12-week
semester begins September 15
GRADES
9-12
Mentor
Madeleine Burke mburke@imaginationstage.org 301-280-1642
Search grade 9-12 classes by genre
Acting/Musical Theatre/Voice
DanceTheatre
Filmmaking
Conservatories & Performing Ensembles
6-Week Workshops for grades 6-12
ACTING, VOICE, AND
MUSICAL THEATRE CLASSES
Grades 9-12 Acting/Voice/Musical Theatre Mentor:
Madeleine Burke mburke@imaginationstage.org 301-280-1642
ACTING
This
skill-based class is designed to introduce student actors
to techniques for creating sustainable and believable characters
for the stage. The focus is on building ensemble, listening
skills and creativity, using basic scene work.
Saturday 2:30-4:00 $325 register for class #4890 CLOSED
Sunday 2:30-4:00 $325 register for class #4880
TEEN IMPROV TROUPE
This
class takes students on an exploration of character creation,
storytelling, and the nature of ensemble work, all while
honing a rapier-like wit. Students work on developing listening
skills, spontaneity and creativity which they then unleash
on an unsuspecting audience. Registration requires permission
of the mentor.
Sunday 2:30-4:00 $325 register for class #4879
SENIOR SHAKESPEARE
Students
explore the work of the Bard using monologues, duologues
and scenes while building their acting technique, speech
(verse and prose) and physical characterization. Registration
requires permission of the mentor.
Monday 6:30-8:30 $425 register for class #4881
STAGE COMBAT
(GRADES
8-12)
This class is an exciting and stimulating introduction to
the techniques of stage fighting. Students will learn the
principles of safe physical interaction on stage by working
on pre-choreographed fights (hand-to-hand, basic weaponry).
Students are also given the opportunity to write a scene
that evolves into a fight sequence. This challenging class
works on physical discipline, high levels of focus and concentration,
risk-taking and trust within the ensemble.
Sunday 4:00-5:30 $325 register for class #4937
Musical Theatre Conservatory Prep
Grades 7-10
This class builds upon the acting, voice and dance technique acquired in the “Fundamentals of Music Theatre” class. This class is for students interested in auditioning for Imagination Stage’s Musical Theatre Conservatory or other musical theatre opportunities. Students continue to expand both their musicianship skills and vocal technique as they explore how to apply skills to the interpretation of text and music as an actor. Students also learn stage awareness and technique, rehearsal etiquette and how to choose appropriate material for auditions. Recommended for students who are interested in auditioning for Musical Theatre Conservatory in December.
- Wednesday 6:30-8:30 $425 register for class #4876
6-WEEK
WORKSHOPS
FOR GRADES 6-12
Admission requires approval of your mentor
(see above)
Audition
Prep Workshop
GRADES
6-12 permission required
This
intensive class focuses on the selection and preparation
of appropriate material for middle, high school and college
auditions. Students learn to establish believable circumstances
and sustainable characters in monologues. For an additional
fee, students may schedule time with the filmmaking department
to have their monologues recorded on VHS or DVD for summer
program or college auditions.
Sept 19-Oct 31, Wednesday 7:00-9:00 $215 register for class
#4882 CLOSED
Nov 7-Dec 19, Wednesday 7:00-9:00 $215 register for class
#4883
Musical
Theatre Audition Prep Workshop
GRADES 6-12 permission required
This
intensive class focuses on the selection and preparation
of appropriate material for middle, high school and college
musical theatre auditions. Students learn to establish believable
circumstances and sustainable characters in both monologues
and songs. For an additional fee, students may schedule time
with the filmmaking department to have their songs recorded
on VHS or DVD for summer program or college auditions.
Sept 15-Nov 3 (no class Oct 13) Saturday 2:30-4:30 $215 register for class
#4888
Creating
the Physical Character Workshop
GRADES 6-12 permission required
One of
the unique challenges for the actor is how to create a distinctive
physical presence for a character. In this workshop, students
explore a variety of concepts and techniques for building
a believable physical character. Work includes discovering
how to relax and free the body, how to find a master-gesture,
how to find the spine and walk of a character, how to use
animals, portraits, music, and inanimate objects as inspiration
for exploring and creating a unique interpretation of a text-based
character.
Sept 15-Oct 27 Saturday 2:30-4:00 $150 register for class
#4884
Creating
the Vocal Character Workshop
GRADES 6-12 permission required
Creating
a distinctive voice for a character and also having good
diction and a strong supported sound are imperative for an
actor. In this workshop, students work on the techniques
for freeing the voice, exploring the range of the voice,
as well as connecting the voice to the body. Some elementary
work on diction and dialect is also explored.
Sept 15-Oct 27 Saturday 4:30-6:00 $150 register for class
#4885
The Art
of Funny! Workshop
GRADES 6-12 permission required
This
workshop is designed to introduce students to the rules and
techniques of comedy, and the different styles of comedy
in the theatre (from Shakespeare to modern plays). Physical
and verbal comedy, as well as comic timing, stage business
and character choices are explored.
Nov 3-Dec 15 Saturday 2:30-4:00 $150 register for class #4886
Directing-
A Crash Course Workshop
GRADES 6-12 permission required
This
workshop is designed for the student who is interested in
pursuing directing opportunities, but also for actors who
want to be able to translate what a director is saying to
their own work. This class explores the overall role of the
director, how to break down the action of a play scene-by-scene,
the basics of blocking and staging, and how to organize the
rehearsal process.
Nov 3-Dec 15 Saturday 4:30-6:00 $150 register for class #4887
FILMMAKING
12-week
semester begins September 15
MENTOR David Stern digitalmedia@imaginationstage.org or 301-280-1649
Program
Overview:
Like
all artistic disciplines at Imagination Stage, the Filmmaking
Program is process oriented. These unique classes begin with
fundamentals in introductory courses and progress through
advanced studies and sophisticated projects using state-of-the-art
equipment. Students are encouraged to be creative and to
find their own artistic voice in a collaborative and non-competitive
environment. Please visit www.imaginationstage.org for more
in depth class descriptions.
Introduction
to Filmmaking
Students
learn the craft of narrative filmmaking and how to express
their ideas cinematically. This introductory course covers
pre-production, production, and post-production. The class
works on editing exercises and in the spring semester, students
return to produces a short film from design to completion.
Tuition is per semester.
Saturday 12:00-1:00 $395 register for class #4958
Filmmaking
(for returning students)
In these
continuation classes students refine their understanding
of the film craft. The class collaborates on projects using
multiple locations and characters while stretching their
artistic wings. Students gain a more in-depth knowledge of
the story and pre-production process, production techniques,
and editing. Participation in these returning classes requires
a 2-semester commitment to allow the time needed to complete
projects. Tuition is per semester. Returning students should
contact the mentor for proper class placement.
Saturday 2:00-4:00 $550 register for class #4959
Digital
Imaging
(GRADES
6-12)
Learn the basics of digital photo manipulation with Photoshop!
Using their photos, professional photographs and their imagination,
students enhance and manipulate the images into a new expression.
Each student completes a digital portfolio of their creative
work to take home at the end of the semester.
Sunday 11:30-1:00 $395 register for class #4961 CLOSED
Documentary
Filmmaking
(GRADES
6-12)
Working on their own individual projects, students choose
a subject and create a short documentary. They learn how
to organize a project, research, interview, shoot the material,
and edit using Final Cut Express. Students must be willing
and able to work independently outside of class. Participation
in this class requires a 2-semester commitment to allow the
time needed to complete projects. Tuition is per semester,
additional equipment deposit may apply.
Tuesday 7:00-8:30 $395 register for class #4960
Filmmaking
Conservatory
See page
19
Filmmaking:
Independent Study
(GRADES 9-12)
Independent
Study is for students who have completed the Filmmaking Conservatory
(see page 18). For more information, please contact the mentor.
Friday 4:00-6:00 $550 register for class #4963
DANCETHEATRE CLASSES
12-week
semester begins September 15
DanceTheatre Program Director & Mentor: Veronika Farkas
vfarkas@imaginationstage.org 301-280-1643
Program
Overview:
DanceTheatre,
developed by Veronika Farkas, is Imagination Stage's unique
dance program. It is a fusion of dance and theatre
based on Imagination Stage's multidisciplinary approach
to learning. Emerging dancers of all ages receive a strong,
well-rounded foundation in dance technique to learn how to
communicate with an audience. They learn to think creatively
and express themselves through dance.
Hip Hop
(GRADES
6-12)
This high energy class is a fun workout for all students
who like to move! Students learn hip hop skills including
isolation, floor work and breakdancing.
Wednesday 6:30-8:00 $325 register for class #4932
Stretch
Class
(GRADES
6-12)
Dancers develop core and over all body strength along with
flexibility in this conditioning class for dancers—great
for athletes too!
Tuesday 6:30-8:00 $325 register for class #4930
Musical Theatre Dance Prep
(GRADES 8 - 12)
Designed for students who wish to improve their musical theatre dance technique, this class covers jazz and tap technique and develops students’ performance skills.
- Thursday 6:30-8:00 $325 register for class #4933
Lyrical
Jazz
(GRADES 8-12)
This fun class is perfect for jazz dance lovers! Students advance their jumps
and turns along with flexibility and performing skills with a concentration
on center and across-the-floor work.
Saturday 2:30-4:00 $325 register for class #4936
Teen Hip Hop Troupe
(GRADES 8-12)
This advanced class is designed for students who have taken and completed either
the Music Video or Urban Funk classes or have previous Hip Hop experience.
It incorporates more complicated isolation and floor work, including break
dancing moves. This class is designed as a 2-semester program including an
opportunity for performance in the spring semester. Tuition is per semester.
Saturday 4:00-5:30 $325 register for class #4939
Urban Funk Dance Production
(GRADES 9-12)
This high energy, fast-paced class is a fun workout for students who are new
or returning to dance. Students learn hip hop combined with street dancing.
This class is designed as a 2-semester program with the production of a Hip
Hop DVD in the second semester. Tuition is per semester.
Sunday 1:00-2:30 $325 register for class #4940 CLOSED
Ballet/Modern Technique
(GRADES 9-12)
This class builds on the basics of ballet to introduce students to the flow
of modern dance. Students develop their skills in barre and center-floor-work
to develop flexibility and strength.
Sunday 2:30-4:00 $325 register for class #4941
Dance Ensemble Prep
(GRADES 9-12)
This class incorporates ballet, jazz and modern techniques while teaching audition
etiquette. Students will also learn ways of picking up fast-paced dance audition
material. This class is recommended for students with dance experience and
Dance Conservatory graduates.
Thursday 6:30-8:00 $325 register for class #4938
Teen Pilates
(AGES 13-18)
This new class is perfect for teens seeking to build flexibility, strength,
endurance, and coordination. Class workouts condition young bodies to have
better posture, be less prone to injury, and most of all to experience better
overall health.
Sunday 11:30-1:00 $325 register for class #4944
Conservatories & Performing Ensembles
These by audition, acting, musical theatre, dance and filmmaking programs are designed for students at who have demonstrated a commitment to their craft as performers and who have shown potential in their talent and a positive attitude in their work. In all programs, students work with like-minded peers and professional actors and academics in the Washington, DC area.
New class starting in January:
Musical Theatre Conservatory grades 7-11
New classes will start in Semtember:
Acting Conservatory grades 6-9
Dance Conservatory grades 6-9
Filmmaking Conservatory grades 8-12
Imagination Stage Dance Ensemble grades 9-12
Speak-Out on Stage grades 4-6 and 7-12
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