Civic Theatre Classes

Civic Theatre - 2011-2012 Classes

 

Civic Theatre students will gain an appreciation of theatre arts, as well as a deeper understanding of the importance of teamwork, discipline, focus and commitment, all while making new friends and having fun with their peers.  Students will also benefit from an enhanced sense of self-image and confidence while they foster self-expression and develop creative acting skills.

Our curricula are designed to give students the best of both worlds—training in the acting technique plus real experience onstage through “Take a Bow” showcases at the end of each 6 week session performed for family and friends.

Classes are divided into four sessions:

 

Session 1:  Week of September 26 thru Week of October 31

Session 2:  Week of January 8 thru Week of February 13

Session 3:  Week of February 27 thru Week of April 9

Session 4:  Week of April 16 thru Week of May 21

 

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     Youth Classes

 

Imagination Theatre:  3-4 years                                    Tuesdays 10 - 10:45 am                      

                Students will use stories, theatre games and crafts to imagine theatre.

 

Creation Theatre:  5-6 years                                          Tuesdays 11:15 - Noon        

                Students will create theatre using their imagination, stories and movement games.

 

Exploration Theatre:  7-8 years                                    Tuesdays 4:30 - 5:30        

                Students will explore the world of theatre using improvisation and character creation.

 

Construction Theatre:  7-11 or 12+                               Session 1 & 3 (ages 7 - 11) Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:30

                                                                                           Session 2 & 4 (ages 12+) Thursdays 4:30 - 5:30

                Students will construct scenes using monologues, dialogues and improvisation.

 

Production Theatre:  12+ or 7-11                                   Session 1 & 3 (ages 12+) Thursdays 4:30 - 5:30

                                                                                           Session 2 & 4 (ages 7 - 11) Wednesdays 4:30 - 5:30      

Students will bring together all the elements of theatre, be cast in a 10-20 minute play and perform at “Take a Bow” showcase

 

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     Youth Classes - Home School

 

Discovering Theatre:  Home School 3-6 years                 Thursdays 9 - 10 am               

                Students will discover the world of theatre using stories, imagination, games and crafts.

 

Performing Theatre:  Home School 7-11 years                  Thursdays 10 - 11 am             

                Students will learn to create and perform monologues through games and improvisation.

 

Celebrating Theatre:  Home School 12+                            Thursdays 11 - Noon

Students will learn about the many aspects of theatre by being cast and performing in a 10-20 minute play.

 

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     Adult Classes

 

Improv for Adults:  Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to Noon

                Students will learn the skills needed to perform improv.  A fun time is promised for all!

 

Improv in the Workplace:  Saturday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to Noon

Learn how quick thinking, collaboration and other improv skills can be applied to enhance your performance in the workplace.

 

Audition Techniques for Adults:  Saturday, January 21, from 9 a.m. to Noon

                This is the year you are going to audition for a show at Civic Theatre.  Join this class and learn      techniques that will help you get the role you’ve always wanted.

 

Getting Your “Act” Together:  Saturday, January 28, from 9 a.m. to Noon

Learn theatre techniques that when applied to your daily life can help you achieve goals, increase organization skills and your memory.

 

Acting 101 for Adults:  Saturday, March 3, from 9 a.m. to Noon

                Tired of being in the shadows?  Find the inner actor and, in turn, inner confidence.

 

Team Building:  Saturday, March 10, from 9 a.m. to Noon

Collaboration is important from the workplace to the sports field to the home.  Learn theatre skills that will help you collaborate and build a winning team.

 

Advanced Acting for Adults:  Saturday, May 12, from 9 a.m. to Noon

                Brush up your acting skills through the use of different acting styles.

 

Public Speaking:  Saturday, May 19, from 9 a.m. to Noon

Public Speaking or Death!!  Really, public speaking is better.  Learn skills that will make you confident in front of a crowd and how to deliver your message with poise and clarity.

 

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Additional Education Opportunities

 

Brownie, Girl, Cub and Boy Scouts

 

Classes designed to fulfill the requirements for badges.  Come and learn about theatre, have fun and go home with a badge! 

 

Senior Theatre

 

Theatre enriches the lives of seniors and helps them connect or reconnect with their creative side.  Civic theatre offers Senior Reader’s Theatre which allows senior actors with a creative outlet that doesn’t require memorization.  Read some old or some new plays.  Dive into those characters.  Learn how to age creatively.

 

Please call Lori Portner, the Director of Education, for more information 765.423.7529 or email.

 

     THE DETAILS

Are there Discounts Available?

 

Yes. 

Members of Civic Theatre receive a $5 discount for every class. 

Families enrolling multiple siblings receive a $5 on all classes after the initial class. 

There is also a Buy One Get One $5 discount, adults or youth signing up for multiple classes will see multiple discounts.

 

Is there financial aid?

Financial aid is available for those who demonstrate true financial need.

Applications are available at the theatre and here. For more

information, contact the Director of Education at 765-423-7529.

What if my child or I need to miss a class?

Please let us know in advance if your child will miss any classes so that the teacher can adjust his or her lesson plan accordingly.

Refunds cannot be made for missed classes.

Can parents or others watch a class?

No. In order to help your child abandon inhibitions and develop a strong sense of their performance strengths we ask that parents do not accompany their children past the lobby. Parents are welcome to wait in the lobby of the theatre during the duration of the class.

When should I arrive in order to pick up my child?

Parents should arrive shortly before class ends to pick up their student. The pick up/drop off point is the Theatre’s front entrance on 5th street. Our first priority is your child’s safety. Students will not be permitted to wait outside. Please be prompt. If you are late and the teacher needs to wait with your child, a strict penalty of $25/extra 15 minutes will be imposed.

Will there be a performance at the end of the class?

Some have a "Sharing Day" on the last day of class for family and friends that may wish to observe. This may be an informal performance, a reading of a script, or they might simply share something the class has worked on. NOT EVERY CLASS WILL PRESENT A "PLAY" OR OTHER PERFORMANCE FOR SHARING DAY. Each instructor will design a sharing day based on the needs and skills of the class. If a performance is planned for sharing day, it is intended to be very informal and almost always done without lights, sets, props or costumes.

Theatre skills are life skills!

Our classes are very carefully planned to match the skill and emotional level of the student. For that reason, we only place students in classes within their grade range. The first day of class, you can ask for information on what to expect from any class. In order to ensure students derive maximum benefit and enjoyment from the classroom experience, students who become disruptive or disrespectful will be removed from class with no refund of tuition.

 

 

CIVIC HAS A LIMITED NUMBER OF  

SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE.

Please contact the office for more information or click here for a scholarship form.

 

Please contact the Civic office at 423-PLAY(7529)  for details or to register over the phone.  We would be glad to "snail mail" registration forms to you.

    

  




Civic Theatre

313 North 5th Street
Lafayette, IN 47901
Phone:
(765)423-PLAY * Fax: (765)742-7247
e-mail:
info@civictheatreofgreaterlafayette

Last Revised August 23, 2011

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