Registration for PPT's Youth Theatre Academy Now Open

Piedmont Players Theatre (PPT) is excited to announce the 2nd season of its Youth Theatre Academy. Directed by Director and Choreographer Gwen Matthews, the program is designed around students who have a passion for theatre and a desire to improve their skills and techniques. Matthews along with instructor Laurie Klaus, will guide students through a structured curriculum spanning 16 weeks, beginning next month. Students will continue to develop their craft and learn how to take their theater performance to the next level.

PPT's program is designed to be the most exciting extracurricular activity a young student can experience while building a foundation of confidence and poise that will serve the students into adulthood. The program will begin on October 12th, with a break in December and resuming in January. This year's program will offer two new classes and will expand the age range to include 1st-12th grades.

MUSICAL THEATRE FOR STUDENTS (16 Weeks)

Mondays 7:15pm - 8:15pm

Ages: 1st - 5th grades

Tuition: $300 (includes 16 Weeks)

Session 1

Dates: Oct. 12 - Nov 30, 2015 (8 Weeks)

Designed for students interested in learning the basics of musical theatre, this session is a confidence building opportunity for students with little or no previous theatre experience. Singing, acting and dance will be covered with an emphasis on music and dance. Students will have the opportunity to choose a musical audition piece and the dance will focus on terms and execution of basic dance steps. The final class will showcase what the student has learned in a fun-filled performance.

Session 2

Dates: Jan. 11 - Mar. 1, 2016 (8 Weeks)

A follow up class to Session 1 with an emphasis on acting and character development.

TRIPLE THREAT THEATRE (16 Weeks)

Tuesdays 7:15pm - 8:30pm

Ages: 6th - 12th grades

Tuition: $325 (includes 16 Weeks)

Session 1

Dates: Oct. 13 - Dec. 1, 2015 (8 Weeks)

Designed for students with previous theatre training that have a desire to go beyond the basics. Students will learn audition techniques, dance movements, and proper terminology designed to give the student the "upper hand" during the audition process. Solo, duet and group singing techniques will be incorporated in the training. The final class will showcase the skills developed during the session and will be sure to impress and entertain.

Session 2

Dates: Jan. 12 - Mar. 2, 2016 (8 Weeks)

A follow up class to Session 1 with a greater emphasis on acting and character development.

With a limited number of spots available this fall, registration is available by calling 704-633-5471 or by stopping by the PPT Offices on the second floor of the Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St. in Downtown Salisbury. Complete details about the program please visit PiedmontPlayers.com

ABOUT OUR INSTRUCTOR

Gwen Matthews (Director/Instructor) Gwen has long been one of the most popular instructors at PPT, having taught many youth theatre summer camps as well as our musical audition workshops. In addition to being an instructor in our educational program, she has also directed and choreographed some of PPT's most popular Youth Musicals including; Disney's The Jungle Book KIDS, Honk Jr., The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley, Jr., The Little Mermaid, High School Musical, Magic Tree House: Dinosaurs Before Dark and Disney's Tarzan. This season she will be working on Magic Tree House: The Knight at Dawn and The Wizard of Oz.

HOW TO REGISTER

With a limited number of spots available this fall, registration is available by calling 704-633-5471 or by stopping by the PPT Offices on the second floor of the Meroney Theater, 213 S. Main St. in Downtown Salisbury. Complete details about the program and the inaugural classes please visit PiedmontPlayers.com

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