ONGOING WORKSHOPS
Shakespeare Was a SLAM! Poet
This Poetry and Performance Course is Free!
In this 10-week program, students will study the works of African-American poet Langston Hughes, English poet and playwright William Shakespeare and Mexican-American poet Sandra Cisneros.
Spoken word and competitive marathon poetry readings (“slams”) may be the most enduring by-product of the hip-hop nation and Generation X. In this course, students will become familiar with spoken word rhythm, rhyme, meter, language and presentation, and will then translate the works of each classical poet into contemporary spoken word, or “slam” poetry.
Fall 2008 dates TBD
For more information, please contact Patricia Neely, Senior Program Director at: (212) 926 -4100 ex. 303 or by email: pneely@harlemschoolofthearts.org
Frank Silvera Writer’s Workshop
TBA
Hoofer’s Night
This “stomping ground” and open floor program is for tap dancerrs all ages.
Saturday February 23, 6: 00 p.m., Admission: $8 (includes beverages)
Future dates and time TBA
EDUCATION
Acting for the Beginner I, II, III
Basic acting technique, vocal projection, concentration and development of the student’s instrument (body) through theater games, improvisation and script work. Character creation and ensemble work are introduced through rehearsal of scenes and plays. Scripted work and level of exercise work progress in accordance with age and reading ability from levels I through III.
Level I
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Ages 6-7
Level II
Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Ages 8-9
Level III
Saturday, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Age 10-12
Creative Play
An exploration of voice, coordination and confidence building designed for our youngest actors using theater games and language-building exercises. Parents are strongly encouraged to participate in all classes.
Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
For Ages 4 - 5
The Actor’s Gym
An Adult Acting Class
The Actor’s Gym is a weekly class open to actors at all levels of professional development who are interested in honing their craft in a safe and nurturing environment. The objective of the class is to impart concrete, tangible skills that will enable the actor to work on a wide range of texts and within an array of performance modalities. Class time will be divided between physical, vocal and text work.
January 30, 2008 – May 7, 2008
Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Tuition: $260
