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Class Descriptions

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First Day of Class is September 22       Last Day of Class is December 11

Forum Stars Showcase is Sunday, December 11 (everyone participates)

Stars On Stage Production Dates are Dec. 18, 19 20

Please not that classes are dependant on sufficient registration. 
Should a class be cancelled by the theatre, tuition for that class will be refunded in full.

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TINY STARS CLASSES:  AGES 3 & 4

TINY STARS STORY THEATRE 
Your TINY STAR will learn the art of role playing by bringing their favorite stories to life through the use of costume pieces, music and imagination. Story Theater is based on popular Fairy Tales that  the class will read together and then they will be assigned roles and re-enact the story using fun props and creativity. A grand finale performance will be performed right here on the Forum Stage at the end-of-semester FORUM STARS SHOWCASE! A terrific introduction to the performing arts!
  

$225, 60 min. class
Wednesday,   2:15 - 3:15pm
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LITTLE STARS CLASSES:  AGES 5 - 8

LITTLE STARS STORY THEATRE 
Your LITTLE STAR will learn the art of role playing by bringing their favorite stories to life through the use of costume pieces, music and imagination. Story Theater is based on popular Fairy Tales that  the class will read together and then they will be assigned roles and re-enact the story using fun props and creativity. A grand finale performance will be performed right here on the Forum Stage at the end-of-semester FORUM STARS SHOWCASE! A terrific introduction to the performing arts!
  

$275 
60 min. class.  
Wednesday, 3:30 - 4:30 pm

LITTLE STARS THEATRE GAMES
Improvisation and creativity is the root of all fine acting.  In Theatre Games, your STAR will be challenged to create characters, communicate non-verbally, develop concentration and focus, memory, body awareness, sensory awareness, action and reaction and trust.  It's 60 minutes packed full of fun and excitement. while teaching lessons that can be applied throughout life.

$275
60 min. class. 
Friday, 3:30 - 4:30 pm

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RISING STARS CLASSES: AGES 9-12

READY, SET, ACTION!
Screenwriting Basics for Young Writers (ages 9-12)  
Introducing young writers to the basics of the craft of screenwriting, students will enjoy a full semester of graduated course study, including analyzing classic age-appropriate films and understanding how a script is the foundation for all cinema. Students will concentrate on writing a 5-page short film, which will be read in a professional showcase at the end of the semester, and possibly be partially filmed the following semester.

$320, 60 min. class
Monday, TBD

RISING STARS ACTING & IMPROV
Live theatre is full of surprises.  This class prepares your STAR for the unknown using Theatre games and improvisation exercises increase performance skills, awaken creativity, and allow students to think on their feet.  Scene work and monologue performance is also a focus of this weekly class.  Stars will be featured in the Forum Stars Showcase at the end of each semester.

$320, 60 min. class. 
Monday, 4:45 - 5:45 pm

RISING STARS STAND-UP COMEDY
Everyone thinks they're a comedian.  Now you really can be!  Put your smart-alec to good use and harness his power for good.  This 60 minute class is a great introduction to the world of stand-up comedy.  Your STAR will learn the method behind comedy, the structure of a joke and develop 3 minutes of their very own stand-up routine to be performed at the Forum Showcase
!

$320, 60 min. class
Tuesday, 3:30 - 4:30 pm

MR. RAY'S TRAIN TO ROCK - RISING STARS
(accepted by audition only)

Learn to be a bonifide rockstar by the legendary Ray Anderson.

$350, 75 min. class
Wednesday, 4:45 - 6:00pm
8 week long session

RISING STARS  MUSICAL THEATRE ENSEMBLE
Your STARS will perform their favorite group numbers from the classics to the contemporary hits of today.  Each number will be choreographed in the Broadway style and performed at the end-of-semester showcase.  The educational goals for this class is to develop stage presence, confidence and vocal interpretation and stamina.  No previous dance or voice training is required.  No Audition is required.. 

$320, 60 min. class. 
Thursday, 3:30 - 4:30 pm

RISING STARS THEATRE GAMES
Improvisation and creativity is the root of all fine acting.  In Theatre Games, your STAR will be challenged to create characters, communicate non-verbally, develop concentration and focus, memory, body awareness, sensory awareness, action and reaction and trust.  It's 60 minutes packed full of fun and excitement. while teaching lessons that can be applied
throughout life.

$320, 60 min. class
Friday, 3:30 - 4:30 pm

STARS ON STAGE PRESENTS ANNIE, JR.
The Forum Theatre is thrilled to announce ANNIE, JR. as our premier STARS ON STAGE presentation.  Generally, this program is only offered to RISING STARS and TEEN STARS, however we will be auditioning children ages 6 - 18.  Auditions will be late summer.  STARS ON STAGE candidates should prepare a short musical theater song that can either be sung with the provided accompanist (don't forget to bring the music in the correct key!) or with a accompaniment CD/Tape.  Songs from the show ANNIE are preferable.  STARS ON STAGE PARTICIPANTS MAY NOT HAVE ANY SCHEDULING CONFLICTS DURING THE REHEARSAL OF THE PRODUCTION
!

$400, 6 hours weekly
Friday 6:00 - 9:00pm, Saturday 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Tech week:  Dec. 14-17, Performances: Dec 18, 19, 20

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TEEN STARS CLASSES:  AGES 13-18
TEEN STARS ACTING & IMPROV 
This class is designed for the more serious actor.  Acting exercises, sense memory and character development assignments are just a few of the tools that your TEEN STARS will be taught to get the most out of every scene.    Scene work and monologue performance is also a focus of this weekly class.  There will be homework on on occasion. Stars will be featured in the Forum Stars Showcase at the end of each semester.

$320, 60 min. class 
Monday, 3:30 - 4:30 pm

THE WRITE STUFF: The Craft of Screenwriting (TEEN STARS)
Older students will have the opportunity to work together to break down and analyze the mechanics of a classic film script  as well as learn the basic components of putting together a three-act screenplay. With several rounds of rewrites, they will  exit the class with either an original short film script or a professional grade treatment for a full-length original screenplay. All screenplays will receive a showcase reading of their scripts by professional actors at the end of the class.

$320, 60 min. class
Monday, TBD

TEEN STARS STAND-UP COMEDY
Everyone thinks they're a comedian.  Now you really can be!  Put your smart-alec to good use and harness his power for good.  This 60 minute class is a great introduction to the world of stand-up comedy.  Your STAR will learn the method behind comedy, the structure of a joke and develop 3 minutes of their very own stand-up routine to be performed at the Forum Showcase!

$320, 60 min. class. 
Tuesday, 4:45 - 5:45 pm

MR. RAY'S TRAIN TO ROCK - TEENS STARS
(accepted by audition only)

Perfect your inner and outer rockstar with the legendary Ray Anderson
.  For serious musicians only..

$350, 75 min. class
Wednesday, 6:00 - 7:15 pm
8 week long session

TEEN STARS MUSICAL THEATRE ENSEMBLE
Your STARS will perform their favorite group numbers from the classics to the contemporary hits of today.  Each number will be choreographed in the Broadway style and performed at the end-of-semester showcase.  The educational goals for this class is to develop a polished performance, hone musical theatre choreography steps and technique, confidence and vocal interpretation and stamina.  No previous dance or voice training is required.  No Audition is required. 

$320, 60 min. class 
Thursday, 4:45 - 5:45 pm

STARS ON STAGE PRESENTS ANNIE, JR.
The Forum Theatre is thrilled to announce ANNIE, JR. as our premier STARS ON STAGE presentation.  Generally, this program is only offered to RISING STARS and TEEN STARS, however we will be auditioning children ages 6 - 18.  Auditions will be late summer.  STARS ON STAGE candidates should prepare a short musical theater song that can either be sung with the provided accompanist (don't forget to bring the music in the correct key!) or with a accompaniment CD/Tape.  Songs from the show ANNIE are preferable.  STARS ON STAGE PARTICIPANTS MAY NOT HAVE ANY SCHEDULING CONFLICTS DURING THE REHEARSAL OF THE PRODUCTION!

$400, 6 hours weekly
Friday 6:00 - 9:00pm, Saturday 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Tech week:  Dec. 14-17, Performances: Dec 18, 19, 20

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