| A.C.T. Fall 2011 Course Schedule Lake Forest | ||
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| Classes and instructors are subject to change at Citadel Theatre’s discretion. | ||
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Imagination | |||
| Students in Grades Pre-k - K | ||||
| This class will build motor skills, encourage creative thinking and imagination in a playful and interactive group environment. Students learn the fundamentals of theatere in a high energy, full-filled yet structured classroom environment. Minimum of 8 students required. | ||||
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Discovery | |||
| Students in Grades 1-2 | ||||
| Students will create their own fun as they engage in theatre games, storytelling and coval development activities. Students will develop their own stories and characters. Creativity, self-esteem and team building will be developed. The last week, students will showcase their work for friends and family! Minimum of 8 students required. | ||||
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Creation | |||
| Students in Grades 3 - 5 | ||||
| Training turns the corner towards a more focused set of skills. Students in this class will explore improvisation and gain knowledge of theatrical terms. The last week, students will showcase their work for friends and family! Minimum of 8 students required. | ||||
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Performance Class: Wiley and the Hairy Man by Susan Zedar | |||
| For Students Grades 2 - 6 | ||||
| This class will study, rehearse and perform a play. Students will practice and apply characterization, movement, vocalization and scene study skills to a lively, exciting script. This class is open to anyone who registers. Casting is completed during the first 2 weeks of class. The play will be performed on December 15 and 16, with the performance open to the public. Join us for a full and complete theatre experience! Minimum of 12 students required. | ||||
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Singing For Musical Theatre | |||
| For students Grades 6 - 8 | ||||
| We will explore the fundamentals of singing and build healthy vocal technique both as a group and as individuals, in a supportive, nurturing atmosphere. Each student will be assigned musical theatre repertoire chosen specifically for him or her. Topics will include auditioning, repertoire, musicality, interpretation, and performance practice. | ||||
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Acting Styles Exploration | |||
| For Students Grades 6 - 8 | ||||
| This class is for students who love acting and are ready to take it to the next level. Explore comedy and drama using the actor's instrument: voice, body and imagination. This class will help students prepare to become members of the Young Ensemble. The last week, students will showcase their work for friends and family! | ||||
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Private coaching is available in all theatrical disciplines: singing, audition prep, character development, text work. Call us at (847) 735-8554 or email act@citadeltheatre.org. |
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College Prep | |||
| For Students Grades 10 - 12 | ||||
| Interested in a peformaing arts college? How do you get in? What do you need to get in? How do you audition? What material should you be looking for? Monologues? Headshot? Resume? Did you know that morst performing arts colleges require a prepared audition? We will get you ready for individual college auditions or the Unified Theatre Auditions at the Palmer House in February. Minimum of 6 students required. | ||||
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Young Ensemble| Ages 12 - 18 | This group is comprised of students between the ages of 12 to 17 who are serious about acting. The Young Ensemble is a Conservatory approach to theatre arts and is taught by seasoned professionals. We offer unique classes that each focus on theatre styles. This sememster we will focus on the style of Comedia-Del-Arte that culminates in a performance and all the facets that go along with it: improvisation skills, mask skills, slapstick/stage combat skills and much, much more. Your child will be working with multiple theatre specialists in the different areas. | This Conservatory style approach is a great opportunity for dedicated and talented students to become well versed in specialized areas that will prepare them for the professional level of the performance industry. Minimum of 6 students required with a maximum of 16. Admittance to Young Ensemble is by audition or invitation only. The next audition is Sunday, August 7th between 1:00 and 4:00 pm at Stirling Hall. Call or email to reserve an audition time. 847-735-8554 or act@citadeltheatre.org.
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The Lake Forest Recreation Center is at 400 Hastings Rd., Lake Forest, IL Click here for driving directions. Stirling Hall is part of the Grove Cultural Campus at 60 E. Old Mill Rd., Lake Forest, IL Click here for driving directions. |
