Children's Experimental Theatre celebrates its 50th year of Classical Theatre Arts Conservatory Programs at the Indoor Forest Theatre, Carmel. CET offers classes for young people grades K-12, in all aspects of dramatic training, plus the opportunity to be part of CET's famous Traveling Troupe. Since 1967 Traveling Troupe has visited elementary schools all over Monterey County, free of charge, in original fable and fairy tale productions. The Program ends with the Spring Play Festival, the first two weekends of June. Classes meet Saturdays and after school, with older students allowed to work with the adult classical company, Staff Players Repertory Company. Theatre disciplines are drawn from stage combat, fencing, staffs, movement, period dance, improvisation, period history, cultures and theatre literature, scene work, music, voice, speech and more. All materials are included. No auditions or experience are required. More information: phone 624-1531.
PacRep Theatre's School of Dramatic Arts (SoDA), a regional theatre arts program targeting Monterey County students, has recently expanded its classes and performing opportunities for children, teens and adults, and is now accepting registration for its Fall Semester, which began August 23, 2010. Held at Seccombe Hall in All Saints Church on the corner of 9th and Lincoln, Carmel, SoDA features 14 different classes in various aspects of stagecraft, for students ranging from four to adult. MaryAnn Schaupp-Rousseau returns as Director and instructor, joined this fall by Laura Akard, Mark Shuler, Diane Wiese Goyette, Susanne Sturn and MaryLee Sunseri. Scholarships are available. To register for SoDA, call (831) 656-9730 or apply online at www.schoolofdramaticarts.org.
Register now for fall classes at the Carmel Academy of Performing Arts, Mission and 8th in Carmel! Fall classes begin on Monday, August 9. The Academy's program includes classes for toddlers through adults and offers classes in private music instruction - dance, theatre, acrobatics, voice and musical instruments. For more information phone 624-3729.
ARIEL Theatrical, Inc. is registering for their Fall and Winter Conservatories: SCHOOL HOUSE ROCK LIVE!, for ages 10 - high school, based on the Saturday morning shorts of the 1970s and early 80s, a school teacher nervous about his first day, wins over his students with sure-fire entertainment that's simply good, clean, educational fun! GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS, for ages 5 and up, follows Goldilocks' adventures through the woods as she learns an important lesson and makes some new friends in the process. WINNIE-THE-POOH, for ages 7 - high school, Christopher Robin and his friends help Eeyore solve his latest dilemma in this heart-warming holiday adventure. For more information or to register phone (831) 775-0976, email: arieltheatrical@sbcglobal.net. All classes are held at the Wilson Children's Theatre, 320 Main Street, Salinas.
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