The Fall Arts Academy classes will begin the week of August 17 and will conclude with a showcase performance for family and friends on Monday, November 9 at 7 PM.

AUDITIONS! A Midsummer Night’s Dream

August 17Children Ages 9 – 13 from 5 to 7 PM *Children’s

roles will be non-speaking. They will be the fairies in the forest. Prepare a

Shakespearean monologue.Ages 14 – Adult 7 PM Those auditioning should

prepare a 30-second Shakespearean monologue and will also read from script.

Frosty the Snowman and Friends

October 6 at 6 PMAges 6 – Adult

Frosty the Snowman, The Gift of the Magi, and singers and dancers Those auditioning will be

asked to read from the script.

Peter PanMonday, Jan 4 for Ages 6 – 13 only at 4 PM

Tuesday, Jan 5 for Ages 6 – 13 at 4 PM and Ages 13 to Adult at 6 PM

Those under 13 should pick up a copy of “I’m Flying” at the PAC. Ages 13 – Adult should prepare

a musical theatre piece.Music will be available for pick up beginning

December 1st.

Let the Paramount create the perfect fun activity for your group or party!

We can customize a class or activity for your girl scout group, service club, birthday party or anything else! Tours

of the theater, games, theatre improvisation, stage makeup, dance, arts and crafts...the options are endless! To schedule

an event or to obtain pricing or additional information please contact Melanie Cornelison at 606.324.3175 ext. 311.

Baby Boppers Hip Hop DanceCost: $160 for the semester

Mondays from 6 – 7 PMAges 5 - 9

Instructor: Shaun TerryFocuses on building rhythm, breaking down shyness, experimenting with various hip hop

styles and an introduction to tumbling for break dancing.

Beat Breakers Hip Hop Dance

Cost: $160 for the semesterMondays from 7 – 8 PM

Ages 10 – 14Instructor: Shaun Terry

All hip hop styles, highlighting the student’s skills as an individual dancer. Tumbling for break

dancing with more focus on technique.

Show Stoppers Hip Hop DanceCost: $160 for the semester

Mondays from 8 – 9 PMAges 14 – Adult

Instructor: Shaun TerryFocus on technique and more advanced hip hop

moves using current and old school hip hop.

Private Voice LessonsCost: $120 per month

Date and time must be pre-arranged with Instructor.Ages 12 – Adult

Instructor: Joshua JannottaVoice lessons will teach correct vocal technique

and music theory, using the Bel Canto style. Lessons will be tailored to teach each student di�erent styles of music and purpose for vocal

singing (i.e. contest and audition preparation, etc.)

Beginning Music Theory for Musical Theatre Actors

Cost: $160 for the semesterTuesdays from 6 – 7 PM

Ages 10 – AdultInstructor: Amber Ferguson

Students will learn the fundamentals of reading music. Learn how to follow your vocal part line,

how to read the sta�, time signatures, note values, sight reading and other skills that will help you be

a better performer for musicals.

Intermediate ActingCost: $160 for the semester

Mondays from 5:30 – 6:30 PMAges 12 – Adult

Instructor: Joanna BernerIf you have had beginning acting or some stage experience, this class will take your performance

ability to the next level. Students will create believable characters, learn vocal dialect, analyze

script text and create relationships onstage. Students will work on monologues and scenes

from classic comedies or dramas.

Color ExplosionCost: $160 for the semesterTuesdays from 6 – 7:30 PM

Ages 7 – 12Instructor: Gary Newman

Students interested in art will have the chance to use di�erent types of color and media to work on

a large individual art project throughout the semester. Some of the art forms used will be color

pencil, water colors, collage and more!

The Perfect Audition: Getting the PartCost: $160 for the Semester

Tuesdays from 5:30 – 6:30 PMAges 10 – Adult

Instructor: Joanna BernerAuditioning can intimidate anyone. This class will

teach you all the basics: what to expect at an audition, how to be successful at cold reading,

survive a dance audition even if you aren’t a dancer, picking songs that will showcase your

talent, audition do’s and don’ts and most impor-tantly what the director looks for and how to be

realistic about what parts are right for you.

Beginning ActingCost: $160 for the semester

Wednesdays from 5:30 – 6:30 PMAges 6 - 12

Instructor: Joanna BernerNo experience is necessary for this fun look at the

world of acting. Through the use of theatre games, scene work and monologues, students will

learn how to feel comfortable on stage and all about what makes acting so much fun!

Jazz Dance for Musical Theatre

Cost: $160 for the semesterWednesdays from 6 – 7 PM

Ages 12 – Adult(younger must have instructor permission)

Instructor: Melanie CornelisonLearn basic steps and combinations that are used

in musical theatre from the classic shows of the 40’s and 50’s through the new hits of today! Tips

on picking up choreography quickly and common steps that all performers need to know.

Acting for ShakespeareCost $160 for the semester

Thursdays from 6 – 7 PMAges 10 – Adult

Instructor: Melanie CornelisonActing the works of William Shakespeare requires

certain techniques unique to this style of perform-ing. Class will cover vocal phrasing, body lan-

guage, history of the time period, costuming and more.

Drawing

Cost $100 for the six week sessionThursdays from 6:30 – 8 PM

(August 20, 27, September 3, 10, 17 and 24)Ages 12 – Adult

Instructor: Nancy AdamsStudents will receive individualized instruction in drawing technique. There will be an opportunity

to develop works for your portfolio.

Private Beginning Piano LessonsCost: $80 per month

(one 30-minute class per week)Instructor: Amber Ferguson

Date and Time to be arranged with the instructorAll ages

Sign Language and SingingCost: $160 for the semester

Tuesdays from 6:30 – 7:30 PMAges 10 – 18

Instructor: Sonya NewmanSign language is an amazing skill to have and

when you add singing it doubles the fun. Learn di�erent styles of songs and how to sign as you sing them. Elements of performance sign lan-guage set to the music of popular Broadway

shows will be taught. Choreography will accom-pany the sign language.

Paramount Youth ChorusCost: $160 for the semester

Tuesdays from 6 – 7 PM2 – 7 Grade

Instructor: Amber FergusonBudding singers will learn vocal and performance technique as they sing songs from di�erent time periods and musical styles. The chorus will have

various opportunities to perform including Festival of Trees and Trains and as part of the Paramount

Players’ annual Christmas production.

Paramount Arts Center1300 Winchester AvenueAshland, KY 41101The Kentucky Arts Council, the State arts agency, supports the Paramount Arts Center withstate tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts. Support is also provided by the Paramount Woman’s Association and private donations. Governed by ther Board of Directors, the Paramount provides all services, programs and activities equally without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability and is an equal opportunity employer. Programs and facilities are accessible to the disabled. Services includeaudio description for the blind and low visioned, hearing amplification equipment and deaf interpretation, wheelchair access and seating. Please make requests two weeks prior to performance.

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Registration FormPlease return this form and payment at least 1 week prior to the scheduled class date. Payments are non-refundable. Students may attend a make up class if applicable and available.

606.324.3175 ext. 311

Cancellation Policy: PAC makes every effort to maintain the schedule of classes as announced in the brochure. However, we reserve the right to cancel any class not meeting a minimum enrollment. Class cancellations are decided one week before the class begins. Fees are 100% refundable if PAC cancels a class due to insufficient enrollment.

Refunds and Credits: Cancellations made by the student or parent before the start dates are 100% transferable to other classes if the space permits. No refunds will be made once tuition is paid. Class fees are non-refundable.

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Baby Boppe r s H ip Hop Dance _ _____ $160Beat B reake r s H ip Hop Dance _ _____ $160Show S toppe r s H ip Hop Dance _ _____ $160Beg inn i ng Mus ic Theo r y _ _____ $160In te rmed ia te Ac t i ng _ _____ $160Pa ramoun t You th Cho ru s _ _____ $160Co lo r E xp lo s ion _ _____ $160Pr i va te Vo ice Les sons _ _____ $120/mo. The Pe r fec t Aud i t ion : Ge t t i ng The Pa r t _ _____ $160Beg inn i ng Ac t i ng _ _____ $160Jazz Dance fo r Mus ica l Theat re _ _____ $160Act i ng fo r Shakespea re _ _____ $160Draw ing _ _____ $100S ign Language and S i ng i ng _ _____ $160Pr i va te Beg inn i ng P iano Les sons _ _____ $80/mo.

Pre-registration for ALLclasses is required!

The Paramount believes that classes and workshops should be open to everyone regardless of their financial status. The Paramount offers a limited number of partial scholarships based on financial need. For a scholarship application please contact the

Education Department at 606-324-3175 x 311 Payment plans can also be arranged.

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