Classes for youth (ages 4-12)
The Raleigh Little Theatre Education Program is in its 23rd year. We offer year-round instruction for children ages 4 to 12, as well as for teenagers – an initiative supported by two full time staff, along with adjunct faculty. More than 850 students enroll each year in classes, camps and workshops. These are offered on-site and in Apex. 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. Each session of classes culminates in an Open Classroom to give parents and friends a taste of the participants’ everyday experience in the program. Looking instead for classes for a specific age? [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] 2011-2012 Youth Education Program
Classes and workshops for youth (ages 4-12):
Back to the 2011-2012 Youth Education Program home page. For more information about the youth education program, please contact Kathleen Rudolph on 919-821-4579, x225. Dramatic Play SESSION III FULLAge: 4 Class focus: To encourage young students to express themselves vocally as well as physically and to exercise that great pretending machine. No previous experience necessary. Limit 12 students. Saturdays, 9:30 – 10:30 AM Cost: $90 per session Session III: Once Upon a Book FULL Session IV: Fairytale Land Instructor: Johannah Maynard Edwards To enroll, please send in the registration form (PDF) PlaytimeAge: 5 Class focus: Students will continue to explore and express their own individual creativity in an atmosphere which also promotes the importance of teamwork in bringing a story to life. No previous experience necessary. Limit 12 students. Saturdays, 9:30 – 10:30 AM Cost: $90 per session Session III: Up, Up and Away Session IV: Mystery Bag Theatre Instructor: Susan Meyer To enroll, please send in the registration form (PDF) Creative DramaAges: 6 – 7 Class focus: Students will explore skills needed to bring a story to life such as concentration, movement, pantomime, voice, dialogue and characterization. No previous experience necessary. Limit 18 students. Cost: $90 per session WEDNESDAYS, 4:30 – 5:30 PM Wednesday Session III: African Folktales Wednesday Session IV: 4-3-2 Once Upon A Story Instructor for Wednesday sessions: Barbette Hunter SATURDAYS, 9:30 – 10:30 AM Saturday Session III: African Folktales Saturday Session IV: 4-3-2 Once Upon A Story Instructor for Saturday sessions: Linda O’Day Young To enroll, please send in the registration form (PDF) Play On! SATURDAY SESSION 3 FULLAges: 8 – 9 Class focus: Students will continue to explore story dramatization but with more emphasis on group work and improvisation. No previous experience necessary. Limit 18 students. Cost: $95 per session WEDNESDAYS, 4:30 – 5:45 PM Wednesday Session III: Who Done It? Wednesday Session IV: Destination Theatre Instructor for Wednesday sessions: Susan Meyer SATURDAYS, 10:45 AM – 12 NOON Saturday Session III: Who Done It? FULL Saturday Session IV: Destination Theatre Instructor for Saturday sessions: Susan Meyer To enroll, please send in the registration form (PDF) Acting OutAges: 10 – 11 Class focus: Students are introduced to basic acting skills and vocal training through the development of believable characters in improvised and scripted scenes all in an atmosphere of fun. No previous experience necessary. Limit 18 students. Cost: $110 per session THURSDAYS, 4:30 – 6:00 PM Thursday Session III: Pathway to the Stage Thursday Session IV: Act Fast! Improv SATURDAYS, 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM Saturday Session III: Pathway to the Stage Saturday Session IV: Act Fast! Improv To enroll, please send in the registration form (PDF) 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 THURSDAYS, 4:30 – 6:00 PM Thursday Session III: Shakespeare’s Superstars Thursday Session IV: One Act Playmakers SATURDAYS, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Saturday Session III: Shakespeare’s Superstars FULL Saturday Session IV: One Act Playmakers To enroll, please send in the registration form (PDF) RLT Homeschool Players To Go! FULLAges: 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 Students rehearse October to January and perform in January and February. Audition: Thursday, October 6, 1 – 3 pm Classes: Thursdays, 1 – 3 pm Preview: January 12 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 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 Preview: April 14 at 4 pm Instructor: Renee Wimberley After auditions and you have been accepted, please send in the registration form (PDF) 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 TUESDAYS, 4:30 – 5:30 PM Session I: September 6 – October 18 Instructor: Susan Meyer To enroll, please send in the registration form (PDF) Creative Drama (APEX)Ages: 6 – 7 Students will develop their creativity and learn to focus their energy as they explore skills needed to bring a story to life such as characterization, concentration, dialogue, improvisation and pantomime. Each session ends with a “Sharing” for parents and friends. No experience necessary. Limit 12 students. TUESDAYS, 4:30 – 5:30 PM Session III: Session IV: Instructor: Kathleen Rudolph Registration: Please call the Halle Cultural Arts Center directly at 919-249-1120. Play On (APEX)Ages: 8 – 10 Free your imagination and discover yourself on stage! Through scripted scenes, students will explore character development, memorization skills, character relationships and teamwork. Each session ends with a “Sharing” for parents and friends. No experience necessary. Limit 14 students. MONDAYS, 4:30 – 6 PM Session III: Session IV: Instructor: Kathleen Rudolph Registration: Please call the Halle Cultural Arts Center directly at 919-249-1120. Apex Players (APEX) SESSION 2 FULLAges: 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 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: Session II: Instructor: Kathleen Rudolph Registration: Please call the Halle Cultural Arts Center directly at 919-249-1120. For more information about the youth education program, please contact Kathleen Rudolph on 919-821-4579, x225.
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