Fall Program Overview

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Our fall program is brimming with new music theatre classes - there's something for everyone everyday of the week!


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MONDAY    
TUESDAY   
WEDNESDAY THURSDAY  
FRIDAY

JAZZ DANCE
INTRO -
3rd grade & up
3:30-4:15 pm

WILLY WONKA PERFORMANCE
PROGRAM

Grades 5-8 with stage experience
3:45-5:45 pm
BFG
PLAYLAB

Grades K-1
3:30-4:15 pm



BFG THEATRE LAB
Grades 4-6
4:00-6:00 pm
JAZZ DANCE INT/ADVANCED
4th grade & up
4:30-6:00 pm

  BFG
PLAYLAB

Grades 2-3
4:30-6:00 pm
WILLY WONKA
PERFORMANCE
PROGRAM

Grades 6-9 with stage experience
4:00-6:00 pm
 
  ADULT MUSIC
THEATRE

Everyone Welcome
7:00-8:30 pm



 











MONDAYS: BFG THEATRE LAB

WITH DIRECTOR MOLLY AARONSON-GELB
September 15 to November 17; Mini performance, November 18
4:00 -6:00 pm @  The Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, Studio C
GRADES 4-6

A skills based acting lab for intermediate performers using themes and scenes from The BFG (Big Friendly Giant) as teaching and learning modules.  The children will explore the imaginative world of Roald Dahl culminating with a presentation on the actual stage of the professional BFG production!
 
FEES: $295
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TUESDAYS: MUSICAL THEATRE JAZZ!

JAZZ DANCE BASICS WITH KIMBERLY DOOLEY more
September 16 - December 9 @
The Julia Morgan Center for the Arts Studio C

INTRO LEVEL (3rd grade and up) ~3:30-4:15 pm

INT/ADVANCED (4th grade and up) ~ 4:30-6:00 pm

 
An examination of Jazz dance techniques through an exploration of jazz dance styles. This class will build confidence, strength, flexibility and repertoire, by covering all the dance vocabularies necessary for sparkling music theatre performances.
 
FEES: Intro $200                                      Register
FEES: Intermediate/Advanced $295    Register

WEDNESDAYS OR FRIDAYS: WILLY WONKA PERFORMANCE PROGRAM

DIRECTED BY JON TRACY
Grades 5-8 with stage experience~ (experienced 4th grade Imagination Player alums will be considered)
3:45-5:45 pm @  Julia Morgan Center for the Arts, Studio C
Rehearsals begin weekly September 24
Additional rehearsals for Wednesday cast: January 7-February 13,  Fridays 4-6 and Saturday 10-1
Show dates February 13, 14 or 15 @ The Julia Morgan Center for the Arts
 
Another scrumdiddlyumptious musical stage adaptation of a Roald Dahl classic. Students who are accepted for this program will solidify their skills in ensemble collaboration, acting methods and music theatre techniques covering song, dance and movement, and gain real world experience in performing for an audience. Young actors with previous stage experience please apply and note preferable rehearsal day on application. 5th graders will be placed in Wednesday program only. For 6th, 7th and 8th graders being available both days will be helpful to your placement in the program. Everyone accepted into the program will be guaranteed a role.
 
FEES: $600
Two Installments:
First payment $250 due September 24, 2008
Second payment $350 due January 7, 2009
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WEDNESDAY EVENINGS: MUSIC THEATRE FOR ADULTS

DIRECTED BY ELIZABETH MCKOY WITH SUPPORT FROM KIMBERLY DOOLEY
September 24 - December 10
St John's Presbytarian Church, 2727 College Ave
Come one come all!
7:00 - 8:30 pm

 
Love watching your children perform? Always wanted to try it? Berkeley Playhouse presents the perfect music theatre class for adult wannabees and scaredy cats! Join us in a relaxed, supportive and FUN introductory session where we'll sing, dance and cabaret cabaret!
 
FEES: $250
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THURSDAYS: BFG PLAYLAB

Grades K-1:- 3:30 - 4:15 pm     WITH DENISE MONTGOMERY
Grades 2-3:-  4:30 - 6:00 pm    WITH LAURA MARLIN
September 18 - November 20
Dress rehearsal Wednesday November, 19; Mini-performance November 20
 
An introductory acting lab for young performers using themes and scenes from The BFG (Big Friendly Giant) as teaching and learning modules.  The Theatre Lab will culminate with a presentation on the actual stage of the professional BFG production!
 
FEES: K-1 $200   Register
FEES: 2-3 $250   Register
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FRIDAYS OR WEDNESDAYS: WILLY WONKA PERFORMANCE PROGRAM

DIRECTED BY JON TRACY
Grades 6-9 with stage experience
4:00-6:00 pm @ St John's Presbytarian Church, College Ave
Rehearsals begin weekly September 26
Additional rehearsals for Friday cast: January 7- February 13, Thursday 4-6 and Sundays 10-1
Show dates: February 13, 14 or 15
 
Directed by Jon Tracy. This yummy classic will treat you to a world of pure imagination and wonder. Students who are accepted for this program will refine and solidify their skills and techniques in acting, singing , dance for stage and gain real world experience in performing for an audience. Young actors with previous stage experience please apply and note preferable rehearsal day on application. 9th grade actors will be placed in the Friday program only. For 6th, 7th and 8th graders, being available both days will be helpful to your placement in the program. Everyone accepted into the program will be guaranteed a role.

FEES: $600
Two Installments: First payment $250 due September 24, 2008
                               Second payment $350 due January 7, 2009
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