Cary Park District Winter/Spring 2017 Program Guide | Page 23

Drama Children’s Theater Company of Cary Grades 2nd - 5th LG Develop confidence, creativity, and stage presence while participating in a Cary Park District directed performance! Learn what it takes to make theater magic happen in a fun, yet driven environment. Students will audition for a role in the play, are cast by the director, and will rehearse until show time. All students are guaranteed a speaking role. Students will also play games while working on impromptu, projection, and listening skills. Students must be available for all rehearsals and the performance day. Tech week will take place the entire week preceding the production. Additional rehearsals may be scheduled during the session. The Children’s Theater Company of Cary performance will be held on May 20 at Cary Junior High. No class 2/20 & 3/27. Location: Kraus Senior Center Instructor: Kelly Forney & Michele Price Min/Max: 8/30 Dramatic Debut Ages 3 - 4 years LG Let your imagination run wild with the world of drama! This action-packed program explores drama through movement, imagination, group games, and story playing. Children will develop self-awareness, self-confidence, creativity, and group cooperation. Location: Community Center Instructor: Kelly Forney Min/Max: 5/8 CODE DAY 7946 M 7947 M DATES 1/23-2/13 2/27-3/20 TIME 4:00-4:45 pm 4:00-4:45 pm R/NR FEE $32/$48 $32/$48 Dramatic Expression Ages 5 - 7 years LG This program introduces acting and beginning script reading through short plays and group games. Children will develop verbal and physical acting skills, group cooperation, and self-confidence in this fast-paced, fun environment. Location: Community Center Instructor: Kelly Forney Min/Max: 5/10 CODE DAY 7948 M 7949 M DATES 1/23-2/13 2/27-3/20 TIME 5:00-5:45 pm 5:00-5:45 pm R/NR FEE $32/$48 $32/$48 CODE DAY 7950 M DATES 2/6-5/15 TIME 6:00-7:00 pm R/NR FEE $100/$150 Youth Theater Company of Cary Grades 6th - 9th LG Love acting in a play but you’re ready to learn more about the “behind the scenes”? The Cary Youth Theater Company is specifically designed to challenge an older age group interested in performing while learning all aspects leading up to and including a show! In addition to acting in their own play, this group will actually help direct the Children’s Theater Company performance. Put your Assistant Director hat on and learn about lighting, sound, scene mapping, and set design. Students must be available for all rehearsals and the performance day. Tech week will take place the entire week preceding the performance. Additional rehearsals may be scheduled during the session. The Youth Theater Company of Cary performance will be held May 20 at Cary Junior High. No class 3/28. Location: Kraus Senior Center Instructor: Kelly Forney & Michele Price Min/Max: 8/30 CODE DAY 7951 Tu DATES 2/14-5/16 TIME 6:30-7:30 pm R/NR FEE $100/$150 What People Are Saying About the Children and Youth Theater Companies “Miss Kelly really lets us improv our parts a lot and we also get to play a big part in the actual production of the play.” - Victoria D. (Youth Theater Company) “The Theater Company is a great way to boost self esteem and self confidence in children. It is also a great way for kids to learn to work together.” “I like how everyone who signs up gets a part and has lines” - Danae H. (Children’s Theater Company) “You get to meet new people and make new friends. You also get to expand your horizons.” - Mia M. (Youth Theater Company) “You get to be someone you aren’t everyday.” - Alex K. (Children’s Theater Company) www.carypark.com | 21