Movement for
the Actor II
(ages
13-17) 8 sessions
April
17-June5
Thursdays:
4-6 pm
Instructor:
Debbie Campanali
Location: Bungalow 1
Cost:
$150
In this class the students will be able
to take what they have learned from Movement I and create a realistic character
while performing a scene or monologue.
Through the use of music, games and observations the students will learn
to choose appropriate physical characteristics and mannerisms. It may be helpful to take Creating a
Character along with this class, but it is not required. In order to attend this class the
student must have taken Movement for the Actor I or must interview with the
instructor for approval.
(ages
8-12) 8 sessions
(ages 13-17) 8 sessions
April
14-June 9
April 16-June4
(no
classes May 26)
Mondays:
3:45 – 5:45 pm
Wednesdays: 3:45-5:45pm
Instructor: Chris Young
Instructor: Chris Young
Location:
Theater
Location: Theater
Cost:
$150
Cost: $150
The next installment of combat classes,
Stage Combat II, introduces the student to single –handed broadsword. The course will begin with a brief
review of safety practices, as well as, a highlight of hand-to-hand combat and
knife combat. The student will be
exposed to all aspects of broadsword combat from proper terminology to
“footwork” and everything in-between.
The course will culminate with the students creating their own fight and
holding a demonstration at the final class. Parents are invited to come and watch
the final demonstration. Admittance into this course requires the completion of Stage Combat
I.
(ages
8-12) 8 sessions
April 15-
June 3
Tuesdays:
3:45 – 5:15 pm
Instructor: Chris Young
(ages
13-17) 8 sessions
April
15-June 3
Tuesdays: 5:15 – 6:45 pm
Instructor: Debbie
Campanali
Location:
Theater
Cost:
$115
The next
level of acting training. This
course further develops and strengthens the actor’s fundamental skills, such as
creativity, teamwork, and concentration while implementing techniques of scene
and character analysis.
Through use of advanced exercises the students will ascertain a mastery
over these areas of skill.
Furthermore, the students will be assigned age appropriate scenes in
which they will be able to apply these principles while interacting with their
fellow actors. Entry to this course
requires the completion of Acting 1. Students with practical experience who
have not completed Acting 1 may be admitted into this course pending an
interview with the instructor.
Voice for the
Actor
(ages 8-12) 8
sessions
April
17-June5
Thursdays: 3:45 – 5:45
pm
Instructor: Christopher
Young
Location: Theater
(ages 13 – 17) 8
sessions
Instructor: Christopher
Young
April 18 – June 13 (no class May
24)
Fridays: 3:45 – 5:45
pm
Location: Bungalow
I
Cost
$150
The voice is just one of the instruments
the actor has at his/her disposal.
This specialized course is designed specifically to target the student’s
voice and to provide the students with the technical skill to breathe life into
a playwright’s words. Through
exercise and exploration the student will delve into all aspects of voice, such
as proper breathing techniques, projection, volume, rate, pitch and enunciation
to name a few. In addition to
learning the principles, students will learn a practical method in notating
these principles within a script.
The course will culminate with the students preparing a two-minute
monologue of their own choosing in which the aforementioned areas of voice will
be applied. This course is
beneficial to both the experienced and inexperienced student. Please note that this is NOT a
singing class.
Creating a
Character
(ages 13 – 17) 8
sessions
April 19-June13 (no class May
24)
Saturdays: 1:00 – 2:30
pm
Instructor: Debbie
Campanali
Location: Bungalow
1
Cost:
$115
In his class the students will learn to
break down a character. Through the
use of monologues and scenes the students will learn to understand a character’s
background and behaviors and will create a realistic portrayal of that
character. This class is intended
for students with some previous acting experience. We recommend taking this class along
with Movement for the Actor II, but it is not required. Younger students may
attend pending an interview with the instructor.
Introduction to Musical
Theater
(ages 8-17) 8
sessions
April 9 – June 4 (no class April
23)
Wednesdays: 5:30
–7pm
Instructor: Janine
Papio
Location:
Theater
Cost:
$115
This is a course introducing the basics
of musical theater, a form of entertainment based on dance, music, and
acting. We will treat each of these
areas. Stage “lingo” and audition
requirements will also be covered.
Pieces of both modern and traditional musicals will be presented for
discussion and debate. Through
lecture and application, each student will become acquainted with the world of
musical theater.
(ages
8-17) 8 sessions
April 13
– June 8 (no class May 25)
Sundays:
12-2pm
Instructor: Janine Papio
Location: Bungalow 1
Cost: $150
An overall introduction to theater style
dancing: tap, jazz/hip-hop, modern, and ballet. The eight-week session consists of an
intro to a specific style and stretch in the first hour, and a short routine in
the second hour. Selections from
famous and favorite musical theatre productions may be used for viewing
beforehand.
Introduction to Music
Theory
(ages 8-17) 8
sessions
April
7-June 2 (no classes May 26)
Mondays: 6-7 pm
Instructor: Janine
Papio
Location: Bungalow
5
Cost: $100
A crucial and usually forgotten aspect
of vocal performance is the knowledge of written music. This course, although discussion based,
is mainly an academic aide. The eight week session will introduce the
student to notation, rhythm, key signatures/major scales, intervals and
depending on the level of understanding, four-part voice leading.
Parents
and friends are NOT permitted to watch or participate in classes unless
noted.
Registration
is on a first come, first served basis and enrollment is strictly limited for
each class.
Class
Instructors are subject to change.
Classes
can be cancelled due to lack of enrollment.
All classes are at
Playhouse
is located on
Brundage Park Playhouse is a division of the Randolph
Township Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Services.
Christopher
Young received
an A.F.A. in Theater from the County College of Morris and a B.A. in Theater
with a concentration in Acting from
Debbie
Campanali earned
an A.F.A. in theater from the County College of Morris and graduated cum laude
with a B.A. in Theater Studies from
Janine
Papio is a
Musical Theatre major at the County College of Morris. She is the President of the Musical
Theatre Association, President of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Vice President
of the Student Government Association and student-aide for Music Theory, all
while maintaining a 4.0 GPA. Her
past credits include as choreographer,
Othello (CCM), Summer Stages (BPP), and Kids Cabaret
(BPP), as Stage Manager,
Into the Woods (BPP), and as Make Up Designer, Seussical the
Musical (CCM). Janine has
also performed in an independent film, Anagnorisis, and has 13
years experience in dance.
Recent
performance credits include: Aida – Aida, Rizzo – Grease,
Witch – Into the Woods, Lola – Damn Yankess,
Helena – A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Rosa Bud – The
Mystery of Edwin Drood, Babette – Beauty and the
Beast.