Fall 2008 Courses

Open House: Sept 4

2-4pm (Adults & Seniors) 6-8pm (General)

Registration: Aug 18     Classes Begin: Sept 22

NEW! Daytime Courses for Adults & Seniors

Reach your potential! Get inspired and bring a

new kind of drama to your life with the Center's classes designed especially for you!

All class times subject to change.

Creative Dramatics (Ages 4-6)

Sat | 10am-11am | $195

Children will engage in dramatic play as a means of learning how to resolve conflicts, problem solving, and trying on roles from favorite folktales and fairy tales. A good introduction to the art of theater and drama, with heavy use of improvisation, movement, speech and role-play.

Beginner Drama I (Ages 7-12)

Tues | 4pm-5pm OR

Sat | 11am-12pm | $195

Beginner Drama II (Ages 13-18)

Tues | 5pm-6pm OR

Sat | 12pm-1pm | $195

Students will learn the basic acting techniques of the master actors. Explore stage movement, vocal projection, develop characterizations, improvisations, scene work, learn to work with others through interactive theater games, as well as developing the poise and confidence needed for a stage presence. A final presentation for parents and friends will be performed at the conclusion of the course.

Intermediate Drama I  (Ages 7-12)

Intermediate Drama II (Ages 13-18)

A continuation of the skills acquired in Beginner Drama, this course encourages students to explore their inner creativity while introducing various crucial acting techniques such those of Meisner, Hagen and Stanislavski. Improvisation exercises and ensemble work play primary roles in this course in helping students gain a better understanding of theater performing.

Junior Stage (Ages 9-13)

Students will study and present a scaled-down version of one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays, such as “Much Ado About Nothing” or “Romeo & Juliet”. Students will be required to draw upon their previous experience in Beginner and Intermediate Drama. This course not only explores performance and scene study, but also educates student on classical theater style as well as how European history helped shape Shakespeare’s writing. This is a fun and exciting way for students to study the critical elements of classical drama.

Junior Repertory (Ages 10-15)

A more advanced acting course for students who have already mastered the fundamentals of classic and contemporary drama. Drawing on the skills learned in Beginner & Intermediate Drama and Junior Stage, this course takes students on an intensive journey through character development, connecting with scene partners, dialects and phonetics and script analysis. This course is strongly recommended for more serious acting students looking to broaden their dramatic range.

Advanced Acting (Ages 12–18)

A high-caliber, advanced level acting class for the serious young actor. Students learn to utilize their acting background and a play script to create honest and believable characters onstage. An advanced Acting/Music Practicum which requires its students to define their focus, refine their physical skills and strengthen their emotional ability on stage. Admission to this class is based on prior intensive training and a strong and serious commitment to the craft of acting.

Acting Practicum (Ages 13-18)

Thurs | 5:30pm-7pm | $245

Senior Repertory (Ages 13-18)

Tues | 7-8:30pm | $245

This is the culmination of the core acting courses for children attending the WTCAE. An advanced Acting/Music Practicum which requires the actor to define their focus, refine their physical skills and strengthen their emotional ability on stage. The Linklater voice technique is used to cultivate their physical understanding of craft, as Stanislavski’s scoring and structure work is used to strengthen intellectual interpretation, improvisation, and sense memory.

Prior approval by the Director of Education required for admission into this course.

Performance Lab (Ages 15–20)

Wed & Thurs | 7pm-9pm | $285

Students are admitted into this course by way of a meticulous audition process. Performance Lab provides students with a rigorous and concise method of polishing their skills as actors through intensive rehearsals and ultimately performing a renowned classic or contemporary play for public admission at the end of the semester. This course leads its students through all trueto- life aspects of the theatre: from casting to the rehearsal process, all the way to curtain call.

A select group of advanced acting students, ages 15-20, who have completed the prerequisite Senior Repertory course, or by invitation of the instructor.

Shakespeare on Stage (Ages 16-Adult)

Great classics like Hamlet and Othello were never intended to be read alone like a novel. Shakespeare needs to be heard and performed to fully understand his wonderful works. Many people who study classical literature feel that if Shakespeare were alive today, he might be like another Steven Spielberg. This class will study through critical analysis and performance of scenes and complete plays to understand the acting style. Anticipated plays to be read are Hamlet, Henry V, Macbeth and Othello.

Little Movers (Ages 3–5)

Beginner Tap Dance I (Ages 6–10)

Beginner Tap Dance II (Ages 11–18)

Intermediate Tap Dance I (Ages 9–18)

Advanced Tap Dance (Ages 13–18)

Mandatory for the actor who wishes to move well! Students learn technique, placement, and alignment while building strength and flexibility. They are exposed to helpful terminology and proper dance etiquette. Focus on learning and performing choreographed dance phrases to pre-recorded music. Two or three contrasting styles are explored each semester emphasizing individual character.

All "Intro" tap dance classes for students with very little or no previous tap dance experience. Intermediate and Advanced Tap Dance are by placement only, at the teacher's discretion. *Tap shoes required

Beginner Hip Hop Dance I (Ages 7-12)

Beginner Hip Hop Dance II (Ages 13-18)

Intermediate Hip Hop Dance I (Ages 7-12)

Intermediate Hip Hop Dance II (Ages 13-18)

Learn the dances that are all the rage these days! From popping and locking to freestyle, students will learn the fundamentals of selfexpression through urban hip hop dancing in this highly-engaging, aerobic course. A wonderful class for people who want to learn the hippest dance moves or just to get into shape and have fun doing it!

*Jazz shoes or sneakers required

Beginner Movement for the Actor (Ages 7- 16)

Intermediate Movement for the Actor (Ages 7-16)

The focus of this class is to build a foundation of correct technique in theatre dance for the actor who has little or no formal dance training. All the fundamental vocabulary of jazz, tap, modern dance and lyrical with a hint of ballet will be learned, while exercises for strength, flexibility, balance and rhythm will also be covered. Students will study all the steps that are most commonly used in Musical Theatre to prepare them for the dance portion of an audition and/or a Musical Theatre production. This class is strongly recommended for all WTCAE students who participate in the Young Actors Series and other theatrical productions.

Beginner level is a prerequisite for the Intermediate level of this course. *Jazz or Ballet shoes required

Technical Theatre (Ages 15-adult)

Tues | 5pm-6:30pm | $245

Costume and Hat Design (Ages 16-adult)

Thurs | 7:30pm-8:30pm | $85

Intro to Fiction Writing (Ages 15-adult)

Wed | 6:30pm-7:30pm | $85

Beginner Tap Dance (Adult)

Thurs | 5:30pm-6:30pm | $85

*Tap shoes required

Beginner Country Line Dancing (Ages 16-adult)

Wed | 6:30pm-7:30pm | $85

Acting & Audition Techniques (Adult)

Begins 10/15

Wed | 7pm-8pm | $85

Intro to Acting (Adult)

Thurs | 11am-12pm | $85/$65*

Costume and Hat Design and Construction (Adult)

Begins 10/22

Wed | 11am-12pm | $85/$65*

Creative Writing -Memoirs (Adult)

Thurs | 12pm-1pm | $85/$65*

Intro to Yoga (Adult)

Wed | 12pm-1pm | $85/$65*

Beginner Tap Dance (Adult)

Tues | 4:30pm-5:30pm | $85/$65*

*Tap shoes required

Beginner Country Line Dancing (Adult)

Tues | 3:15pm-4:15pm | $85/$65*

Private Lessons (All)

In-depth private music lessons are available in 8-week increments. All ages and all levels are welcome!
We currently offer private lessons in each of the following disciplines: Voice, Piano, Violin, Guitar, Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Bassoon.