“Edward Bear, known to his friends as Winnie-the-Pooh, or Pooh for short, was walking through the forest one day, humming proudly to himself.” Thus begins the adventures of Tigger, Rabbit, Eeyore, Piglet and Christopher Robin. Have fun as you and your classmates create your own version of one of Pooh’s adventures. Students will learn beginning acting skills and working as an ensemble. Learn how to make these characters come to life with a professional educator from Stages Theatre Company. This is a great class for beginning actors with loads of energy. Each student will receive a complimentary ticket to see a Stages Theatre Company performance. Parents are invited to a portion of the final class for a sharing of skills learned.
Creating Characters (grades 3-5)
Tuesdays –
Characters come alive! Have you ever wondered how actors can transform themselves into characters so different from themselves? Learn how to use facial expression, movement, gesture and vocal variation to bring your favorite storybook characters to life. Have more than one favorite? Build the skills it takes to change from one character to the next! This is a great class for beginning actors with loads of energy. Family and friends are invited to a portion of the final class for a sharing of skills learned.
Showstoppers!(grades 3 – 5)
Tuesdays – 2:45pm – 3:45pm – Deerwood Elementary
“Look out world, here I come!” Using new and classic Broadway tunes, students learn to act, sing, and dance like a real Broadway star. With songs from shows like The Sound of Music to The Lion King, this is a fun class for beginning actors to learn how to channel their energy and imagination into unforgettable showstopping musical theatre. Family and friends are invited to a portion of the final class for a sharing of skills learned.
April 19 – May 10
I Believe in Make Believe (Grades K-2)
Saturdays,
RosemountMiddle School
When you believe in make believe, wonderful, amazing, marvelous, exciting things happen. Join us for an imaginative trip to the land of make believe. We’ll make up stories, sing songs and learn that our imaginations are our most important “tools” as actors. Family and friends are invited to a portion of the final class for a sharing of skills learned.
Showtime – The Reluctant Dragon (grades 3 – 5)
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“Dragon, It’s a Dragon, and he’s living on the hill!” Yes, indeed, there is a dragon in the vicinity and he’s been seen by the boy Will. Send for the dragon slayer! But, wait, this dragon loves poetry, vegetables, and making friends. Still, a dragon is a dragon and it looks like there’ll be a battle whether this kind dragon wants one or not! Learn how to make characters from this comic adventure come to life with a professional educator from Stages Theatre Company. Students will learn beginning acting skills and how to work together as an ensemble. Each student will receive a complimentary ticket to see a Stages Theatre Company performance. Family and friends are invited to a portion of the final class for a sharing of skills learned.
June 23 – Jun 27
Wild Things (Ages 6 – 7)
BlackHawkMiddle School
9am to 10:15am, Mon.- Fri.
“The night Max wore his wolf suit and made mischief of one kind and another, his mother called him WILD THING.” What kind of mischief will YOU create in this class? And, what kind of WILD thing? Set you imagination free as you create your own version of this favorite story. “Let the wild rumpus start!” Each student will receive a complimentary ticket to see a Stages Theatre Company performance. Family and friends are invited to a portion of the final class for a sharing of skills learned. Stages Theatre Company, committed to the enrichment and education of children in a professional theatre environment that stimulates artistic excellence and personal growth.
Showtime! Charlie Brown (Ages 7 – 8)
BlackHawkMiddle School
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Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the entire Peanuts gang are ready for a fabulous day! Using words and music fro the classic family Broadway musical, we’ll recreate the courageous adventures of this comic favorite: from Snoopy’s famous battles with the Red Baron to lunch on the school playground to a championship baseball game. Each student will receive a complimentary ticket to see a Stages Theatre Company performance. Family and friends are invited to a portion of the final class for a sharing of skills learned. Stages Theatre Company, committed to the enrichment and education of children in a professional theatre environment that stimulates artistic excellence and personal growth.
District 196 Eagan: July 28 – August 1, Mon.- Fri.
Showtime! Chronicles of Narnia”
Ages 9 – 13
FalconRidgeMiddle School
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NARNIA…the land beyond the wardrobe, the secret country known only to those who discover its magical paths…the place where adventure begins! Learn beginning acting skills and how to work together as an ensemble. Recreate scenes from this fascinating series: face down the White Witch, sail to the edge of the world with Reepicheep, stand with Prince Caspian and free Narnia! Learn how to make these characters come to life. Each student will receive a complimentary ticket to see a Stages Theatre Company performance. Family and friends are invited to a portion of the final class for a sharing of skills learned.
Hopkins Community Education
Call 952-988-4066 for information.
Feb. 2 – Mar. 8
Saturdays – North Jr. High
Showtime – The Mitten by Jan Brett(grades K-2)
9am to 10:15am
In this traditional Ukrainian folk tale, little Nicki drops his white mitten in the snow. It is found by various woodland creatures, and one by one, they sample the warmth and shelter it offers. Have fun as you and your fellow actors create your own woodland characters that have all new adventures based on Jan Brett’s beautiful picture book. Students will learn beginning acting and storytelling skills. Each student will receive a complimentary ticket to see a Stages Theatre Company performance. Family and friends are invited to a portion of the final class for a sharing of skills learned.
Act Up! (grades 3 – 5)
10:30 -
Channel your energy into the productive outlet of acting! Shake your sillies out and waggle your wiggles away! We will learn fun, active exercises that help young learners to focus their energy in a positive, skill-building way. Family and friends are invited to a portion of the final class for a sharing of skills learned.
April 12 – May 17
I Believe in Make Believe (grades K-2)
9am to 10:15am
When you believe in make believe, wonderful, amazing, marvelous, exciting things happen. Join us for an imaginative trip to the land of make believe. We’ll make up stories, sing songs and learn that our imaginations are our most important “tools” as actors. Family and friends are invited to a portion of the final class for a sharing of skills learned.
Showtime – The Reluctant Dragon (grades 3 – 5)
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“Dragon, It’s a Dragon, and he’s living on the hill!” Yes, indeed, there is a dragon in the vicinity and he’s been seen by the boy Will. Send for the dragon slayer! But, wait, this dragon loves poetry, vegetables, and making friends. Still, a dragon is a dragon and it looks like there’ll be a battle whether this kind dragon wants one or not! Learn how to make characters from this comic adventure come to life with a professional educator from Stages Theatre Company. Students will learn beginning acting skills and how to work together as an ensemble. Each student will receive a complimentary ticket to see a Stages Theatre Company performance. Family and friends are invited to a portion of the final class for a sharing of skills learned.
