Westport County Playhouse Announces Fall Classes For Children Grades K-8
By: Yosi Merves Sep. 11, 2009
Connecticut's Westport County Playhouse will offer classes for children in grades K through 8 October 19-November 23. The classes are offered for grades K through 8, and are designed to encourage the development of life-long living skills, creativity, and confidence. Information about each specific class appears below.
Grades K-1Telling Tales
In this creative drama class, students act out children's literature and create their own stories.
Mondays, 4 - 5pm Grades 2-3
Improv for Kids
This class will teach the fundamentals of the art of improvisation, as students invent new worlds and create original characters, using movement, drama, and music. Wednesdays, 5 - 6pmGrades 4-5
Acting Basics
Focus on fundamentals of acting through character development, improv, and scene/monologue study. Learn basic theater terminology, blocking, and motivation. In the final class, students will showcase their work.
Tuesdays, 5 - 6:30pmCreate a Character
Students create original characters from their imaginations using techniques of improvisational acting. Students learn to make strong character choices and imagine characters' relationships and environments.
Wednesdays, 6 - 7:30pm
Finding Your Voice
Students learn how to give life to the stories of their imaginations and dreams through writing exercises and improvisation work. This class bridges the gap between word and body, as students learn how to present their ideas confidently and fluently in a supportive, team environment. The final class will include a demonstration of these techniques and a presentation of their work.
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8pmPlease click here for more course descriptions, prices and registration information, or visit us at www.westportplayhouse.org.
Westport Country Playhouse is located at 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut 06880. For more information, please call 203.227.4177 or www.westportplayhouse.org.
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