Act Too Players Announces Spring Enrollment and Summer Camps, Begins 2/6

The Act Too Players (ATP), Williamson County's premier training program for all youths interested in the performing arts have now added several new classes including some that are open for adults. The Act Too Players is located in the historic Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Rd., 809B, in Franklin, Tenn.

The Act Too Players state: "With over 60 full scaled theatrical productions in the past 9 years, Act Too Players has expanded its offerings to include acting, production, and dance classes. Our program is grounded in the belief that theatre skills are worthwhile, valuable life skills. For children and teens, these classes, camps, and workshops open doors to imagination and self-confidence while holding fast to the discipline and work ethic that is crucial for any craft. Act Too Players strives to provide students the opportunity to learn and grow not only as a performer but also as an individual."

"For the Spring Semester which begins on the week of February 6, 2012 the full production musical theatre classes include You're a Good Man Charlie Brown (ages 10-13), The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley (ages 7-9), Sweeney Todd: School Edition (Grades 9-12), and Forbidden Broadway (ages 13-18). Beginning with this Spring Semester, we will be offering Costume Design and Scenic Design taught by Katie Delaney. Nashville Choreographer, Director, and Teacher, Bakari King, will be teaching Musical Theatre Dance Styles and Comedy Improv! Another well-known and respected award-winning Nashville Choreographer/Director Pam Atha will be teaching Jazz Class, Tap Class, and will be introducing her newest class "Dance-Out" in which she has created a work out class using specific choreography to all genres of music. Pam's classes are open to adults."

About the Act Too Players: Act Too Players has seen great growth in numbers since their move to the Factory at Franklin with this growth has come increased interest in classes. Beginning with their Spring Semester they have added classes on Saturday with some being open to adults. The summer marks their 10th year in existence. Act Too reps state, "Quite frankly, our hopes for Act Too are for continued growth in student numbers and class offerings. Our goal is to continue to offer the premier musical theatre experience in Williamson County. We have scheduled a full day of classes with some of the top professionals in the area as class instructors. We will be offering Scenic Design/Painting, Costume Design/Construction, Comedy Improv, Scene Work Classes, Beginning Tap, Beginning Jazz, and Musical Theatre Dance Classes. All of these classes are for ages 12+ (or with special permission)"

See the website for class details. (www.acttooplayers.com)

The Act Too Players state their goal as "The Act Too Players and The Boiler Room Theatre have been hosting Summer Camps together for the past 9 years. The partnership has been formed to provide students the best theatrical experience in Williamson County. Every student gets the opportunity to rehearse with the best directors, musical directors, and technical staff. Our goal is to instruct your child on the art of theatre while providing a fun, safe, environment. To Celebrate Act Too Player's 10th Anniversary, we are offering two musical theatre intensives in which will undertake two different musicals and mount them in a fully produced musical. Les Miserables is one selection for the summer. Originally adapted from Victor Hugos timeless novel, LES MISÉRABLES SCHOOL EDITION introduces a new generation to the grand and inspirational story that has touched the hearts of millions. For, within LES MISÉRABLES SCHOOL EDITION lies the universal truth To love another person is to see the face of God. The second choice is the world famous CATS! Based on the universally popular poetry of T.S. Eliot, CATS tells the story, in song and dance, of the annual gathering of Jellicle cats at which time one special cat is selected to ascend to the Heaviside layer. A true musical theatre phenomenon, CATS opened at London's New London Theatre on May 11, 1981 and ran for a record-setting 21 years. CATS's London success was nearly matched on Broadway where it ran at the Wintergarden Theatre for just over 18 years. Universally loved songs like, "Memory", "Mistoffelees", and "The Jellicle Ball"."

They are also offering Weeklong Camps the months of June and July. In celebration of ACT TOO's 10th Anniversary, they will be studying shows that have been performed on Broadway in the past decade. Some shows will include: MAMMA MIA!, HAIRSPRAY, Billy Elliot, IN THE HEIGHTS, JERSEY BOYS, AVENUE Q, THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, ANYTHING GOES AND SHREK the MUSICAL, among many others. All levels are welcome. For junior campers, they offer 2 different camp opportunities which will give students twice the opportunity to explore the finest of Broadway. Each week of camp ends with a performance at the Boiler Room Theatre.