“Involvement in the arts is associated with gains in math, reading, cognitive ability, critical thinking, and verbal skill. Arts learning can also improve motivation, concentration, confidence, and teamwork.”
- Fran Smith, Why Arts Education Is Crucial, and Who's Doing It Best.
Main Office Location:
CREATIVE ARTS25 Woburn Street
(inside the 1st Cong. Church, enter via Sanborn St or via the Town Hall parking lot)
Reading, MA 01867
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Theatre Classes - Winter 2016
Join us this Winter for tons of fun and creativity! Winter Programs include:
- Music Classes for Ages 6mo-17yrs (click this link)
- Art Classes for Ages 4-18 (click this link)
- Adult Classes & Workshops (click this link)
- Private Music Lessons NEW students (click this link)
Important Directions for Registration: Yes, you can register for more than one class and/or for a sibling using the same "register now" link below. Once you hit the button, complete the info, and make your first selection, you'll scroll down to the end of the list and hit the "add" button to add another individual workshop or add a sibling.
(Classes for adults ages 17+ can be found on the Adult Page)
*NEW* Fairytale Theatre - Ages 4-6 - CANCELLED
Imaginative Acting - Ages 5-7 - FULL!
Acting begins with imagination! Learn theatre skills through games, improvisation, role-playing, and following a script. The course culminates in a collaborative show created with music, dance, acting, and imagination!
Instructor: Amy Menkin
Act 1 for Beginning Actors - Ages 7-10
What does it take to become an actor? In this course students will learn the principles of stage acting through games, scenes, and a short play. A wonderful introduction to theatre!
Dates: 8 Mondays, Jan 25-Mar 21 (No class Feb 15)
Time: 4:00-5:00pm; $160/$150sibling
Instructor: Kelly Walsh
*NEW!* Play Creation! - Ages 7-10
Students will collaborate together to create an original play that they will write and act in. The focus of the class will be an ensemble and working together as a team. The class will use various acting techniques and exercises to help develop the students’ voices and allow them to explore a different way to create a play. The class will culminate in a performance of the piece they create together.
Dates: 9 Wednesdays, Jan 20-Mar 23 (No class Feb 17)
Time: 5:00-6:00pm; $170/$160sibling
Instructor: Amy Menkin
*NEW* Play Production ~ Cinderella - Ages 8-14
Join us for one of the most popular stories of all time. This class will lead two public performances of this classical fairy tale. Students will learn acting, singing, dancing, set building, costume making and more: a truly hands-on experience from beginning to end. Casting will be held on the first day. All levels welcome.
Dates: 10 Thursdays, Jan 21-Mar 31 (No class Feb 18)
Time: 4:00-6:00pm; $285/$265sibling
Public performance: Friday, April 1st @ 6pm and Saturday, April 2nd @ 2pm
Instructor: Kelly Walsh and t.b.a.
Act 2 for Intermediate Actors - Ages 10-14
Improve acting skills by exploring character study, improv, comedy, pantomime, analyzing a script, and the audition process. A great next step after taking our Act 1 class.
Dates: 8 Mondays, Jan 25-Mar 21 (No class Feb 15)
Time: 5:00-6:00pm; $160/$150sibling
Instructor: Kelly Walsh
Acting for Teens - Ages 13+ - CANCELLED
Act 3 for Advanced Actors - Ages 13+
Take your acting to the next level in this advanced class. Learn to create characters of depth and substance as well as analyzing a script. Act 2 class required, or previous acting experience. This class performs at many events throughout the year such as; The Dicken’s Faire, Reading Town Day, Festival of Trees, Celebrating the Arts, and with the popular “Storytime Theatre”. Regular attendance is required.
Dates: 9 Fridays, Jan 22-Mar 25 (No class Feb 19)
Time: 3:30-5:00pm; $200/$190sibling
Instructor: Kelly Walsh
SPECIAL WORKSHOPS:
Mask Making - Ages 6-12 - NO MORE OPENINGS; CALL 781.942.9600 TO INQUIRE
Students will learn about masks and how masks are used in acting. They will explore different “stock” characters and how to portray these characters onstage. They will then create their own mask based on a stock character they choose, and then do a character runway show with their mask!
Saturday, Feb 6
Instructor: Amy Menkin
Beyond Drawing - Ages 6-12
Students will explore drawing through the use of different materials and methods. Explore how exercises with everyday objects can strengthen your understanding of line, space and composition. Using sticks, rocks and hands students will create masterpieces with wire, ink and paper.
Saturday, Jan 30, 10am-1pm, $40/$35sibling
Instructor: Dennis Hart