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Summer Classes

To Register for All Classes:

Contact Rebecca Gandy at 503-695-6695 or register for classes online

Dance Camp

with Jessica Winters

Fee $25.

July 27 through July 31 Monday through Friday

Ages 6 through 10 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Ages 11 and up 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM

Learn the basics in this fun summer camp. Explore jazz, hip-hop and ballet techniques. There will be a performance for family and friends at the end of camp. Wear comfortable clothes, socks or dance shoes and bring a water bottle.

The Body Project: A Creative Writing Playlab

with Angel Williams

Fee $25.

June 26th through July 31st (No class July 3rd) Fridays

10 AM to 11 AM.

Ages 12 and up (or younger with approval from Angel).

Girls are invited to join Angel for a unique writing opportunity project that focuses on young women and body acceptance. Explore the way we think and feel about our bodies and how it affects our opinion of ourselves. All will write at least one piece about self image. Writing will be submitted online over the course of the summer; e-mail is required. These pieces will later be edited into a performance to be performed in Fall 2009.

Actors will NOT perform their own pieces.
Send a pre-registration email to: bodyproject@corbettchildrenstheater.com

Basic Acting Skills

with Jenny Layton

Fee $20.

June 26 through July 31 (no class July 3rd, or July 24th) Fridays

Time 11:15 AM to 12:15 PM

Ages 6 through 10

This series of classes will focus on different aspects of basic acting: improvisation; how to prepare for an audition; vocal quality/projection; etc.

Musical Theater

with Katherine Zieman

Fee $75.

Monday, Wednesday, Fridays: July 6 through 17 (July session) and August 3 through 14(August session)
Ages 6 and up 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Investigate the musical theater genre with Katherine and our teen counselors. Scenes and musical numbers from various famous productions will be sketched and rehearsed for a final performance for family and friends following the last class. Participants will come away with audition material and a song in their hearts.

Beginning Light and Sound for Theater

with Jacy Clare

Fee $30.

August 3 through 7 Monday through Friday

Time 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM with 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM on Friday for the tech rehearsal

Ages 12 and up

Learn about various aspects of light and sound: speakers, mics, amps, dimmers, sound boards, light boards and computer programs. Last day includes a tech rehearsal for a small performance.

Minimum class size 5. Max 10 unless the teacher approves an increase.

Classes are $5 per hour unless noted. All fees go directly to the teachers.

Please check the specifics for each class for any age restrictions.

Additional classes are anticipated, so stay tuned for more opportunities!