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.
We will present what we have learned at the final session for friends and family. Instructor: Michele DiMaso
5 weeks Ages: 9-13 yrs. Days: Mondays Dates:4/15-5/13 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: 262811A
Bring your fun and creative self to a weekly hour of Theater Games! This is a class to stretch your creativity from improvisation games to ensemble building games, this class is for the enthusiastic actor who wants to wring the fun out of every moment on the stage! This 6 week class will end with a showcase of their new improvisation and stage skills.
Instructor: Michele DiMaso
6 weeks Ages: 8-10 yrs. Days: Tuesdays Dates:3/26-4/30 Time: 9:00-10:00 am D/ND Fee: $50/$60 Location: Community Center Register By: 1 week in advance of attendance Min 4/Max 10 Code: 262807B
Experience books in a whole new way! Classic stories come to life. During the 8 week session we will take a journey through a favorite work of children’s literature. This one hour class is designed for children ages 4-5 year olds as a great introduction to the magical world of theatre. Our acting sessions allow budding young actors to role play and practice improvisation and storytelling. The final class will have a presentation for family and friends.
Instructor: Michele DiMaso
6 weeks Ages: 4-5 yrs. Days: Wednesdays Dates:3/27-5/1 Time: 9:00-10:00 am D/ND Fee: $50/$60 Location: Community Center Register By: 1 week in advance of attendance Min 4/Max 10 Code: 262807B
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 Tuesday of the session will be a performance for the public. Instructor: Errol McLendon
4 weeks Ages: 18+ yrs. Days: Tuesdays Dates: 3/26-4/16 Time: 7:00-9:00 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: 262816B _____________________________________________________________________
Adult Acting Beginning Scene Study
Adult acting is a class for individuals looking to explore acting techniques in scene work and monologues. Learn to brush up old skills or drive into acting fundamentals for the first time. Emphasis on learning effective rehearsal techniques and expanding the actor’s range. Requires approximately 3-5 hrs. of rehearsal with an assigned partner outside of class each week.
Instructor: Michele DiMaso
6 weeks Ages: 18+ yrs. Days: Wednesdays Dates: 3/27-5/1 Time: 6:30-8:00 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: 262807A
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: 5/6, 6/3, 7/1, 8/5 Time: 7:00-9:00 pm Fee: Free Location: Joseph C. Vallez Activity Center
Nothing prevents a good program from running more than waiting until the last minute to register for it. Classes that have a low enrollment are generally cancelled approximately one week prior to the first meeting date. Please register for your programs as early as possible to avoid cancellations.
