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Homeschool Drama 2010-11


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Since 1992, Studio East has trained the children of our community in the art and craft of theater and introduced thousands of families to the joy and magic of live performance. Our Homeschool Drama program is now in its sixth year of providing high-quality, affordable classes, with outstanding and dedicated teachers, where the focus is on the whole child.

Studio East Drama classes give your child the opportunity to explore his/her creativity, develop friendships, and build skills in the performing arts.

Our 2010-11 class schedule is listed below. No new enrollment is taken after the second session of class.

Students must be within prescribed age ranges on the first day of class. Exceptions made only by special permission of the Education Director.

Classes and Instructors are subject to change.
email the Education Director for more details

  TECHNIQUE CLASSES  

Learn the art and craft of theater by participating in classes that teach different aspects of the performing arts.  Technique Classes will have a brief presentation for families at the end of the session.
Musical Moves: Dance it!
Come explore creative dance through free exploration of movement! Students will leap, twirl, and roll as they learn how to move their bodies through space.  This class is a dynamic, energetic, fun exploration of dance.
Ages 4-6     Mondays 11:00-12:00pm    Instructor: Sharlet Bonnell
Fall Session:  9/13 – 12/13 Class Code:    F10HMM Tuition: $115
Winter Session:  1/3 – 4/18
(no class 1/17, 2/21 or 3/28)		 Class Code:    W11HMM Tuition: $105

 

Vocalease: Singing Technique
Geared for students who want to study voice but are not ready to commit to private singing lessons, this class is a must for the aspiring performer.  Students will learn about the voice through warm-ups, group songs, solos and duets.  Class size limited to 8 students, for plenty of individual attention!
Ages 10-13    Mondays 10:30-12:00pm    Instructor: Laura Shepherd

Fall Session:  9/13– 12/13 Class Code: F10HVOC Tuition: $180

 

Acting Technique

These fun classes give students the opportunity to learn about basic stage language and acting techniques. They will learn the “rules” of the stage as well as how to develop characters and work with other actors in scripted and improvised scenes. It is a great introduction to the world of live performance!

Beginning Acting
Ages 7-10    Wednesdays 10:30-12:00pm    Instructor: Laura Shepherd
Fall Session: 9/15 – 12/15 Class Code: F10HBA Tuition:$165

 

Acting 101
Ages 10-13    Tuesdays 10:30-12:00pm    Instructor: TBA
Fall Session: 9/14– 12/14 Class Code: F10HA101 Tuition:$165

 

Scene Study
Ages 13-18    Fridays 10:30-12:00pm    Instructor: Laura Shepherd
Fall Session: 9/17– 12/17
(no class 11/26)		 Class Code:  F10HSS Tuition: $155

  PERFORMANCE CLASSES  

Put theater skills to work in Performance Classes. Build performance skills and gain valuable experience by performing for families and friends at the end of the session.

“Page to Stage” – Story Drama

In just a few short months, we will adapt an existing story into our own theatrical creation. We’ll study and develop the story and the characters, write the script, learn our lines and rehearse our staging, add costumes and props, and finally present our play to friends and family!

Dramatic Adventures
Ages 4-6    Wednesdays 10:30-12:00pm    Instructor: Jenny McMurry
Fall Session: 9/15 – 12/15 Class Code: F10HDA  Tuition:$175
Winter Session: 1/5 – 4/20
(no class 2/23 or 3/30)		 Class Code: W11HDA Tuition:$175

 

Fractured Fairytale
Ages 7-10    Mondays 10:30-12:00pm    Instructor: Jenny McMurry
Fall Session: 9/13– 12/13 Class Code: F10HFF Tuition:$170
Winter Session: 1/3 – 4/18
(no class 1/17, 2/21 or 3/28)		 Class Code: W11HFF Tuition:$160

 

Performance Workshop
Ages 10-13    Tuesdays 10:30-12:00pm    Instructor: Sam Pettit
Winter Session: 1/4 – 4/19
(no class 2/22 or 3/29)		 Class Code: W11HPW Tuition:$170

 

Play Creation

Starting from scratch, we’ll use our imaginations to create wacky new characters and the story that combines them all! We’ll write our own script, practice speaking the important lines that tell the story, add props and costumes, and finally present our creation to friends and family!

Wacky One Act
Ages 5-7    Mondays 12:30-2:00pm    Instructor: Laura Shepherd
Fall Session: 9/13 – 12/13 Class Code: F10HWOA Tuition:$175
Winter Session: 1/3 – 4/18
(no class 1/17, 2/21 or 3/28)		 Class Code: W11HWOA Tuition:$165

 

Playmakers
Ages 7-10    Wednesdays 10:30-12:00pm    Instructor: Laura Shepherd
Winter Session: 1/5 – 4/20
(no class 2/23 or 3/30)		 Class Code: W11HPM Tuition:$170

 

Musical Theater

Singing, acting and dancing combine in these fun and challenging classes.  By learning and performing exciting Broadway songs and scenes we'll be integrating fundamental elements of musical theater: proper vocal technique, stage presence and dance.  

Broadway Kids
Ages 7-10    12:30-2:00pm    Instructor: Jenny McMurry
Fall Session: Mondays 9/13 – 12/13 Class Code: F10HBK Tuition:$170
Winter Session: 1/3 – 4/18
(no class 1/17, 2/23 or 3/30)		 Class Code: W11HBKTuition:$160

 

Broadway Bound
Ages 10-13    Mondays 10:30-12:00pm    Instructor: Jennifer Iovanne
Winter Session: 1/3 – 4/18
(no class 1/17, 2/21 or 3/28)		 Class Code: W11HBB Tuition:$160

 

Modern Broadway
Ages 13-18    Fridays 10:30-12:00pm    Instructor: Jennifer Iovanne
Winter Session: 1/7 – 4/22
(no class 2/25 or 4/1)		 Class Code: W11HMB Tuition:$170

 

  PRODUCTION CLASSES  


Production classes offer young performers the opportunity to study and perform a fully staged and costumed production.  Great roles for everyone! 

 

Play Production: Not-So-Grimm Tales
A mother notices her daughter has picked up some not-so-great lessons from the fairy tales she’s been reading, so she tells new, more modern and empowering versions of some of the classics.  In Mom’s new and improved variations, Little Red is an animal rights activist who saves the wolf from the Woodsman; Snow White unionizes the dwarves and overthrows her beauty pageant loving stepmother; and Cinderella shares her love of poetry with Charming.  (Other titles under consideration include “Stone in the Road” and “Jack and the Three Sillies”)
Ages 7-10    Wednesdays 12:30-2:30pm    Director: Laura Shepherd

January 5 – April 23
(no class 2/23, 3/30)		 Class Code: W11HP4 Tuition: $200

 

Play Production: Robin Hood
Robin Hood, the outlaw of Sherwood Forest, leads a merry life with his followers. One day a caravan cuts through the wood.  In the convoy is Robin’s childhood sweetheart, Maid Marian, ward of King Richard.  Alas, the evil Lady Merle of Cornwall plans to force Marian to marry the wicked Prince John in an effort to make John more acceptable to the people of England.  To arms! (Other titles under consideration include “The Phantom Tollbooth” and “Hooray for Hollywood”)
Ages 9-14    Mondays 12:30-2:30pm    Director: Sam Pettit

September 13 – April 23
(no class 12/20, 12/27, 1/17, 2/21, 3/28) 		 Class Code: F10HP1 Tuition: $330

 

Musical Production: Unhappily Ever After
A counselor has opened an office to see how various fairy tale characters are getting along.  He quickly discovers that nobody has lived “happily ever after” at all!  Sleeping Beauty will do nothing but nap, the Frog Prince refused to give up his amphibian ways, and nothing will pry Cinderella away from her beloved cinders. The counselor sets about making everything right again, with equally disastrous results.  Catchy musical numbers and plenty of silliness for everyone involved!  (Other titles under consideration include ”The Pinocchio Show” and “Through the Looking Glass”)
Ages 9-14    Fridays 12:30-2:30pm    Director: Sam Pettit & Jennifer Iovanne

September 17 – April 23
(no class 11/26, 12/24, 12/31, 2/25, 4/1) 		 Class Code: F10HP2 Tuition: $400

 

Play Production: The Masked Musketeer
A small Spanish village is overrun with bandits, so three lazy boys take it upon themselves to become musketeers.  Easier said that done!  Meanwhile, the women are coping with their own problems: Lucia must deal with the bandits drinking all the town’s sarsaparilla, Sancha doesn’t have anyone to chop her firewood, and Corina is busy preparing for her wedding but still needs a groom!  A masked musketeer swoops in to help fight off the bandits, but then the bandits take a hostage and demand the musketeer be delivered to them… or else!  (Other titles under consideration include “The Canterbury Tales” and “The Boardinghouse”)
Ages 13-18    Fridays 12:30-2:30pm    Director: TBA

September 17 – April 23
(no class 11/26, 12/24, 12/31, 2/25, 4/1)		 Class Code: F10HP3 Tuition: $330

 

Productions will perform between Thursday, April 14th and Saturday, April 23rd, 2011, specific dates and times TBA.  Attendance is mandatory for all classes and performances in April. 

Tuition for full year Production Classes can be split into two sums, payable on regular Fall and Winter Session due dates.  Tuition includes tickets, costumes, scripts, and all other Production costs.


Studio East Homeschool Drama Policies 2010-11

Registration and Payment

  • Registrations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis.  We will carry wait-lists for all classes that reach maximum enrollment.
  • Students must be within the prescribed age range on the first day of class.  Exceptions made only by special permission of the Education Director.
  • A non-refundable deposit of $25 per student per class is due at the time of registration. Payment options include Visa, MasterCard, check and cash.
  • At the time of registration a valid credit/debit card number or post-dated check is required for the balance of tuition, which will be processed on the established payment dates. If registering for multiple classes and paying by check, a separate check is required for each class.
  • Tuition for full year Production Classes can be split into two sums, payable on regular Fall and Winter Session due dates. 
  • An email reminder will be sent one week in advance of payment due dates.
  • In addition to our scholarship fund, we are happy to work with families who need to make alternative payment arrangements.  Please contact Betty Gibelyou in advance of the payment due date to discuss a multi-payment agreement.

Tuition Deadlines

  • Full tuition for Fall Classes is due Wednesday, September 1st, 2010. 
  • Full tuition for Winter Classes is due Friday, December 10th, 2010. 
  • Spring Mini-Classes will be offered from April 25 – May 27, 2011, and full payment for those classes will be due at the time of registration.

Withdrawal and Refund Policy

  • Withdrawal before the first day of class will receive a full refund less the $25 deposit.
  • Withdrawal after the first or second class will receive a partial refund, pro-rated by number of classes attended, less the $25 deposit. 
  • After the third class there are no refunds, but 50% of the total class tuition will be held as a credit that must be used by the end of the fiscal year (August 31). 
  • After the fourth class there are no refunds or credits.
  • Studio East reserves the right to adjust classes and Instructors or to cancel classes based upon enrollment.  Full refunds will be given for cancelled classes.

Mini-Class Withdrawal and Refund Policy

  • Withdrawal before the first day of class will receive a full refund less the $25 deposit.
  • Withdrawal after the first class will receive a partial refund, pro-rated by number of classes attended, less the $25 deposit. 
  • After the second class there are no refunds, but 50% of the total class tuition will be held as a credit that must be used by the end of the fiscal year (August 31). 
  • After the third class there are no refunds or credits.
  • Studio East reserves the right to adjust classes and Instructors or to cancel classes based upon enrollment.  Full refunds will be given for cancelled classes.

Scholarships
We understand that not all families can afford full tuition for our programs.  Studio East has a Scholarship Fund which allows us to give partial scholarships to a limited number of deserving students.  If your family needs financial assistance to participate in our classes, please submit your completed Financial Aid Form to the front office as soon as possible.  Forms are available on our website, in person or by fax or email.

Work Study Opportunities
Students age 12 and older may be able to earn Tuition Trade for this and other Studio East programs by assisting classes and camps.  Talk to Laura Shepherd, Education Director, for more information. 

Drop Off and Pick Up

  • Students age 8 and younger must be signed in and out at the beginning and end of class by a parent or guardian.  Please ensure you have enough time to walk your student to and from his/her classroom each day.
  • We hope that all of our students will be in class promptly each day.  Please let us know if you will need to pick up your student before class ends. 
  • Students may not be left unattended outside of class times.  Arriving up to 15 minutes early is encouraged, but all students must have adult supervision until the official start time of class.  Students must be picked up promptly at the end of class.  
  • If you give your student age 12 and older permission to leave Studio East on his/her own, please provide a signed note to this effect with your student’s Emergency Form.

Emergency Forms
Students cannot participate without returning a fully completed and signed Emergency Form to the Studio on or before the first day of class. 

Special Needs
Studio East Instructors are usually able to create ways for children with mild to moderate disabilities to succeed.  Please write down any and all medications, disabilities and any physical, emotional or behavioral challenges your child may have on your student’s Emergency Form, and discuss them with the Education Director and/or with your child’s Instructor prior to the first day of class.  This information will make our class instruction more effective and your child’s experience more rewarding.  All staff and Instructors follow the Studio’s Confidentiality Policy, so your privacy will be protected.

Absence and Illness

  • Instructors do appreciate notice if your student must miss class for any reason.  Please alert the Studio if your student will be absent by calling (425) 820-1800.  
  • If your child is ill, contagious and/or running a fever, please DO NOT bring him/her to class. 
  • Studio East staff and Instructors cannot dispense medication to your child.
  • If your child has a condition which necessitates carrying and/or self-administering medication during class time, please share all pertinent information with the Education Director prior to the first day of class.

Class Observation
Parents are not required to stay on site during Studio East classes.  Our classroom doors do have small windows to allow parents to observe from the hallway.  Parents are allowed to observe and may be asked to assist in class from time to time in certain classes.  However, we have found that students often participate more freely in class activities without parent observation, and so Instructors may ask you to wait in the lobby if you prefer to stay on site during classes.  If you feel strongly about observing the class process, please talk with the Instructor about the best way to accommodate you without negatively impacting the students.  Please do not bring other children with you if you are observing class.

Communication
Most communication will occur via email.  Please check your email regularly for class announcements.  Studio East encourages open communication between Instructors and families.  If you have a question outside of class time, please feel free to reach the Instructor by leaving a message with Studio East at (425) 820-1800, or by emailing our Education Director, Laura Shepherd, at LauraShepherd@studio-east.org.  

Code of Conduct
We at Studio East value each and every individual.  In order to create an environment where each student has the freedom to grow, both as a performer and as an individual, Studio East does not tolerate the following:

  • Fighting with another student, staff, volunteer or parent
  • Destruction or theft of Studio East property or materials
  • Disrespect towards oneself or others
  • Use of inappropriate language and/or innuendo
  • Racial or sexual harassment (including inappropriate physical contact)

Student Responsibilities and Expectations
(Parents are expected to read and enforce these policies with their children)

  • Plan Ahead:  Arrive on time with required materials and completed work.
  • Behave Respectfully:  Treat teachers, parents, other students, and staff with respect at all times.  Respect the space you are in and keep it clean.
  • Challenge Yourself:  Strive to do your best work at every class, take initiative to stay ahead of deadlines, and give 100% energy and focus to class activities.

Studio East Homeschool Orientation
We will be holding an Orientation for all new and returning families on September 8th, 2010, 12:30-2:30pm.  Please join us for some light refreshments, announcements, introductions and conversations with the Instructors as well as new and old friends.