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| Tales from Afar for ages 5-7 |
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In this creative drama style class, students will be exposed to children’s literature from around the world. Learning stories through acting them out will give students a boost in literacy, as well as an appreciation for multi-culturalism. Each week will feature new tales, and new roles for children to play. Final class will feature a presentation of favorite tales
Date/Time: Wednesdays, 10:30am-12:00pm
Teaching Artist: Andy Aguirre
La Jolla YMCA Firehouse Building
Cost: $120.00
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| Story Drama for ages 4-5 |
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Each week of this class will focus on a different story, tale or fable, and students will be on their feet acting out the roles. Some visual art projects enhance the theatrical nature of the dramas, and students will put a variety of skills to use in telling the stories
Date/Time: Wednesdays, 2:30-4:00pm
Teaching Artist: Wyatt Ellison
La Jolla YMCA Firehouse Building
Cost: $120.00
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| Play Production: Busytown for ages 8-18 |
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Rehearsal for Busytown. Play Production meets Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. To be part of this show you must register and pay for Play Production in La Jolla before you can receive an audition time. If you are not cast in the show you may transfer your payment to another class or get a complete refund. You must be between eight and eighteen to audition.
Date/Time: Mondays, 4:00-6:00pm at Balboa Park
Date/Time: Wednesdays, 4:00-6:00pm at La Jolla YMCA Firehouse Building
Date/Time: Saturdays, 11:00am-1:00pm at La Jolla YMCA Firehouse Building
Teaching Artist: Torrie Dunlap
La Jolla YMCA Firehouse Building AND Balboa Park
Cost: $250.00
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| Scenes from the Mainstage for ages 11-15 |
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Actors will become familiar with the plays that will be presented at Junior Theatre in the coming season. A great way to prepare to be an actor, crew or audience member in this season of hit shows. Scene study and cold reading techniques will be covered as students work with scenes from JT’s ‘08-’09 season. Due to the nature of a scene study class, consistent attendance is mandatory.
Date/Time: Wednesdays, 4:00-5:30pm
Teaching Artist: Wyatt Ellison
La Jolla YMCA Firehouse Building
Cost: $120.00
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| Acting 1A: Creating a Character for ages 8-10 |
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This class is the place to start for students who are serious about learning the craft of acting. Students will learn the basic building block of acting, creating a believable character. Actors will be challenged to use their skills to create a variety of characters that range in age, type, personality and background. Using their imagination and some research techniques, students will learn to come up with characters quickly.
Date/Time: Thursdays, 10:30am-12:00pm
Teaching Artist: Patrick Lathrop
La Jolla YMCA Firehouse Building
Cost: $120.00
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| Intro to Acting for ages 6-8 |
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Students in this developmental group are beginning to understand the relationship between actor-audience. This class will teach them the skills necessary for future success on stage. Basic theatre terminology, stage positions and ensemble techniques are taught in a fun, non-competitive setting.
Date/Time: Thursdays, 4:30-6:00pm
Teaching Artist: Erin Hatch
La Jolla YMCA Firehouse Building
Cost: $120.00
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| Acting Out! for ages 5-8 |
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One of our most popular offerings, this class breaks down acting techniques into practice with the voice, face and body. Students will begin to develop their own internal resources for acting, while having a great time in active acting exercises. A fast-paced and very fun class.
Date/Time: Fridays, 4:30-6:00pm
Teaching Artist: Jessica Vignau
La Jolla YMCA Firehouse Building
Cost: $120.00
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| Animal Tales for ages 4-5 |
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A chance to explore wonderful literature that features animals! Through the use of the actor’s tools of voice and body, students will get a chance to create plays and become many different animal characters. Informal open sharing on the last day of class will give parents the opportunity to witness these wild and wacky animals!
Date/Time: Saturdays, 11:30am-12:30pm
Teaching Artist: Bryn Fillers
La Jolla YMCA Firehouse Building
Cost: $120.00
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| Dramatic Adventures for ages 6-8 |
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Students will spend the session exploring great characters and stories from around the world. Class members will recreate stories and get the chance to portray larger-than-life characters from stories that have been passed down through generations. Reading skills are not a requirement, just a great imagination and sense of adventure!
Date/Time: Saturdays, 12:30-2:00pm
Teaching Artist: Erin Hatch
La Jolla YMCA Firehouse Building
Cost: $120.00
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