2013-14 school year theater academy

T h e a t e r A c a d e m y

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First Stage Theater Academy is the nation's largest high impact theater training program for young people!

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At First stAge theAter AcAdemy, you’ll Find:•Classestoinspireandengageeverystudent,frombeginnertoadvanced•Aninspiring,welcomingenvironmentthatencourageseachstudenttotakehisorhernextstepasanartistandaperson

•Astaffcomprisedofsomeofthefinestprofessionaltheaterartistsintheregion

Whether you are an aspiring performer or just want to build confidence and make new friends—there is no better place than the Academy!

There is something for everyone in the First Stage Theater Academy! Our core curriculum continues to thrive through a commitment to excellence and kindness by both staff and students. We’ve also expanded our elective offerings including a new Advanced Musical Theater class, more Performance Workshops, and new classes for our budding theater makers such as Advanced Playmakers and the Word Play Ensemble. Every student should be able to find an outlet for their unique creative voice through classes that emphasize our philosophy of life skills through stage skills.

You are what make First Stage the energetic, supportive, and creative community that it is and we look forward to seeing you all year long!

clAss PresentAtionsAllofourclassesareprocess-oriented.Attheendofeachsession,therewillbeaninformalsharingsession,an“openhouse”dayduringwhichstudentswillpresentclassexperiencesfortheirfamilyandfriends.

Jennifer AdamsAcademy [email protected]

Katie CummingsAcademy [email protected]

contents

locations ...................... 3

leadership opportunities ................. 4

core .......................... 6–9

electives ................ 10–12

school’s out ................ 12

school year intensives . 15

spring Break ............... 16

next steps .................. 16

registration ................. 17

Policies & other information .................. 19

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Where can I takeAcademy classes?MILWAUKEE YOUTH ARTS CENTER (MYAC) 325 W. Walnut St. Milwaukee, WI 53212the milwaukee youth Arts center is a contemporary, cutting-edge performing arts education and rehearsal facility for the young people of southeastern Wisconsin. the milwaukee youth Arts center and the programs it houses are dedicated to fostering talent, developing character and building the audiences of tomorrow.

Join us at MYAC for our three 8-week sessions

sAturdAysFAll October 5–November 23, 2013Winter January 18–March 8, 2014sPring March 22–May 17, 2014 (No class April 19, 2014) WednesdAysFAll October 2–November 20, 2013Winter January 22–March 12, 2014sPring March 26–May 21, 2014 (No class April 16, 2014)

sPring BreAk AcAdemy April 14–18, 2014

OCONOMOWOC ARTS CENTER (OAC)641 E. Forest St. Oconomowoc, WI 53066the oconomowoc Arts center is a state of the art facility that celebrates the arts with a mission to provide the highest quality arts programming to the oconomowoc Area school district and the communities of the region for the purpose of cultural education, entertainment and enrichment.

Join us at OAC for our three 8-week sessions

sAturdAys FAll October 5–November 23, 2013Winter January 18–March 8, 2014sPring March 22–May 17, 2014 (No Class April 19, 2014)

SHARON LYNNE WILSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS (SLW)19805 W. Capitol Dr. Brookfield, WI 53045the sharon lynne Wilson center for the Arts is a non-profit, multi-disciplinary cultural arts center that offers performances by regional and touring groups, arts classes, and an art gallery with changing exhibits. the center nurtures lifelong learning through innovative programs and classes for all interests, ages, and abilities in state-of-the-art studios and classrooms.

Join us at SLW for our three 8-week sessions

tuesdAysFAll October 1–November 19, 2013Winter January 21–March 11, 2014sPring March 25–May 20, 2014 (No classes April 15–17, 2014) thursdAysFAll October 3–November 21, 2013Winter January 23–March 13, 2014sPring March 27–May 22, 2014 (No classes April 15–17, 2014)

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Want to be a leader at First Stage?

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student Advisory BoArd GRAdES 4–12

do you want to lead your peers and learn more about First stage and how professional theaters work? Join the student Advisory Board and consult on all aspects of First stage from Academy to Production to theater in education.•Organizesocialevents•BringastudentperspectivetoAcademyprogrammingandpolicies•ServeasaFirstStageNewscasteronhappeningsacrossthecompanyforthewebsite,blog,andYouTube!•HelpvolunteerintheAcademyOfficeandusherforAcademyproductions•AttendeventstotellotherswhatFirstStagemeanstoyou!

For an application, contact Jennifer Adams at [email protected] or (414) 267-2975. Applications are due by september 1, 2013.

Writers grouPGRAdES 4–12

do you have a story to tell? do you love to write plays, novels, poetry, or short stories? Writers group is an opportunity for young writers to experiment, improve, and explore dramatic writing as a tool for human connection and self-expression. First stage is committed to new play development, finding innovative ways to tell beloved stories old and new, with nearly 50worldpremieres.MaybeYOUwillseeyourplayonourstageoneday…thisiswhereitbegins!

For permission form and meeting dates, contact Jennifer Adams at [email protected] or (414) 267-2975. Writers may join the group at any time throughout the year.

internshiPsGRAdES 8–12

do you see yourself as a mentor? do you want to put your office skills to the test? if you answered yes to either of these questions,theFirstStageTheaterAcademyInternshipprogramisforyou!•ClassroomInterns: interns serve as a role model, guide, mentor and teacher’s assistant. once classes begin,

teachers and students count on our interns and look forward to seeing them each week. All classes meet during our normal Academy hours.

•OfficeAssistant: An intern may serve as an assistant in the Academy office, answering the telephone, taking attendance, light customer service, filing paperwork, making copies, compiling data, delivering messages, etc.

students may earn tuition credit while serving as an intern. For an application, contact katie cummings at [email protected] or (414) 267-2979. Applications are accepted throughout the year.

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First stePsAGES 3 & 4, pLUS A pARENT OR GUARdIAN Tuition: $160/session

Share in the creative drama experience by participating in a class with your favorite young person. Take steps towards focus, expression, and working together by using creative play that engages the special bond between children and their caregivers.

COdE AGE TIME dAY pLACE FALL WINTER SpRING

MA1 3–4yeArs 10:00–11:00AM saturday MyAC

story drAmA GRAdES K4–2Tuition: $160/session

In our story drama classes, students are guided through creative drama activities that encourage self-expression, concentration, and cooperation. Create dialogue and enhance your creativity by recreating stories from and inspired by the First Stage productions of:Fall: SHREK THE MUSICAL*Winter: ANATOLE* and DR. SEUSS'S THE CAT IN THE HATSpring: NANCY DREW AND HER BIGGEST CASE EVER**Class includes one free student ticket to a First Stage performance

COdE GRAdE TIME dAY pLACE FALL WINTER SpRING

MA2 K4–K5 10:00–11:00AM saturday MyAC

MA3 K4–K5 11:10AM–12:10PM saturday MyAC

MA4 1–2 10:00AM–11:00PM saturday MyAC

WMA1 K4–K5 2:45–3:45PM Wednesday MyAC

WMA2 K4–K5 4:00–5:00PM Wednesday MyAC

sA1 K4–K5 4:00–5:00PM Tuesday sLW

OA1 K–2 10:00–11:00AM saturday OAC

core classesCoreclassesprogressfrombeginningtoadvancedactortrainingforgradesPreK–12.smallclasssizesallowteacherstomeeteachstudentathisorherlevelofability.Asinanydiscipline—fromsportstomusic—thetrainingprocessiscontinuous,thereforeweencouragestudentstorepeatcoreclassestodevelopthenuancesofactingateverystage.


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PlAymAkersGRAdES K4–3Tuition: $160/session

Take a step from interpreting stories to creating your own! In our Playmakers classes, students are the leaders of their own creative drama experience. Create dialogue, action, characters, and enhance your creativity by developing your own stories through carefully structured creative play. Fall: Fractured Fairy TalesWinter: Small HeroesSpring: Detectives


OA2 K–2 10:00–11:00AM saturday OAC

MA5 1–2 10:00–11:00AM saturday MyAC

sA2 1–2 4:00–5:00PM Thursday sLW

MA6 2–3 11:10AM–12:10PM saturday MyAC

AdvAnced PlAymAkers GRAdES 3–5Tuition: $160/session

Build upon your skills of creating dialogue, action, and characters, by adapting a story into a new original performance! Students will push their creativity as they develop a storyline, work together to create dialogue and staging, and then bring it all to life!


MA7 3–5 12:30–1:45PM saturday MyAC

introduction to ActingGRAdES 3–5Tuition: $160/session

Get into the act! How do you start creating character through your body, voice and imagination? Introduction to Acting will focus on each of those elements through examining Relationships, Obstacles, Objectives, and Tactics through a variety of performances. As students explore the craft of acting they are also developing communication, confidence and self-esteem.



OA3 3–5 11:10AM–12:10PM saturday OAC

sA3 3–5 5:10–6:10PM Tuesday sLW

core classes (cont.)


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scene study GRAdES 4–6Tuition: $160/session

This exciting class allows actors a chance to build ensemble, practice public speaking, and see the world through the eyes of another while working on scenes from and inspired by First Stage’s productions of:Fall: SHREK THE MUSICAL* and THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER*Winter: ANATOLE* and A MIDNIGHT CRY*Spring: CRASH* and NANCY DREW AND HER BIGGEST CASE EVER**Class includes one free student ticket to a First Stage performance



ActingGRAdES 5–12Tuition: $160/session

Acting technique is the foundation of performance and actors spend a lifetime training and honing their skills. Work as an ensemble to build skills in character development, script work, and physical and vocal expression. We hope you will join us all year long! Each session we will bring characters to life focusing on:Fall: Observation and script analysisWinter: Instincts, inner monologues and inspirationSpring: Movement and voice




WMA3 5–8 2:45–4:00PM Wednesday MyAC

WMA4 5–8 4:00–5:15PM Wednesday MyAC

sA4 5–8 6:20–7:30PM Thursday sLW

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story drAmA dAnceGRAdES 1–2 Tuition: $160/session

Using physical expression and storytelling through movement, students will dance their way through stories while developing an awareness of body, balance, and rhythm.


Me1 1–2 11:10AM–12:10PM saturday MyAC

WMe1 1–2 2:45–3:45PM Wednesday MyAC


suPer scriPt GRAdES 3–5 Tuition: $160/session

Let your creativity run wild! Improve your creative writing and storytelling skills in a class that utilizes improvisation, collaborative story building, writing, and all the best of your imagination.


Me2 3–5 1:50–3:05PM saturday MyAC

mAking moviesGRAdE 3–5 Tuition: $160/session

Lights! Camera! Action! From selling a product to telling a story, students will experience what it takes to bring a film to life. Students will tackle important roles such as Actor, Director, Cameraperson, and more. We will work as a team to set and accomplish daily goals just like the professionals and put our ideas on the big screen.Fall: CommercialsWinter: DocumentarySpring: Short Film




se1 3–5 6:20–7:30PM Tuesday sLW

elective classeselectivesreachbeyondthecoreclassesandventureintootherexcitingareasoftheaterarts!


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imProvisAtionGRAdES 3–6 Tuition: $160/session

Spontaneity is the key to our improvisation classes. With every class we gain understanding about working together in a scene and gain knowledge on verbal and non-verbal communication. Students will explore all these life skills through improv exercises used to train the brain to think quickly but with reason. This is one class that can support every actor’s repertoire.




Oe1 3–5 11:10AM–12:10PM saturday OAC

musicAl theAterGRAdES 3–8 Tuition: $160/session

Musical Theater is the art of telling a story through words, music and movement. With over 50 years of Broadway musicals to choose from, instructors will customize curriculum for each class. Every session will offer new vocal and dance techniques to work on utilizing age appropriate songs and movement. Join us on a journey of building self confidence and discovering new talents!


Me4 3–4 10:00–11:00AM saturday MyAC


Oe2 3–5 11:10AM–12:10PM saturday OAC


AuditioningGRAdES 4–8 Tuition: $160/session

Ever wanted a part in a play? Do you think that auditioning is terrifying? This class will give you the confidence and poise you need to audition. Learn how to connect to text, diminish your fears, and work towards preparing material to use for your next audition. This is an invaluable course for any actor.



on cAmerA Acting GRAdES 8–12 Tuition: $160/session

Step in front of the camera and learn the ins and outs of film and television work. Stage work requires big voice and movement, this class explores the subtleties needed for the camera.



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Performance WorkshopGRAdES 5–8 Tuition: $190/session

ATTENTIONMIDDLESCHOOLSTUDENTS!Pursue more advanced training by putting yourself to the test in our Performance Workshop class where studentswillstudy,rehearse,andperformaoneactplay!Thestudent’sskillswillshineinaminimallyproducedproduction without costumes or scenery, where acting is the focus. Performance Workshop students should be prepared to be examples of leadership, teamwork, effort, and enthusiasm.Registration is limited to the first 20 students that enroll. Sign up today!

PerformanceWorkshopPlay



se5 5–8 5:10–7:30PM Thursday sLW

PerformanceWorkshopMusical



School’s out! Play in a DayGRAdES K4–5 Tuition: $65/day 9:00 am – 4:15 pm

school’s out for the day and you have nothing to do? spend your day at theAcademyandperformaone-actplayinjustoneday!Studentswillbuild performance skills and use storytelling activities to create a short play based on an exciting book. each day is a whole new adventure and notwodaysareexactlyalike!

Receive a 10% discount for signing up for 4 or more days by January 14, 2014!

limited number of internships available for 6–8 grade students.

extended dAyextended day is supervised but unstructured time available after the end of class day. All students must be picked up by 5:00 Pm to avoid incurring a penalty charge. if you would like your child to attend the after class supervision, please select the option on the registration form. the cost of supervision is $15 per day.


SCHOOL'S OUT dATES

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All dates are at the MYAC location.

Photo by Mark Frohna

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Word PlAy ensemBle GRAdES 5–12 By Audition Only Tuition: $475/year

Saturdays (Fall, Winter, Spring) 11:10 AM–1:30 PM

Word Play is an opportunity for budding performers to discover the artists within themselves and support First stage’s commitment to new play development. students will exercise voice, movement, writing, and storybulding skills. express yourself in your own words, create theater that is one of a kind, and speak out on things that you find meaningful, funny, exciting, and important. Work together to focus on the development of a collaborative autobiographical play posing questions about the world from the point of view of the ensemble. ensemble members learn the value of full participation, discipline and, most importantly, collaboration.Prerequisite: Summer or previous Academy classAuditions throughout June–September

touring comPAnyGRAdES 5–12 By Audition Only Tuition: $475/year

Evening and weekend rehearsals and performances will vary throughout September – June.

entering its second year, the touring company continues to spread the First stage mission of transforming lives through theater across the city. these musical ambassadors will rehearse and produce an original 30-minute show to take to community events and schools from september through June. members will spend a two week rehearsal process in september to focus on the vocal and dance skills needed to tell our story of encouragement, commitment, and creativity. monthly pick up rehearsals happen throughout the year to continue training and performances in a wide variety of venues will ensure that each performer learns to be versatile, reliable, andresponsibleallwhilesinginganddancingtheirheartsout!Prerequisite: Summer or previous Musical Theater Academy classAuditions throughout June–August

AdvAnced musicAl theAter GRAdES 7–12 By Audition Only Tuition: $475/year

Saturdays (Fall, Winter, Spring) 12:30–2:30 PM

this new intensive is offered to students interested in honing their musical theater skills and stepping up to the next level of their training. Professional artists will

work with you on vocal and dance technique as well as committing to character choices; all the things that make musicaltheatergreat!Thislongerclassperiodensuresthat students have a chance to work as an ensemble as well as receive weekly individual feedback. this intensive will break down the elements of singing and dancing and then put them all back together, ensuring that the students have a firm understanding of the techniques so that the performance can really shine through. Prerequisite: Summer or previous Musical Theater Academy classAuditions throughout June–September orgAnized chAosGRAdES 7–12 By Audition Only Tuition: $475 +$10 material fee for the entire year

Specific Saturday (Fall, Winter. Spring) class times assigned after audition

Organized Chaos, now in its seventh year, works in multiple teams on advanced Improvisation and Sketch Comedy. Students will work together for a full year on spontaneity, integrity, and leadership. Improv is an art form that requires community, commitment and communication. This class will hone your improvisation skills and exercise your creativity all year long. Prerequisite: Summer or previous Improvisation Academy classAuditions throughout June–September

young comPAnyGRAdES 9–12 By Audition Only Tuition: $550 +$40 production and material fee for the entire year

For students in high school who want to take their work to the next level, First Stage offers the Young Company. Meeting every Saturday, the Young Company is the advanced, college-level actor training program at First Stage Theater Academy. Accepted students will complete course work ranging from Auditioning to Stage Combat to Musical Theater with Associate Artistic Director and Director of the Young Company John Maclay, professional actors Matt Daniels and Marcy Kearns, professional choreographer Karl Miller, and special guest artists. The Young Company also takes part in productions throughout the season.

This year's productions include:

MAUL OF THE DEAD by Mitch BrianSONGS FOR A NEW WORLD by Jason Robert BrownROMEO AND JULIET by William Shakespeare

School YeAr InTenSIveSextendedcontacthoursandprogressivecurriculuminthesemulti-sessionclassesempowereachstudenttomaximizehisorherartisticskillsaswellasemphasizecommitment,responsibility,criticalthinking,andpersonalexpression.ToscheduleanauditionforanyoftheschoolyearIntensives,pleasecontactPatrickschleyat(414)[email protected].


extended dAyextended day is supervised but unstructured time available monday through Friday from 3:00–4:30 Pm. All students must be picked up by 4:45 Pm to avoid incurring a pentalty charge. if you would like your child to attend the after class supervision, please select the option on the registration form. the cost of supervision is $75 per week.

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PlAymAkersGRAdE K5

Takeastepfrominterpretingstoriestocreatingyourown!in our Playmakers classes, students are the leaders of their own creative drama experience. create dialogue, action, characters, and enhance your creativity by developing your own stories through carefully structured creative play.

PlAymAkersGRAdES 1–2

spend half your day building performance skills and spend the other half using creative drama to adapt a story into your own theatrical masterpiece. expand your imagination and storytelling skills and present your own play at the end oftheweek!

one-Week AcAdemyGRAdES 3–4

experiment with the building blocks of theater training through active and entertaining classes that focus on theater skills, self-confidence, personal expression, disciplined effort, and group cooperation. students will explore musical theater, scene study, improvisation, and other theater skills inanactionpackedweekoffun!

COdE CLASS GRAdE TIME TUITION

LM PLAyMAKers K5 9:00AM–3:00PM $275

LM PLAyMAKers 1–2 9:00AM–3:00PM $275

OM OneWeeKACAdeMy 3–4 9:00AM–3:00PM $275

dM OneWeeKACAdeMy 5–12 8:45AM–4:15PM $295

ns nexTsTePsACAdeMy 3–12 9:00AM–12:00PM $400

one-Week AcAdemyGRAdES 5–12

Spend each day exploring Acting and Musical Theater and then spend your afternoons in a variety of workshops. It’s a different adventure each day where students will work with many area professional artists to get an insider’s look at how these skills are used in professional theater. Join us for a whirlwind tour of theater electives sure to make your Spring Break a blast!

next stePs: clAss For students on the Autism sPectrumGRAdES 3–12

Classes will be divided based on age and student needs.next steps classes are designed to help students with Autism take their next steps as an artist and a person. guided by our philosophy of teaching life skills through stage skills, students will experience the joy of drama, music, and movement each day with a team of theater artists and special education professionals.Please contact [email protected] or (414) 267-2975 for Next Steps registration form and more program details.

JoIn uS For SPrIng BreAk!APrIl 14–18, 2014clAsses At the milWAukee youth Arts centerWhatbetterwaytospendspringBreakthanhavingfun,makingfriendsandthrivinginthemostpositiveatmospherearound!spaceislimitedsoregisterassoonasyoucantoensureyourspot!


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PoliciesregistrAtion ProcedureAll registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Please register as early as possible to avoid disappointment. Due to the high volume of registrations we will not be able to register you over the phone. Any information omitted from the registration form will delay registration.

registrAtion conFirmAtionsConfirmations are sent for the class(es) for which you have registered. Please read your confirmation thoroughly when you receive it. Your confirmation will also list any remaining balance which is due one week prior to the first day of class.

WAit listsWe do maintain and enforce enrollment limits to ensure the best possible Academy experience for each student. Wait lists are often established for classes that have reached the enrollment limit. Students on wait lists may be called for enrollment should a cancellation occur. While we cannot predict when or if a cancellation would occur, we encourage you to be added to our wait list. To ensure fairness, students are registered on a first-come, first-served basis. Any money received will be applied to registered classes only. Any money received for wait-listed classes will be returned.

tuitionTuition includes all books and materials unless otherwise noted. One Academy t-shirt is given to new students only. A $35 minimum deposit for School Year Academy is required with your registration for each class you are registered for, if signing up for automatic payment method. The full balance is due one week prior to the first day of class. If the balance is not received by this date, we will not hold your placement in the class.

reFund PolicyThere is a $15 administrative fee for all refunds. No refunds are given after one week before class begins. Students withdrawing after that date will receive a gift certificate good towards future classes or tickets to our productions. Credits/gift certificates offered will be applicable for up to one year. No refunds or tuition credits are given after the first day of class. The deposit and any tuition paid will be forfeited if a student cancels after the session has begun.

clAss cAncellAtionsFirst Stage Theater Academy reserves the right to cancel any course if enrollment is insufficient. Any tuition paid will be refunded in full.

Switching Classes: If families find that they have a

scheduling conflict or other emergency circumstance and need to switch their course selection, they may contact the Academy office to request this change. Students will not be moved from their assigned group after the first day of class. Please be aware that switching class is contingent upon space availability in the desired class.

Attendance/Make-up Policy: If your student is unable to attend a day(s) of class, we do not offer make-up classes. Please contact the Academy office if you know in advance that your student will be absent. If First Stage Theater Academy needs to cancel one or more days of a class due to circumstances beyond the Academy’s control (e.g., severe weather, power outage, etc.), there will be no refunds or make-up classes.

Sending Students Home: Please use good judgment about bringing your student to First Stage Theater Academy. If your student is sick or contagious, please keep them home. Parents of students who become ill during the day will be promptly notified and are expected to arrange to pick up their student immediately. First Stage Theater Academy also reserves the right to send children home due to inappropriate or disrespectful behavior.

opportunities suPPort First stAge theAter AcAdemyThanks to generous contributions, the Theater Academy was able to offer financial support to more than 400 students last season. Your continued generosity helps ensure that interested young people don’t miss out on Academy opportunities due to financial constraints. To make a donation to the First Stage Theater Academy simply fill in an amount on the registration form or call the Development Department at (414) 267-2938 to request a donor envelope.

FinAnciAl AssistAnceFinancial Aid is available to any student; awards are need based. Contact Malkia Stampley, Community Partnership Coordinator for all questions at (414) 267-2973 or [email protected].

If you plan to apply for financial aid, please do NOT register online. Financial aid applicants must register by mail only.


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