre from every angle--performance, design, and production. Students will have the chance to explore theatre through the creation of an original script. Students not only create their own characters and story, but also design costumes, make-up, and the set. The week long camp culminates on Saturday with a production for family and friends to enjoy.
In July we are offering a two-week camp that delves deeper into performance while developing movement and vocal technique. Students will create an original script through improvisation and creative activities. As the days progress, students will learn the art of design--costume, set, and make-up--as well as stage combat. This two-week exploration culminates with a performance of
the original script created by the students.

Our Summer Camps are designed with your family in mind. This summer we are pleased to announce early drop-off and late pick-up. Instructors will be at the studio starting at 8:30AM and as late as 5PM at no extra cost to you. Students will get the opportunity to set up and help with set construction. And from 2-5PM everyday we will watch a movie on our projector! Popcorn included!

YOUTH PLAY IN A DAY WORKSHOP
Ages: *5-14 Tuition: $75/workshop
Instructor: Teralyn Tanner
Class Day/Time: Saturday, August 3, 2013 ~ 10:00am - 4:00pm
*Pre-requisite: Children must be able to read

Charleston Acting Studio in conjunction with your child's imagination will take on an unbelievable, show stoppable feat! In only six short hours we will write, design, and perform an original play. Drop your child off and 10AM and when you come to pick him/her up they will perform their masterpiece. Don't think it can be done? Just sign your child up, and we'll prove it.

YOUTH AND ADULT PRIVATE VOICE OR ACTING LESSONS
Ages 6-96 Tuition: $35/half hour; $65/hour
Instructors: Voice –Mary Fishburne, Inga Agrest
Acting – Daniel Kuhn (Teens/Adults), Teralyn Tanner (Youth/Adults),
Emily Giant (Youth/Teen)
Class Day/Times: Lessons are scheduled by instructor

REGISTRATION FORMS AVAILABLE AT www.midtownproductions.org

REGISTRATION POLICIES and FEES

*A $50 non-refundable deposit and class registration form is required to reserve a spot in class. Mail check and form to Midtown Productions, 915 Folly Road, PMB #25, Charleston, SC 29412. Payments may also be made by cash, credit or debit card (Visa, Mastercard, Discover).

*Full payment for each class, camp or workshop is due the first day of class. There is a $25 fee for tuition received after the first day of class, unless other arrangements have been made prior to registration.

*There is a $25 fee for returned checks.

*Refunds will not be issued for any reason except in the case of a course or workshop cancellation by the Charleston Acting Studio.

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Village Repertory Co.

MUSICAL THEATER SUMMER CAMP 1 $200
Session 1 June 17- 21
Musical Theater 1: (Ages 12- 17) 9:30 am -12:30 pm

MUSICAL THEATER SUMMER CAMP 2 $200
Session 2, June 24-28
Musical Theater 2: (Ages 8 -13 ) 9:30 am - 12:30 pm June 24- 28

Have you dreamed of being on Glee?

During this one week camp, you will have the opportunity to work with one of Charleston's leading musical theatre professionals, Justin Wham, performing songs from Wicked, Les Miserables, A Chorus Line, CATS, Annie and Many More! We will explore different styles of Musical Theater, Projection, Diction, Character Development and Vocal Performance. On the last day parents, friends and family will be invited to attend a musical revue starring YOU! Accompanist and music provided.

Musical Theater Camp 1 can be done in conjunction with Acting Shakespeare Camp for $350

Musical Theater Camp 2 can be done in conjunction with Acting for Comedy for $350

ACTING FOR COMEDY SUMMER CAMP $200
June 24 -June 28 ( Ages 8 -13)

Acting for Stage Comedy Camp taught by Village Repertory Co. Producing Artistic Director Keely Enright. This specialized camp will focus on the art of stage comedy. From improv games to character analysis, to scene work and beyond. We will explore all aspects of bringing comedy to life on stage! Camp will end on Friday with a finished scene "performance ready" from a classic American comedy.

This camp can be done in conjunction with Musical Theatre Camp 2 running 9:30 am to 12:30 pm on the same days. (Price for both camps is $350.00)

Acting for Comedy Camp : ( Ages 8- 13) 1:30 -4:30 pm June 24- 28 with a performance on June 28th.

ACTING SHAKESPEARE SUMMER CAMP $200
June 17 - June 21 (Ages 12- 17)

"All the world's a stage..."

Acting Shakespeare Camp uses the words of the greatest writer of the English language as the jumping off point for a unique and fun camp for teen actors. Associate Artistic Director Robbie Thomas teaches this interactive week long intensive where understanding the text is just the beginning! This camp combines, character building, physical comedy and stage combat, to bring the comedy of William Shakespeare to life on stage.

This camp can done in conjunction with Musical Theatre Camp 1 for a price of $350

Acting Shakespeare Camp (ages 12-17) June 17- 21st 1:30- 4:30 pm

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