Albuquerque Little Theater, Homeschool Classes

SHAKESPEARE AT ALT...

ROMEO AND JULIET
January 26th - February 18, 2007
Friday & Saturdays - 8:00pm, Sundays 2:00pm Thursday, February 8th 8:00pm

You know, Valentines is right around the corner... have a unique and entertaining date at ALT.
The most beautiful and moving of all Shakespeare's plays. History's most famous lovers and the exciting story of their star-crossed romance. Students, this may be an extra credit opportunity! We're putting together great deals for school groups, classes and organizations. Give us a call to find out rates and dates.

ALT BOX OFFICE: Monday - Friday Noon to 6:00pm
(505) 242-4750


SPRING CLASSES...FOR EVERYONE!

Classes begin next week. We're registering now!
242-4750 or log onto www.albuquerquelittletheatre.org
HOMESCHOOL OFFERINGS
WEEKDAYS - Morning & Early Afternoons
Creative Drama for Homeschoolers
MONDAYS with Kathryn Morales
Session I : January 8-February 12
Session II: February 19 - March 26
Ages 6-10 11am-12pm or 1pm-2pm
$60.00 per 6-week session
A fun way to supplement your home schooling program. Theater games, basic acting skills, and story drama will be offered.
Comedy Writing & Performance for Homeschoolers
TUESDAYS with Jason Witter
January 9-February 13
Ages 8-13 11:00am-12:00pm
Ages 14-18 1pm-2pm
$60.00 - six week session
This will be an intense six-week course in which the students write and perform short comedy pieces for the stage. Through in-class exercises the students will write individual and group pieces. Exercises and techniques will focus on character creation and development, situational comedy, and sketch comedy. The latter part of the class focuses on putting the writing on stage through performance. Combining the students in the class with community actors, we will further develop the writing through the rehearsal process, ultimately ending with a live performance at the end of the 6-week session.
Acting Fundamentals for Homeschoolers
WEDNESDAYS with Becca Holmes
January 10-March 14
Ages 12-18 1pm-3pm
$200.00 10-week session
In this class, students will expand their skills to develop a character and a clear understanding of an actor's objective. The format will include organized improvisation and script work. The class will culminate in a presentation of audition pieces.
MORE CLASSES-Adults Too!
Weekend, Afternoon, and Evening Offerings
Puppetry Exploration
SATURDAYS with LeighAnn Santillanes
January 6 -February 24
Ages 9-15 12:45pm - 2:45pm
$160.00 8-week session
Getting down to the basics! Creation, Improv and Exploration. Making puppetry accessible and fun for our youth. We'll build puppets one week and perform with them the next!
Comedy Writing & Performance
SATURDAYS with Jason Witter
January 6-February 10
Ages 8-13 11:30-12:30pm
$60.00 6-week session
This will be an intense six-week course in which the students write and perform short comedy pieces for the stage. Through in-class exercises the students will write individual and group pieces. Exercises and techniques will focus on character creation and development, situational comedy, and sketch comedy. The latter part of the class focuses on putting the writing on stage through performance. Combining the students in the class with community actors, we will further develop the writing through the rehearsal process, ultimately ending with a live performance at the end of the six-week session.
PlayActors
SATURDAYS with Kathryn Morales
Session I : January 6-February 10
Session II: February 17 - March 24
Ages 4&5 9am-10am
Ages 6&7 10:15am-11:15am
$60.00 per 6-week session
Theatre is the art of "Let's pretend." In this Creative Dramatics workshop, songs, storytelling, and fun acting exercises are used to encourage creativity and develop confidence in young artists. Students will develop their skills of voice, movement, and imagination. Wear comfortable clothes and be ready to play!
Bella Bodies Theatre
SATURDAYS with Kristin Berg
January 6-March 24
Ages 13-16 3pm-4pm
$120.00 12-week session
Bella Bodies is a class to help us find a way to express their thoughts on body and self image through exercises, writing, and discussions with an emphasis in playwrighting and performance. We'll cover media, shopping, peer pressure, eating disorders, and solutions to everyday issues. Older students will have the opportunity to act as mentors to younger students. This class will result in better self confidence and self image! If we can have confidence in ourselves, anything is possible- Bring a notebook!
The Actors Toolbox
WEDNESDAYS with Becca Holmes
January 10-March 14
Ages 7-11 4:00-5:00pm
$200.00 10-week session
A skill building class designed to hone young student's actor's skills; body, voice, imagination, concentration, cooperation, listening, and self-control. This ten-week class utilizes fun games as a vehicle to learning the skills. The class culminates in a game show format presentation for families.
Acting Fundamentals
THURSDAYS with Becca Holmes
January 11-March 15
Ages 12-18 4pm-6pm
$200.00 10-week session
In this class, students will expand their skills to develop a character and a clear understanding of an actor's objective. The format will include organized improvisation and script work. The class will culminate in a presentation of audition pieces.
Adult Scene Study
THURSDAYS with Becca Holmes
January 11-March 15
Ages 18 and up 6:30-8:30pm
$200.00 10-week session
A workshop class in which actors pair up and play a part in a scene of their choice. They also observe the scenes of other participants, and contribute to the critical analysis of those scenes. Class culminates with a final presentation of scenes.
Register through the Box Office at 242-4750 or with our coordinator Kathryn Morales kmorales@swcp.com