After-School Programs
STAGE I - III (ages 6-14) & Other Classes for TEENS!!
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Oddfellows Playhouse offers after-school age appropriate classes for students, ages 6-20, in theater, music, circus, visual arts, dance and filmmaking! --------------------------- Classes start the week of SEPTEMBER 16 and Run for 8 weeks (unless otherwise specified) culminating in a share day for friends and family on Saturday, November 9 Stage I: ages 6 – 8
Expressionism - Writing, Painting, Acting.
Instructor: Lanea Sellem Mondays, 4:30-5:30 pm Tuition: $120 Magical Musical Tuesdays: Sing! Dance! Play! Instructor: Bryan Titus Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 pm Tuition: $120 Description: WHAT IS music? HOW does it make you FEEL? WHY does it make me want to sing & dance? We’ll explore these questions & more in an interactive, play based environment! Cardinal Kids Musical Mentoring I
Instructor: Mariel Middlebrook & Wesleyan Student Mentors Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 pm Tuition: $120 Description: A Partnership between Oddfellows Playhouse & Wesleyan University's student-run Cardinal Kids, this class provides individual music mentoring with a Wesleyan music student. The lessons are tailored to fit the individual needs of different learners, and the mentors will work closely with their students to develop their musical skills and stimulate interest. Available topics include voice, keyboard, guitar and violin. Circus I
Instructor: Maegan Fuller Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 pm Tuition: $120 Description: An introduction to circus arts, including tumbling, partner acrobatics, juggling, balancing and circus games. Introduction to Theater Instructor: Nicki LaPorte Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 pm Tuition: $120 Description: Through fun and exciting theater games students will work on skills like: using our actor tools (imagination, body and voice),being loud and proud, saying yes, pantomime and tableau. We will use these tools and theater skills to tell stories all while having fun! Hip Hop Dance (ages 8-11) Instructor: Felicia Goodwine Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 pm Tuition: $120 Description: We will move and groove to the latest music along with some throwbacks. Dancers will put their moves together and have some fun freestyling. We will work on footwork, technique, and create high energy routines. **MUST BE 8 yrs. old to REGISTER** Stage II: ages 9 – 11
Mini-Production: Grimmer Tales, A Halloween-inspired tribute to the Brothers Grimm
Director: Cecilia Kurachi Ubé Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:30-5:45 pm Performance on Sat, Nov. 9 at 2pm. Tuition: $200 Description: This mini-production will take a look at the intersection of classic Halloween stories and Grimm's Fairy Tales. Cast members will develop, write, rehearse, and perform their own show. As this culminates in a public performance, students who register are expected to attend all rehearsals and participate actively. Cardinal Kids Musical Mentoring I Instructor: Mariel Middlebrook & Wesleyan Student Mentors Mondays, 4:30-5:30 pm Tuition: $120 Description: A Partnership between Oddfellows Playhouse & Wesleyan University's student-run Cardinal Kids, this class provides individual music mentoring with a Wesleyan music student. The lessons are tailored to fit the individual needs of different learners, and the mentors will work closely with their students to develop their musical skills and stimulate interest. Available topics include voice, keyboard, guitar and violin. Circus Arts II (ages 9-11)
Instructors: Maegan Fuller & Allison McDermott Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 pm Tuition: $120 Description: An introduction to circus arts for beginners and a chance to sharpen your skills for circus veterans. Juggling, balancing, tumbling, partner acrobatics, unicycling and more! Come join the fun! Circus Arts III (ages 11-13) Instructors: Maegan Fuller & Allison McDermott Tuesdays, 4:30-5:45 pm Tuition: $120 Description: A class for a circus performers wishing to improve their skills and work as part of a circus ensemble. This is the stepping stone to the teen performance troupe, Circophony and will focus on fitness, circus partnering, stage presence and performance skills. Comic Acting Instructor: Dic Wheeler Wednesdays, 4:30-5:45 pm Tuition: $120 Description: We will explore all kinds of comic acting - comic improv, stand-up comedy, clowning, slapstick and physical comedy, verbal comedy, classic comic sketches, ensemble comedy, etc. We will prepare an original comedy showcase for Share Day! Hip Hop Dance (ages 8-11) Instructor: Felicia Goodwine Thursdays, 4:30-5:30 pm Tuition: $120 Description: We will move and groove to the latest music along with some throwbacks. Dancers will put their moves together and have some fun freestyling. We will work on footwork, technique, and create high energy routines. Stage III: ages 12 -14
Introduction to Filmmaking Instructor: Birgetta Johnson Tuesdays, 4:30-6:00 pm Tuition: $150 Description: An introduction to film, the technology to make it, and the crew to create it to empower young storytellers to bring their visions to life. Novice and amateur filmmakers are encouraged to bring their ideas and passions to the table to decide on and produce a class project. ** 10 weeks. Runs through Nov. 19, including session at the Center for New Media at Middlesex Community College.** Technical Theater & Design (ages 12-20) Instructor: J-P LaRocco & Staff Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 pm Tuition: $25 Description: Learn about technical theater and theatrical design in this hands on class. The first six weeks will be an introduction to backstage skills and orientation to our shop and theater, including guest artist master classes in costume, set, lighting, sound and prop design. Later in the fall students will be assigned to crews to work on our mainstage shows and mini-productions. Acting & Scene Study Instructor: Dic Wheeler Thursdays, 4:30-6:00 pm Tuition: $120 Description: A text-bases acting class for middle school actors. Work with short monologues and scenes to develop listening and responding skills, create believable characters, and understand objective and action. End with a Scene Showcase on Share Day! Teen Hip Hop Dance (ages 12-18) Instructor: Felicia Goodwine Thursdays, 5:45-7:00 pm Tuition: $120 Description: We will move and groove to the latest music along with some throwbacks. Dancers will put their moves together and have some fun freestyling. We will work on footwork, technique, and create high energy routines. Circophony Teen Circus (ages 14-20) Instructors: Allison McDermott, Naja Muller & Other Guest Artists. Tuesdays & Wednesdays (11 weeks) Tuition: $150 / one evening & $250 / two evenings. Click here for more info! Other Programs for Teens
Circophony Teen Circus (ages 14-20) Instructors: Allison McDermott, Naja Muller & Other Guest Artists. Tuesdays & Wednesdays (11 weeks) September 17-December 4 Tuition: $150 / one evening & $250 / two evenings. Click here for more info! Technical Theater & Design (ages 12-20) Instructor: J-P LaRocco & Staff Wednesdays, 5:30-7:30 pm Tuition: $25 Description: Learn about technical theater and theatrical design in this hands on class. The first six weeks will be an introduction to backstage skills and orientation to our shop and theater, including guest artist master classes in costume, set, lighting, sound and prop design. Later in the fall students will be assigned to crews to work on our mainstage shows and mini-productions. Teen Hip Hop Dance (ages 12-18) Instructor: Felicia Goodwine Thursdays, 5:45-7:00 pm Tuition: $120 Description: We will move and groove to the latest music along with some throwbacks. Dancers will put their moves together and have some fun freestyling. We will work on footwork, technique, and create high energy routines. Teen Repertory Company (ages 14-20) The Seagull by Anton Checkhov Adapted by Christopher Hampton Directed by : Jeanie Kanaley Auditions: Sept. 16 & 19, 6:30-8:30 (attend one of two evenings) Rehearsals: Mondays & Thursdays, 6:30-9:00 pm. Click here for more info! Tuition: $250 |
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ODDBRIDGE
from School TO Art to Home
Middletown Public School students ages 6-14 (must be at least in first grade) can sign up for Oddbridge, in which they can take the bus directly from school to Oddfellows and participate in an hour of Arts Programming (before formal classes start at 4:30 pm).
Oddbridge will take you from the school bus to performing arts classes, while preparing you for successful class and production experiences. PLEASE NOTE: Oddfellows Playhouse offers art-based learning programs and is not a childcare center.
Oddbridge students will receive a snack and engage in arts & community-building activities from 3:40-4:30, participate in an Oddfellows class from 4:30-5:30 pm or later (depending on age) and can be picked up by a parent or guardian anytime between 5:30 and 6 pm (at the latest).
Tuition for Oddbridge is $30 per class for entire 8-week session. Class Tuition is Separate.
Financial Aid is available for all programs.
Oddbridge will take you from the school bus to performing arts classes, while preparing you for successful class and production experiences. PLEASE NOTE: Oddfellows Playhouse offers art-based learning programs and is not a childcare center.
Oddbridge students will receive a snack and engage in arts & community-building activities from 3:40-4:30, participate in an Oddfellows class from 4:30-5:30 pm or later (depending on age) and can be picked up by a parent or guardian anytime between 5:30 and 6 pm (at the latest).
Tuition for Oddbridge is $30 per class for entire 8-week session. Class Tuition is Separate.
Financial Aid is available for all programs.
