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Telling Your Story w/ Bill Harley

March 20 - April 24

6 IN PERSON SESSIONS

Mondays 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Tuition: $300

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Storytelling is what makes us human – it’s how we talk about the world and our place in it. Teachers, writers, actors, parents, presenters – everyone needs to be able to tell a story. In this six week class, you’ll have fun getting on your feet to share your stories with your classmates. We’ll focus on how to structure and develop a story. Then, we'll learn how to perform it in ways that engage your audience; whether it’s in a theater, a classroom, conference setting, or around the kitchen table.

 

For beginning or seasoned adult actors, playwrights, writers, directors, educators, entrepreneurs, and leaders of organizations. 18+

 

Instructor Bio:

Bill Harley - storyteller, singer, and author - has told stories for over forty years in schools, conferences, hospitals and theaters all around the world. A two-time Grammy winner for his spoken word recordings, he is a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Rhode Island Council for the Humanities. Learn more about Bill’s work at his website, www.billharley.com 

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How to Read a Play - For Directors

March 22 - April 26

6 IN PERSON SESSIONS

Wednesdays 6:30-9:30pm

Tuition: $300

 

Curious about how directors read scripts? Looking to understand how to analyze a script for performance? This class is for you! Designed for novice and experienced students alike, this class will take you through a step-by-step process of bringing a play from page to stage. Class will be a mix of reading, discussion, and experiential exercises in how to apply script analysis to staging, coaching actors, and collaborating with designers. All materials will be provided by the instructor. Class requires weekly preparation of reading a play. 

 

For questions, please contact Education Coordinator Jess Corsentino at jc@gammtheatre.org or 401.723.4266 ext 122

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Introduction to Acting: Shakespeare w/ Steve Kidd

March 25 - May 6

7 IN PERSON SESSIONS

Saturdays 9am - 12pm

Tuition: $300

 

Participants under 18 must provide proof of guardian permission.

 

This class requires no previous acting experience or familiarity with Shakespeare. It is an invitation to actors and non-actors interested in learning methods for truthful performances of his characters. It is also a class that welcomes students who have been led to believe that Shakespeare's language is inaccessible and his works are beyond their capabilities. Weekly lessons will clearly detail strategies for understanding, interpreting and personalizing classical text. Participants will observe and discuss techniques before putting them into practice in supportive parings and small groups. Lessons will build upon each other using monologues and scenes from some of Shakespeare’s greatest plays. Outside of class, students will be expected to do a minimal amount of homework each week including memorization and preparation. Each member of our "classroom company" will walk away with a scene and/or monologue that they have explored in a variety of ways, skills to apply their knowledge to future encounters with Shakespeare and a warm new community of friends and learners. 

 

For questions, please contact Education Coordinator Jess Corsentino at jc@gammtheatre.org or 401.723.4266 ext 122

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STUDIO JR. (AGES 7 - 12)

Readers Theatre w/ Jared Norbega and Autumn Jefferson

April 1 - May 27 (Skipping 4/22)

8 IN PERSON SESSIONS

Saturdays 10am - 11:30am

Tuition: $200

 

Based on the book Because of an Acorn by Lola M. Schaefer, young performers will learn about taking care of the planet and recycling through theater. Performers and instructors will read together and formulate a short play based on healing our planet. Through the course we will learn key performance skills such as: stage directions, diction, auditioning techniques, characterisation and more! The young artist will showcase their talent to family and friends at our end of session showcase!

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STUDIO JR. (AGES 14 - 18)

LGBTQIA+ Theatre (Teens) w/ Deirdre O’Donnell & Rachel Maddox

April 16 - June 25 (Skipping 5/14, 5/28, 6/18)

9 IN PERSON SESSIONS

Sundays 10am - 11:30am

Tuition: FREE

 

If you or your child is a LGBTQIA+ youth between the ages of 14-18 years old who is interested in or already involved in theater, then you have come to the right place! This introductory LGBTQIA+ theater course will focus on identity and intersectionality, queer theory and themes, media literacy, LGBTQIA+ representation, playwriting, improvisation, and scene study. The class will be discussion based with opportunities for students to perform scenes, as well as write personal monologues in a supportive and welcoming environment. The class will culminate in a showcase for families, friends and loved ones.

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