Classes are available for theatre makers of all ages.
For more information or to register, please contact Shona Osterhout at (907) 364-2421 ext. 232 or shona@ptalaska.org
Youth Classes
Imagine and Play
Tuesday and Thursday: September 22-October 15, 2015
$200 Ages 3-5 1:30pm-2:30pm
This one-hour course is a great way to introduce children to the dramatic arts. The class will focus on building imagination and movement skills.
Creative Dramatics
Tuesday and Thursday: September 22-October 15, 2015
$200 Ages 5-8 3:00pm-4:30pm
Creative Dramatics is the perfect course for the young performer. Students will learn the actor’s tools (voice, body, and imagination) through a series of fun and creative exercises.
Improvisation
Monday, Wednesday and Friday: November 9-November 27, 2015
$200 Ages 9-13 4:00pm-6:00pm
This fun and high-paced class is both helpful for the beginning and intermediate actor. The course will build students’ skills in teamwork, character development, and making courageous choices onstage. Improvisation games and exercises will help the actor think quickly and creatively.
Monday Night Class Series
Hand-to-Hand Combat
Monday Night Series: September 21 and September 28, 2015
$100 Adult and High School 6:00pm-9:00pm
Othello guest actor and fight choreographer Frank Delaney will help students create the illusion of violence on stage with this hand-to-hand how-to combat class. This two-part class will delve into the basics of stage combat.
Introduction to Alexander Technique
Monday nights: October 12, October 19, October 26, 2015
$100 Adult and High School 6:00pm-9:00pm
Alexander Technique is a method of bringing awareness to one’s thinking and movement to achieve greater clarity and ease. In this hands-on group class, students will “map” their anatomy and explore how it might move more efficiently. Students will also experience the principles of Alexander Technique as applied to daily activities such as walking, sitting and standing. Taught in many conservatories, orchestras and theatre companies, the technique is popular with performers of all kinds, but studying Alexander can be helpful to anyone of any age who moves. Layered, loose, comfortable clothing is recommended. For more information about Alexander Technique, visit: http://www.alexander-technique.london/principles-of-the-alexander-technique/
Voice for the Stage
Monday Night Series: November 2 and November 9, 2015
$100 Adult and High School 6:00pm-9:00pm
Both beginning and experienced performers will benefit from this course in vocal training for the stage. This class will guide artists in finding the natural breath, freeing the voice of tension, discovering resonance and perfecting articulation.
Basics of Technical Theatre
Monday Night Series: November 16 and November 23, 2015
Free Adult and High School 6:00pm-9:00pm
Have you ever wondered what goes on backstage in the theatre? This course is an introduction to behind-the-scenes work, as students explore basics of sound, lights, props, set building and stage management. No experience is required.
