Milwaukee Youth Arts Center Sharon Lynne Wilson Center Oconomowoc Arts Center

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1 FIRST STAGE Theater academy Teaching life skills through stage skills Milwaukee Youth Arts Center Sharon Lynne Wilson Center Oconomowoc Arts Center

2 Photos by STM Creative

3 At First Stage Theater Academy, you ll find: A staff comprised of some of the finest professional theater artists in the region Classes to inspire and engage every student, from the beginner to the advanced An inspiring, welcoming environment that encourages each student to take his or her next step as an actor and a person Whether you are an aspiring performer or just want to build confidence and make new friends there is no better place than the Academy! Register for any class listed in this catalog Fall, Winter, Spring or Spring Break Academy. Classes are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please remember to register early; many of our classes fill quickly. Online registration allows you to register instantly! Just go to Photo by STM Creative First Stage Theater Academy is a program of First Stage Children s Theater. Cover photo by STM Creative 1

4 Creative Drama Class Descriptions. 4-5 for ages 3 grade 4 Core Acting Class Descriptions beginning through advanced acting classes for students in grades 4 12 Elective Class Descriptions Musical Theater, Organized Chaos, Make-up, Auditioning, Swordplay, Shakespeare and Improv for students in grades 3 12 Spring Break Academy Registration Form Financial Aid Internship Information Registration Information Three 8-week sessions available at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, the Oconomowoc Arts Center and at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center in Brookfield FALL September 25 November 20, 2010 WINTER January 22 March 17, 2011 SPRING March 26 May 26, 2011 SPRING BREAK ACADEMY April 25 29, 2011 All of our classes are process-oriented. At the end of each session, there will be an informal sharing session, an open house day during which students will present class experiences for their families and friends. Sponsored by: 2 Questions? us at academy@firststage.org or call (414)

5 Photo by Mark Frohna Photo by STM Creative

6 2 4 Parent- Child Drama OPEN TO CHILDREN AGES 3 5, PLUS A PARENT OR GRANDPARENT Children love using their imaginations to explore the world around them, and they love the special interaction that exists between parent or grandparent. Share the unique experiences and wonderful moments that can occur in creative drama by participating in a class with your favorite young person. First Steps GRADE PRE-K (AGES 3 5) 10 students plus one parent or grandparent per child Tuition: $160/session Our trained instructors will work with you, using creative drama to engage your child in this incredibly fun class. Children in this class will take steps toward focus, expression and working together. A small class size ensures a great experience for both adult and child! Creative Drama OPEN TO NEW AND RETURNING STUDENTS IN GRADES K4 4 Creative Drama builds fundamental theater skills while enhancing the development of life skills. Students imagine, enact and reflect upon improvised situations. Through this process they come to understand theater, themselves and the world in which they live. Photo by Mark Frohna Story Drama GRADES K4 K5 12 students per class Tuition: $160/session Step into your favorite stories as we use creative drama to bring them to life! Students are guided through dramatic activities that encourage self-expression, concentration, cooperation and discussion. This class emphasizes telling the story, creating dialogue, action and characters. Throughout the year, young people will explore different stories including Aesop s Fables, The Little Engine That Could and Miss Nelson is Missing! Each child will receive a ticket to the corresponding First Stage production. Creative Drama Adventures GRADES 1 2 Would you like to take an exciting adventure? You can when you set off on a new adventure each week. Imagination, concentration and teamwork will be the keys to success in this exciting class. Each child will receive a ticket to the corresponding First Stage production. Fall: Soar to New Heights Winter: Life as a Bug Spring: Go Undercover! Creative Drama Classics GRADES 2 3 Some of our greatest books have been written with young people in mind. Each semester we will choose a classic book or story to explore through drama. A great introduction to acting and classic literature. Each child will receive a ticket to the corresponding First Stage production. Fall: Peter Pan and Wendy Winter: U:Bug:Me Spring: Miss Nelson is Missing! Creative Drama Journeys GRADES 3-4 Are you ready for adventure? Each semester our team will research and bring to life exciting and exotic trips. Pack your bags, say your goodbyes and set a course for adventure. Each child will receive a ticket to the corresponding First Stage production. Fall: Neverland Winter: The Magic Bicycle Spring: Time Travel Creative Drama Scene Study GRADES 3-4 This is your chance to put it all together! Students will expand their voice, movement and improvisation skills while working on a scene. This exciting class allows third and fourth graders a chance to perform and hone their creative drama skills.

7 Photo (far left) by Mark Frohna. Other photos by STM Creative. Milwaukee Youth Arts Center Saturday FALL: September 25 - November 20, 2010 (*no class October 16) WINTER: January 22 - March 12, 2011 SPRING: March 26 - May 21, 2011 Code Class Grade Time Tuition FS1 FIRST STEPS K3-K5 9:00-10:00 $160 FS2 FIRST STEPS K3-K5 10:15-11:15 $160 CD1 STORY DRAMA K4-K5 9:00-10:00 $160 CD2 STORY DRAMA K4-K5 1:30-2:30 $160 CD3 CREATIVE DRAMA Adventures 1-2 9:00-10:00 $160 CD4 CREATIVE DRAMA Classics :00-11:00 $160 CD5 CREATIVE DRAMA Classics 2-3 2:30-3:30 $160 CD6 CREATIVE DRAMA Journeys :15-11:15 $160 CD7 CREATIVE DRAMA Scene Study :30-1:30 $160 Wednesday FALL: September 29 - November 17, 2010 WINTER: January 26 - March 16, 2011 SPRING: March 30 - May 25, 2011 WCD1 STORY DRAMA K4-K5 2:45-3:45 $160 WCD2 STORY DRAMA K4-K5 4:00-5:00 $160 WCD3 CREATIVE DRAMA Adventures 1-2 2:45-3:45 $160 WCD4 CREATIVE DRAMA Adventures 1-2 4:00-5:00 $160 WCD5 CREATIVE DRAMA Journeys 3-4 2:45-3:45 $160 WCD6 CREATIVE DRAMA Journeys 3-4 4:00-5:00 $160 Sharon Lynne Wilson Center Tuesday FALL: September 28 - November 16, 2010 WINTER: January 25 - March 15, 2011 SPRING: March 29 - May 24, 2011 CCD1 STORY DRAMA K5-2 4:00-5:00 $160 Thursday FALL: September 30 - November 18, 2010 WINTER: January 27 - March 17, 2011 SPRING: March 31 - May 26, 2011 CCD2 CREATIVE DRAMA Journeys 3-4 4:00-5:00 $160 Oconomowoc Arts Center Saturday FALL: September 25 - November 13, 2010 WINTER: January 22 - March 12, 2011 SPRING: March 26 - May 21, 2011 ACD1 CREATIVE DRAMA Adventures K5-2 10:00-11:00 $160 ACD2 CREATIVE DRAMA Journeys :15-12:15 $160 * No Spring classes during the week of April due to Spring Break 5

8 Photo by STM Creative. Photo by Mark Frohna

9 Core Classes GRADES 4 12 Core classes progress from beginning to advanced actor training for grades Small class sizes allow teachers to meet each student at his or her level of ability. As in any discipline from sports to music the training process is continuous. We encourage students to repeat core classes. Introduction to Acting Grades 4 6 at Milwaukee Youth arts center Grades 5 7 at Oconomowoc arts center Get into the act! Learn the basics of acting voice, movement, improvisation and character development. As students explore the craft of acting they are also developing communication, confidence and self-esteem. This class serves as the foundation for further Academy training and may be repeated. Core: Character FALL Grades 4 6, 7 12 Move beyond yourself while learning the tools for creating realistic, three-dimensional characters for the stage. Actors in this class study vocal, physical and emotional characterization. Core: Relationships WINTER Grades 4 6, 7 12 The heart of any great scene is an honest, engaging relationship. Students in this class work together to make positive choices and create realistic relationships on stage. Core: Monologue and Scene Work SPRING Grades 4 6, 7 12 Get out the scripts! Use your core acting skills to break down a monologue and make it audition ready. Students will also do in depth work with classmates on contemporary scenes. Milwaukee Youth Arts Center Saturday FALL: September 25 - November 20, 2010 (*no class October 16) WINTER: January 22 - March 12, 2011 SPRING: March 26 - May 21, 2011 Code Class Grade Time Tuition A1 INTRODUCTION TO ACTING :30-1:45 $160 AC1 ACTING: CORE :30-1:45 $160 AC2 ACTING: CORE :45-3:00 $160 Wednesday FALL: September 29 - November 17, 2010 WINTER: January 26 - March 16, 2011 SPRING: March 30 - May 25, 2011 WAC1 ACTING: CORE 4-6 2:45-4:00 $160 WAC2 ACTING: CORE 4-6 4:00-5:00 $160 Sharon Lynne Wilson Center Tuesday FALL: September 28 - November 16, 2010 WINTER: January 25 - March 15, 2011 SPRING: March 29 - May 24, 2011 CAC1 ACTING: CORE 4-6 7:00-8:15 $160 Oconomowoc Arts Center Saturday FALL: September 25 - November 13, 2010 WINTER: January 22 - March 12, 2011 SPRING: March 26 - May 21, 2011 AA1 INTRODUCTION TO ACTING :30-1:30 $160 * No Spring classes during the week of April due to Spring Break 7

10 GRADES 3 12 Electives reach beyond the core classes and venture into other exciting areas of theater arts! Try pairing an elective with a Core Class. Some electives may require specific prerequisites. Musical Theater Grades 3 4, 4 6, 7 12 Sharpen your singing voice and hone your hoofing while working on numbers from great musicals. Whether you are experienced or just beginning, this class will challenge and inspire you. Improv: Comedy Grades 4 6, 5 7, 7 12 Tuition: $160/session Fans of Whose Line is it Anyway? this is the class for you! Quick thinking, give take, and playing the action will be the key to success and a lot of laughs. This popular class fills up quickly, so don t delay. Organized Chaos: Beginnings Grades 7 12 NO AUDITION REQUIRED Tuition: $160/session This class introduces the concept of long-form improvisation. It s filled with advanced concepts, high-brow humor, and dissects the world of humor and what makes something funny. Auditioning (Fall and Spring sessions only) Grades 4 6, 7 12 Work with a professional actor to learn how to prepare and do your best work in an audition. An invaluable course for any actor. Swordplay (Fall session only) Grades 5 12 Train with certified actor combatants! Learn the tricks of sword fighting for the stage. Students in this class will focus on body control and awareness, technique, and above all, safety. This course is ongoing training for the beginner and the advanced. Shakespeare (Winter session only) Grades 7 12 Spend the semester studying the world s greatest playwright! Focuses on one of the Bard s great plays through the study of monologues and scenework under the direction of a professional Shakespearean actor. Get thee to class! Organized Chaos Our most popular program! Grades 7 12 BY AUDITION ONLY Tuition: $425 for entire year Multiple teams, working under the guidance of Improv teacher Patrick Schmitz, work on advanced improvisation, sketch comedy, short films and perform public shows throughout the school year. Students wishing to join must have completed previous Academy Improv Comedy or Summer classes. To schedule an audition for the team, please contact Patrick Schmitz at (414) or pschmitz@firststage.org The Young Company Attention High School students! Tuition; $550 for entire year Time: Fall, Winter, Spring 10:00 am -12:15 pm The Academy will be auditioning and interviewing high school aged students to participate in our advanced pre-professional theatre training program led by Academy Director John Maclay, professional actor and director Todd Denning, and special guest artists. Young Company members may also perform in Young Company productions throughout the year. The Young Company season tentatively includes Julius Caesar, Little Women*, A Piece of My Heart* and more. Auditions will begin in August. Students who wish to audition must be in high school and must register by September 1, Space is limited, and deposits will be refunded to any students not accepted into the Young Company. Please contact John at (414) or jmaclay@firststage.org with any questions. *subject to availability of rights. 6 8 Make-Up NEW CLASS! (Fall session only) Grades 3 5, students per class Tuition: $175/session Learn the basics of stage make-up. Including, shading and aging techniques. We will use make-up to create some extreme characters and give you ideas for the Halloween season. Price includes make-up for the class that will be yours to keep.

11 Photo by STM Creative Milwaukee Youth Arts Center Saturday FALL: September 25 - November 20, 2010 (*no class October 16) WINTER: January 22 - March 12, 2011 SPRING: March 26 - May 21, 2011 Code Class Grade Time Tuition E1 MUSICAL THEATRE 3-4 9:00-10:00 $160 E2 MUSICAL THEATRE :00-11:15 $160 E3 MUSICAL THEATRE :15-12:30 $160 E4 IMPROV:Comedy :15-12:30 $160 E5 ORGANIZED CHAOS: Beginnings :00-11:15 $160 E6 AUDITIONING (FALL/SPRING ONLY) 4-6 1:45-3:00 $160 E7 AUDITIONING (FALL/SPRING ONLY) :30-1:45 $160 E8 MAKE UP (FALL ONLY) :15-12:30 $175 E9 MAKE UP (FALL ONLY) :30-1:45 $175 E10 SWORDPLAY (FALL ONLY) :30-1:45 $160 E11 SHAKESPEARE (WINTER ONLY) :30-1:45 $160 OC ORGANIZED CHAOS 7-12 TBA $425 YC YOUNG COMPANY :00-12:15 $550 Wednesday FALL: September 29 - November 17, 2010 WINTER: January 26 - March 16, 2011 SPRING: March 30 - May 25, 2011 WE1 IMPROV: COMEDY 5-7 2:45-4:00 $160 WE2 IMPROV: COMEDY 5-7 4:00-5:00 $160 Sharon Lynne Wilson Center Thursday FALL: September 30 - November 18, 2010 WINTER: January 27 - March 17, 2011 SPRING: March 31 - May 26, 2011 CE1 IMPROV: COMEDY :00-8:15 $160 * No Spring classes during the week of April due to Spring Break 9

12 Spring Break Academy April 25-29, 2011 Photo by STM Creative Programs Early Stage MORNING PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS GRADES K5 2 Monday Friday Half day: 9:00 am 11:30 am Full day (for grades 1-2 only) 9:00 am 3:00 pm First Stage Theater Academy s morning and full day programs introduce our youngest students to the process of theater through focused work in Creative Drama and exploration of Voice and Movement. The curriculum also focuses on selfconfidence, personal expression, disciplined effort and group cooperation. Second Stage Full day programs for students grades 3 and 4 Monday Friday 9:00 am 3:00 pm What better way to spend Spring Break than having fun, making friends and thriving in the most positive atmosphere around! Space is limited so register as soon as you can to ensure your spot! Academy teachers lead third and fourth grade students through the building blocks of theater training Creative Drama, Voice/Movement/Improv and Scene Study. Main Stage Full day programs for students entering grades 5 12 Monday Friday 8:45 am 4:15 pm Much like our Summer program, Spring Break Main Stage students focus on four areas of acting to develop their theater skills, including work in Improvisation, Shakespeare, Acting Theory and Musical Theater. Milwaukee Youth Arts Center Spring Break Academy April 25-29, 2011 Code Class Grade Time Tuition AM ONE WEEK- HALF DAY K5-2 9:00-11:30 $145 LM ONE WEEK- FULL DAY 1-2 9:00-3:00 $250 OM ONE WEEK- FULL DAY 3-4 9:00-3:00 $250 DM ONE WEEK- FULL DAY :45-4:15 $250 10

13 Registration Form First Stage Theater Academy School Year Register online at Please print clearly and duplicate this form to enroll more than one child in a family. Any omitted information below will delay registration and jeopardize your chances to enroll in the class before it fills. Promotional Code (on mailing panel) Complete your personal information Student s Name (First) (M.I.) (Last) Gender (Circle one) M F Student s Ethnicity: (Optional, grant reporting purposes only) Date of Birth / / MPS Yes No Grade in Fall of 2010 School in Fall of 2010 Home Address City State Zip Code Home Phone ( ) Work/Cell Phone ( ) Parent/Guardian name Please list the classes you want to take by class code, title and semester: Class Code/Name: Select Semester/s Fall Winter Spring Tuition $ Class Code/Name: Select Semester/s Fall Winter Spring Tuition $ Class Code/Name: Select Semester/s Fall Winter Spring Tuition $ Class Code/Name: Select Semester/s Fall Winter Spring Tuition $ Every new student will receive a T-shirt on their first day of class. Tuition Tuition must be paid in full on date of receipt, unless signing up for automatic payment. If signing up for automatic payment, (a deposit of $35.00 PER CLASS is due on date of registration.) Tuition will be deducted one week prior to first day of class. You may change the credit card payment method on or before due date, if need be. Check Yes or No (Questions 1-2) 1. I grant permission to print a promotional photo of my child for use in marketing materials. Yes No 2. This is my child s first Academy class of any kind. Yes No If you answered yes to #2, you must add a $20 new student fee to your total. Tuition Class tuition total New Student (one-time application fee $20) Please accept my donation to the ACADEMY SCHOLARSHIP FUND + $ + $ + $ Order for extra merchandise (Optional) Qty. Merchandise Price Size(s) Total (Qty. x Price) T-shirt $10 $ Merchandise Total (T-shirts) $ Grand total = $ OR Automatic charge payment ($35 PER CLASS due now and remainder will be charged one week prior to first day of class) = $ Circle Payment Method: MasterCard Visa Discover American Express Personal Check Name Signature: Card# Expiration Date / Registration Form Continued on other side 11

14 Registration Form cont. Emergency Contact Information Please provide Emergency Contact information for someone other than parent. Emergency Contact Name (First) (Last) Emergency Contact Relation to Child Emergency Phone Type Emergency Phone (alternate) Type Parent Place of Employment If your child has any medical conditions we should be aware of, please disclose them below. Please also list any potential emotional issues or special needs so that we can best serve your child. MUST BE SIGNED TO PARTICIPATE As a condition to my child s participation in the First Stage Theater Academy, I hereby release and hold harmless First Stage Theater Academy, First Stage Milwaukee, Inc., the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center, the Broadway Theatre Center, Sharon Lynne Wilson Center, Oconomowoc Arts Center, and all of their respective owners, employees, agents and representatives, from and against all claims, damages and other liabilities whatsoever, including but not limited to personal injury, illness or property damage, which relate in any way to my child s participation in the First Stage Theater Academy. signature of parent/guardian date Please mail to: First Stage Theater Academy 325 W. Walnut St. Milwaukee, WI or fax to: (414) Questions? Call (414) or academy@firststage.org 12

15 Support First Stage Theater Academy Thanks to generous contributions, the Theater Academy was able to offer financial support to more than 400 students last season. Your continued generosity helps ensure that interested young people don t miss out on Academy opportunities due to financial constraints. To make a donation to the First Stage Theater Academy simply fill in an amount on the registration form or call the Development Department at (414) to request a donor envelope. Financial Assistance Financial Aid is available to any student; awards are need based. Contact Erin Petrus, Community Partnership Coordinator for all questions at (414) or epetrus@firststage.org If you plan to apply for financial aid, do NOT register online. Financial aid applicants must register by mail only. Internships Students in eighth grade and above can earn tuition credit by serving as interns for our School Year classes. Our interns play a vital role in the Academy, serving as aides for our teachers and as mentors for our students. Contact Laurie DeMoon at (414) or ldemoon@firststage.org for more information. Registration Procedure All registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Please register as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Due to the high volume of registrations we will not be able to register you over the phone. Any information omitted from the registration form will delay registration. In order to get to know your child better, please include a photograph of your student with his or her registration. This photo, which can be any wallet-sized or snapshot photo, will not be returned. Registration Confirmations Confirmations are sent for the class(es) for which you have registered. Please read your confirmation thoroughly when you receive it. Your confirmation will also list any remaining balance which is due one week prior to the first day of class. Wait Lists We do maintain and enforce enrollment limits to ensure the best possible Academy experience for each student. Wait lists are often established for classes that have reached the enrollment limit. Students on wait lists may be called for enrollment should a cancellation occur. While we cannot predict when or if a cancellation would occur, we encourage you to be added to our wait list. To ensure fairness, students are registered on a first-come, first-served basis. Any money received will be applied to registered classes only. Any money received for wait listed classes will be returned. Tuition Tuition includes all books and materials unless otherwise noted. One Academy T-shirt is given to NEW STUDENTS ONLY. A $35 minimum deposit for School Year Academy is REQUIRED with your registration for EACH class FOR WHICH YOU HAVE REGISTERED, if signing up for automatic payment method. The full balance is due one week prior to the first day of class. If the balance is not received by this date, we will not hold your placement in the class. Refund Policy There is a $15 administrative fee for all refunds for School Year Academy. No refunds or tuition credits are given after the first day of class. The deposit will be forfeited if a student cancels after the session has begun. Class Cancellations First Stage Theater Academy reserves the right to cancel any course if enrollment is insufficient. Any tuition paid will be refunded in full. Switching Classes: If families find that they have a scheduling conflict or other emergency circumstance and need to switch their course selection, they may contact the Academy office to request this change. Students will not be moved from their assigned group after the first day of class. Please be aware that switching class is contingent upon space availability in the desired class. Attendance/Make-up Policy: If your child is unable to attend a day(s) of class, we do not offer make-up classes. Please contact the Academy office if you know in advance that your child will be absent. If First Stage Theater Academy needs to cancel one or more days of a class due to circumstances beyond the Academy s control (e.g., severe weather, power outage, etc.), there will be no refunds or make-up classes. Sending Children Home: Please use good judgment about bringing your child to First Stage Theater Academy. If your child is sick or contagious, please keep them home. Parents of children who become ill during the day will be promptly notified and are expected to arrange to pick up their child immediately. First Stage Theater Academy also reserves the right to send children home due to inappropriate or disrespectful behavior. 13