CLASSES OFFERED
ACTING MAJORS
This is an introductory course. Students will seize the stage and learn what acting is all about. Class will cover exercises to develop focused concentration and relaxation as well as techniques of creating a role and working on-stage. Students will also rehearse, in selected groups, performance material for the festival performance.
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Vocal Majors
Vocal majors will work on projection articulation breath control and pitch for music. Students will also rehearse, in selected groups, performance material for the festival performance.
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Vocal ensamble
Students will learn, polish and perform pieces in three and four part harmony.
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DANCE MAJORS
Dance majors will explore modern forms and styles of expression in contemporary and classical dance. Students will also rehearse, in selected groups, performance material for the festival performance.
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Theater ONSTAGE
For majors and nonmajors. Students will work will student directors to create a mini-performance to be presented to the workshops during the last week of class. *The work done in this class is not part of the public performance at the "Festival of the Arts", and they will not be part of the DVD.
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CHILDRENS Theater
Students learn the basic acting principles and participate in selected scenes from plays written for children. Scenes are presented in the festival performances.
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COMEDY
Students will explore 4 areas of comedy: (Dramatic Comedy, Physical Comedy, Stand-up Comedy and Musical Comedy)
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STAGE COMBAT
Combat techniques for the stage will feature hand to hand combat and selected theatrical weaponry. Focus will be on safety.
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Puppetry
In the classic tradition of theatrical puppetry, students will practice various styles of puppetry and puppet making.
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Video Production
Students will learn all aspects of video production in our new state of the art TV studio. They will create a video for display at the festival gallery exhibit.
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IMPROVISATION
This course is designed to enhance the student's improvisational skills. Students deal with a large variety of improvised situations using their imaginations as a springboard.
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TAP DANCE
Students will learn the basics of tap dancing, and create a piece to be performed in the Festival. Tap shoes, or shoes with taps are desired.
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MASTER CLASS
This Master Class will focus on preparing a polished audition piece and resumé for each student. Students will learn all the ins and outs of show business; how to find jobs and how to audition for theatre, television, and movies.
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