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Classes for 13-year-olds

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Most of our classes focus on the process of creating theatre through fun, imaginative, nurturing, creative play and ensemble building. Some of our classes for the seasoned student are geared more toward performance.

Classes and workshops for teenagers aged 13:

For more information for our season-long education program and the registration form, go to the 2011-2012 Youth Education Program page.

For more information about the youth education program, please contact Kathleen Rudolph on 919-821-4579, x225.

The programs on this page are displayed in order of their start date.


Access Theatre Now!

Ages: Flexible

This class gives students with physical, emotional, learning and developmental disabilities an opportunity to gain self-esteem, improve social and communication skills and explore new modes of self-expression – all in a non-competitive, structured atmosphere. Each session will culminate in an open classroom highlighting the individual talents of all involved. Support staff is welcome. No previous experience necessary. Limit 12 students.

Cost: $90 per session
7 instructional hours

TUESDAYS, 4:30 – 5:30 PM

Session I: September 6 – October 18
Session II: October 25 – December 13 (no class Nov 22)
Session III: January 10 – February 21
Session IV: March 13 – May 1 (no class Apr 3)

Instructor: Susan Meyer

To enroll, please send in the registration form (PDF)


Apex Players (APEX) SESSION 2 FULL

Ages: 10 – 13

This performance class is for the serious actor who is willing to work on character development, relationships on stage and memorization. Students will learn bold choice-making and teamwork as they are cast in a bare-bones production of The Princess and the Princess by Colleen Neuman. See what happens when a poor polite princess and a rich rude princess meet on a narrow mountain path. Join in the fun when guards, generals and soldiers are called to the rescue. No experience necessary. Limit 12 students.

WEDNESDAYS, 4:30 – 6 PM

Session II: FULL
January 11 – April 18 (no class April 4)
Performance will be held on April 18 at 5pm.

Instructor: Kathleen Rudolph

Registration: Please call the Halle Cultural Arts Center directly at 919-249-1120.


Hilarious Homeschoolers (APEX)

Ages: 8 – 13

Students will explore story dramatization with emphasis on group work and improvisation. There will be a “Sharing” for family and friends on the last day of class. No experience necessary. Raleigh Little Theatre instructs. Limited to 12 participants.

THURSDAYS, 2:00 - 3:00 PM

Session I:
Fractured Fairytales
Thursdays, 2-3pm February 2-23

Session II:
Prop Bag Theatre
Thursdays, 2-3pm April 12 – May 3

Instructor: Kathleen Rudolph

Registration: Please call the Halle Cultural Arts Center directly at 919-249-1120.


Center Stage SAT SESSION III FULL

Ages: 12 – 13

Class focus: Through scripted or improvised material, students will learn basic acting concepts such as objective, circumstances, articulation, projection, characterization and improvisation. No previous experience necessary. Limit 14 students.

Cost: $110 per session
10.5 instructional hours

THURSDAYS, 4:30 – 6:00 PM

Thursday Session III: Shakespeare’s Superstars
4:30 – 6:00 PM
January 12 – February 23
Mischievous fairies! Meddling witches! Foolish actors! A crafty magician and his sprite! Using scripted material from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Tempest and Macbeth, students will meet some of Shakespeare’s most exciting and memorable characters.
Instructor: PJ Maske

Thursday Session IV: One Act Playmakers
4:30 – 6:00 PM
March 15 – May 3 (no class Apr 5)
The perfect role is waiting for you! All you have to do is write the play. In this creative class, students will explore the craft of play writing as they create characters with clear objectives, write believable dialogue, review character conflict and relationships and then weave all of the characters into a one act play.
Instructor: Johannah Maynard Edwards

SATURDAYS, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Saturday Session III: Shakespeare’s Superstars FULL
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
January 14 – February 25
Mischievous fairies! Meddling witches! Foolish actors! A crafty magician and his sprite! Using scripted material from A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Tempest and Macbeth, students will meet some of Shakespeare’s most exciting and memorable characters.
Instructor: Johannah Maynard Edwards

Saturday Session IV: One Act Playmakers
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
March 17 – May 12 (no class Mar 31 or Apr 7)
The perfect role is waiting for you! All you have to do is write the play. In this creative class, students will explore the craft of play writing as they create characters with clear objectives, write believable dialogue, review character conflict and relationships and then weave all of the characters into a one act play.
Instructor: Lucius Robinson

To enroll, please send in the registration form (PDF)


RLT Homeschool Players To Go! FULL

Ages: 10 – 13

Thursday is show day and homeschoolers are needed to take the show on the road to area schools and track out programs. In this performance class, students will develop acting skills, explore character creation and experience the fun of being part of a traveling ensemble. Entrance is by audition only. Auditions have now been announced.

Cost: $190
20 instructional hours plus 10 tour hours

Students rehearse October to January and perform in January and February.

Audition: Thursday, October 6, 1 – 3 pm

Classes: Thursdays, 1 – 3 pm
October 13 – January 5 (no class Nov 24, Dec 22 or 29)

Preview: January 12
Performances: January 19 – February 16
Performances will be scheduled between 1 and 3 pm.

Instructor: Johannah Maynard Edwards

 

After auditions and you have been accepted, please send in the registration form (PDF)


RLT Players To Go!

Ages: 10 – 13

Places please! It’s show time! In this performance class students will continue to develop their acting skills as they rehearse a show to be performed for families at area libraries. Being part of a trouping ensemble is fun and a great way to grow as an actor. Entrance is by audition only. Check our website in the fall for show details, cast size and audition information.

Cost: $225
25 instructional hours plus 10 tour hours

Students rehearse February to April and perform in April and May.

Audition: Saturday, January 28, 1 – 2:30 pm

Classes: Saturdays, 1 – 3:30 pm
February 4 – April 14 (no class Apr 7)

Preview: April 14 at 4 pm
Performances: April 21 – May 19
Scheduled between 1 and 3 pm.

Instructor: Renee Wimberley

After auditions and you have been accepted, please send in the registration form (PDF)


For more information about the youth education program, please contact Kathleen Rudolph on 919-821-4579, x225.


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