SPRING THEATRE SCHOOL & CLASSES

We have classes for children and teens and adults!

Greetings everyone!

We here at Gamut Theatre are extremely excited about our curriculum for young actors. Classes are organized by content, and by age. This means that no matter how old you are, or how much experience you have in the theatre, we have a class for you!

Our goal in the school is to enhance communication skills and develop self-confidence, imagination, and creativity, as well as educate the student on a general knowledge of the theatre. We also aim to have a load of fun! Won’t you join us?

All theatre school classes are held in our theatre space – the Gamut Classic Theatre, located in Strawberry Square, Harrisburg, PA. School instructors are the professional actors and core company of PHP.

Classes run January 8 through April 27, 2013. Final dress for all Tuesday and Thursday students will be Friday, April 26 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. and Final dress for Saturday students will be Friday, May 3 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and final performances for all classes are listed below. Please be sure that students are available for these dates.

Download our registration form and mail it in with your non-refundable deposit (first month’s payment) or full tuition payment. (There will be a $20 fee for any returned checks.) Or click the button below to pay online! Please note: When paying online, you are still required to send in the registration form. Your student is not fully registered without a registration form.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: January 4, 2013

If you have any questions, please call us at 717-238-4111, or e-mail us at info@gamutplays.org.

Classes Offered:

*NEW!* IMPROV WORKSHOP (AGES 16 & UP)

Teacher: Jennie Adams

March 16
12:00-2:00 PM

Cost: FREE!!!

Have you ever wanted to give improv a try? Now is your chance! T.M.I, the house improv troupe of Gamut Theatre, is offering a FREE one-day improvisation workshop with Jennie Adams on Saturday, March 16 from 2-4pm at Gamut Classic Theatre. The workshop will focus on the definition of improv, basic vocabulary and rules, establishing a group mind, and getting comfortable on a stage. No previous acting or improvisation experience needed! The workshop is designed to be a fun introduction to an art form that kick-started the careers of some of the most famous comedy actors of our time.  Class size is limited – you must pre-register for the class at 717-238-4111 or info@gamutplays.org.

Jennie is a member of T.M.I. and performs with them regularly both at Gamut and at The Midtown Scholar Bookstore where you can catch T.M.I. at every third Friday at the monthly Third in the Burg event series. T.M.I. has also been featured at the Philly Improv Theatre. Additionally, Jennie co-manages No Artificial Sweeteners, an all-female improv troupe that performs to raise money for charities. Last summer, No Artificial Sweeteners was selected to perform at the competitive Baltimore Improv Festival, where they showcased with improv troupes from across the country. She has been a guest artist with other local improv troupes including The Oxymorons and Don’t Break the Streak. She has taught improv workshops to people of all ages, backgrounds, and levels of experience.

THEATRE BASICS (AGES 5-10)

Thursdays 4:30-5:30 PM

January 10 – April 25

Final Performance: Saturday, April 27 @ 2:00 PM

THEATRE BASICS (AGES 6-12)

Saturdays 9:15-10:15 AM

January 12 – April 27

Final Performance: Saturday, May 4 @ 9:00 AM

Saturdays 10:30-11:30 AM

January 12 – April 27

Final Performance: Saturday, May 4 @ 11:00 AM

Introductory course for students with little or no experience. These students will learn the “Basics”: projection and enunciation for the voice, basic movement skills, and expanding their imagination and creativity. The semester will culminate in the performance of a short play.

$180/semester or $49/month

THEATRE BASICS II (AGES 9-14)

Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 PM

January 8 – April 23

Final Performance: Saturday, April 27 @ 3:00 PM

Same class as Theatre Basics, just for children that are a little bit older. The same material will be covered, and the semester will culminate in the performance of a short play.

$180/semester or $49/month

ACTING ONE (Two Different Times Offered!)

Tuesdays 5:45-6:45 PM

January 8 – April 23

Final Performance: Saturday, April 27 @ 4:00 PM

Saturdays 10:30-11:30 AM

January 12 – April 27

Final Performance: Saturday, May 4 @ 10:00 AM

For graduates of Theatre Basics or new admits who set up an audition time with the instructor. Students will expand their knowledge of theatre with a more in-depth study of how to create a character and perform it on stage. This class will culminate in the performance of a play. All students must have instructor approval to enter this class.

$180/semester or $49/month

ACTING TWO

Tuesdays 7:00-8:00 PM

January 8 – April 23

Final Performance: Saturday, April 27 @ 6:00 PM

For graduates of Acting One or Theatre Basics II. These students will explore more challenging roles and examine different styles and types of acting. This class will culminate in the performance of an original play. All students must have instructor approval to enter this class.

$220/semester or $59/month

PERFORMANCE

Thursdays 6:00 – 7:30 PM

For graduates of Acting II – students will experience the challenges of a working actor. These students will learn a show and take it on the road to local venues. All students must have instructor approval to enter this class.

$220/semester or $59/month – SPRING