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Fall 2010 Theater Classes
Intro to Dance
(ages 8-13) 8 sessions
September 22 – November 17
(No class November 3)
Wednesdays: 4:45 – 5:45 pm
Instructor: Colleen McArdle
Location: Bungalow 1
Cost: $150
This eight-week session consists of an introduction to several specific styles of dance and application as we construct some creative short routines. Fun, exercise and rhythm make for a winning combination!
Acting I
(ages 8-13) 8 sessions
September 22 – November 17
Wednesdays: 5:45 – 6:45 pm
Instructor: Colleen McArdle
Location: Bungalow 1
Cost: $150
This course is designed specifically to introduce the student to the “craft” of acting. This course will enable the students to access and refine the foundations on which all great actors build. Through exercises and application the student will practice the fundamental skills used by actors. The skills include: listening, concentration, creativity, trust, focus, emotional access and teamwork. Even though this class is designed for those with very little acting experience, veterans will find the elements of this class invaluable in the strengthening of their already developing skills. This course is a pre-requisite for acting classes to come.
Cabaret Theatre
(ages 8-17) 8 sessions
September 20 – November 8
Mondays: 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Instructor: Janine Lee Papio/Matthew Sullivan
Location: Bungalow 1
Cost: $200
A form of entertainment utilizing comedy, song, dance, and theatre, Cabaret performances can range from political satire to light entertainment, usually featuring a master of ceremonies, or MC. In this course, each performer will have the opportunity to shine in a variety of ways using several musical numbers, dance performances, and scenes. The final class will be a cabaret style performance by the students. Families are invited to attend.
Dramatic Workshop
(ages 8-15) 8 sessions
September 20 – November 8
Mondays: 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Instructor: Janine Lee Papio
Location: Bungalow 1
Cost: $180
Ever want to be part of a collaborative playwriting experience and then see your work come to life on the stage? Join us for this exciting new course at Brundage Park Playhouse. This is an opportunity to learn the basics of playwriting and performance via hands on experience. In this course, the students will have 8 weeks to write and star in their very own collaborative production.
Introduction to Stage Combat
(ages 8-13) 8 sessions
Dates: September 23 – November 11
Instructor: Jon Young
Thursday: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Bungalow 1
Cost: $150
Have you ever seen a fantastic sword fight or onstage brawl and wondered, “How did they do that?” Well, this course is designed to introduce the student to the fundamentals on which all great staged fights are based. The students will learn the basic safety practices used by onstage combatants, as well as, build a vocabulary of terminology used by fight choreographers. In addition, the students will learn basic falls, rolls and basic hand-to-hand combat. This course will culminate with the students trying their hand at fight choreography where they will choreograph their own hand-to-hand fight and demonstrate it for their peers, family and close friends. This class is a pre-requisite for stage combat classes to come.
AUDITIONS!
Auditions for our December production of THE TEMPEST will be held Monday, September 20, and Wednesday, September 22, from 7:00 until 9:00 at Brundage Park Playhouse, Carrell Road, Randolph, NJ.
Exiled on a distant island, Prospero lives with his daughter, Miranda, attended by Ariel, and the monster Caliban. After twelve years spent perfecting his magical arts, he raises a storm at sea, bringing within his grasp the enemies who robbed him of his dukedom. But what vengeance does he propose to take?
This culminating masterpiece of Shakespeare’s career is a wonder of invention: a tempest, a shipwreck, castaways, lost children, music, first love, revenge, drunken clowns, murder plots, magic, monsters and spirits. It pits the desire for revenge against the demands of love and asks if man is capable of creating a brave new world. As timely now as it was 400 years ago!
Auditioners are requested to prepare a Shakespearean monologue and bring a copy of their theatrical resume and a headshot or snapshot to the audition. Cold readings will be provided for those who do not have a monologue prepared. Please wear comfortable clothes as there will be a movement section to the audition.
For further information please email: director@theshakespeareinitiative.org
The Tempest: Possible Character Breakdown
Prospero/Prospera: 30+; m/f; the right Duke of Milan; in exile on the island with his/her daughter
Miranda: f; 18+; daughter to Prospero; has been living on the island since age 3
Ariel: m/f; any age; airy spirit; must be able to move/sing well; indentured servant to Prospero
Alonso/Alonsa: 30s+; m/f; King/Queen of Naples
Sebastian: 20s+; m; brother to Alonso/Alonsa
Antonio/Antonia: 20+; m/f; brother/sister to Prospero; usurped the throne from Prospero
Ferdinand: 18+; m; son to King/Queen of Naples; love interest of Miranda
Gonzalo/Gonzalia: 40s+; m/w; an honest old councilor; good friend to Prospero
Caliban: m; 20+; half sea-creature; native to the island; servant to Prospero
Trinculo/Mariner 2:m; 20s+; drunken jester
Stephano/Mariner 1: m; 20s+; drunken butler
Boatswain/Spirit; 20+; m
Shipmaster/Spirit; 20+; m
Ceres/Spirits: late teens+; f ; Goddess of the earth and the harvest
Iris/Spirit; late teens+; f; Goddess of the rainbow and messenger of the gods.
Juno/Spirit; late teens+; f; Goddess of riches, the air, and marriage
Adrian; late teens+; m/f; young page
Note: casting on ages and genders is flexible; some doubling; The roles of Ceres, Iris and Juno will require some dancing.
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