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Classes Include:
The Actor's Toolbox
Production Sampler
Improv
Public Speaking

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Actors-Toolbox

The Actor’s Toolbox

Teaching Artists: Ariana Moses and Craig Branch
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Just as a handyman has a toolbox of hammers and nails, an actor carries their toolbox everywhere. Using the five pillars (body, voice, imagination, cooperation and collaboration) the Actor’s Toolbox provides a basic understanding of introductory arts integration for the classroom. Students will engage in an interactive series of games that teach the basic tools of acting.

 
Production-Sampler

Production Sampler

Teaching Artists: Ariana Moses and Craig Branch
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Performance is only one small part of theatre arts. In this four-part workshop, students will get a taste of the exciting worlds of Design, Stage Management, Playwriting and Directing. They’ll learn how make costume decisions, step into the shoes of a playwright, and participate as a director using well-known stories.

 
Improv

Improv

Teaching Artists: Ariana Moses and Craig Branch
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Quick thinking and humor combine in this fast-paced class that will keep students on their toes! Students will learn the basics of improvisation including saying “yes,” creating characters on the spot, obstacles and character relationships, while participating in games and activities.

 
Public-Speaking

Public Speaking

Teaching Artists: Ariana Moses and Craig Branch
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Empower students to create effective conversations by investigating the habits of good speech. Students will learn to identify the key details of a text and develop vocal and physical techniques for oral presentations.

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