JTogether is an online interactive video series designed to connect students and families despite physical distance. These videos will feature various exercises in singing, dancing, and acting hosted by some of our favorite Junior Theatre Teaching Artists. Read on to see the video/content schedule for the upcoming week!
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JTogether Virtual Summer Camp is coming soon! Registration begins May 1, 2020.
WEEK OF APRIL 27 – MAY 1, 2020
Monday, April 27, 2020 – PAST
Family Singalong with Desha*
3:00-4:30 pm (All Ages – Parents Encouraged to Participate)
Parents, here’s your chance to show your skills (or at least give it your best shot) in this fun and forgiving environment. Join Desha and other familiar faces for a Family Singalong that is sure to bring smiles and relieve quarantine tensions. Singers will learn Brand New Day from The Wiz. Music will be attached in the invitation. No previous experience required!
Wednesday, April 29 at 3:00-4:30 pm – PAST
Family Dance Party with Mr. Marc*
3:00-4:30 pm (All Ages – Parents Encouraged to Participate)
It’s Family Day again and time for a Dance Party with Mr. Marc. Parents are once again invited to to join in the fun. Get a taste of the Junior Theatre experience when Mr. Marc does his dance magic on Brand New Day from The Wiz. So much more fun than “greenroom duty!”
* Families are encouraged to attend both sessions but it’s not required. Only one reservation necessary per family. All family members must join from one computer. Children are welcome to participate alone, but adults must be joined by a child (or children) to participate. Children are responsible for keeping Mom or Dad well-behaved.
Friday, May 1 at 3pm (PDT)
Intro to Crash Theatre, taught by Levi Kaplan
For Grades 7-12
3:00-4:00 pm
In this introduction, students will explore the concepts of collaboration and devised theatre that go into creating an original work that is authentic to their collective voice. This is class is ideally suited for students looking for an advanced theatre exercise.
PAST EVENTS
WEEK OF APRIL 20 – 24, 2020
Monday, April 20, 2020
Prop Improv with Levi Kaplan – PAST
Session One, 3:00-3:50 pm (Grades 1-4)
Session Two 4:00-4:50 pm (Grades 5-7)
Join us for some online prop improvisation fun! Physical objects take on a new life when an actor uses the item for a new purpose. Bring a 3-4 small non-electronic toys that you can imagine to be other items – anything you can hold in your hand and can pretend is something new will work. (NOTE: This workshop is broken into sessions/grade levels).
Wednesday, April 22 at 3:00-4:30 pm
Disney Singalong with BJ Robinson – PAST
All Ages
Teaching Artist BJ Robinson will use Disney songs to work through the many parts & styles of the voice. Students will receive a lyric sheet prior to the workshop to follow along. Warm ups to practice patterns to full performances, and all Disney!
Friday, April 24 at 3pm (PDT) – FULL
Drama Games Galore with Sarah Siegel
For Grades 4-12
3:00-4:30 pm
Let’s play some theatre games that are guaranteed to make you laugh, learn and make some character discoveries that help you become a better actor! Taught by longtime Junior Theatre Teaching Artist, Sarah Siegel.
WEEK OF APRIL 13 – 17, 2020
Monday, April 13 at 3pm (PDT)
Singalong with Desha
All Ages
Hop onto Zoom to sing some of your favorite showtunes with Desha! Chat in with song requests, comments, and reactions. You can even film a portion of your at-home singalong and send it to us or tag us – we’ll be sure to share.
Wednesday, April 15 at 3pm (PDT)
Dance Party with Mr. Marc
All Ages
Feeling a little stir crazy? Get those wiggles out with a dance party led by Mr. Marc via Zoom. Bring your best moves and show your friends what you’ve got!
Friday, April 17 at 3pm (PDT)
Brown Bag Scenes
Recommended for Grades 6-12
Keep your acting skills on point by reading through scenes via Zoom with friends, led by Desha! Script(s) will be sent out ahead of time (also available in real time via the Zoom chat function) and roles will be randomly drawn.
