Summer Classes

Workshop Sessions

"Who's Behind the Mask?"

Participants will design and construct a self mask.  Once all of the masks are painted and decorated, the students will then develop unique characters based on their mask and perform in assorted scenes and improvisations.

"Party with a Puppet"
(Beginning Puppetry)

Participants will be able to select and create their very own puppets.  Puppets options will include: finger puppets, paper plate puppets, glove puppets, hand puppets, or paper bag puppets. Our puppeteers will also work on developing and presenting a puppet play.

"Fighting, Falling and Fun"

Participants will learn the art of choreographing stage faints, falls, trips, etc., and safe stage fighting techniques and choreography from street fighting to fencing, as well as creative stage movement for all types of characters and roles.

"Pinocchio's Extended Family!"
(Advanced Puppetry)

Participants will learn more about the art of puppetry by creating more advanced puppets.  The puppet options to make will include: sock puppets, rod bottle puppets, and marionettes.  Our puppeteers will then develop and present a puppet play.

"Improv-A-Lot!"
A Camelot of Improv

Participants will participate in a wide variety of improvisational games and activities.  Come for the improvs, stay for the fun!

"Beyond the Powder Puff!"
(Stage Make-up Techniques)

Have you ever wanted to know more about the creative art of stage make-up? Here is your chance to find out! Participants will be able to learn not only make-up safety but also a variety of ways to apply theatrical make-up.  Sessions will include: Straight/Character Make-up for the stage, Old Age, Fantasy and Animal Make-up.

"Lip Sync'n"
The Best of Broadway
(Pre-Post Sessions)

Participants will lip sync their "acts" to the "Best-of-Broadway" show tunes.  (Music and Lyrics will be provided!)