Houseton Theater Academy Launches with THEATER IN MOTION Program for Teens

Houseton Theater Academy launches with Theater in Motion: Theater for Teens, a Summer Academy Program. Theater in Motion will have 2 summer sessions in Chicago with plans to launch new programs for children and teens throughout the year.

Theater in Motion: Theater for Teens will allow students to work in an ensemble. Students will rehearse a newly written fairy tale, written by Rutgers alumni and playwright, Lisa Huberman. Students will learn improvisational skills, character creation strategies and costume design from Kiea Houseton and guest speakers.

The Summer Academy’s session one runs June 26 -July 26 and session two runs July 31-August 16. Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5pm-7pm and cost $295 per student. The classes will be held at Creative Studio Space, 2941 Belmont Ave Chicago, IL. Upon completion, students will perform a play for the public.

According to Founder, Kiea Houseton, “The Summer Academy will live up to our motto, ‘Theater in Motion’! We will work and play hard, while developing students as well-rounded individuals by exploring creativity and the world of theater.”

Houseton Theater Academy launched in May 2012 to foster theater education for children and teens. Kiea Houseton, Founder, holds a degree in Theatre Arts and Sociology from Bradley University and Masters of Arts in Teaching from Aurora University. Kiea has coached several students that have received scholarships, agents and managers throughout the country and has worked on several projects, including ER, Boss, Family Practice and Leverage. For more information, visit www.housetontheateracademy.com

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