WBS Children's Theatre Announces Winter Term 2011

Togas to Tea Parties is the theme of our Winter 2011 Term. Each class of children, ages 5 to 17, will explore the origin of theatre as they learn basic to advanced acting techniques. Classes are designed to give all students an exposure to the theatre arts and develop their talents and interests in performing.

For this term, a new approach to learning has been adopted. The "Togas" refers to the Greek Chorus. The theatre originated with a "chorus" that stepped forward and told the story. The "Tea Parties" refers to Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland". Each class will perform an excerpt from each for the review. All classes blended will tell parts of the story of "Alice" as she discovers a new world and faces all sorts of interesting adversaries. Also, each class will present an age appropriate piece of a Greek play using music and the "chorus" to tell the story.
CLASSES: JAN 10th-March 19th

Monday: 1-2PM homeschool classes for kids 1st-3rd grade
Monday: 2-3PM homeschool classes for kids 4th-6th grade
Monday: 5:30-6:15PM 5-8 y/o (beginner's class)
Monday: 6:30 - 7:15PM 5/8 Year Old (Advanced Class)

Tuesday: 1-2PM Homeschool classes for kids 7th-10th Grade
Tuesday: 5:30-6:30 9-11y/o (beginner's class)
Tuesday: 6:30 - 7:30PM 9-11y/o (Advanced Class)

Thursday: 5:30-6:30 12-15y/o
Thursday: 6:30-7:30 14-17 y/o

***ADVANCED CLASSES- Students who have had at least one prior term of WBS Children's Theatre (stage experience, camps, or workshops will not count)
***BEGINNERS CLASSES- students who have never been in a class
*** Director may advise parents on placement of child. i.e. students may need to remain in the beginners' classes .

The Whole Backstage Children's Theatre focuses on script analysis, character development, basic-advanced acting techniques, etc. and concludes with a one night performance by each class, which is open to the public. Classes have limited spaces available so please register early. The cost for Winter Term will be $100 with family discounts offered. Scholarships may also be available for students who need financial assistance. For more information on this or any other Whole Backstage Children's Theatre Event contact Director, Kelleybrooke Brown (256) 558-6008 (please leave a message if you reach the voicemail) or email wbschildrenstheatre@gmail.com. A registration form may soon be downloaded at www.wholebackstage.com. You are also encouraged to join us on Facebook at Whole Backstage Children's Theatre.

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