Theatre

Area of Study: THEATRE
Session 2: July 6 - July 18, 2008
Grades: 4 - 12
Special Requirement: Letter of Recommendation

The Theatre Department offers a rich and varied program for the serious theatre student. Students enrolled in theatre develop acting technique through a 2 1/2-hour class in the morning and a 1 1/2-hour class in the afternoon. Theatre students study acting technique from three outstanding professional actors who are also excellent teachers.

The three theatre classes will explore movement, script and character analysis, vocal technique, improvisational technique, and story theatre (group improvisational story telling). These classes strike a balance between "focus/discipline" and "creative/individual" expression. Each morning begins with group warm-up which includes vocal, mental and physical exercises.

Advanced theatre students have the opportunity to work on scenes which will be performed on the last Wednesday night of the session.This special production is done in conjunction with the Dance and Musical Theatre Departments and is entitled: A Night of Theatre, Music and Dance. Scenes are chosen for students so they will increase their knowledge of dramatic literature, stretch their emotional responses, and broaden their range for character portrayal. All theatre majors have the opportunity to perform before their peers in talent shows and for parents and friends on the final night's performance in Smith Auditorium.

Facilities include a full stage, four large rehearsal spaces and several smaller rehearsal venues.

"Shelly Lipkin is the best teacher ever. I absolutely love his class and I learn tons."

– Theatre Student