Classes offered in 2008
Acting Techniques and Fundamentals
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FALL 2008
Youth / Teens
Age range: 8 - 18 years - Saturdays, September 20th - October 25th 10:00am - 1:00pm
Nevada County Superintendent of Schools' conference room - 112 Nevada City Highway, Nevada City, CA. 95959
Tuition - $300.00
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Acting Fundamentals - Audition
This course will explore the basics of good audition preparation, technique and practices.
Topics will include: resume and picture format, cold reading techniques, monologue preparation and performance
as well as interview and introduction practices.
The class will culminate in a showcase of students audition pieces presented for parents, families,
friends and classmates on the FTC mainstage in the Nevada Theatre on the final day of class.
Adults
Age range: 18 years and older - Tuesdays, September 16th – October 21st 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Nevada Theatre - 401 Broad Street,, Nevada City, CA. 95959
Tuition $300.00
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Acting Techniques and Fundamentals – taught by Artistic Director, Carolyn Howarth
Analysis and practice of acting techniques: interpretation, stage movement, and oral expression.
Discover characterization through improvisation and selected scenes. A class for the actor/student who wants to
enhance his or her skills, as well as for the beginner to discover the joys of acting. Includes fun and challenging theatre exercises,
combined with scene work designed to develop each student's personal presence, confidence, and imagination.
The class will culminate in a showcase presented for parents, families, friends and classmates on the FTC mainstage in
the Nevada Theatre on the final day of class.
Children
Age range: 6 to 8 years old
Saturdays, September 20th - October 25th 10:00am - 12:00pm
Nevada Theatre - 401 Broad Street, Nevada City, CA. 95959
Creative Dramatics – taught by Paulette Gilbert
Creative Dramatics is structured, goal-oriented play. In an environment of encouragement and respect, through theater
games and exercises children will explore their imaginations, learn how to communicate ideas and focus their energy, express
themselves through movement and spoken word and learn how to feel comfortable with themselves. The emphasis is on creation-
-not performance. These programs develop children’s creativity with puppetry, mask making,
storytelling and improvisation… oh yes, it’s all great fun!!!
** This class is taught on an enrollment basis. We need to have at least 6 children registered. So parents,
if you are interested, pass the word and gather some families to participate.
Tuition: $200 per session*
(entire fee due at time of registration to hold class space)
* We offer a discounted rate for families with multiple students.
Call for details. To maintain quality of instruction, class sizes will be limited.
Sign up for this wonderful opportunity today!
Questions, please call or email Wendy Willoughby, Education Director at 530.265.9320 or wendy@foothilltheatre.org
Shakespeare Camp 2008
Ages 8 through 18 - July 14th - July 25th
Daily classes to be held in the Off Center Stage at the Center for the Arts
315 Richardson St., Downtown Grass Valley
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Shakespeare Junior - Ages: 8-15
These one week sessions introduce the young performer to basic Shakespearean acting. Students will learn stage composition,
movement and vocal techniques, how to approach a character, and how to work as an ensemble.
The actor will be assigned a short scene from a Shakespeare play. A showcase of the student's work
(with minimal costumes and scenery), will be presented on Friday afternoon for family and friends.
Week 1: July 14-18
Week 2: July 21-25
9:00am – 3:30pm (the performance day will run slightly longer)
Tuition: $335
Teen Shakespeare Intensive
Ages: 13-18 (12 yr olds admitted with instructor approval)
This two week intensive is for the student with some stage experience and builds on the foundations laid in the Shakespeare Jr. class.
This session gives students an in-depth look at a Shakespeare script. The student will learn script analysis, character development,
and will acquire an understanding of verse and the fundamentals of scansion. A shortened version of a Shakespeare play
will be presented on the Friday of the second week (with minimal costumes and scenery) for family and friends.
Session runs July 14-25
9:00am - 3:30pm (the performance day will run slightly longer
Tuition: $510
Questions, please call or email Wendy Willoughby, Education Director at 530.265.9320 or wendy@foothilltheatre.org
Note: FTC is no longer producing the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Camp in the Sand Harbor area.
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