Class Schedule: June-July-August 2012

PRESCHOOL/TOTS, 3-6

KIDS, 6-8

TWEENS, 9-12

TEENS, 13-18

 

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Our open enrollment policy allows anyone to enter our programs regardless of previous experience. Our instructors specialize in challenging and developing students no matter what level they are at when they enter. Participants “learn by doing” not only from the instructor but also from each other.

Please note: Once registration is processed, no refunds will be issued for any reason unless the class is cancelled by FVR.

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TOTS MUSICAL THEATRE "Toy Story"
AGES 5-6

Dates:

July 9-13, 2012

Day:

Daily, Monday-Friday

Times:

3:30-4:30pm

Showcase:

July 13 at 4pm

Tuition:

$95

Teaching Artist:

Rachel Whiteside


Students will learn lines, songs and simple choreography for selected scenes from this musical to be performed for family and friends at a short showcase. Participants develop skills in many areas including coordination, self-discipline, communication and confidence.

This class is for students that don't read.
 

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TOTS MUSICAL THEATRE "Beauty and the Beast"
AGES 5-6

Dates:

August 6-10, 2012

Day:

Daily, Monday-Friday

Times:

9-10am

Showcase:

August 10 at 9:30am

Tuition:

$95

Teaching Artist:

Rachel Whiteside


Students will learn lines, songs and simple choreography for selected scenes from this musical to be performed for family and friends at a short showcase. Participants develop skills in many areas including coordination, self-discipline, communication and confidence.

This class is for students that don't read.
 

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KIDS MUSICAL THEATRE "Annie"
AGES 5-8

Dates:

June 25-June 29, 2012

Day:

Daily, Monday-Friday

Times:

10:30-12:30pm

Showcase:

June 29 at 11:30am

Tuition:

$150

Teaching Artist:

Tracy Whiteside

Performers in this group will memorize lines, songs and choreography from selected scenes from this popular musical for a condensed performance for family and friends. Students will build confidence and develop many skills including teamwork and creative thinking. 
 

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KIDS MUSICAL THEATRE "Tangled"
AGES 5-8

 

Dates:

July 23-27, 2012

Day:

Daily, Monday-Friday

Times:

1-3pm 

Showcase:

July 27 at 2pm

Tuition:

$150

Director:

Tracy Whiteside


Performers in this group will memorize lines, songs and choreography from selected scenes from this popular musical for a condensed performance for family and friends. Students will build confidence and develop many skills including social, teamwork and creative thinking.   
 

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PRESCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE "Beauty and the Beast"
AGES 3-4

Dates:

June 25-June 29, 2012

Day:

Daily, Monday-Friday

Times:

9-10am

Showcase:

June 29 at 9:30am

Tuition:

$95

Teaching Artist:

Rachel Whiteside


Students will learn lines, songs and simple choreography for selected scenes from this musical to be performed for family and friends at a short showcase. Participants develop skills in many areas including coordination, self-discipline, communication and confidence.
 

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PRESCHOOL MUSICAL THEATRE "Toy Story"
AGES 3-4

Dates:

July 23-27, 2012

Day:

Daily, Monday-Friday

Times:

3:30-4:30pm

Showcase:

July 27 at 4pm

Tuition:

$95

Teaching Artist:

Rachel Whiteside


Students will learn lines, songs and simple choreography for selected scenes from this musical to be performed for family and friends at a short showcase. Participants develop skills in many areas including coordination, self-discipline, communication and confidence.
 

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KIDS ADVANCED LEVEL MUSICAL THEATRE "Wizard of Oz"
AGES 7-11

AUDITIONS: Saturday, June 2 from 10am-1pm Mainstage
OR
Monday, June 4 from 5-8pm Rembrandt Room in Gallery Hall

Rehearsal Dates:

June 11-July 18, 2012

Day:

Mondays and Wednesdays

Times:

6:00-9:00 pm
Tech/Dress Rehearsals: Sunday, July 22 from 5-7pm
Tuesday, July 24 from 5-7pm

MAINSTAGE Performances:

Sunday, July 22 at 7pm
Tuesday, July 24 at 7pm
Saturday, July 28 at 2pm
Sunday, July 29 at 7pm

Tuition:

$245

Director:

Tracy Whiteside


This is an advanced audition-only program for the best and the brightest young talent. This class is for experienced performers only.  Leads may be double cast and perform for 2 of the 4 shows.

Go to AUDITIONS for more information.
 

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KIDS MUSICAL THEATRE "Annie"
AGES 5-8

Dates:

June 25-June 29, 2012

Day:

Daily, Monday-Friday

Times:

10:30-12:30pm

Showcase:

June 29 at 11:30am

Tuition:

$150

Teaching Artist:

Tracy Whiteside

Performers in this group will memorize lines, songs and choreography from selected scenes from this popular musical for a condensed performance for family and friends. Students will build confidence and develop many skills including teamwork and creative thinking. 
 

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YOUTH IMPROV COMEDY
AGES 8-12

Dates:

June 18-June 20, 2012

Day:

Daily, Monday-Wednesday

Times:

1-4pm

Showcase:

June 20 at 3pm

Tuition:

$135

Teaching Artist:

FVR Staff

This camp is all about laughter, sketches and funny characters. Students play improv games, develop their own style and learning comic timing. Participants build confidence performing on stage, learn to work as a team and think on their feet. No singing or dancing.

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KIDS IMPROV COMEDY AND THEATRE GAMES
AGES 6-8

Dates:

July 16-20, 2012

Day:

Daily, Monday-Wednesday

Times:

9am-12pm

Showcase:

July 20 at 11am

Tuition:

$195

Teaching Artist:

Jock L. Schloss

This camp is all about laughter, sketches and funny characters. Students play improv games, develop their own style and learning comic timing. Participants build confidence performing on stage, learn to work as a team and think on their feet. No singing or dancing.

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YOUTH TV and FILM ACTING "iCarly" and "Drake and Josh"
AGES 8-12

Dates:

June 18-June 20, 2012

Day:

Daily, Monday-Wednesday

Times:

9am-12pm

Showcase:

June 20 at 11am

Tuition:

$135

Teaching Artist:

Morgan Madison

This course will give students practical skills and experience working on-camera alone and with partners. Participants will learn audition skills, and the important differences between stage and on-camera acting. This camp improves speaking and reading skills.  No singing or dancing.  

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KIDS MUSICAL THEATRE “Lion King”
AGES 6-8

 

Dates:

July 9-13, 2012

Day:

Daily, Monday-Friday

Times:

1-3pm 

Showcase:

July 13 at 2pm

Tuition:

$150

Director:

Tracy Whiteside

Performers in this group will memorize lines, songs and choreography from selected scenes from this popular musical for a condensed performance for family and friends. Students will build confidence and develop many skills including teamwork and creative thinking. 

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KIDS “GLEE” SHOW CHOIR-CONTEMPORARY SONGS
AGES 6-8

 

Dates:

July 2-July 6, 2012

Day:

Daily, Monday-Friday

Times:

10am-12pm

Showcase:

July 6 at 11am

Tuition:

$150

Director:

Sylvia Harder


Our professional show choir director will work with students on solos, duets, and ensemble pieces from popular contemporary songs. Participants will learn to read sheet music, and progress from basic to more advanced singing skills learning and perfecting breath control, phrasing and expanding range. Includes basic dance movements.
 

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YOUTH “GLEE” SHOW CHOIR-CONTEMPORARY SONGS
AGES 8-12

 

Dates:

July 30-August 3, 2012

Day:

Daily, Monday-Friday

Times:

9am-12pm

Showcase:

August 3 at 11am

Tuition:

$195

Director:

Sylvia Harder


Our professional show choir director will work with students on solos, duets, and ensemble pieces from popular contemporary songs. Participants will learn to read sheet music, and progress from basic to more advanced singing skills learning and perfecting breath control, phrasing and expanding range. Includes basic dance movements.
 

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KIDS MUSICAL THEATRE "Tangled"
AGES 5-8

 

Dates:

July 23-27, 2012

Day:

Daily, Monday-Friday

Times:

1-3pm 

Showcase:

July 27 at 2pm

Tuition:

$150

Director:

Tracy Whiteside


Performers in this group will memorize lines, songs and choreography from selected scenes from this popular musical for a condensed performance for family and friends. Students will build confidence and develop many skills including social, teamwork and creative thinking.   
 

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YOUTH ACTING AND AUDITIONS
AGES 7-12

Dates:

August 6-10, 2012

Day:

Daily, Monday-Friday

Times:

10:30-12:30pm

Showcase:

August 10 at 11:30am

Tuition:

$150

Director:

FVR Staff

Learn or improve on acting and audition techniques including cold reading, monologue selection, stage presence and making character choices.  Students improve speaking and reading skills. No singing or dancing.  Participants must be able to read.

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TWEENS PROFESSIONAL SERIES MASTER ACTING CLASS
AGES 9-12

AUDITIONS: Saturday, June 2 from 10am-1pm Mainstage
OR
Monday, June 4 from 5-8pm Rembrandt Room in Gallery Hall
Dates: June 24-July 29, 2012 (NO class July 15)

Days:

Sundays
Times: 2:30-5:30 pm

Tuition:

$275

Teaching Artist:

Industry Professionals


This is an advanced audition-only program for the best and the brightest young talent. Each week a different industry professional will guest at FVR to teach an intensive workshop on an individual discipline including on-camera acting, monologues, improv and audition technique for theatre. Also included is information on obtaining an agent and the business of acting. This class is for serious performers only.

Prepare and memorize a 1-minute monologue.
Bring a professional 8 x 10 headshot attached to a proper actor's resume.

This Master Class is for students working or ready to work professionally. Applicants without professional headshot and resume will not be considered.

Click here for more information
 

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KIDS ADVANCED LEVEL MUSICAL THEATRE "Wizard of Oz"
AGES 7-11

AUDITIONS: Saturday, June 2 from 10am-1pm Mainstage
OR
Monday, June 4 from 5-8pm Rembrandt Room in Gallery Hall

Rehearsal Dates:

June 11-July 18, 2012

Day:

Mondays and Wednesdays

Times:

6:00-9:00 pm
Tech/Dress Rehearsals: Sunday, July 22 from 5-7pm
Tuesday, July 24 from 5-7pm

MAINSTAGE Performances:

Sunday, July 22 at 7pm
Tuesday, July 24 at 7pm
Saturday, July 28 at 2pm
Sunday, July 29 at 7pm

Tuition:

$245

Director:

Tracy Whiteside


This is an advanced audition-only program for the best and the brightest young talent. This class is for experienced performers only.  Leads may be double cast and perform for 2 of the 4 shows.

Go to AUDITIONS for more information.
 

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YOUTH TV and FILM ACTING "iCarly" and "Drake and Josh"
AGES 8-12

Dates:

June 18-June 20, 2012

Day:

Daily, Monday-Wednesday

Times:

9am-12pm

Showcase:

June 20 at 11am

Tuition:

$135

Teaching Artist:

Morgan Madison

This course will give students practical skills and experience working on-camera alone and with partners. Participants will learn audition skills, and the important differences between stage and on-camera acting. This camp improves speaking and reading skills.  No singing or dancing.  

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YOUTH IMPROV COMEDY
AGES 8-12

Dates:

June 18-June 20, 2012

Day:

Daily, Monday-Wednesday

Times:

1-4pm

Showcase:

June 20 at 3pm

Tuition:

$135

Teaching Artist:

FVR Staff

This camp is all about laughter, sketches and funny characters. Students play improv games, develop their own style and learning comic timing. Participants build confidence performing on stage, learn to work as a team and think on their feet. No singing or dancing.

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TWEENS MUSICAL THEATRE "Alice in Wonderland"
AGES 9-12

 

Dates:

June 25-June 29, 2012

Day:

Daily, Monday-Friday

Times:

1-4pm

Showcase:

June 29 at 3pm

Tuition:

$195

Teaching Artist:

Tracy Whiteside

Performers in this group will memorize lines, songs and choreography from selected scenes from this popular musical for a condensed performance for family and friends. Students will build confidence and develop many skills including teamwork and creative thinking. 

 

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TWEENS MUSICAL THEATRE "Pocahontas"
AGES 9-12

Dates:

July 9-13, 2012

Day:

Daily, Monday-Friday

Times:

9am-12pm 

Showcase:

July 13 at 11am

Tuition:

$195
Teaching Artist: Tracy Whiteside


Performers in this group will memorize lines, songs and choreography from selected scenes from this popular musical for a condensed performance for family and friends. Students will build confidence and develop many skills including teamwork and creative thinking. 
 

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TWEENS MUSICAL THEATRE "Billy Elliot"
AGES 9-12

Dates:

July 23-27, 2012

Day:

Daily, Monday-Friday

Times:

9am-12pm 

Showcase:

July 27 at 11am

Tuition:

$195
Teaching Artist: Tracy Whiteside


Performers in this group will memorize lines, songs and choreography from selected scenes from this popular musical for a condensed performance for family and friends. Students will build confidence and develop many skills including teamwork and creative thinking. 
 

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TWEENS “GLEE” SHOW CHOIR-CONTEMPORARY SONGS
AGES 9-12

Dates:

July 2-July 6, 2012

Day:

Daily, Monday-Friday

Times:

1-4pm

Showcase:

July 6 at 3pm

Tuition:

$195

Director:

Sylvia Harder


Our professional show choir director will work with students on solos, duets, and ensemble pieces from popular contemporary songs. Participants will learn to read sheet music, and progress from basic to more advanced singing skills learning and perfecting breath control, phrasing and expanding range. Includes basic dance movements.
 

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TWEEN IMPROV COMEDY  
AGES 9-12

Dates:

July 16-20, 2012

Day:

Daily, Monday-Friday

Times:

1-4pm

Showcase:

July 20 at 3pm

Tuition:

$195

Director:

Jock L. Schloss

This camp is all about laughter, sketches and funny characters. Students play improv games, develop their own style and learning comic timing. Participants build confidence performing on stage, and learn to work as a team. No singing or dancing.

Instructor Profiles    Online Registration    Mail-In Registration    Email Question on Class       < back      ^ Top
   

YOUTH “GLEE” SHOW CHOIR-CONTEMPORARY SONGS
AGES 8-12

 

Dates:

July 30-August 3, 2012

Day:

Daily, Monday-Friday

Times:

9am-12pm

Showcase:

August 3 at 11am

Tuition:

$195

Director:

Sylvia Harder


Our professional show choir director will work with students on solos, duets, and ensemble pieces from popular contemporary songs. Participants will learn to read sheet music, and progress from basic to more advanced singing skills learning and perfecting breath control, phrasing and expanding range. Includes basic dance movements.
 

Instructor Profiles    Online Registration    Mail-In Registration    Email Question on Class       < back      ^ Top
 

YOUTH ACTING AND AUDITIONS
AGES 7-12

Dates:

August 6-10, 2012

Day:

Daily, Monday-Friday

Times:

10:30-12:30pm

Showcase:

August 10 at 11:30am

Tuition:

$150

Director:

FVR Staff

Learn or improve on acting and audition techniques including cold reading, monologue selection, stage presence and making character choices.  Students improve speaking and reading skills. No singing or dancing.  Participants must be able to read.

Instructor Profiles    Online Registration    Mail-In Registration    Email Question on Class       < back      ^ Top
 
   

TEENS PROFESSIONAL SERIES MASTER ACTING CLASS
AGES 13-18

AUDITIONS: Saturday, June 2 from 10am-1pm Mainstage
OR
Monday, June 4 from 5-8pm Rembrandt Room in Gallery Hall
Dates: June 24-July 29, 2012 (NO class July 15)

Days:

Sundays
Times: 6:00-9:00 pm

Tuition:

$275

Teaching Artist:

Industry Professionals


This is an advanced audition-only program for the best and the brightest young talent. Each week a different industry professional will guest at FVR to teach an intensive workshop on an individual discipline including on-camera acting, monologues, improv and audition technique for theatre. Also included is information on obtaining an agent and the business of acting. This class is for serious performers only.

Prepare and memorize a 1-minute monologue.
Bring a professional 8 x 10 headshot attached to a proper actor's resume.

This Master Class is for students working or ready to work professionally. Applicants without professional headshot and resume will not be considered.

Click here for more information

 

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TEENS "GLEE" SHOW CHOIR-CONTEMPORARY SONGS
AGES 13-18

Dates: July 30-August 3, 2012

Days:

Daily, Monday-Friday

Times: 1-4pm
Showcase: August 3 at 3pm

Tuition:

$195

Teaching Artist:

Sylvia Harder


Our professional show choir director will work with students on solos, duets, and ensemble pieces from popular contemporary songs. Participants will progress from basic to more advanced singing skills learning and perfecting breath control, phrasing and expanding range. Includes basic dance movements.
 

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TEENS ACTING AND AUDITION TECHNIQUE FOR HIGH SCHOOL SHOWS
AGES 13-18

Dates: August 6-10, 2012

Days:

Daily, Monday-Friday

Times: 1-4pm
Showcase: August 10 at 3pm

Tuition:

$195

Teaching Artist:

Ron Koeppl and Ryan Colton


Learn or improve on acting and audition techniques including cold reading, scenes, monologue selection, stage presence and making character choices.  Participants will learn how to audition for high school productions. Students improve public speaking skills. No singing or dancing.
 

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