Rubicon Theatre Announces Spring 2013 Acting Classes; Registration Deadline 2/27

Time to get yourself and your kids signed up for a fun, exciting learning experience.

Rubicon offers process-oriented acting classes for kids (beginning at age five) and adults. These programs focus on developing skills and technique, basic theatre terminology, building confidence and stage presence, learning proper voice techniques, developing an awareness of body language through character work, and other fundamental techniques through improvisation, scene study and theatre games. We operate in a nurturing environment where participants are encouraged to increase their comfort zone and participate at their own pace.

Classes provide participants the opportunity to study with "teaching artists." Teaching artists are Working Theatre professionals who hold a high level degree or experience in voice and speech, acting, playwriting, Shakespeare, movement or audition techniques. With an average class size of 10, these courses offer close interaction and individual attention and culminate with a final presentation of the student's work for family and friends.

Prices of classes range from $185-$310. The deadline to register is Wednesday, February 27, 2013. To read more about specific class information, such as starting/ending dates, pricing, and class synopses, visit the Education and Outreach section of www.rubicontheatre.org.

SPRING SCHEDULE:

Acting (Ages 5-7): A perfect introduction to the world of theatre! Students play imagination games and learn the elements of storytelling. This is an excellent class for young readers. On the last day of the workshop, family and friends are invited to a presentation of the students' work.

When: 8 Saturdays starting March 9, 2013 - May 4, 2013, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Final Presentation on Saturday, May 4 at 12:00pm

Tuition: $185

Instructor: Patti Strickland/Joey Sponseller

Acting (Ages 8-10): This is an introductory class that exposes students to scripted scenes and monologues. Students will learn memorization techniques, stage presence, listening and working together with a scene partner as they work on contemporary scripted material. Preliminary exposure to acting is beneficial, but not necessary. This is an excellent class for young actors who are ready to take the next step. On the last day of the workshop, family and friends are invited to a presentation of the students' work.

When: 8 Saturdays starting March 9, 2013 - May 4, 2013, 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Final Presentation on Saturday, May 4 at 12:00pm

Tuition: $235

Instructor: Patti Strickland/Joey Sponseller

Acting (Ages 11-13): These fast-paced classes are challenging and great fun. In a nurturing environment, students learn self-assurance while acquiring intermediate acting skills. Script analysis and character development are taught through monologue and scene work, as well as theatre games, voice and movement exercises and improvisation. Individual attention is given to each student and the class culminates in a final presentation for parents, family and friends.

When: 8 Mondays starting March 4, 2013 - April 29, 2013, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Final Presentation on Tuesday, April 30 at 7:00 pm

Tuition: $285

Instructor: BrIan McDonald/Joey Sponseller

Acting (Ages 14-18): These fast-paced classes are challenging and great fun. In a nurturing environment, students learn self-assurance while acquiring intermediate acting skills. Script analysis and character development are taught through monologue and scene work as well as theatre games, voice and movement exercises and improvisation. Individual attention is given to each student and the class culminates in a final presentation for parents, family and friends.

When: 8 Tuesdays starting March 5, 2013 - April 30, 2013, 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Final Presentation on Tuesday, April 30 at 7:00 pm

Tuition: $285

Instructor: BrIan McDonald

Acting (Ages 19+): This very popular class is perfect for students looking to further their skills or to try acting for the first time. Students focus on script analysis, character development, memorization techniques and stage presence while learning how to free the voice and body for individual expression. Contemporary scenes and monologues are chosen by the instructor for each student based on their personal needs and wishes. This is a fast-paced three-hour course that meets for 8 Mondays culminating in an informal final presentation for family and friends.