Winter/Spring Class Listings

Winter/Spring 2009-10 Drama
Program and Information

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Class Listings

Pre-K+ (ages 4-5)

Join us for any or all of the one-week sessions.

Acting Out Songs and Stories      Amanda Clark / Elizabeth Sullivan / Ric Averill

Young students have the opportunity to learn the art of “play” on Saturdays. Workshop leaders Ric Averill, Elizabeth Sullivan and/or Amanda Clark will tell stories and help the group act them out with simple costume pieces. Parents are welcome to observe. Limited to 15 students.
TCP1—Wild Things: Sat, Jan 23, 10-11:30am, Fee: $18
TCP2—Amelia Earhart and Other Wonderful Women: Sat, Feb 13, 10-11:30am, Fee: $18 Canceled
TCP3—Pirates and More: Sat, Apr 17, 10-11:30am, Fee: $18
TCP4—Bunnies and Bandits (bring characters to life based on different hats!): Sat, May 8, 10-11:30am, Fee; $18

K-2nd Grade

Join us for any or all of the four-week sessions.

Tall Tales      Jennifer Glenn

Tall tales of Paul Bunyan, Sally Ann Thunder, Ann Whirlwind Crockett, Pecos Bill and others will come to life in Jennifer’s class for young actors. (Min 8/Max 20)
TCK2A: Wed, Jan 13-Feb 3 (4wks), 3:45-4:30pm, Fee: $44

Folk Tales      Jennifer Glenn

Folk tales of Clever Rabbits, Wily Coyotes, Appalachian Jack and Southwestern Pedro will be fun to act out in Jennifer’s second winter class for young actors. (Min 8/Max 20)
TCK2B: Wed, Feb 10-Mar 3 (4wks), 3:45-4:30pm, Fee: $44

Wolf Tails      Jennifer Glenn

The Boy Who Cried Wolf, the Three Little Pigs and Little Red Riding Hood give the Big Bad Wolf a bad name. Help him by acting out his stories in Jennifer’s spring class for young actors. (Min 8/Max 20)
TCK2C: Wed, Mar 31-Apr 21 (4wks), 3:45-4:30pm, Fee: $44

K-3rd Grade

Sorcerors, Magicians, Witches and Other Magical Folk      Amanda Clark

Bring to life a magical variety of great characters acting for both good and evil in this fun class from last semester’s Fabulous Fridays teacher, Amanda Clark. (Min 8/Max 20)
TCK3D: Thu, Apr 15-May 6 (4wks), 4:30-5:30pm, Fee: $48

3rd-5th Grade

Tall Tales      Jennifer Glenn

This 16-week drama class gives all enrolled students a chance to audition; be cast; rehearse; and gather sets, costumes and props for the performance of a wonderful new play written and directed by Jennifer Glenn. (Min 8/Max 25)
TCT3: Wed, Jan 13-May 5 (16wks, no class Mar 17), 4:30-5:30pm, Fee: $168 (may be paid in two installments of $84)
Performance: Thu, May 6, 6pm

3rd-8th Grade

Theatre

You Can Write a Play!      Ric Averill

Students can bring in existing work or start a new project by writing a short play or screenplay. Published playwright and produced screenwriter Ric Averill will guide students through the process of moving from page to stage, from concept to camera.
TCT4: Thu, Feb 4-25 (4wks), 4:30-5:45pm, Fee: $64

Tired of Your Invisible Friends? Then Build and Create a Puppet Play      Spencer Lott

KU puppeteer, Spencer Lott, will work with students on the creation of puppets and the stories that go with them. Learn puppet making, plot structure and character development, and work with other students to create a fun puppet show for the last day of class!
TCT5: Tue, Jan 19-Feb 23 (6wks), 4:30-5:30pm, Fee: $66 Canceled

Film

Make Your Own Movie      Jeff and Christie Dobson

Plan, write, direct and act in your own movie. The class will work together to choose the subject matter and create a short movie. DVDs available within two weeks of conclusion of class. Some students may choose to also take editing class and work on post-production of the movie.
TCF1 (Winter): Mon, Jan 25-Mar 1 (6wks), 4-6:30pm, Fee: $72
TCF3 (Spring): Mon, Mar 22-Apr 26 (6wks), 4-6:30pm, Fee: $72

Editing Workshop      Jeff and Christie Dobson

Limited to eight students who have taken any prior “Make Your Own Movie” class and have a serious interest in editing.
TCF2 (Winter): Mon, Mar 8 (1wk), 4-6:30pm, Fee: $15
TCF4 (Spring): Mon, May 3-17 (3wks), 4-6:30pm, Fee: $45

6th-9th Grade

FIRST SATURDAY PLAYERS: The Reluctant Dragon      Jennifer Glenn

Jennifer’s great adaptation of this classic tale will bring delight to the primarily preschool through 2nd grade audience. Everyone will be cast.
TCT1: Wed, Jan 13-Mar 3 (8wks), 5:30-7pm, AND Sat, Mar 6, 11am-2pm (bring a lunch), Fee: $68
Performance: Sat, Mar 6, 2pm

FIRST SATURDAY PLAYERS:     

Three Billy Goats Gruff and Other Fairy Tales for the Very Young by Ric Averill Jennifer Glenn Ric Averill’s zany fairy tales include The Boy Who Cried Wolf, Mr. & Mrs. Vinegar and, of course, The Three Billy Goat’s Gruff. The show is primarily for the preschool through 2nd grade audience. Everyone will be cast.
TCT2: Wed, Mar 10-Apr 28 (7wks, no class Mar 17), 5:30-7pm, AND Sat, May 1, 11am-2pm (bring a lunch), Fee: $68
Performance: Sat, May 1, 2pm

7th-12th Grade

CITY YOUTH THEATRE: don’t you luv me by Linda Daugherty      Christie Dobson

Christie’s production of this awesome play is a co-production with GaDuGi SafeCenter and deals with cyber bullying, dating violence and other social interactions of importance to teenagers. After its Arts Center debut, the show will tour to Lawrence junior high and high schools. Final auditions: Mon, Dec 7, 4-6:30pm.
TCH1: Mon-Thu after school, as called, Fee: $25
Performances: Fri, Feb 19 AND Sat, Feb 20, 7pm
Tickets: $8.50 adults/$6.50 students and seniors

Home School, Theatre School II       Amanda Clark / Ric Averill

Advanced theater students will continue the exploration of script and character in this ongoing class extended from the fall session. Students will work on several new plays, improvisation exercises, character development and theatre history. Plays to be read will include Shakespeare’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “The Diary of Anne Frank.” Students who took THSI in the fall may simply sign up; others may join the class based on interest and experience.
THSII: Tue, Jan 12-Apr 13 (12wks, hold Mar 9 for snow date, no class Mar 16), 10am-noon, Fee: $125

Home School, All Arts School      LAC Staff

This interdisciplinary class introduces the home school student to ALL the arts. The 12 weeks will include three weeks of theatre, three weeks of dance and six weeks of visual studio art. Students will read plays; perform short scenes; learn some basic dance and physical theatre; throw pots; and experiment with jewelry, painting and other arts forms. Great instructors will help students discover areas they might wish to explore for more advanced study.
THSAA: Wed, Jan 13-Apr 14 (12wks, hold Mar 10 for snow date, no class Mar 17), 1-3pm, Fee: $125

SUMMER YOUTH THEATRE: Musical Theatre Audition Prep Class      Ric Averill / Trish Neuteboom / Shannon Draper-Gard / Ceri Goulter

This three-week class is designed to help students get ready for the SYT season and prepare their auditions. Students will look at song selections and monologues and gain an overview of the works being done during the summer. Non-musical students may concentrate on the acting component.
TSYT1: Tue, Apr 6-20 (3wks), 7-9pm, Fee: $30

All ages!

Oliver!     

By audition only, 25-50 actors. Participation in the winter “age-appropriate” cast production includes a participation fee which helps defray costume and other production costs. See page 20 for more information.
TOLL: Tue, Wed, Thu in February AND Mon-Fri in March, 7-9:30pm, Fee: $40
Auditions: Jan 31, Feb 1
Performances: Mar 26, 27, Apr 1, 2, 3 at 7:30pm;
Mar 28 at 2pm

Rumplestiltskin     

This is a professional production; student participation by invitation or private audition only. Non-professional participants will pay a fee. Spencer Lott and Ric Averill, co-creators of the work, will perform as part of the ensemble.
TRUMP: Tue, Wed, Thu in March AND Mon-Fri in April, 7-9:30pm, Fee: $40
Performances: Fri, Apr 23 at 7pm AND Sat, Apr 24 at 2pm

Act Now! Acting Lessons     

Private coaching and acting lessons are available through Lawrence Arts Center Drama and Film instructors. Contact Ric Averill at lacdrama@sunflower.com for assistance in finding a teacher and setting up a personal training program for film and television or for theatrical acting. Group lessons may be available depending on interest.

Dramatic Writing Coaching     

Dramatic writing can be taught and encouraged. To set up mentorship sessions, contact Ric Averill at lacdrama@sunflower.com. Ric will assist students in getting their work read and evaluated.

Performance opportunities     

Kids in 3rd-5th grade will perform Tall Tales. First Saturday Players (6th grade+) will perform The Reluctant Dragon and The Three Billy Goats Gruff. Junior high and high schoolers can join in don’t u luv me? And everyone’s welcome to audition for the cast of Oliver!

Technical Theatre

Technical Theatre Practicum: Oliver!       Danny Rogovein

Participants in this class will help build and paint sets for Oliver! at times TBA, then work with Danny Rogovein doing stage management, running lights, sound and serving on set crew.
TAT1: Schedule TBA PLUS production week Mar 21-28, Fee: $32 (extra set work may be accepted in lieu of fee)

Technical Theatre Practicum: Rumplestiltskin      Danny Rogovein

Work with Danny Rogovein and Spencer Lott to create puppets and a puppet set, doing stage management, running lights and sound, and serving on the set crew.
TAT2: Schedule TBA PLUS production week Apr 19-24, Fee: $21 (extra set work may be accepted in lieu of fee)

Spring Break and School’s Out! Film, Musical Theatre and Puppetry Camps Once again, we’re going to have THREE different Spring Break camps this year — something for all ages! There is some age overlap, so choose by your interest as well as your age! All three camps offer the opportunity to work together, sharing in the film work, creating puppets for each other and enjoying the Friday productions! Come join us over Spring Break 2010!

School’s Out

K-2nd grade
School’s Out, It’s a Stage I’m Going Through      LAC Staff

Join the Drama staff for a play date with your favorite fairy tale characters — you bring your favorite character, we’ll put them together in a unique fairy tale the class will put together in this fun, all-day camp. Bring a lunch!
TSO1: Mon, Feb 1, 9am-3:30pm, Fee: $25

3rd-6th grade
School’s Out, Acting for the Camera      Jeff and Christie Dobson / Ric Averill

Join Ric Averill and the Dobsons to explore what it takes to be an actor in the television and movie industry. Learn how to “slate” and how to make your acting “small” enough to get you on the silver screen. Students will get a DVD that shows the progress of their work. Bring a lunch!
TSO2: Mon, Feb 1, 9am-3:30pm, Fee: $25

1st-6th grade
School’s Out, Camera’s On      Jeff and Christie Dobson

Jeff and Christie will work with students to create and make a movie. DVDs will be available one week after each session. Students will choose subject matter with a view to illuminating and illustrating their own life experiences. This is a great alternative to a day in front of the television — get ready to appear on the small screen instead! Bring a lunch!
TSO3: Thu, Feb 25, 9am-3:30pm, Fee: $25
TSO4: Fri, Feb 26, 9am-3:30pm, Fee: $25

Spring Break

K-3rd grade
Puppet Camp      Spencer Lott

Put your prettiest puppet foot forward! Join KU’s best known puppeteer, Spencer Lott, to create puppets and put together a show by the end of the week. Students will keep the simple puppets they make after showing them off during Friday afternoon’s performance. Some puppets may be used by other camps. Bring a lunch!
TCMP1: Mon-Fri, Mar 15-19, 9am-3:30pm, Fee: $125
Performance: Fri, Mar 19, 2pm

3rd-9th grade
Broadway Bound! Musical Camp      Shannon Draper-Gard / Ryan McCall

Join talented director Shannon Draper-Gard and her musical colleague Ryan McCall as they collaborate with YOU to write and produce a musical in only a week! You pick the topic, make up the melodies and bring it all to life by the Friday afternoon performance. May use some puppetry. Bring a lunch!
TCMP2: Mon-Fri, Mar 15-19, 9am-3:30pm, Fee: $125
Performance: Fri, Mar 19, 2pm

7th-12th grade
Film Camp      Jeff and Christie Dobson / LAC Drama Staff

Jeff and Christie and the LAC staff, in conjunction with GaDuGi SafeCenter, will be exploring the nuts and bolts of filmmaking, using the daily life of the teen participants as material to create a short film in a week. Bring your most creative ideas to this great practicum for young filmmakers. May use some puppetry and film other groups. The finished video will be available by Mar 27. Bring a lunch!
TCMP3: Mon-Fri, Mar 15-19, 9am-3:30pm, Fee: $125 Canceled

Summer Preview

Hold the phone! Did someone say SUMMER?!
It’s not too early to make plans for Summer Youth Theatre! We’ll explore Noses, Noises and Zombies. Here’s a preview of our 35th season ...

8th-12th graders

JUNE: Under consideration! Spring Awakening by Frank Wedekind (the play the hit musical is based on)... Cyrano by Edmund Rostand (the play the movie “Roxanne” is based on)... or Dr. Faustus by Christopher Marlowe (a play about a deal with the devil), Rehearsals June 1-24; Performances June 24-27

JULY: HAIR; THE TRIBAL ROCK MUSICAL

4th-7th graders

JUNE: Honk (the Broadway musical based on “The Ugly Duckling”) by Anthony Drewe, music by George Stiles, Rehearsals June 1-16; Performances June 17-19

JULY: Hamlet and Zombies by Will Averill, Rehearsals July 5-21; Performances July 22-24

K-2nd graders

A two-week session (no Mondays) with performances the second Saturday morning in the studio ... the director shares stories then helps students make up their own fun plays with such titles as:

• June 1-12: This Castle Is Crazy
• June 15-26: Frogs and Ducks Are Out of Luck!
• July 6-17: Summer Ghosty Toasty Stores
• July 20-31: Mom, I Ate My Homework and Now I’m Too Smart — and Other Crazy Notions!

Summer Youth Theatre auditions and callbacks will be held Sunday-Tuesday, April 25-27. Please call us at 785-843-2787 to have your name put on the e-mail list for more information about SYT 2010, our 35th Anniversary Season!