Fall Term 2012

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Skills Classes

From intro level to advanced, the following classes are
designed to help students hone specific theater skills.
Please call 503-222-2190 to schedule parent/teacher conferences.
= Beginning • = Intermediate • = Advanced

Acting

Introduction to Acting	Ages 6-14
This fun format introduces students to basic acting techniques, tips and terms. Class will work on projection, stage direction, theater etiquette, scene work and more. A ticket to Roald Dahl’s, The BFG (Big Friendly Giant) is included in tuition. Suggested prerequisite to playlab classes.

I-(A) Mon.	4:00-6:00	Ages 6-9	9/17-11/12
I-(B) Sat.	9:30-11:30	Ages 6-9	9/22-11/17
II-(A) Tues.	4:00-6:00	Ages 10-14	9/18-11/13
II-(B) Sat.	11:30-1:30	Ages 10-14	9/22-11/17

I & II(A) Burns, II(B) Hershberger - Demonstration last class

$165

Intermediate Acting	Ages 10 & Up
Ready for an intense acting challenge? Take the next step, work with George Elliott on in-depth character analysis, technique and scene work. A ticket to Roald Dahl’s, The BFG (Big Friendly Giant) is included in tuition. Previous class/performance work required.

Sat.

11:30-1:30

Ages 10 & Up

9/22-11/17

Elliot - Demonstration last class

$165

Improvisation Conversation	Ages 9-12
Let out your inner ‘funny’ in this important class. Why important? Because improv is a basic building block of great acting, performing and learning to be genuine —plus it is really fun! So take a chance, let your hair down, color outside the lines and join Ben for some golly good fun!

Sat.

4:00-6:00

Ages 9-12

9/22-11/17

Tissell - Demonstration last class

$165

Private Coaching	All Ages
One-on-one intensive coaching for musical and non-musical theater. A coach will help you choose and polish music or monologues, or work on specific acting needs. Learn tips on preparation and find out what to expect when you audition. One session or multiple sessions available. By appointment only, 503-222-2190.

Aronson, Elliott, Tissell

$35/hour

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Musical Theater

Classes held in our new Anna G. Bennett Dance Studio!
Some dance shoes are available at a reasonable price.

Sing—Dance—Act!	Ages 11-16
Musical theater is a challenging art form, requiring proficiency in three disciplines! Successful performers learn to develop and integrate these and become a “Triple Threat.” Join Roz to sing, dance and act and explore the exciting world of musical theater.

Mon.

4:00-6:00

Ages 11-16

9/17-11/12

Fell Demonstration last class

$175

Voice & Dance Combo	Ages 8-14
Students will be introduced to basic techniques of voice and dance  with the emphasis on musical theater performance skills in both solo and group numbers.

I-Tues.	4:00-6:00	Ages 8-11	9/18-11/13
II-Wed.	4:00-6:00	Ages 11-14	9/19-11/14

I - Fell, Sipich II - Fell, Aronson - Demo last class

$165

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Film

Grimm Tales	Ages 8-11
Learn on-camera skills as you help create an original TV episode inspired by the series Grimm and the classic Grimm Brothers Fairy Tales— with heroes, villains and monsters to choose from!

Sat.

1:30-3:00

Ages 8-11

9/22-11/17

Peabody - Demonstration last class

$180

Acting for TV/Film	Ages 12-16
Award-winning producer Sandra Peabody will guide as you work on professional commercial and film scripts, both dramatic and comedic, as well as audition, interview, improvisation and presentation skills. Limit 8.

Sat.

3:00-4:30

Ages 12-16

9/22-11/17

Peabody - Demonstration last class

$180

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First Stage

NWCT now offers these exciting theater classes
for our youngest performers.

Goofy Goblins	Ages 3½-5
The littlest goblins play jokes on each other and get into all kinds of mischief as they sing songs, play games and rehearse this small play to perform for families. Limit 8.

(A) Wed.	4:00-5:15	Ages 3½-5	9/19-11/14
(B) Sat.	9:30-10:45	Ages 3½-5	9/22-11/17
(B) Sat.	10:45-12:00	Ages 3½-5	9/22-11/17

(A) Christiansen, (B & C) Johnson - Demo last class

$135

Acting ABCs — Little Monsters	Ages 4½-6
Start at the beginning in the exciting world of theater with songs, stories, costumes, props and puppets. Go on an ABC theater exploration of favorite Halloween Monsters!

(A) Mon.	4:00-6:00	Ages 4½-6	9/17-11/12
(B) Sat.	10:00-12:00	Ages 4½-6	9/22-11/17

(A) Christiansen, (B) Gilham-Luginbill

$165

The Ugly Duckling	Ages 6-8
This popular Hans Christian Andersen story about a misfit duckling and its search for a place to belong is sad, sweet and funny all at the same time. It will win your heart.

(A) Tues.	4:00-6:00	Performance 11/13	9/18-11/13
(B) Sat.	12:00-2:00	Performance 11/17	9/22-11/17

(A) Kitchens, (B) Aronson, (A & B) Johnson

$175

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Playlabs

The following classes will put on a play. Students will audition,
rehearse, and perform. Everyone gets a part!
Size or nature of roles is at the professional discretion of our instructors. All roles provide a valuable learning experience. No refunds granted due to dissatisfaction with assigned roles. Most performances will be videotaped and made available for purchase.
= Beginning • = Intermediate • = Advanced

Fairy Tales & Myths

Goldi and the Three Bears!	Ages 7-10
Goldilocks has been visiting the bear’s cottage since 1837! This fall she again encounters the porridge, the chairs, the cozy bed and the Bear family! This version has the whimsy and fun of the original tale but with music and some new twists added! Limit 8.

(A) Thur.	4:00-6:00	Performance 11/15	9/20-11/15
(C) Sat.	2:00-4:00	Performance 11/18	9/22-11/18

(A) Fell, (C) Johnson, (A & C) Aronson

$185

There Are Giants!	Ages 9-12
The Vikings brought us the giant in Jack and the Beanstalk; authors Roald Dahl, Walter Lang and Oscar Wilde created unforgettable Giant stories and characters. Scenes with Giants will provide a creative focus for young actors to work on technique and characterization. A ticket to Roald Dahl’s, The BFG (Big Friendly Giant) is included in tuition.

(A) Thur.	4:00-6:00	Performance 11/15	9/20-11/15
(C) Sat.	2:00-4:00	Performance 11/17	9/22-11/17

(A) Burns, (C) Hershberger

$175

Musical Theater

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow	Ages 9-14
The Headless Horseman Rides Again—this time with music and special effects! This spooky American classic by Washington Irving is a perfect choice for fall. The lively characters and atmospheric setting provide a fun challenge for intermediate to advanced actors.

(A) Mon.	4:00-6:00	Performance 11/12	9/17-11/12
(B) Sat.	10:00-12:00	Performance 11/18	9/22-11/18

Stewart, Aronson

$185

Contemporary Theater

Monster Soup!	Ages 10-15
Focus on monstrous characters in Tim Kelly’s, Monster Soup. The mixed up plot revolves around the weird Ghoul family. Granny Ghoul decides one of her weirdo daughters must marry Fleasom, the villain. He plans to sell the daughters to Barker Brothers’ Circus. (Evil huh?) But the clever Ghouls make sure that Fleasom meets an unexpected yet satisfying downfall. (You have to be there!)

(A) Wed.	4:00-6:00	Performance 11/14	9/19-11/14
(B) Sat.	2:00-4:00	Performance 11/18	9/22-11/17

(A) Burns & Tissell, (B) Gilham-Luginbill & Tissell

$185

Classical Theater

Little Women	Ages 11 & Up
Under the guidance of their beloved mother, the four young March sisters—tempestuous Jo, motherly Meg, shy Beth, and spoiled Amy struggle to keep their family going while Father’s away in the Civil War. In this beautifully dramatized adaptation of the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott, illness, and rivalry cast their shadows as each girl strives to find her true self.

Tues.	4:00-6:00	Performance 11/13	9/8-11/13
Sat.	4:00-6:00	Performance 11/17	9/22-11/17

(A) Aronson, (B) Gilham-Luginbill, (A&B) Christiansen

$185

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Home School Theater

Goldi and the Three Bears!	Ages 7-10
(See description under FAIRY TALES & MYTHS)

(B) Fri.

10:30-12:30

Performance 11/16

9/21-11/16

Johnson, Aronson

$185

There Are Giants!	Ages 9-12
(See description under FAIRY TALES & MYTHS)

(B) Fri.

10:30-12:30

Performance 11/16

9/21-11/16

Burns

$175

Workshops & Seminars

Scouts & Brownie Badge Workshop	Ages 7 & Up
Boys welcome too—(planned activities may not qualify boys for a theater badge.) Attend a theater class, see a show and complete your theater badge on the same day! Room for a short meal is provided. Scout leader is free. Other parents/chaperones pay half-price.

(A) Sun.	Big Friendly Giant	1:30-end of show	10/7
(B) Sun.	Big Friendly Giant	1:30-end of show	10/14
(C) Fri.	Peter Pan	4:30-end of show	12/14

Gilham-Luginbill, Workshop & play

$25/student $12/chaperone

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