UPSTAGE THEATRE’S FALL 2010 STUDIO SCHEDULE

Aug 30-Dec 17, 2010

*Class Schedules & Show Selections are subject to change or be cancelled due to enrollment.

ACTING
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Acting w/ Fairy Tales K-2 Mon $50/mo.
4:15-5:15 PM
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Acting 3 -7 Thurs $50/mo.
5:30-6:30PM
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Acting 8 -12 Wed $50/mo.
4:00-5:00 PM
Acting 4 Adults Ages 18 & up Wed $50/mo.
8:15-9:15 PM
th th
Stage Management 8 -12 Mon $50/mo.
6:15-7:15 PM
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Stagecraft & Design 8 -12 Fri $55/mo.
6:45-7:45 PM
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Directing 8 -12 Mon $90/mo.
7:30-9:00 PM

PRODUCTION COMPANY

Upstage Performers Company 2nd-7th Tues $160/mo.

4:15-6:15 PM + $50 production fee

Upstage Performers Company 8th-12th Tues & Thurs $190/mo.

7:00-8:30 PM +$50 production fee

DANCE
Early Stages Age 2-4 Mon &/or Wed 1day=$50/mo.
(With Parent or Guardian) 10:15-11:15 AM
2days=$90/mo.
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Music Theatre Dance 4 -7 Fri $50/mo.
4:15-5:15 PM
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Music Theatre Dance 8 -12 Fri $50/mo.
5:30-6:30 PM
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Kiddo Dance Combo K-3 Mon $50/mo.
6:30-7:30 PM
Dance 4 Adults 18 & up Wed $50/month
7:00-8:00 PM
 WORKSHOPS
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Theatre 411 2 -7 Sat $65
*4 Weeks 9:00-10:00 AM *$125 w/
Aud. 101 Class
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Theatre 411 8 -12 Sat $70
*4 Weeks 1:00-2:00 PM *$135 w/
Aud. 101 Class
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Audition 101 2 -7 Sat $65
*4 Weeks 10:15-11:15 AM *$125 w/
Aud. 101 Class
th th
Audition 101 8 -12 Sat $70
*4 Weeks 2:15-3:15 PM *$135 w/
Aud. 101 Class
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Stage Make-up 2 -7 Thurs $120
*8 Weeks 7:30-8:30 PM *$60/mo.
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Stage Make-up 8 -12 Thurs $140
*8 Weeks 5:15-6:45 PM *$70/mo.

MUSIC

FUN-damentals of Music 3rd-5th Thurs $40/mo.

4:15-5:00 PM
FUN-damentals of Music K-2nd Mon $40/mo.
5:30-6:15 PM
Music Theory 6th & up Wed $50/mo.
5:15-6:15 PM
Private Voice Lessons 2nd & up 45min or 1hr $35 or $45/week
*Arranged thru
Instructor
Private Piano Lessons K-2nd 45min $35/week
*Arranged thru
Instructor
Private Piano Lessons 3rd & up 1hr $45/week
*Arranged thru
Instructor
Private Coaching 2nd & up 45min or 1hr $45/week
*Arranged thru
Instructor
 ACTING & TECHNICAL THEATRE
Acting w/ Fairy Tales

Remember “Goldilocks and the Three Bears”, “Hansel and Gretel”, or “Puss in Boots”? Well
now your child will come to love these tales as we use them to explore characters,
strengthen verbal and reading skills, and learn foundational acting skills. See a fairy
tale come to life in a final class performance for friends and family!

K-2nd Mon 4:15-5:15 PM Tuition: $50/mo.

Acting
This class is designed to give serious students the proper acting skills they need to be
a great performer. Here you will learn theatre terms, voice projection, stage direction,
warm-up exercises, character development, and much more through the study of age
appropriate monologues and scenes.

3rd-7th Thurs 5:30-6:30 PM Tuition: $50/mo.

8th-12th Wed 4:00-5:00 PM Tuition: $50/mo.

Acting 4 Adults

Experienced or not, this class is for anyone who wants to take a serious look into the
art of acting. It will be a class suitable for anyone looking to discover acting talent,
meet new people, develop spontaneity, and much more. *SPOTS ARE LIMITED!

Ages 18 and up Wed 8:00-9:00 PM Tuition: $50/mo.

Stagecraft and Design

Here you will learn all the basic rules of technical theatre. You will become a wiz in
the scene shop after we learn all about tools, the history of the theatre, prop design,
and painting. You will also learn how to build set pieces for shows. Your work will even
be used in our very own shows!

9th-12th Fri 6:30-7:30 PM Tuition: $50/mo.

Stage Management

Take this class and learn all the things you will need to know about calling a show,
taking charge, and keeping the show running smoothly. Our goal is to give our students a
chance to well-rounded and appreciative theatre-folk. Who knows? You may even find your
calling!

9th-12th Mon 6:15-7:15 PM Tuition: $50/mo.

Directing
Take charge and become a director! This hands-on class will teach students how to read a
scene or script and then put their vision on its feet. They will direct different genres
of short scenes throughout the workshop. The final presentation will be a performance for
family & friends where each director will have a cast of 2-4 perform a twenty minute
INSTRUCTOR APPROVED scene from a musical or play.

*This is a 2 semester class!

8th-12th Wed 5:00-6:30 PM Tuition: $90/mo.

 MUSIC
FUN-damentals of Music

“Let’s start at the very beginning…” The beginning really is a very good place to start
and this class is going to teach you all the basics. For those students who are ready to
take the plunge into music, we will teach with fun learning activities, lessons, and
participation exercises. Become acquainted with the staff, music notes, and all the other
important factors you have to know before moving to the next step.

K-2nd Mon 5:30-6:15 PM Tuition: $40/mo.

3rd-5th Thurs 4:15-5:00 PM Tuition: $40/mo.

Music Theory

Being able to understand and read music is very important for any performer and at
Upstage we want outsiders to see how ahead of the game our students are. We will use fun
music examples from musicals and popular music! We will keep our focus on the things that
you will have to use on a daily basis in musical theatre. Impress audition panels and
choir directors with your theory abilities that most people do not learn until college.
(This class is offered EVERY FALL!)

6th & up Wed 5:15-6:15 PM Tuition: $50/mo.

Private Voice Lessons

“Sing Out Louise!!” Upstage will offer lessons for students who want vocal technique
training. Our lessons will focus on proper breathing and support, intonation, sight
reading, song study, and warm-up. These techniques will create a strong, well-rounded
repertoire for any performer.

*all songs will be chosen with age and capability in mind.

2nd & up 45 min or 1 hr. Tuition: $35 or $45/week

Private Piano Lessons

Need to know how to plunk out your part? Want to be able to play warm-ups? Wanna play
“Happy Birthday” for Mom this year?! Private piano lessons are perfect for anybody at any
level!

K-2nd 45 min Tuition: $35/week

3rd & up 1 hr. Tuition: $45/week

Private Coachings

OMEA, COCDA, SHOWCHOIR, JAZZ ALL-STATE, JR. HIGH ALL-STATE, COLLEGE AUDITION . . . if you
need help preparing or practicing for anything, our instructors will make sure you are
fully prepared for the big day!

2nd & up 1 hr. Tuition: $45/lesson

 PRODUCTION COMPANY
Upstage Performers Company

Enroll in this intensive musical theatre production class and be a part of creating
quality productions while learning how to work together as an ensemble. Once enrolled
in the class, each student will audition to be cast in the end-of-
the-semester MUSICAL! Everyone enrolled is guaranteed to be cast in the production.

*Please be aware that as the show approaches we will be required to call extra
rehearsals.

2nd-7th Tues 4:15-6:15 PM Tuition: $160/mo.

8th-12th Tues & Thurs 7:00-8:30 PM Tuition: $190/mo.

*There will also be an additional $50 production fee per student each semester that will
go towards paying for costumes, sets, props, etc.

WORKSHOPS
Theatre 411

This course is going to touch base on basic etiquettes of the theatre, stage directions
(upstage, downstage, backstage, etc.), call times, theatre terminology that everyone
should know, and much more!

(This workshop is highly recommended if you are a newbie to the biz!)

2nd-7th Sat 9:00-10:00 AM Tuition:$65/student or $125 with Audition 101

8th-12th Sat 1:00-2:00 PM Tuition: $70/student or $135 with Audition 101

*Fall 2010: Sept. 11, 18, 25, &Oct. 2.

Audition 101

It is very important that a performer understands the true “ins and outs” of an
audition…from the song to the headshot and resume to the cold read. The classes will
consist of cold reads, song selection, “mock” auditions, and more.

(This workshop is highly recommended if you are a newbie or just don’t feel very
comfortable auditioning!)

2nd-7th Sat 10:15-11:15 AM Tuition: $65/student or $125 with Theatre 411

8th-12th Sat 2:15-3:15 PM Tuition: $70/student or $135 with Theatre 411

*Fall 2010: Sept. 11, 18, 25, &Oct. 2

Stage Make-up
Knowing how to do your make-up is very important for all performers. You may not always
have your own personal stylist, so we are here to make sure each student is provided with
the proper knowledge of the basic techniques of make-up. In this 8-WEEK WORKSHOP, the
students will learn how to do old age, pin curling for wigs, facial hair, animal, scars,
and much more! This class is highly recommended for those enrolling in our production
company. (If you wish to purchase a good stage make-up kit they are extremely handy to
have around!)

2nd-7th Tues 6:30-7:30 PM Tuition: $60/mo.

8th-12th Thurs 5:15-6:45 PM Tuition: $70/mo.
 DANCE
Early Stages

This class is designed to improve pre-school aged children’s motor-skills through

creative drama, singing, and movement exercises. Interacting with other children and the
use of story-telling, animal impersonations, nursery rhymes, and movement activities will
open up a new and exciting door for each child.

Ages 2-4 Mon &/or Wed 10:15-11:15 AM Tuition: $50/month for ONE day
w.parent or guardian $90/month for TWO days
Music Theatre Dance

Come enjoy the most common dance style of Musical Theatre! Learn combinations to all
sorts of exciting and appropriate music while developing proper technique in turning,
leaping, and warming up that will make you a stronger dancer.

4th-7th Fri 4:15-5:15 PM Tuition: $50/mo.

8th-12th Fri 5:30-6:30 PM Tuition: $50/mo.

Kiddo Dance Combo!

Students will become familiar with the three important dance techniques in Musical
Theatre. This class will consist of Jazz, Tap, & Ballet. The instructor will spend 3-4
weeks focusing on one style’s techniques, terms, and combinations. Some of the kids may
be stronger at one style of dance than others, but this class was specifically created to
educate and push each student to become stronger dancers for the future.

K-3rd Mon 6:30-7:30 PM Tuition: $50/mo.

Dance 4 Adults

In this class, we will explore the different areas of dance. We will split our weeks up
by dance combination and perfect the many styles. Dances will vary from disco to line
dance to showchoir to Fosse. None of our dances will be too hard for anyone! We just want
to have fun, sweat a little, and explore different areas of dance!

Ages 18 & up Wed 7:00-8:00 PM Tuition: $50/mo.