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Classes and Camps!
Fall/Winter 2008
Pre-school
classes
Ages 3-pre-K
Preschool Program! Age’s 3-Pre K
These preschool classes run in 6-week sessions. No class’s week of Nov. 24th.
Session One: Starts the week of Sept. 23rd- week of Oct.28th.
Session Two: Starts week of Nov. 3rd- week of Dec. 15th.
Storytime Theatre:
Tues. 11:00-11:45 OR Wed. 11:00-11:45 Ages 3 to Pre-K 6-Week sessions
Tuition $68 An imaginative exploration of outstanding children’s literature through Creative Dramatics. A new story each week, with drama games, acting, movement, and costumes to enhance the story. Parents may join us to observe our final day!
Puppet Pizzazz!
Thurs. 9:00-9:45
Tuition $68 A delightful exploration of the world of Puppetry! Students are introduced to six different types of puppets and create three beautiful puppets of their own to keep! (Supply fee is included in tuition!) Parents are invited to our puppet show on the final class day!
Point of Grace Church, 7026 Raymond Road
Youth Theatre Project
Middle School/High School
Please refer to our fall/winter camp schedule
School Age Classes and Camps
After School Program!
Our excellent afterschool program offers two hours of theatre experience weekly, as we prepare for performance at the end of the six week session. Classes and performances are held at Point of Grace Church, 7026 Raymond Road, Madison.
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Friends
Wed. 3:45-5:30
September 24th-October 29th Grades 1-8 Tuition
$128 Performance: October
29, 6 PM
Mark Twain‘s characters come to life onstage in this delightful play.
Follow the whimsical antics of Tom Sawyer, Becky Thatcher and their
friends as they get into scrape after scrape! We’ve added plenty
of parts for girls as well as for boys!
A Charlie Brown Christmas!
Wed. 3:45-5:30
November5th -December 17th**
Grades 1-8 Tuition $128 Performance:
December 17th
at 6 PM,
Point of Grace (there will be no classes the
week of Thanksgiving.)
Join Charlie Brown,
Lucy, Sally, Linus, Snoopy and the whole Peanuts gang as they celebrate
the real meaning of Christmas! With all the classic songs by
Charles Shultz, this show rings with the fun, humor and joy of the
holidays!
NEW!!!
Holiday Production !
The Nutcracker! A Musical Celebration
Sundays Nov.16th, 23rd, 30th and 7th
from 3-5 PM
Grades K-12 Tuition $98 Performance:
December 11th and 12th at 6:30 PM
A splendid musical rendition of the Nutcracker Suite, with lyrics set to
Tchaikovsky’s score and delightful characters including Marie, the
Nutcracker, the Rat King, the Sugar Plum Fairy, Mother Ginger and her
Gingerbread children and many more!
Super Saturdays!
This fall and winter, we offer a selection of Super Saturdays for all
ages . Participate in a “play in a day”, a ˝ day “mini-play” or
choose a workshop for a half or full days worth of theatre training! We
have something for everyone! Camps and Performances are held at Point of
Grace Church unless otherwise noted.
The Little
Mermaid
a musical fantasy!
Saturday October 18th 9-4PM
Grades 1-8 Tuition: $78
Performance: Oct. 18th 4:30pm
An original mini-musical that captures the heart of the sweet story by
Hans Christian Anderson. Join the little Mermaid and all her sea
friends as she tries to win the heart of a Prince and gain her freedom
from the Sea Witch!
NEW! For Middle-High School students only!
Shakespeare’s
Macbeth!
Saturday, Nov.22nd 9-6PM
Grades 6-12
Tuition $86
Performance Nov. 9th 6:30
Shakespeare’s tale of revenge
and regret takes the stage for our first ever 6th-12th grade
production. Fully costumed in Shakespearean attire, with
Elizabethan sword fighting and music, this is certain to be a
challenging and entertaining experience for all young aspiring actors
and actresses! Auditions and casting will be arranged prior to the camp
date. We recommend combining this camp with the Shakespearean
Saturday workshops!
Jack and the
Beanstalk!
(A mini-play for small folk!)
Saturday, November 8th 9-12 PM
Grades K-2 Tuition: $38
Performance: Nov. 12:00 PM
This charming play is the perfect way for younger actors and actresses to experience the fun of the stage! Costumes and a delightful set, along with the use of musical instruments and puppetry, make this a play that is sure to please!
Shakespearean Workshops! The following workshops will all be offered on Saturday, November 8th Any two ˝ day workshops may be combined for a full day, including a free supervised lunch break from 12-1 PM. Full day registrations will receive a reduced tuition of $72.
Shakespearean Performance Technique! 9-12 AM Grades 3-12 Tuition: $38*
Shakespearean Set Design
9-12
PM Grades 6-12 Tuition: $38*
Shakespearean Costume Design
1-4 PM
Grades 3-12 Tuition: $38*
Elizabethan Sword Fighting
1-4 PM
Grades 3-12 Tuition: $38*
*Full day registrations receive
a discounted rate of $72
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