Geneva Park District Winter 2018 Program Guide Winter2018_FINALWeb | Page 25

Playhouse 38 Cultural Arts Build Confidence! Participating in cultural arts builds confidence and presentation skills for all ages. Mini-Musical Theatre Ages 4-7 6 Classes This class teaches the youngest of actors how to get under the lights and perform on a real stage. We will do fun theatre activities and games. This class will also teach your student the basics of acting and will help your child to become confident on stage. Children will develop their performance skills through song, dance and movement. Please note: please wear comfortable clothing and dance shoes. Parents are invited to the final class performance. Instructor: Meredith Vandre (EB) $60(N/R $80) Play38 W 1/3-2/7 4:15-5:00pm 1221701-01 Th 1/4-2/8 4:15-5:00pm 1221701-02 W 2/14-3/21 4:15-5:00pm 1221701-03 Th 2/15-3/22 4:15-5:00pm 1221701-04 NEW! Character for Tots Ages 4-6 8 Classes Each week we will have a theme to follow created by the participants’ favorite stories or movies the first day of class! We will imagine and create our characters and their stories and act them out. A super fun and creative class! Parents are welcome to be our helpers! Instructor: Geneva Park District Staff (EB) $62(N/R $82) Play38 W 1/3-2/21 12:30-1:30pm 1221711-01 Improv For Kids Ages 8-13 8 Classes Explore the exciting world of theatre improvisation! Students learn how to create scenes and stories on the spot that stretch the imagination and boost confidence on stage. Students will have a blast playing theatre games while utilizing their bodies, voices and minds to unlock their creative side. Parents are invited to the final class performance. Instructor: Lisa Pivaronas (EB) $62(N/R $82) Play38 W 1/3-2/21 4:15-5:15pm 1221702-01 NEW! Monologues & Audition Techniques Ages Vary 6 Classes This class is designed to equip actors to pick and perform monologues for auditions. We will discuss types of monologues, character work, script analysis, physicality, communicating honestly, audition techniques, and more. We will perform at the last class. Instructor: Geneva Park District Staff (EB) $60(N/R $80) Play38 Ages 12-17 Th 1/4-2/8 5:30-6:30pm 1221713-01 Ages 18+ W 1/3-2/7 6:00-7:00pm 1221713-02 Improv, Skits and NEW! Monologues Ages 18+ 6 Classes This class offers a little bit of everything, from improv warm-ups and scene work, to picking out a monologue to master for your next audi tion. Actors will build their self confidence in public speaking and social situations in a completely judgment-free, creative environment. Instructor: Geneva Park District Staff (EB) $100(N/R $120) GHS Sa 1/6-2/10 12:00-2:00pm 1221715-01 NEW! Dance Workshop: Singin’ In the Rain Jr. Audition Prep Ages 7-17 1 Class Calling young actors and actresses -- have you felt that you are a couple steps behind when it comes to dancing during musical numbers, or have you never had experience dancing and want to try it out for the first time? This workshop will prepare you with all the right steps to feel confident as you audition for the musical Signin’ in the Rain Jr. Instructor: Geneva Park District Staff (EB) $20(N/R $40) Play38 Sa 2/24 9:00-11:00am 1221716-01 Resident Registration Day December 5 25