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PRESCHOOL/TOTS, 3-6 |
KIDS, 6-8 |
TWEENS, 9-12 |
TEENS, 13-18 |
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PAA is proud to have experienced, top quality instructors who are
professionals in their fields. See
Instructor Profiles
for more information.
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.
Kiwanis partial scholarships available for
families in need residing in St.
Charles. Go to
Scholarships.
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KIDS MUSICAL THEATRE
"Annie"
AGES 5-8
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Dates:
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June 25-June 29, 2012 |
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Day:
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Daily, Monday-Friday |
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Times:
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10:30-12:30pm |
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Showcase:
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June 29 at 11:30am |
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Tuition:
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$150 |
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Teaching Artist:
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Tracy Whiteside |
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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
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Dates:
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July 23-27, 2012 |
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Day:
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Daily, Monday-Friday |
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Times:
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1-3pm |
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Showcase:
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July 27 at 2pm |
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Tuition:
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$150 |
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Director:
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Tracy Whiteside |
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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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KIDS
ADVANCED LEVEL MUSICAL THEATRE
"Wizard of Oz"
AGES 7-11
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AUDITIONS: |
Saturday, June 2 from 10am-1pm Mainstage
OR
Monday, June 4 from 5-8pm Rembrandt Room in Gallery Hall |
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Rehearsal Dates:
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June 11-July 18, 2012 |
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Day:
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Mondays and
Wednesdays |
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Times:
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6:00-9:00 pm |
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Tech/Dress Rehearsals: |
Sunday, July 22 from 5-7pm
Tuesday, July 24 from 5-7pm |
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MAINSTAGE Performances:
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Sunday, July 22 at 7pm
Tuesday, July 24 at 7pm
Saturday, July 28 at 2pm
Sunday, July 29 at 7pm |
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Tuition:
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$245 |
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Director:
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Tracy Whiteside |
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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
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Dates:
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June 25-June 29, 2012 |
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Day:
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Daily, Monday-Friday |
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Times:
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10:30-12:30pm |
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Showcase:
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June 29 at 11:30am |
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Tuition:
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$150 |
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Teaching Artist:
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Tracy Whiteside |
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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
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Dates:
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June 18-June 20, 2012 |
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Day:
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Daily, Monday-Wednesday |
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Times:
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1-4pm |
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Showcase:
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June 20 at 3pm |
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Tuition:
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$135 |
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Teaching Artist:
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FVR Staff |
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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
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Dates:
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July 16-20, 2012 |
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Day:
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Daily, Monday-Wednesday |
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Times:
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9am-12pm |
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Showcase:
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July 20 at 11am |
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Tuition:
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$195 |
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Teaching Artist:
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Jock L. Schloss |
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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
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Dates:
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June 18-June 20, 2012 |
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Day:
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Daily, Monday-Wednesday |
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Times:
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9am-12pm |
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Showcase:
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June 20 at 11am |
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Tuition:
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$135 |
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Teaching Artist:
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Morgan Madison |
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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
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Dates:
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July 9-13, 2012 |
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Day:
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Daily, Monday-Friday |
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Times:
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1-3pm |
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Showcase:
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July 13 at 2pm |
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Tuition:
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$150 |
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Director:
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Tracy Whiteside |
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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
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Dates:
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July 2-July 6, 2012 |
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Day:
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Daily, Monday-Friday |
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Times:
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10am-12pm |
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Showcase:
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July 6 at 11am |
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Tuition:
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$150 |
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Director:
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Sylvia Harder |
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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
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Dates:
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July 30-August 3, 2012 |
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Day:
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Daily, Monday-Friday |
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Times:
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9am-12pm |
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Showcase:
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August 3 at 11am |
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Tuition:
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$195 |
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Director:
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Sylvia Harder |
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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
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Dates:
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July 23-27, 2012 |
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Day:
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Daily, Monday-Friday |
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Times:
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1-3pm |
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Showcase:
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July 27 at 2pm |
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Tuition:
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$150 |
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Director:
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Tracy Whiteside |
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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
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Dates:
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August 6-10, 2012 |
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Day:
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Daily, Monday-Friday |
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Times:
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10:30-12:30pm |
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Showcase:
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August 10 at 11:30am |
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Tuition:
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$150 |
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Director:
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FVR Staff |
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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
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AUDITIONS: |
Saturday, June 2 from 10am-1pm Mainstage
OR
Monday, June 4 from 5-8pm Rembrandt Room in Gallery Hall |
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Dates: |
June 24-July 29, 2012 (NO class July 15) |
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Days:
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Sundays |
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Times: |
2:30-5:30 pm |
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Tuition:
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$275 |
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Teaching
Artist:
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Industry
Professionals |
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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
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AUDITIONS: |
Saturday, June 2 from 10am-1pm Mainstage
OR
Monday, June 4 from 5-8pm Rembrandt Room in Gallery Hall |
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Rehearsal Dates:
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June 11-July 18, 2012 |
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Day:
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Mondays and
Wednesdays |
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Times:
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6:00-9:00 pm |
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Tech/Dress Rehearsals: |
Sunday, July 22 from 5-7pm
Tuesday, July 24 from 5-7pm |
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MAINSTAGE Performances:
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Sunday, July 22 at 7pm
Tuesday, July 24 at 7pm
Saturday, July 28 at 2pm
Sunday, July 29 at 7pm |
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Tuition:
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$245 |
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Director:
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Tracy Whiteside |
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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
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Dates:
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June 18-June 20, 2012 |
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Day:
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Daily, Monday-Wednesday |
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Times:
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9am-12pm |
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Showcase:
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June 20 at 11am |
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Tuition:
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$135 |
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Teaching Artist:
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Morgan Madison |
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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
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Dates:
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June 18-June 20, 2012 |
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Day:
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Daily, Monday-Wednesday |
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Times:
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1-4pm |
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Showcase:
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June 20 at 3pm |
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Tuition:
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$135 |
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Teaching Artist:
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FVR Staff |
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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
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Dates:
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June 25-June 29, 2012 |
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Day:
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Daily, Monday-Friday |
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Times:
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1-4pm |
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Showcase:
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June 29 at 3pm |
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Tuition:
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$195 |
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Teaching
Artist:
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Tracy Whiteside |
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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
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Dates:
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July 9-13, 2012 |
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Day:
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Daily, Monday-Friday |
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Times:
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9am-12pm |
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Showcase:
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July 13 at 11am |
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Tuition:
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$195 |
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Teaching Artist: |
Tracy Whiteside |
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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
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Dates:
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July 23-27, 2012 |
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Day:
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Daily, Monday-Friday |
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Times:
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9am-12pm |
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Showcase:
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July 27 at 11am |
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Tuition:
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$195 |
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Teaching Artist: |
Tracy Whiteside |
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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
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Dates:
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July 2-July 6, 2012 |
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Day:
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Daily, Monday-Friday |
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Times:
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1-4pm |
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Showcase:
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July 6 at 3pm |
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Tuition:
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$195 |
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Director:
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Sylvia Harder |
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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
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Dates:
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July 16-20, 2012 |
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Day:
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Daily, Monday-Friday |
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Times:
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1-4pm |
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Showcase:
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July 20 at 3pm |
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Tuition:
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$195 |
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Director:
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Jock L. Schloss |
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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. |
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YOUTH
“GLEE” SHOW CHOIR-CONTEMPORARY SONGS
AGES 8-12
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Dates:
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July 30-August 3, 2012 |
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Day:
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Daily, Monday-Friday |
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Times:
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9am-12pm |
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Showcase:
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August 3 at 11am |
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Tuition:
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$195 |
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Director:
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Sylvia Harder |
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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
ACTING AND AUDITIONS
AGES 7-12
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Dates:
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August 6-10, 2012 |
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Day:
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Daily, Monday-Friday |
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Times:
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10:30-12:30pm |
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Showcase:
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August 10 at 11:30am |
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Tuition:
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$150 |
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Director:
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FVR Staff |
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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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TEENS
PROFESSIONAL SERIES MASTER ACTING CLASS
AGES 13-18
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AUDITIONS: |
Saturday, June 2 from 10am-1pm Mainstage
OR
Monday, June 4 from 5-8pm Rembrandt Room in Gallery Hall |
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Dates: |
June 24-July 29, 2012 (NO class July 15) |
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Days:
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Sundays |
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Times: |
6:00-9:00 pm |
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Tuition:
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$275 |
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Teaching
Artist:
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Industry
Professionals |
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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
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Dates: |
July 30-August 3, 2012 |
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Days:
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Daily, Monday-Friday |
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Times: |
1-4pm |
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Showcase: |
August 3 at 3pm |
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Tuition:
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$195 |
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Teaching
Artist:
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Sylvia Harder |
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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
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Dates: |
August 6-10, 2012 |
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Days:
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Daily, Monday-Friday |
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Times: |
1-4pm |
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Showcase: |
August 10 at 3pm |
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Tuition:
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$195 |
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Teaching
Artist:
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Ron Koeppl and
Ryan Colton |
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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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