Aurora Theatre Welcomes the New Year with Wonderful Winter Programming

Escape the cold this winter with Aurora Theatre's hot theatre events fit for the entire family! Want to spice up your acting chops? Aurora's new #AllTheSkills Workshops are the perfect remedy. Kiddos need some indoor fun? Bring them in for Aurora's Mini, Master and Budding Broadway classes. Their Acting Edge class will take the edge off of your middle-schooler. Stage fright? Don't worry! Stand-up comic and actor Katie Causey will show you the ropes. If music is more your style, try your hand at the Zampoña Pan Flute with John Zorrilla and dive deep into South America's history with music abound. Whether you're looking to break into the show business, or just looking for some good old-fashioned entertainment, Aurora Theatre's winter programming has everything you need!

Winter Special Educational Programming

#AllTheSkills Workshops (Grade 9-12)

Wednesdays February 3, March 2, April 13 and May 4; 5:30-7:30 p.m.

High school students can learn #AllTheSkills in this killer new series of workshops led by some of Atlanta's best professional artists, happening once a month on Wednesday nights! Students can sign up for any individual workshop that fits their schedule or register for all workshopsto receive a discount! Please remember that there is a one-time student registration fee of $25. With space limited to 15 students per class, pre-bookingis recommended.All proceeds go to benefit the Aurora Apprentice Program.

Sketch Comedy

Wednesday, February 3; 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Taught by Katie Causey

Love comedies like Inside Amy Schumer, Portlandia and Saturday Night Live? Get a crash course in funny with professional stand-up comic and actor Katie Causey! Learn about the hottest genre in entertainment by writing sketches, finding the funny and partaking in comedy performances.

Stage Combat

Wednesday, March 2; 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Taught by Drew Reeves

Whoop-POW! Ever wonder how actors deliver that distinctive ring of a hand slapping a face? How about the punches that look too realistic not to be true? Fight choreogapher Drew Reeves teaches these techniques and more in this exhilarating combat workshop.

Shakespeare

Wednesday, April 13; 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Taught by Tiffany Porter

Learn how to tame the tongue-twisting text from the greatest playwright in the English language! With coaching from renowned local thespian Tiffany Porter, young actors will tackle the tricky Elizabethan language with dexterity by way of fun phrases and hilarious insults!

TB-Awesome (session still in development!)

Wednesday, May 4;5:30-7:30 p.m.

Winter Classes

Mini, Master and Budding Broadway Classes (Grades 1-5)

Tuesdays, Feburary 2-March 22; 4:30-6 p.m.

Mondays, February 1-March 21; 4:30-6 p.m.

For elementary school students interested in acting, the Mini, Master and Budding Broadway classes are perfect in providing valuable stage experience, while also encouraging teamwork and collaboration with peers. Students will be active participants in creating portions of the sets, costumes and props for these exciting, whirlwind productions. Tuition is $200 per session and there is a one-time student registration fee of $25. With space limited to 15 students per class, pre-booking is recommended. A discount is available for students taking multiple sessions or for families with multiple students!

Mini Class (Grades 1-3): Goldie and the Three Bears

Tuesdays, February 2 - March 22; 4:30-6 p.m.

Master Class (Grades 4-5): Little Red Riding Hoodie!

Tuesdays, February 2 - March 22; 4:30-6 p.m.

Budding Broadway Class (Grades 1-5)

Mondays, February 1 - March 21; 4:30-6p.m.

Acting Edge Classes (Grades 6-8)

Mondays, February 1-March 21; 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Calling all teens! Take the drama out of your life and put it where it belongs-on stage! Through a series of theatre games, exercises and exploration, the Acting Edge class will become an ensemble of players rehearsing a collection of scenes to perform for friends and family. Tuition is $200 per session. Enrollment is limited to 15 students in each class, and there is a one-time new student registration fee of $25. A discount is available for students taking multiple sessions or for families with multiple students!

Adult Acting Classes (18+)

Mondays, February 8-March 14; 7:30-9:30 p.m.

It's never too late to make the leap. In the Aurora Theatre Academy Adult Acting Class, learn the craft and technique of acting used by the professionals. Work on skills like cold readings, monologue delivery, auditioning with confidence and learn how to succeed in the business of show business. Tuition is $200 per session. Enrollment is limited to 15 students in each class, and there is a one-time new student registration fee of $25. A discount is available for students taking multiple sessions or for families with multiple students!

Events Continuing in January

Aurora Children's Playhouse

January 23, 30 and Feburary 6 at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Aurora Theatre continues its Children's Playhouse series for families with young chlidren, a variety of lively performances featuring jugglers, musicians, storytellers and more for all ages to enjoy. This year's lineup includes new performers, as well as returning audience favorites! Performances are select Saturday mornings at 10 and 11:30 a.m. Tickets are $7; Playhouse Tickets will also be accepted. Reservations are recommended.

· January 23, 2016- Goldilocks and the Three Bears by Justin Anderson

· January 30, 2016- The Reluctant Dragon by All Hands Production

· Feburary 6, 2016- The Jongleur of Notre Dame by Ron Anglin of Quite a Catch

Apu Inka Zampoña Pan Flute Workshop:

FREE to any H.o.P.e Student

February 6-7, February 13-14 and February 20-21

Study the Zampoña Pan Flute with John Zorrilla, master musician and founder of music group Apu Inka, and connect with the rich history and traditions of South America's ancient Incan Empire culture. Aurora theatre will provide all participants with their own Zampoña Pan Flute at no charge. Upon completion of this intensive workshop, students will be invited to perform in the Teatro Aurora season finale, The Legend of the Inka Empire with Apu Inka on the Mainstage, June 11, 2016. Please note-sessions are 90 minutes long with start times at either 10 a.m. or 12 p.m. Due to the limited capacity, students must be able to attend all sessions in order to participate.

To register,please contact District 2 H.oP.e Supervisor, Tatiana Peduri at tatiana.peduri@hopestrong.org.

For more imformation on H.o.P.e., please visit http://www.hopestrong.org/

For more information on Aurora Theatre programming or to purchase tickets for events, visit www.auroratheatre.com or call the Box Office at 678.226.6222.

Under the artistic leadership of Co-Founders and Artistic Directors Anthony Rodriguez and Ann-Carol Pence, nowin its 20th Season, Aurora Theatre produces professional live entertainment to suit everyone's taste. Aurora Theatre is home to over 600 events each year. Two series of theatrical productions, the Peach State Federal Credit Union Signature Series and the GGC Harvel Lab Series, are comprised of the biggest Broadway plays and musicals alongside exciting contemporary theatre. Additionally, Aurora produces concerts, stand-up comedy, children's programs, metro Atlanta's top haunted attraction Lawrenceville Ghost Tours, as well as Atlanta's only professional Spanish language theatre. Aurora Theatre is a world class theatrical facility with two performance venues. Nestled on the square in historic downtown Lawrenceville, Aurora has FREE attached covered parking and is surrounded by restaurants and shops. Aurora Theatre has garnered numerous accolades highlighted by recent achievements that include winner of Seven 2013 Suzi Bass Awards, Creative Loafing's "2010 Best Theatre Company," Georgia Trend Magazine's "2011 Best Places to Work in Georgia," Atlanta Business Chronicle's "2012 Best Places to Work", Atlanta Magazine's "Best of Atlanta 2013," Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce's 2014 President and CEO Award for Excellence in Arts and the Gwinnett Chamber 2015 Regional Business Award for Hospitality.