This eight-week class introduces students to Armed and Unarmed Stage Combat for theater, with a concentrated focus on partnership, safety, and storytelling through movement. Focus on hand-to-hand combat and single sword. Learning how to understand and apply basic stage combat techniques in a safe and effective manner -- Develop a better sense of awareness, balance, control, and coordination. Learn partnering skills that include clear communication and trust. This class is for beginners and students with some prior knowledge. *MUST have an even number of students. We will present a group fight at the final session for friends and family. Instructor: Michele DiMaso
8 weeks Ages: 9-13 yrs. Days: Mondays Dates: 9/25-11/13 Time: 4:30-5:30 pm D/ND Fee: $50/$60 Location: Joseph C. Vallez Activity Center Register By: 1 week in advance of attendance Min 4/Max 10 Code: 264811A
_____________________________________________________________________ 16th Street Theater Fall Production A Caterpillar's Tale by Carlos Perez
A young caterpillar, determined to learn why all his older friends go up the Great Tree and never come back down, takes off on a solo journey to climb the Great Tree and find out.
Students will learn what is like to be a part of a full-scale published production. From auditioning to rehearsal to opening night. Complete with costumes, lights, props, and sound. Students will learn how to work in an ensemble, how to memorize lines and create a character, they will also help with the making of props and costumes. This class will consist of rehearsal 3 times per week for 10 weeks and will culminate with a full weekend of shows!
Instructor: Michele DiMaso
* Performances: Friday 11/17 @ 7:00 PM
Saturday 11/18 @ 2:00 PM
Sunday 11/19 @ 2:00 PM
* Performance tickets $5 adults,
$3 for children under 14 yrs.
* Tech rehearsal 11/14-11/16 from 4:30 PM-6:30 PM
10 weeks Ages: 7-16 yrs. Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Dates: 9/12-11/19 *No class 10/31 Times: 4:30-6:30 pm D/ND Fees: $200/$220 Location: Joseph C. Vallez Activity Center, 1529 Harlem Ave. Code: 264815A
Everyone has stories to tell. You tell them at family gatherings, to friends at parties. Starting with a simple three sentence story and using fun and supportive games, you will create a personal story and present it to family and friends at the final clas. This class is designed to help you feel confident and comfortable sharing a part of your personal experience in a supportive atmosphere. There is no need to come with a story but bring a notebook or journal and your favorite writing instrument. The last Friday of the session will be a performance for the public. Instructor: Errol McLendon
4 weeks - First Session Ages: 18+ yrs. Days: Mondays Dates: 9/11-10/2 Time: 4:30-6:30 pm D/ND Fee: $25/$30 Location: Joseph C. Vallez Activity Center Register By: 1 week in advance of attendance Min 4/Max 10 Code: 264816A
4 weeks - Second Session Ages: 18+ yrs. Days: Mondays Dates: 10/9-10/30 Time: 4:30-6:30 pm D/ND Fee: $25/$30 Location: Joseph C. Vallez Activity Center Register By: 1 week in advance of attendance Min 4/Max 10 Code: 264816B
1st Monday's "Let Me Tell You!" A Curated Story Telling Jam
1st Monday of each month storytelling event hosted by 2-time Moth winner Errol McLendon
Everyone tells stories. At family gatherings. In bars and coffee shops. Here is your opportunity to share your personal stories with your community. Stories can be funny or poignant. About love or tragedy, or maybe both. They can be about something you learned or something you wish you had never done. Something historic you witnessed or were a part of.
Submit a description of a 7 - 8 minute story you would like to tell to errol.mclendon@gmail.com to be included in an evening of friends sharing stories with friends. First time tellers are welcomed and encouraged.
A free Zoom workshop will be offered two weeks prior to each show to help enhance your story in a relaxed, informal environment. One-on-one coaching will also be available.
Instructor: Errol McLendon
Ages: 18+ Days: Mondays Dates: 10/2, 11/6, 12/4 Time: 7:00-9:00 pm Location: Joseph C. Vallez Activity Center Fee: Free
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