Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Tucson: Beowulf Alley Theatre's Spring and Summer Youth Program

 

From: Beth Dell [mailto:theatre@beowulfalley.org]
Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2010 3:05 PM
Subject: Family-Friendly or Youth Oriented Activities at Beowulf Alley

 

Beowulf Alley Theatre’s Spring and Summer Youth Program

AKA Theatre

 

(Tucson, AZ) Beowulf Alley Theatre, 11 South 6th Avenue in Downtown Tucson announces it’s spring Youth Program for students 13-17 years old. Classes will be held from April 26th through May 12th, Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The fee for this 12-hour class is $120 per student.

 

Shakespeare for the 21st Century (Ages 13-17)

April 26th-May 12th, Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

 

Are you ready for the bard? Most of the greatest actors of stage and screen—from Meryl Streep to Denzel Washington—have taken their craft to another level by studying the work of William Shakespeare. In fact, Shakespeare is a great way to check out all the skills in the actor’s toolbox. Whether you’re brand new to acting or a seasoned pro, preparing a Shakespearian role is a fun, challenging, and rewarding way to build your confidence in front of an audience. And even today, Shakespeare’s kings, queens, soldiers, lovers, and fools are among the most interesting characters in dramatic literature. Come learn what it’s all about!

 

Summer Enrichment Program for Ages 9-17!

Four two-week sessions, four hours per day.

June 7-18, June 21-July 2, July 12-22, July 26-August 6

 

Teaching Elements of Acting, Movement and Mime, Vocal and Character Development, Playwrighting, Sound Effects, Lighting and Production Planning. $290 per session (just $145 per week!)

 

According to Dave Sewell, Youth Program Director, the mission of ActingKids@the Alley is to "create a performance-based learning experience that will provide our participants with a fun, expressive outlet; develop valuable skills through collaboration and creative interaction; foster awareness and sensitivity; and instill an appreciation and love of the art of Theatre."

Sewell is a Theatre graduate of the University of California, Riverside, and has been actively involved in all phases of Theatre for over 35 years.  “What sets our program apart,” explains Sewell, “is that we provide the same training adult actors would be expected to receive, but in an age-appropriate setting.  We’re not looking to train ‘stars;’ we’re looking for kids who are interested in learning the value of the arts in developing creative thinking and teamwork, having fun, and meeting new friends.

Whether your child is new to theatre or an old stagehand, all are welcome at ActingKids@the Alley. Reserve your place today! For more information, please refer to our website, www.beowulfalley.org. email Dave at youthprograms@beowulfalley.org or call the theatre at (520) 622-4460

 

 

Beowulf Alley Theatre Company, a 501 (c)(3) organization, is committed to enriching the community and enhancing appreciation of the arts through the production of innovative, invigorating theatre and theatrical education with the highest standards for acting and production.  Equal and fair treatment will be provided to all participants regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, familial status and/or marital status.  Founded on the basis of dialogues with local theatre artists who wanted a permanent home to practice their craft, its intimate 95-seat theatre provides a facility that meets professional standards where performing artists, educators, and technicians can present their skills.  Because Beowulf Alley engages a talent and volunteer pool that calls Tucson “home” for its productions, the Theatre is committed to helping grow a new generation of Tucson talent with its programs including education for adults and youth, late night theatre to experiment with and gain experience, readers theatre for playwrights’ unpublished works, lunchtime theatre to bring art to the workday and screenings of independent film artists.  And true to its roots, the Theatre maintains ongoing dialogues with the community, including Dialogues with theatergoers after the first Sunday matinee performance of each of its main stage plays, at Readers’ Theatre nights, and other presentations, providing an opportunity for theatergoers to discuss the plays with the director and artists.  Writers who cover the Tucson arts scene say the Theatre provides its audiences with “the best total package”—plays, performances and productions that are high in artistic and technical quality.  Beowulf Alley has received critical acclaim, including two Mac Awards and nine MAC nominations.  The company has presented over 350 performances to Tucson audiences since 2002 and has served hundreds of theatre artists.  The theater also provides performance and rehearsal space for other Tucson theater companies.  For more information, log on to www.beowulfalley.org.  We thank the National Endowment for the Arts, the Arizona Commission on the Arts, the Tucson Pima Arts Council, the Janet S. Brunel Residuary Trust, and our business sponsors for their support

 

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