Oddfellows Playhouse Anounces Their Winter Classes

Complete Actor 1 (ages 6-8)
Complete Actor 1 provides the basics of acting through games, skits, stories and exercises designed to develop the ability to embody characters, emotions, while building trust and
communication. This is a prerequisite for the Stage One advanced classes.
Wednesdays, Jan. 27-March 17, 4:30-5:30 pm; Share Day, March 20
Instructor: Bobbye Knoll
Tuition: $135
Limit: 15

Complete Actor 2 (ages 9-11)
Get ready for the spring mini-production by taking this class.
Complete Actor 2 will develop your skills as an actor: vocal, physical and emotional. Young actors will use theater games and exercises, improvisation, mime and working with a script to take them to the next level as performers. This is a prerequisite for the Stage Two advanced classes and mini production.
Mondays, Jan. 25-March 15, 4:30-5:45 pm; Share Day, March 20
Instructor: Matt Pugliese
Tuition: $140
Limit: 15

Oddfellows Jr. Repertory Company
"Cinderunzelstilskin"
The Hans Christian Andersen Day School is putting on its school play, "Cinderunzelstiltskin." It's a ridiculous tale about a lettuce patch, a witch, a couple of princesses, and world economics. It's a little bit Cindrella, a little bit Rapunzel, and a lot of confusion.
Director: Missy Waryas
No Prerequisite
Rehearsals: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5-7 pm, Jan. 26-March 23
Extra rehearsals and later rehearsals possible the week of March 22
Performances: March 25-27
Tuition: $225
Limit: 20

Return of the Circus
In collaboration with ArtFarm and Matica Arts, Oddfellows is excited to present the second semester of our year-round Circus program!
If you missed out last semester, whatever you do, don't miss out this time! Once weekly, you will develop your skills as a juggler, stilter,
acrobat and unicyclist (and learn some new skills too!) with a team of veteran circus artists. We wrap up with a performance for an
audience at Oddfellows.
Mondays, Jan. 25-May 10, 6:30-9:30 pm
Performance Date: TBA
Instructors: Dic Wheeler, Heidi Kirchoffer, Joel Melendez
Tuition: $250
Limit: 30

Technical Theater/Design Class
Discover the magic of theatrical design and help create different worlds using stage lighting, sound, costumes and sets. Discover the ins and outs of the design process while also learning the nuts and bolts of construction, painting and running the computerized sound and light boards. Be an essential part of putting the show together, and practice your craft by working on an actual mainstage production at OP!
Ages: 12 and up
Mondays, Jan. 25-March 15, 4:30-6 pm
No Pre-Requsite
Instructor: Tate R. Burmeister
Tuition: $135

Financial Aid Policy
Scholarships are available to qualified families on a need basis. Financial aid forms, which are available from the Oddfellows office and on-line, must be returned along with registration forms within one week of pre-registration. Full and partial scholarships are available. Its Oddfellows policy never to turn a child away for financial reasons. Call the Managing Director so that we can arrange an option that works for you. A work-study option is available for teenagers whose families do not qualify for scholarships. (For each hour of assistance in the classroom, $8 is deducted from the RepCo tuition charge.)

Oddfellows Playhouse, 128 Washington St., Middletown, CT 06457 (860) 347-6143

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