Open Stage of Harrisburg Studio/School Announces Fall 2010 Schedule

Beginning in September, Open Stage of Harrisburg Studio/School will offer a variety of theatre classes for Fall. These classes include the ever-popular "STK - Specialized Training for Kids", which this fall will focus on Radio Drama. Classes are available for adults, too. Participants will develop confidence, foster language arts, increase physical coordination, promote cooperative ensemble attitudes and expand social skills during the rehearsal and performance process. Adults can mix entertainment, education and exercise with Paige Pavlishin's popular Dancing in Musicals for the Non-Dancer workshop.

To register for classes, call OSH Studio/School at 717-214-3250 or visit www.openstagehbg.com. Inquiries may also be made via email at education@openstagehbg.com. Class cost, days and dates vary. Classes will fill up quickly.

Since 1985, Open Stage of Harrisburg Studio/School, the official education wing of Open Stage of Harrisburg, has provided outstanding training for the theatre. With a mission "dedicated to developing the student's skill, knowledge, and appreciation of the process of acting and the making of theatre", Open Stage Studio/School offers instruction for all ages. Housed at Open Stage of Harrisburg, 223 Walnut Street, on the street level of the Walnut Street Parking Garage in downtown Harrisburg, its year-round schedule is conducted by an outstanding professional faculty and renowned resident artists who inspire and train students in every aspect of theatre, from voice and choreography to acting and technique. The Studio/School is funded, in part, by the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and the Cultural Enrichment Fund, the capital region's united arts fund. Open Stage of Harrisburg is a Constituent of Theatre Communications Group (TCG), the national organization for American theatre.

The list of classes are below:

THEATRE CLASSES FOR YOUTH

Story Theatre
ages 7 - 9
Saturdays. 10:00 - 11:30 am
Fall Session: Sep 18 - Oct 23, 2010
Students create a show based on literature that they know and love! Using fairy tales, age-appropriate books, and their own imaginations, students will create their own theatre for friends and family! Includes reading and writing activities as well as theatre techniques. $140/$120*

Lit Alive!
ages 10 - 14
Saturdays. 10:00 - 11:30 am
Fall Session: Sep 18 - Oct 23, 2010
Dramatic fun for older youth, incorporating the tools of theatre (costumes, lights, sound) with play writing and acting. Students will bring their favorite books and stories to life for friends and family! $140/$120*

Teen Acting Studio
9th - 12th grade
Saturdays, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Fall Session: Sep 18 - Oct 23, 2010
Acting technique, scene study, and audition preparation for the serious high school actor. Also recommended for students who wish to perform in Musical Theatre. (Sophomores and Juniors take note!) Private coaching by appointment. $150/$130*

STK - Specialized Training for Kids
4th - 10th grade
Oct 2 - Nov 6, 2010
Saturdays, 12:00 - 2:00 pm
Prerequisite: One previous OSH Studio/School class or workshop.
In-depth exploration of a theatre topic, with guest artists! This year STK will explore the wonderful world of radio drama, complete with sound effects, scary scenarios, and crazy characters! Includes an informal performance during the last class.
Lisa Haywood, Instructor $180/$160*

WORKSHOPS FOR ALL AGES
Dancing in Musicals for the Non-Dancer
Youth Session (ages 10-15): Saturday, Oct 16, 2010
Adults Session (age 16+): Sunday, Oct 17, 2010
2:00-6:00 pm
Two left feet? No problem. Look good in choreography auditions and get the role! Experienced choreographer Paige Pavlishin will teach dance-challenged participants basic steps of musical theatre choreography and tips on "picking up" that dreaded audition dance combination. $80/$60*

THEATRE CLASSES FOR ADULTS

Acting Technique
Mondays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Fall Session: Sep 21 - Nov 8, 2010
An introduction to the Meisner technique of acting, emphasizing spontaneous work with a partner. Includes American actor training overview and application of the technique to a script. A great introduction to acting or a brush-up for the experienced performer.
Anne Alsedek, Instructor $220/$200*

Improvisation for Adults
Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Fall Session: Sep 29 - Oct 27, 2010
Everybody's favorite class! Adults can stretch their imaginations in creating scenarios and characters that enlighten and entertain. Includes a variety of improvisation games and techniques. Robert Campbell, Instructor $200/$180*

* Indicates "Early Bird" rate. Payment in full must be made ONE WEEK before the start of the class or workshop to receive this discount.

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