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Educational Programs
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YOU’RE INVITED
Theatre Education Open House
JULY 19, 2008 AT 3:00 PM
MEET THE INSTRUCTORS AND
LEARN ABOUT THE CLASSES!
AFTER CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY
…DON’T FORGET THE KIDS!
Albuquerque Little Theatre
Schedule of Classes
Session 1
August 4 - September 27, 2008
To register, call 242-4750 OR
email
OR
Click here
for a printable registration form (PDF format)
 Frequently
Asked Questions
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Mondays |
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Creative Dramatics for Home Schoolers
Ages: 6-11
Mondays: Noon-1pm
August 4 - September 22, 2008
8 weeks $80.00
Instructor: Kathryn Morales
A fun way to supplement your home
schooling program. We will play theatre games, learn basic
acting skills and bring favorite stories to life. Class will
include a showcase of some of their favorite dramatized
stories at the end of the 8 week session.
Super Hero!
Ages: 4-8
Mondays: 4:15 – 5:15pm
August 4 – September 22, 2008
8 weeks $80.00
Instructor: Rosie Snow
In this class we will explore our ideas
of what makes a super hero and even explore how we have
everyday heroes that are just like you and me but do
spectacular things on a regular basis. Once we learn a bit
more about what it is about super heroes that we love, we
will create our own super heroes and an exciting tale to go
along with them. The children will showcase their play for
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Tuesdays |
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Beginning Acting for Adults
Ages: 18 and up
Tuesdays: 10 – 11:30am
August 5 – September 23
8 weeks $120.00
Instructor: Lou A. Graham A course of
theatre techniques to help you portray a character; learning
and practicing gesture, body language, vocal exercises,
improv and relating to others, transferring yourself into
the world of “make believe.” But although what we present is
“make believe”, it is very important that the actor be as
real as possible. Theatre is the most democratic profession
of all. We use all ages, all colors, sizes and shapes. After
all, we are portraying human beings, and it is the variety
that makes a play interesting. If you never acted before,
don’t let any of the above stop you from trying it out.
You’ll enjoy it.
From Page to Stage Session 1
Creating Plays from Poetry
Ages: 11-14
Tuesdays: 4 – 5pm
August 5 – September 23
8 weeks $80.00
Instructor: Laira Morgan Good poetry
speaks to us, and reminds us of a truth we already know in
our hearts. Poetry is a wonderful source material for drama,
and in this class students will select poems to perform. The
instructor will bring in wide varieties of poetry for the
class to explore together, including the works of Shel
Silverstein, e.e. cummings and more. We will create
characters as the voices of these poems, and discuss where
and why the words are being said. From this launching point,
we will work as a group to write short plays that further
explore the worlds of our poems - discussing play structure
and character development along the way! At the end of the
session, these plays will be ready to cast and direct,
leading to the rehearsal and production of these plays in
Session 2.
Comedy Improv
Ages: 10 – 15
Tuesdays: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Ages: 18 and up
Tuesdays: 7:00pm – 8:15pm
August 19 – September 23, 2008
6 weeks $60.00
Instructor: Alex Knight This class
explores the basics of modern improvisational acting as
taught by Viola Spolin, Dell
Close, Keith Johnson, and Augusto Boal. We’ll learn the
basic Rules to Improv performance
and move on to ensemble work and short form comedy…oh yeah
and play a lot! Top |
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Wednesdays |
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Storybook Theatre
Ages: 10 and under
Wednesdays: 3:45 – 4:45pm
August 6 – September 24
8 weeks $80.00
Instructor: Amy Suman When you read a
story, do you ever want to act it
out? Me too! Join Ms. Amy as we read some classic Children's
books (Stone Soup, Caps for Sale, No More Water in
the Tub, Where the Wild Things
Are, selected Fairy Tales and others) and then act them
out as an ensemble and in small groups. We'll analyze
the story for action and rhythms,
choose roles and complement our in-class
production and using simple props and costumes. After
engaging our Imaginations, we'll
perform our favorite stories from children's
Literature. What fun!
Physical Theatre:
Pratfalls, Clowning and Combat Choreography
Ages: 10 – 17
Wednesdays: 5 – 6pm
August 6 – September 24
8 weeks $80.00
Instructor: Amy Suman Join Ms. Amy as we
begin to use the body as an instrument of play action! In
this class, we'll explore how the use of physical exercises
can define both dramatic and comedic moments. Students will
have the opportunity to participate in pantomime, clown
skills, pratfalls and finally, combat choreography in both
partner and singles. Class will culminate in a short
showcase where students will perform simple skills learned
in Physical Theatre class. (Students should be dressed in
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Thursdays |
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Acting is Fun!
Ages: 9 – 12
Thursdays: 4 – 5 pm
August 7 – September 25
8 weeks $80.00
Instructor: Lou A Graham A course of
theatre techniques to help you portray a character, learning
and practicing gesture, body language, vocal exercises,
improvisation and relating to others, transferring yourself
into the world of “make-believe.” But although what we
present is “make-believe,” it is very important that the
actor be as real as possible. Come join us! Top |
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Fridays |
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Actor’s Toolbox I
Ages: 7 – 11
Fridays: 2 – 3pm
August 8 – September 26
8 weeks $80.00
Instructor: Becca Holmes A skill
building class designed to hone young student actor’s
skills; body, voice imagination, concentration cooperation,
listening, and self control. This 8-week class utilizes fun
games and arts integration as a vehicle to learning the
skills. The class culminates in a showcase presentation for
families.
Actor’s Toolbox II
Ages: 8 – 14
Fridays: 4:30 – 6pm
August 8 – September 26
8 weeks $120.00
Instructor: Debra Miller Students will
learn introductory acting and social skills through the use
of creative drama exercises and community-building
activities. Imagination and building self-confidence are the
focus of this class and body and mind will get a work out as
we play our way across the stage! The class culminates in a
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Saturdays |
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Playactors
Ages: 4 – 6
Saturdays: 9:30 – 10:30am
August 9 – September 27, 2008
8 weeks $80.00
Instructor: Kathryn K Morales Theater is
the art of “Let’s Pretend!” In this Creative Dramatics
workshop, fun acting exercises, songs and stories are used to
encourage creativity and develop confidence in young
artists. Students will develop their skills of movement,
voice and imagination. Wear comfortable clothes and be ready
to play!
Monsters, Masks and Muppets -
Phase 1
Ages: 8 and up
Saturdays: 10 – Noon
August 9 – September 27, 2008
8 weeks $195.00 (includes materials fee)
Instructors: Josh Bien and Debra Miller
Flex your creative muscles making you own mask or puppet,
then bring it to life on stage!
In this 8 week class, students will “get down and dirty”
with art supplies and creative drama exercises while
learning the fundamentals of puppetry and mask-work. Their
creations will be showcased at ALT’s fall production of The
B.F.G. (Big Friendly Giant). Students who continue to Phase
2 of this class series will go on to hone their skills as we
incorporate the physical elements of object theatre and
create an original work for the stage, ending with a
showcase performance for friends and family. Roll up your
sleeves and join us!
Play Building and Collaborative Theatre
Ages: 7 – 10
Saturdays: 10:45 – 11:45am
August 9 – November 22, 2008
16 weeks $160.00
Instructor: Stefanie Shahvar
In this 16 week class students will learn basic acting
skills, and write and perform their own play, which they
will showcase for family and friends on the last day of
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Meet the Instructors |
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Alex Knight: Alex Knight graduated from the University of New Mexico with a BA in
Theater. He has been teaching Improv comedy in Albuquerque for four
years. He was the Training Center Director as well as the Improv
Director at Gorilla Tango Comedy Theater. He is currently a member of
the Tricklock Theater Company were he continues to produce original
work. Alex can be seen at The Box Performance Space with his improv team The One Night Stanleys.
Becca Holmes: Becca earned her BFA from UNM and attended San Francisco’s American Conservatory Theatre. Her experience includes Associate Artistic Directorship at The Empty Space Theatre in Seattle where she co-founded PATHS, the Space's Education/Outreach program. As the Co-Founder and Vice President of The Children’s Museum of Northern Virginia, Becca solidified her commitment to education through play. Becca holds a teaching certificate from the state of Virginia, and spent the last year teaching drama for Fairfax County Public Schools. She continues her arts education as a member of the Kennedy Center’s CETA program (Changing Education Through the Arts).
Kathryn Morales: Kathryn Morales was one of Bill Hayden’s first students in the early 60s. From him she learned pantomime, basic acting skills and an enduring love for Children’s Theatre. She served as the Assistant Director for Albuquerque Children’s Theatre for 12 years, facilitating workshops, rehearsals and basic acting techniques. A mother of five, she currently teaches creative Drama for A Child’s Garden Preschool. Kathryn is delighted to be taking charge of the Play Actors programs.
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FAQ: Frequently asked questions about our Educational Programs…
Will there be a performance?
It depends on the workshop. Skill building workshops like Play Actors do not have performances at the end of the course. Likewise, many of the Junior Actors workshops, since they usually only have eight meetings, are more about process than product, though some of the Junior Actors teachers will invite you attend the final workshop to observe the learning activities and evidence of your child’s progress. By design, Theatre Lab does end in a fully realized production on the main stage of ALT. If a performance will happen, we will list the date and time in the catalog. If your child is interested in gaining stage performing experience, you should watch the audition announcements for our Family Series and Main Stage productions. We do not charge tuition for acting in our plays. However, you should be prepared to commit the large amount of time that these productions require.
Can a parent watch the workshop?
In general, no. It’s best to leave your child with the instructor. We have found that this frees the young person to fully engage in speaking, moving, and creating. Of course, if the instructor invites you to stay (like at a final workshop), then please do. While you wait, you are invited to sit in our comfortable upstairs lobby, or to wander across Central Avenue to Old Town. It’s also a short drive to Downtown shopping.
Can my child participate in a workshop even if he/she is not in the
correct age range?
Perhaps. We leave that up to the expert advice of the instructor. Workshops are designed with the specific needs and abilities of the learners.
You haven’t cashed my check yet. How do I know if I’m registered?
We process your payment, whether it’s check or credit card, after the first meeting of the workshop. If the enrollment is sold out when we receive your registration form, we will call you. Otherwise, assume you are enrolled. We also call you a few days in advance to remind you of the first meeting.
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