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Classes for ten-year-oldsThe following classes are suitable for ten-year-olds.
Classes and workshops for ten-year-olds, by order of start date:
Back to the 22008-2009 Youth Education Program home page. For more information about the youth education program, please contact Kathleen Rudolph on 919-821-4579, x225. Acting OutClass focus: Students are introduced to basic acting skills and vocal training through the development of believable characters in improvised and scripted scenes all in an atmosphere of fun. No previous experience necessary. Limit 18 students. Ages: 10-11 Wednesday Session III: Places, Please! Wednesday Session IV: In The Spotlight Saturday Session III: Places, Please! Saturday Session IV: In The Spotlight To enroll, please send in the registration form (PDF) RLT Children's ChorusAges: 8 - 12 In this performance class students will polish their singing skills as they blend their voices into an exciting children's chorus which will take the joy of singing out into the community. Students need to bring 16 bars of sheet music in the appropriate key of a musical theatre style song. If they cannot find this, then they need to prepare a small portion of a song to be sung a capella. Entrance is by audition only. Limit 12 students. Cost: $135 per session Thursdays, 5 - 6:15 pm Spring Session Audition: January 15, 5 - 6:15 pm Instructor: Mary Kathryn Walston Entry is by audition. Once accepted, you will need to send in the registration form (PDF) RLT PlayersAges: 9 - 12 Actors will learn bold choice making and teamwork, all while exploring scripted material. Each session will end in a bare bones production! It is recommended that students bring a one minute monologue or poem to auditions, and be prepared to do movement, vocal work and improvisation. Entrance is by audition only. Limit 12 students. Cost: $190 per session Session I The Ever After by Nathan Hartswick A cheesy talk show host invites traditional fairy tale characters who have been estranged for 20 years to reconcile on live television, asking the question, "Can't we all just get along?" Auditions: Tuesday, September 2, 5 - 6:30 pm Instructor: Staci Sabarsky To enroll, please send in the registration form (PDF) Session II Poets, Fools and Clowns - A Taste of Shakespeare Students will explore comedy, improvisation, movement and learn how to be a clown while traveling through some of Shakespeare's funniest and most exciting comedies. Whether it's mixed-up twins, moonstruck poets or lost and angry bears, Shakespeare is as funny today as he ever was. Laugh out loud while discovering one of the world's greatest writers. Auditions: Tuesday, January 13, 5 - 6:30 pm Instructor: Lucius Robinson To enroll, please send in the registration form (PDF) Access Theatre Now!Ages: 7 and up This class gives students with physical, emotional, learning and developmental disabilities an opportunity to gain self-esteem, improve social and communication skills and explore new modes of self-expression - all in a non-competitive, structured atmosphere. This session will culminate in an open classroom highlighting the individual talents of all involved. Support staff is welcome. No previous experience necessary. Limit 12 students. Cost: $90 per session Fridays, 5:30 - 6:30 pm Session I: September 5 - October 17 Session II: October 24 - December 12 (no class November 28) Session III: January 16 - February 27 Session IV: March 13 - May 8 (no class April 3 or 10) Instructor: Susan Meyer To enroll, please send in the registration form (PDF) The Ins and Outs of a Cold Reading AuditionAges: 8 - 12 Have you ever gone to an audition and not really known what to do or what was expected of you? Relax... In this workshop students will learn how to prepare for auditions (such as RLT's Cinderella in October and Wiley and the Hairy Man in January), the art of the cold reading, professional behavior and personal appearance for the audition. Wear comfortable clothes. No previous experience necessary. Limit 12 students. Session II: Saturday, January 10, 1 - 3 pm Instructor: Barbette Hunter To enroll, please send in the registration form (PDF) Auditioning for Musical Theatre WorkshopAges: 8 - 12 Learn what it takes to be successful at auditioning for musical theatre! RLT has an upcoming audition for Cinderella in October and this workshop is sure to help. Students will learn how to find the best 16 bars to use at auditions and how to sell their song as both singers and actors. Please bring sheet music if there is a specific song that you would like to work on. They will also learn how to choose appropriate monologues and become skilled at delivering them. No previous experience necessary. Limit 12 students. Cost: $55 per session Session II: Saturdays, January 17 and 24, 12:30 - 2:30 pm Instructors: J. Michael Beech and Mary Kathryn Walston To enroll, please send in the registration form (PDF) Acting Out (APEX)Ages: 9 – 12 Free your imagination and discover yourself on stage! Through scripted scenes, students will explore character development, character relationships, memorization skills and rehearsal techniques. No experience necessary. Raleigh Little Theatre instructs. Limited to 16 participants. Mondays, 4:30 - 6 pm Session III: Scene Study Instructor: Kathleen Rudolph Registration: Please call the Apex Community Center directly at 919-249-3402. RLT Homeschool Players To GoAges: 9 - 12 In this performance class students will develop acting skills, explore character creation techniques and experience the fun of being part of a trouping ensemble as they rehearse a show to take on the road to area schools and track out programs. Check our website in the fall for show details and audition information. Entrance is by audition only. Limit 14 students. Cost: $150 Performances: Most performances will be on Wednesdays in April and May. Specific tour dates and times will be available at auditions. Instructor: TBD To enroll, please send in the registration form (PDF) Where the Characters Are - Track Out Camps (APEX)Ages: 8 – 11 Bring exciting characters to life as you experience various story settings such as science fiction movies, reality TV, action adventure and fractured fairytales. No experience necessary. Raleigh Little Theatre instructs. Limited to 12 participants Monday-Friday, 1-4pm Track 3: February 2-6 Registration: Please call the Apex Community Center directly at 919-249-3402. RLT Players (APEX)Ages: 9 – 13 Actors will learn bold choice-making and teamwork, all while exploring scripted material. The session will end with a bare-bones production of The Prince Who Wouldn’t Talk by James Brock. Discover what the King and Queen go through when they discover that their son, the Prince, won’t talk. No experience necessary. Raleigh Little Theatre instructs. Limited to 10 participants. Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:30 - 6:00 pm March 9 – May 4 (no class April 6, April 8 and April 13) Instructor: Kathleen Rudolph Registration: Please call the Apex Community Center directly at 919-249-3402. Creative Writers
Ages: 9 - 12 Want to write your very own plays? Students will explore movement, music, improvisation, theatre games and creative writing as they create a one of a kind script that they will bring to life on the stage! Each student will finish class with a book illustrating their work. No previous experience necessary but a lively imagination is a must. Limit 18 students. Cost: $95 Classes: Thursdays, 5 - 6:15 pm, March 12 - April 30 (no class April 9) Instructor: Barbette Hunter To enroll, please send in the registration form (PDF) For more information about the youth education program, please contact Kathleen Rudolph on 919-821-4579, x225. You are here: Home > 2008-2009 Youth Education Program > Classes for ten-year-olds |