Class Description

PRODUCTION COURSE Students ages 5 through Adult are eligible to take this Production Course to learn the process of creating a Fine Arts staged performance. In the duration of a semester, the course will offer: Experience with the audition process for multiple genres of Classical Dance, Acting, Comedy, Theater Technical disciplines, and Music Selection and preparation for cast and theater crew based on their audition results Weekly or Bi-Weekly rehearsals will consist of: learning choreography, staging, scripts, music pieces, theater etiquette, transitions, partnerships, and elements of production such as writing, design work, set and prop construction, creating choreography, sewing, teamwork, communication, and more Performers will learn about Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern, Tap, Hip-hop, Folk, and other historical genres of dance. They will also learn about physical health and training, dance techniques, performance qualities, musicality, acting, teamwork, professional conduct, and costume design and creation Students will learn about writing, scripting, body language, acting for stage and for film, videography, speech, self-confidence, comedy, drama, stage combat Theater Technical elements taught may include set design and construction, painting, prop building, color theory and lighting design, photography, cinematography, marketing, advertising, and communication skills Students will participate fully in the production process, through all rehearsals, practices, workshops, theater move-ins, performances, striking, and any other elements their teacher assigns them Performance quality and emotional awareness with personalized coaching on identifying and understanding emotions are taught to all participants This is more than a simple casting. Students will learn how to function effectively as part of a production team beyond just performing.