Children's Musical Theatre of Bartlesville

Children's Musical Theatre or Bartlesville
presents
Introduction to Acting

Children's Musical Theater’s Introduction to Acting workshop will be a 4-week program encouraging students to expand their imaginations and self-confidence.  Through exercises, games and improvisation, students will learn basic acting techniques including vocal development, movement, and character creation as well as learn key theater terminology.

Class Dates:          Saturdays:  April 21st, April 28th , May 5th, and May 12th

Times:                    3rd-6th  Grade  10:00am -11:30pm
                                7th-11th Grade  12:30pm-2:00pm

Location:                First Nazarene Church Fellowship Hall

Cost:                $75.00 per student  (class size is limited to 15 students)
                         A limited number of scholarships are available.  Call CMT Office for more information.

TO  REGISTER:     

Call the CMT office  (918) 336-0558 or send an email to:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  to secure your spot in the workshop!  Print, complete, and mail (or drop off at CMT Office) this form with your payment.  INTRO TO ACTING Workshop Registration Form

     
Workshop Facilitator
Paula Fairbrother has a varied background in both theater and television.  After graduating with a degree in Speech/Theater Education, she moved from Minnesota to Los Angeles where she spent seven years working in Film and Television production.  During that time, she participated in classes for stage, film and commercial acting as well as tried her hand at stand-up comedy and sitcom writing. In 1993, she moved to Germany and enjoyed doing her "stand-up" as a tour-guide for the USO to 60 cities throughout Europe.  She then produced and directed the award-winning Razz-Ma-Tazz Family Theater for seven years at Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany. Upon returning to the States, Paula worked on the pilot of "Breaking Bad," and then moved to Bartlesville where she has volunteered with the local theaters. Paula is very excited to be working with CMT and looks forward to helping young actors build their craft and learn the joys of theatrical performance.

Workshop Objectives

• Enter Stage Right - Learning Theater Terminology
• Who Needs Rehearsal?   Understanding the process of how a show is done
• The Art of Listening - How acting is about listening and re-acting
• Just Keep Breathing - Importance of proper breathing to support voice and body and relaxation
• What a Voice!   Vocal technique: range, control, & character through voice
• Can we talk?   Diction and Dialect
• Show us how you feel - Expressing Emotions
• Get REAL - Acting vs. mugging
• What's my motivation?     Where have you been?  What's happening now?   What do you want?
• What a character!   Creating a role
• Move it!   Character through movement (what to do with these two arms!?)
• Quick Thinking - Improvisation tools and process
• Audition Basics - What happens in an audition and what should I do?

 Class Expectations

• Arrive at least 5 minutes before class so you are ready when class begins.
• Class will start and end on time - learning punctuality/responsibility is key for actors
• Bring a notepad and pen/pencil to take notes
• Bring a large water bottle to stay hydrated
• Wear comfortable clothing that you can move freely in and which can get DIRTY; activities may include sitting, lying or crawling on the floor.
• Jeans, sweats, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and close-toed shoes are appropriate.
• No dresses, short skirts or short shorts, sandals, flip flops or high heels.
• Dress prepared to work and have fun
• Be ready to experiment, play, be challenged, and explore what you can do