Actors' Playhouse Winter Theatre Conservatory Provides Opportunities for Growth and Learning

Actors' Playhouse Winter Theatre Conservatory session offers performers of all ages an opportunity to gain and hone skills that are valuable both on and off the stage. The Conservatory, which runs January 16 - March 8, 2010, is designed to develop self-esteem, self-confidence and communication skills.

Children's Director Earl Maudling, who has developed and directed the program for more than 18 years, has seen the effect the curriculum has had on students.

"You do not have to aspire to be an actor on stage to receive great life-long benefits by taking acting classes. The experience is valuable for children, teens and adults, helping individuals communicate and deal with life with a positive and renewed understanding," Maulding said.

Actors' Playhouse Conservatory classes are structured to offer continued growth and enrichment as the student progresses through the program. The curriculum also offers a variety of courses that allow the actors to focus on their individual skills and interests. Many adults take the classes to help them strengthen skills for the workplace.

Adult classes are offered for adults of all ages and are designed for those who wish to sharpen their on-stage acting skills as well as those who are looking to strengthen their workplace skills. The advanced curriculum taught by acting professionals develops confidence and improves communication skills that prove invaluable in all aspects of life. It is never to late to learn new skills or improve upon old ones.

Let's Make Believe I, II is a series of acting classes specifically designed for the younger actor, ages 5-8. This series will introduce the young performers to exercises that will stimulate their imaginations, introduce role playing through the use of props and costumes, encourage concentration and begin to help them focus their boundless energies. This class takes place Saturdays from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

Just Act, for ages 8-12 or 12-16, is designed as an introduction to performance. Communication skills and self-expression are enhanced through vocal and physical exercise, theatre games, and the development and presentation of personal monologues. Theses classes meet on Mondays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. or Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Lights, Camera, Action I is an on-camera class, for ages 8-12, that will begin to develop the skills necessary to attend commercial and film auditions. Actors will develop a professional resume, learn to "slate", read copy from cue cards and from memory, meet an actual agent or casting director and gain access to photographers. This class meets on Mondays from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Musical Theatre I, II emphasizes singing and performance from Broadway repertoire as well as developing appropriate warm-up and vocal technique and continued dance and acting styles. This course is designed for ages 7-12 and meets Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Adult Acting, for actors 17 and older, is a beginning level class that will introduce you to the basics of acting and character development using improvisation, monologues and scenes. This course is great for improving your professional communications skills or for furthering the development of the aspiring performer. This class meets Mondays from 7 to 9 p.m. Intermediate and advanced levels in monologue performance, advanced scene study and character development available as well.

Actors' Playhouse Conservatory students have appeared on Broadway, national tours, film commercials, and in regional theatres. Conservatory teachers are experienced South Florida theatre professionals, assisted by guest artists who teach various classes. These professional teachers are experts in leading structured classes that help each student gain a sense of accomplishment and theatre knowledge.

Actors' Playhouse is a not-for-profit professional Equity theatre committed to offering the highest caliber theatre-training program, benefiting its students. Private instruction is available.
For more information or to register for Conservatory classes, call the Actors' Playhouse Education Department at (305) 444-9293 x606 or enroll online at www.actorsplayhouse.org.

This event is made possible with the support of the City of Coral Gables, the Children's Trust, and with the support of the Miami-Dade County Department of Cultural Affairs, The Cultural Affairs Council, The Miami-Dade County Mayor and Board of County Commissioners.

 

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